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A chemical and biological redox process that resembles processes in petrochemical refining is used to convert lignin from poplar into a single, valuable bioproduct, adipic acid, in high yields.
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Who
Y. Liao, Q. Meng, E. Subbotina, A. Z. Werner, W. Schutyser, Y. M. Questell-Santiago, N. X. Gu, C. T. Palumbo, R. A. F. Tomás, J. Speight, M. T. Musser, J. Zakzeski, Z. Sun, J. Ralph, M. Lucarini, M. L. Stone, M. S. Webber, B. H. Shanks, R. M. Cywar, W. Partenheimer, A. Liu, M. A. Pereyra-Camacho, A. Weimer, E. Martínez-García, M. M. Abu-Omar, H. Dao Thi, M. M. Sullivan, W. H. Gong, E. P. Weeda, J. I. Jiménez, G. Fuchs, A. W. Werner, K. P. Sullivan, J. D. Huenemann, M. Boll, J. R. Elmore, Y. Nomura, J. Shimodaira, T. E. Sandberg, C. W. Johnson, N. A. Rorrer, D. R. Vardon, S. Capelli, I. Khalil, R. A. Wilkes, M. J. Worsey, J. M. Carraher, C. Ver Elst, A. W. Bartling, W. Arts, S. Y. Lee, A. Sluiter, J. Miscall, S. P. Woodworth, S. Haugen, M. Hosseini-Sarvari, M. V. Gomez, Z. Wang, Y. Zhang, D. H. Wu, L. Stanley, R. R. Wick, M. Kolmogorov, R. Vaser, H. Li, D. Kasai, I. Farasat, S. M. Halper, A. C. Reis, D. P. Cetnar, J. R. Elmore, C. W. Johnson, D. Salvachúa, K. Ramirez
What
A chemical and biological redox process that resembles processes in petrochemical refining is used to convert lignin from poplar into a single, valuable bioproduct, adipic acid, in high yields.
When
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:48:45 GMT · 2h 46m ago
Where
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Why
Viable manufacturing pathways to produce bio-based chemicals from renewable feedstocks, such as lignin derived from plant biomass, are needed to decarbonize the chemicals manufacturing sector.
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How this affects you
This new process could lead to more sustainable manufacturing of chemicals and bio-based nylons by utilizing lignin, a renewable resource from plant biomass, potentially reducing the carbon footprint of the chemical industry.
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