[HTML][HTML] Lignin for energy applications–state of the art, life cycle, technoeconomic analysis and future trends

A Beaucamp, M Muddasar, IS Amiinu, MM Leite… - Green …, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Lignin is produced in large quantities as a by-product of the papermaking and biofuel
industries. Lignin is the most abundant aromatic biopolymer on the planet with its chemical …

Journey of lignin from a roadblock to bridge for lignocellulose biorefineries: A comprehensive review

V Sharma, ML Tsai, P Nargotra, CW Chen… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
The grave concerns arisen as a result of environmental pollution and diminishing fossil fuel
reserves in the 21st century have shifted the focus on the use of sustainable and …

[HTML][HTML] Multifunctional lignin-based nanocomposites and nanohybrids

E Lizundia, MH Sipponen, LG Greca, M Balakshin… - Green …, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Significant progress in lignins valorization and development of high-performance
sustainable materials have been achieved in recent years. Reports related to lignin …

Lignin nanoparticles: New insights for a sustainable agriculture

AE Santo Pereira, JL de Oliveira, SM Savassa… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
Global agriculture is looking for new agri-tech revolutions not only due to the ever-growing
need for increased food production but also to protect the environment from the harmful …

Graphite flows in the US: insights into a key ingredient of energy transition

J Zhang, C Liang, JB Dunn - Environmental Science & Technology, 2023 - ACS Publications
Demand for graphite will grow with expanding use of lithium-ion batteries in the United
States. Much graphite is imported, raising supply chain risks. It is therefore imperative to …

[HTML][HTML] Status and gaps toward fossil-free sustainable chemical production

G Centi, S Perathoner - Green Chemistry, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Chemical production needs to transform radically toward fossil-free sustainable chemical
production to meet the targets for net-zero emissions by the year 2050. The feasibility of this …

The use of lignin for sustainable asphalt pavements: A literature review

E Gaudenzi, F Cardone, X Lu, F Canestrari - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Nowadays, one of the most interests of modern society is to replace increasingly larger
quantities of petroleum-derived products, which is a non-renewable source progressively …

Kraft Lignin: A Valuable, Sustainable Resource, Opportunities and Challenges

DDS Argyropoulos, C Crestini, C Dahlstrand… - …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Kraft lignin, a by‐product from the production of pulp, is currently incinerated in the recovery
boiler during the chemical recovery cycle, generating valuable bioenergy and recycling …

Valorisation of technical lignin in rigid polyurethane foam: a critical evaluation on trends, guidelines and future perspectives

H Haridevan, DAC Evans, AJ Ragauskas, DJ Martin… - Green …, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Lignin is one of the most abundant natural polymers. Produced as a by-product from the bio-
refinery industries, it remains largely underutilised in high-value industrial applications. The …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluating environmental impact of natural and synthetic fibers: a life cycle assessment approach

V Gonzalez, X Lou, T Chi - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
This research aims to analyze the environmental impact of six fibers in the textile industry:
conventional and organic cotton, silk, jute, flax, and polyester. The study used a life cycle …