A new perspective in bio-refining: levoglucosenone and cleaner lignin from waste biorefinery hydrolysis lignin by selective conversion of residual saccharides

An unexpected opportunity is reported to improve the sustainability of biorefineries whereby 8 wt% levoglucosenone (LGE) can be derived from unconverted saccharides in a lignin-rich biorefinery waste stream in a highly selective fashion (>90%). Additionally, in the process a purer lignin is obtai...

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Published in:	Energy & environmental science 2016-08, Vol.9 (8), p.2571-2574
Main Authors:	De bruyn, M, Fan, J, Budarin, V L, Macquarrie, D J, Gomez, L D, Simister, R, Farmer, T J, Raverty, W D, McQueen-Mason, S J, Clark, J H
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Cleaning Conversion Hydrolysis Refining Saccharides Sustainability Waste management Wastes
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Summary:	An unexpected opportunity is reported to improve the sustainability of biorefineries whereby 8 wt% levoglucosenone (LGE) can be derived from unconverted saccharides in a lignin-rich biorefinery waste stream in a highly selective fashion (>90%). Additionally, in the process a purer lignin is obtained which can be used for further processing or materials applications. LGE is a valuable and versatile product with a plethora of applications.
ISSN:	1754-5692 1754-5706