Chemical Communications · 2015 · 83 citations · 23 references
Natural SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCatalysisOrganic ChemistryReaction EngineeringBiomass ConversionCatalyst DesignCatalyst PreparationIndustrial CatalysisIndustrial Catalytic ProcessesOrganic SynthesisAromatics ProductionBiomass Conversion CatalysisLignin ChemistryLignin ValorizationLignin-derived CompoundsLignocellulosic Biomass ConversionPrecursor ChemistryPrecursor Materials
The utilization of lignin as a fuel precursor has attracted attention, and a novel and facile process has been developed for one-pot conversion of lignin into cycloalkanes and alkanes with Ni catalysts under moderate conditions. This cascade hydrodeoxygenation approach may open the route to a new promising technique for direct liquefaction of lignin to hydrocarbons.
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