Biochemical transformation of lignin for deriving valued commodities from lignocellulose

Highlights • Lignin polymers are composed of heterogeneous aromatic monomeric units. • Lignin monomers are linked together via various types of inter-unit covalent bonds. • Cleavage of semi-labile inter-unit linkages may yield lower molecular derivatives. • Both chemical and biochemical methods cata...

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Published in:Current opinion in biotechnology 2017-06, Vol.45 (C), p.120-126
Main Authors: Gall, Daniel L, Ralph, John, Donohue, Timothy J, Noguera, Daniel R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
09 BIOMASS FUELS
Animal Feed
BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Biomass
Ether - chemistry
INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL, AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
Internal Medicine
Lignin - chemistry
Lignin - metabolism
Polysaccharides - metabolism
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Summary:Highlights • Lignin polymers are composed of heterogeneous aromatic monomeric units. • Lignin monomers are linked together via various types of inter-unit covalent bonds. • Cleavage of semi-labile inter-unit linkages may yield lower molecular derivatives. • Both chemical and biochemical methods catalyze cleavage of inter-unit linkages. • Lignin derivative compounds are valuable commodities in several industries.
ISSN:0958-1669
1879-0429
DOI:10.1016/j.copbio.2017.02.015