Lignin is the largest reservoir of aromatic compounds on earth and has great potential to be
used in many industrial applications. Alternative methods to produce lignosulfonates from …

The demand for bioenergy is increasing due to the diminishing popularity of fossil fuels and
rising greenhouse gas emissions. However, according to recent reports, renewable energy …

The primary aim of modern biorefineries is the efficient conversion of lignocellulosic
materials into valuable products. Sugars and oils can be converted into valuable chemicals …

Technical lignins are bulk feedstocks. They are generated as byproducts from pulping or
cellulosic ethanol production. As lignin undergoes significant structural changes as a result …

The production of durable biomass pellets have always been challenged by several factors
including the lack of understanding of the mechanism involved in how particles combine to …

Even traditional pretreatments can partially remove or degrade lignin and hemicellulose
from lignocellulosic biomass for enhancing its enzymatic digestibility, the remaining lignin in …

The 1st generation of biofuels stemming from sugar cane, rape or corn is commercially
established today and holds a considerable market share as a drop-in fuel. However, due to …

Lignin is a highly abundant biopolymer with a complex polyphenolic structure, making it a
potential source of aromatic precursors, polymers, and energy. However, its thermal stability …

The removal of organic dyes in aquatic media is, nowadays, a very pressing environmental
problem. These dyes usually come from industries, such as textiles, food, and …

Kraft lignin is considered residue of process, but the integration of the biorefinery concept is
important to achieve a more sustainable development of kraft pulp mills. Biorefinery is a …