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Title: Lignin-based vitrimers: valorization and utilization of lignin in high-value applications

Journal Article · · Materials Advances
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D4MA00281D · OSTI ID:2403590
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  1. Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Tennessee Knoxville, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
  2. Joint Institute for Biological Sciences, Biosciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, USA
  3. Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Tennessee Knoxville, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA, Center for Renewable Carbon, The University of Tennessee Knoxville, Institute of Agriculture, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA, Joint Institute for Biological Sciences, Biosciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, USA

We review recent advances in the utilization of lignin as a viable alternative to fossil-based feedstock in the synthesis of a wide range of vitrimeric materials targeted towards the achievement of a sustainable and circular economy.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
2403590
Journal Information:
Materials Advances, Journal Name: Materials Advances; ISSN MAADC9; ISSN 2633-5409
Publisher:
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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