Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6505084 | Catalysis Today | 2016 | 12 Pages |
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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Authors
Burcu Güvenatam, Erik H.J. Heeres, Evgeny A. Pidko, Emiel J.M. Hensen,