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The lignin challenge in catalytic conversion of biomass solids to chemicals and fuels

Journal Article · · RSC Sustainability
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SU00117B· OSTI ID:1992410
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  1. Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA, 93106-9510 USA

Presented here is an overview of progress in one approach to reducing greenhouse gas emission, namely substituting photosynthesis generated, woody biomass for fossil carbon as feedstock in the production of chemicals and liquid fuels.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
1992410
Journal Information:
RSC Sustainability, Journal Name: RSC Sustainability Journal Issue: 7 Vol. 1; ISSN 2753-8125; ISSN RSSUAN
Publisher:
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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