articleJournal of Materials Research and TechnologyNov 30, 2014GOLD OA

Extraction and characterization of lignin from different biomass resources

Tuskegee University

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Abstract

Lignocellulosic biomass has been acknowledged for potential use to produce chemicals and biomaterials. Lignin is the second most abundant natural polymer with cellulose being number one, making up to 10–25% of lignocellulosic biomass. Lignin is a three-dimensional, highly cross-linked macromolecule composed of three types of substituted phenols, which include: coniferyl, sinapyl, and p-coumaryl alcohols by enzymatic polymerization, yielding a vast number of functional groups and linkages. There is a wide range of lignin sources available, including: jute, hemp, cotton, and wood pulp. Hence, the lignin's physical and chemical behavior will be different with respect to the original source and extraction method…

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Keywords
  • Lignin
  • Organosolv
  • Materials science
  • Cellulose
  • Thermogravimetric analysis
  • Straw
  • Lignocellulosic biomass
  • Pulp (tooth)
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