Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6505084 Catalysis Today 2016 12 Pages PDF
Abstract

- Metal triflates explored as Lewis acid catalysts for lignin depolymerization.
- Ethanol/water mixtures used as solvent at 400 °C.
- Nearly complete depolymerization of soda lignin.
- Triflate anion crucial for depolymerization and deoxygenation of lignin.
- Di-aromatic model fragment studies elucidate mechanistic aspects.
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