Chemistry of Lignin-Based Materials
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Macromolecular Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2024 | Viewed by 1822
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biorefineries; biomass; lignin isolation and characterization; extractives; analytical pyrolysis; analytical methods
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Interests: biorefineries; biomass fractionation and characterization; energetic crops; biomass & bioenergy; pulp and paper; wood chemistry; extractives; lignin
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Lignin is the second most important polymer in lignocellulosic materials, such as biomass. The valorization of biomass under biorefinery concepts, the circular economy and zero-waste philosophy, passes through the valorization of its cell wall constituents, in particular lignin. The use of lignin presents many advantages (it is a natural resource, is biodegradable, has low toxicity for some applications, has high carbon content) as well as some disadvantages (e.g., recalcitrant polymer and has different types of functional groups).
So, lignin valorization and applications represent a challenge to researchers. In this Special Issue, we invite our colleagues to present their works related to lignin characterization and valorization, emphasizing lignin applications for so-called lignin-based materials (e.g., hydrogels, lignin nanoparticles, adhesives, etc.).
Dr. Ana Lourenço
Dr. Jorge Gominho
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- lignin characteristics
- separation methods
- multi-analytical approach
- lignin applications
- biorefinery & zero-waste philosophy
