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Challenges in industrial applications of technical lignins

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Vishtal, Alexey, Kraslawski, Andrzej·2011·BioResources

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The primary aim of modern biorefineries is the efficient conversion of lignocellulosic materials into valuable products. Sugars and oils can be converted into valuable chemicals, but processing of lignin is still a challenge. A vast amount of lignin is incinerated to produce process steam and energy, and only a very small part is used for the production of value-added products. Technical lignins are isolated as by-streams in lignocellulosic refineries, e.g., as kraft, soda, organosolv, and hydrolysis lignins, as well as lignosulphonates. They have a modified structure and contain impurities that are dependent on the processing method. The structure and the composition of technical lignins restrict their subsequent applications. This paper reviews limiting factors in utilization of technical lignins. Four major classes of problems are identified, and approaches to overcoming these problems are suggested.

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Authors: Vishtal, A., & Kraslawski, A.
Affiliations: Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (FI)
Lappeenranta University of Technology
Venue: BioResources
Publisher: BioResources
Published: 2011-06-07
Volume: 6
Issue: 3
Pages: 3547-3568
ISSN: 1930-2126 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.15376/biores.6.3.3547-3568
OpenAlex: W1487812062
Cited by: 721
References: 102
Citations by year: 2026: 25 · 2025: 56 · 2024: 60 · 2023: 68 · 2022: 62 · 2021: 85 · 2020: 71 · 2019: 58 · 2018: 53 · 2017: 55 · 2016: 45 · 2015: 28 · 2014: 26 · 2013: 19 · 2012: 7
FWCI: 10.22
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: gold
doi.org
Locations: BioResources (publishedVersion)
DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Topics: Physical Sciences › Chemical Engineering › Process Chemistry and Technology › Lignin and Wood Chemistry
Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Biofuel production and bioconversion
Physical Sciences › Engineering › Building and Construction › Wood Treatment and Properties
Keywords: technical lignin, lignin valorization, biorefinery, lignocellulosic biomass, kraft lignin, soda lignin, organosolv lignin, hydrolytic lignin, lignosulfonate, lignin structure, value-added products

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