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View article: Protein-mediated bonding of lignin-containing fibres at high solids content
Protein-mediated bonding of lignin-containing fibres at high solids content Open
A drastic improvement in the energy efficiency of papermaking requires new sustainable solutions to bind lignocellulosic fibres together without an excess amount of water in the web structure. In this work, protein-mediated fibre bonding w…
View article: Static Light Scattering for Lignin Particle Size Characterization
Static Light Scattering for Lignin Particle Size Characterization Open
Lignin, a widely available and renewable organic polymer, has several desirable properties and applications. However, as a by‐product of pulp and paper industry, it is mainly burned for energy. Limited understanding of the complex and hete…
View article: Selective lignin conversion via flow photocatalysis for vanillin and bioplasticizers production
Selective lignin conversion via flow photocatalysis for vanillin and bioplasticizers production Open
Lignin valorization remains a significant roadblock in the development of green biorefineries. Currently, depolymerization strategies predominantly depend on energy- and resource-intensive thermochemical methods, while potential applicatio…
View article: Quantification of Native Lignin Structural Features with Gel‐Phase 2D‐HSQC<sub>0</sub> Reveals Lignin Structural Changes During Extraction
Quantification of Native Lignin Structural Features with Gel‐Phase 2D‐HSQC<sub>0</sub> Reveals Lignin Structural Changes During Extraction Open
Our ability to study and valorize the lignin fraction of biomass is hampered by the fundamental and still unmet challenge of precisely quantifying native lignin's structural features. Here, we developed a rapid elevated‐temperature 1 H− 13…
View article: Quantification of Native Lignin Structural Features with Gel‐Phase 2D‐HSQC<sub>0</sub> Reveals Lignin Structural Changes During Extraction
Quantification of Native Lignin Structural Features with Gel‐Phase 2D‐HSQC<sub>0</sub> Reveals Lignin Structural Changes During Extraction Open
Our ability to study and valorize the lignin fraction of biomass is hampered by the fundamental and still unmet challenge of precisely quantifying native lignin's structural features. Here, we developed a rapid elevated‐temperature 1 H− 13…
View article: Graphisches Inhaltsverzeichnis: Angew. Chem. 5/2024
Graphisches Inhaltsverzeichnis: Angew. Chem. 5/2024 Open
Unique stimuli in organelles could trigger in situ self-assembly of nanofibers with ordered structures, thus exhibiting differential influences on cells.In this minireview, we feature nanofibers in organelles, highlight their formation mec…
View article: Graphical Abstract: Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 5/2024
Graphical Abstract: Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 5/2024 Open
Angewandte Chemie International Edition is a journal of the Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker (GDCh), the largest chemistryrelated scientific society in continental Europe.Information on the various activities and services of the GDCh, for e…
View article: Integrated Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass to Bio‐Based Amphiphiles using a Functionalization‐Defunctionalization Approach
Integrated Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass to Bio‐Based Amphiphiles using a Functionalization‐Defunctionalization Approach Open
Concerns over the sustainability and end‐of‐life properties of fossil‐derived surfactants have driven interest in bio‐based alternatives. Lignocellulosic biomass with its polar functional groups is an obvious feedstock for surfactant produ…
View article: Current strategies for industrial plastic production from non-edible biomass
Current strategies for industrial plastic production from non-edible biomass Open
Realistically replacing petroleum-based plastics will require efficient routes to performance polymers using scalable processes from abundantly available lignocellulosic biomass. We surveyed academic and patent literature for processes in …
View article: Lignin: A Sustainable Antiviral Coating Material
Lignin: A Sustainable Antiviral Coating Material Open
Transmission of viruses through contact with contaminated surfaces is an important pathway for the spread of infections. Antiviral surface coatings are useful to minimize such risks. Current state-of-the-art approaches toward antiviral sur…
View article: Controlled dual functionalization of lignin generates unique properties in gelatin-based hydrogels
Controlled dual functionalization of lignin generates unique properties in gelatin-based hydrogels Open
Uncontrolled side reactions during lignin fractionation lead to the loss of its chemical functionalities and the uncontrolled formation of unwanted structures. Because of these structural issues, functionalization steps are usually perform…
View article: Extraction and Surfactant Properties of Glyoxylic Acid‐Functionalized Lignin
Extraction and Surfactant Properties of Glyoxylic Acid‐Functionalized Lignin Open
The amphiphilic chemical structure of native lignin, composed by a hydrophobic aromatic core and hydrophilic hydroxy groups, makes it a promising alternative for the development of bio‐based surface‐active compounds. However, the severe co…
View article: Dual Valorization of Lignin as a Versatile and Renewable Matrix for Enzyme Immobilization and (Flow) Bioprocess Engineering
Dual Valorization of Lignin as a Versatile and Renewable Matrix for Enzyme Immobilization and (Flow) Bioprocess Engineering Open
Lignin has emerged as an attractive alternative in the search for more eco‐friendly and less costly materials for enzyme immobilization. In this work, the terephthalic aldehyde‐stabilization of lignin is carried out during its extraction t…
View article: Simultaneous extraction and controlled chemical functionalization of hardwood lignin for improved phenolation
Simultaneous extraction and controlled chemical functionalization of hardwood lignin for improved phenolation Open
Lignin was simultaneously extracted and functionalized with non-native groups in one step from biomass. These groups were then used to increase lignin's reactivity towards phenolation in both acidic and basic conditions in order to improve…
View article: Lignin Functionalization for the Production of Novel Materials
Lignin Functionalization for the Production of Novel Materials Open
View article: Establishing lignin structure-upgradeability relationships using quantitative <sup>1</sup>H–<sup>13</sup>C heteronuclear single quantum coherence nuclear magnetic resonance (HSQC-NMR) spectroscopy
Establishing lignin structure-upgradeability relationships using quantitative <sup>1</sup>H–<sup>13</sup>C heteronuclear single quantum coherence nuclear magnetic resonance (HSQC-NMR) spectroscopy Open
By using a quantitative HSQC-NMR method to measure chemical functionalities within the structure of isolated lignin samples, lignin's upgradability can be very precisely predicted.
View article: CCDC 1439767: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CCDC 1439767: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world’s repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available …
View article: CCDC 1439769: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CCDC 1439769: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world’s repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available …
View article: CCDC 1439770: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CCDC 1439770: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world’s repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available …
View article: CCDC 1439768: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CCDC 1439768: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world’s repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available …