Lignin, as a precious resource given to mankind by nature with abundant functional aromatic
structures, has drawn much attention in the recent decade from academia to industry …

Energy from renewable resources is central to environmental sustainability. Among the
renewables, sunlight-driven fuel synthesis is a sustainable and economical approach to …

In recent years, mechanochemistry has been growing into a widely accepted alternative for
chemical synthesis. In addition to their efficiency and practicality, mechanochemical …

Mechanochemistry is becoming more widespread as a technique for molecular synthesis
with new mechanochemical reactions being discovered at increasing frequency. Whilst …

Lignin is an abundant biopolymer with a high carbon content and high aromaticity. Despite
its potential as a raw material for the fuel and chemical industries, lignin remains the most …

Lignocellulose, the most abundant and renewable resource on Earth is an important raw
material, which can be converted into high value products. However, to this end, it needs to …

Biomass is any organic matter that is renewable over time. In the context of energy, this is
often used to mean plant-based materials, such as agricultural residues, forestry wastes …

Mechanochemical activation achieved by grinding, shearing, pulling, or milling opens
unique opportunities in synthetic organic chemistry. Common features are that …

Lignin is one of the most promising renewable sources for aromatic hydrocarbons, while
effective depolymerization towards its constituent monomers is a particular challenge …

Lignin, a renewable polymer derived from the lignocellulosic biomass represents more than
20% of the total mass of the Earth's biosphere. However, 98% of lignin is burned as a source …