Lignin is arguably the most abundant component of biomass that most people have never heard of. That may be about to change. Many people are familiar with its biochemical cousin cellulose, a byproduct ...

In 2016, his team found that the preservation of β–O–4 linkages in lignin extracted from stalks or straws significantly contributed to its depolymerization. Using a hierarchical microreactor ...

Using depolymerization, the researchers can convert ... Support from an internal funding program helped previous work with lignin-based polymers, and with the help of the office, he has received ...