Editorial: Advancements in Biomass Recalcitrance: The Use of Lignin for the Production of Fuels and Chemicals

Ragauskas, Arthur J.; Yoo, Chang Geun

doi:10.3389/fenrg.2018.00118

Title: Editorial: Advancements in Biomass Recalcitrance: The Use of Lignin for the Production of Fuels and Chemicals

Journal Article · Thu Nov 08 00:00:00 EST 2018 · Frontiers in Energy Research

DOI:https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2018.00118· OSTI ID:1484101

Ragauskas, Arthur J. ^[1]; Yoo, Chang Geun ^[2]

Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States). Center for Bioenergy Innovation. Biosciences Division. UT-ORNL Joint Inst. for Biological Science; Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (United States). Dept. of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries. Center for Renewable Carbon
State Univ. of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF), Syracuse, NY (United States). Dept. of Paper and Bioprocess Engineering

The valorization of lignin has become a dominant translational research theme in biorefining in the last few years (Ragauskas et al., 2014). Historically, lignin has been sourced from kraft and sulfite pulping operations, and each of these sources provides some natural limitations to their usage. Commercially, this type of lignin has been used as a dispersant, dust suppression agent, surfactant, binder, and emulsifiers; however, most of these applications are low-value, and the markets are saturated (Gargulak and Lebo, 2000). The general limitation of these lignins is due to the presence of sulfur, extensive cross-linking, difficult process ability, purity, and low-molecular-weight profiles in the case of kraft lignin.

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Research Organization:: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Science (SC), Biological and Environmental Research (BER)

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OSTI ID:: 1484101

Journal Information:: Frontiers in Energy Research, Vol. 6; ISSN 2296-598X

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