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Preface to Special Issue of ChemSusChem on Lignin Valorization: From Theory to Practice

Journal Article · · ChemSusChem
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  1. Dalian Polytechnic Univ. (China)
  2. Stockholm Univ. (Sweden)
  3. Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States); Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (United States)
In this Editorial, Guest Editors Run-Cang Sun, Joseph S. M. Samec, and Arthur J. Ragauskas introduce the Special Issue of ChemSusChem on Lignin Valorization: From Theory to Practice. Here, the significance of and enormous challenges for the utilization of lignin are reviewed, and the contents of the Special Issue with highly interesting contributions from scientists around the world are outlined.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
1843671
Journal Information:
ChemSusChem, Journal Name: ChemSusChem Journal Issue: 17 Vol. 13; ISSN 1864-5631
Publisher:
ChemPubSoc EuropeCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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