Method for the depolymerization of lignin

A catalytic method is disclosed for the valorization of lignin. The method comprises subjecting lignin to a catalyzed hydrothermal conversion reaction, said reaction being conducted in the presence of water at an alkaline pH > 8 and a temperature of 200°C-300°C, under the influence of a noble metal catalyst comprising a carbon support. The same reaction can also be applied to subsequently defunctionalize one or more phenolic compounds, notably guaiacol, so as to produce six-membered cyclic hydrocarbons, such as phenol.

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Main Authors: van Es, D.S., van der Klis, F., van Haveren, J., Gosselink, R.J.A.
Format: Patent biblioteca
Language:English
Subjects:Life Science,
Online Access:https://research.wur.nl/en/publications/method-for-the-depolymerization-of-lignin
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