Issue 15, 2020

Downstream processing of lignin derived feedstock into end products

Abstract

Despite the enormous research efforts in recent years regarding lignin depolymerisation and functionalisation, few commercial products are available. This review provides a summary and viewpoint of extensive research in the lignin-to-product valorisation chain, with an emphasis on downstream processing of lignin derived feedstock into end products. It starts with an introduction of available platform chemicals and polymeric derivatives generated from lignin via existing depolymerisation and functionalisation technologies. Following that, detailed analyses of various strategies for the downstream processing of lignin derived platform chemicals and materials into fuels, valued-added chemicals and functional polymers are provided. A concise techno-economic analysis of various downstream processes is conducted based on the market demand of the end product, economic potential and technological readiness, enabling the identification of processes that are potentially both economically competitive and commercially feasible, and shedding light on processes which deserve further technological development. We wish this review will stimulate further advances in the sustainable production of value-added products from lignin to integrate this invaluable “bio-waste” into the chemical/materials supply chain.

Graphical abstract: Downstream processing of lignin derived feedstock into end products

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
17 feb. 2020
First published
08 jul. 2020

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2020,49, 5510-5560

Downstream processing of lignin derived feedstock into end products

S. S. Wong, R. Shu, J. Zhang, H. Liu and N. Yan, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2020, 49, 5510 DOI: 10.1039/D0CS00134A

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