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ArticleACS applied polymer materials2022

Fractionation of Technical Lignin from Enzymatically Treated Steam-Exploded Poplar Using Ethanol and Formic Acid.

Riku Maltari, Jussi Kontro, Klaus Koivu, Muhammad Farooq, Joona Mikkilä, Rui Zhang, Kristiina Hildén, Jussi Sipilä, Paula A Nousiainen

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Article in ACS applied polymer materials, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 citing papers in PubMed, 10 citations in OpenAlex.

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9 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Riku MaltariDepartment of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 55, A. I. Virtasen Aukio 1, Helsinki FI-00014, Finland.
Jussi KontroDepartment of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 55, A. I. Virtasen Aukio 1, Helsinki FI-00014, Finland.
Klaus KoivuDepartment of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 55, A. I. Virtasen Aukio 1, Helsinki FI-00014, Finland.
Muhammad FarooqDepartment of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, Vuorimiehentie 1, Espoo FI-02150, Finland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2301-7449
Joona MikkiläDepartment of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 55, A. I. Virtasen Aukio 1, Helsinki FI-00014, Finland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8987-3806
Rui ZhangDepartment of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 55, A. I. Virtasen Aukio 1, Helsinki FI-00014, Finland.
Kristiina HildénDepartment of Microbiology, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 56, Viikinkaari 9, Helsinki FI-00014, Finland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0126-8186
Jussi SipiläDepartment of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 55, A. I. Virtasen Aukio 1, Helsinki FI-00014, Finland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2957-1443
Paula A NousiainenDepartment of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 55, A. I. Virtasen Aukio 1, Helsinki FI-00014, Finland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7089-1158
University of Helsinki · FIAalto University · FI

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Lignocellulosic biorefineries produce lignin-rich side streams with high valorization potential concealed behind their recalcitrant structure. Valorization of these residues to chemicals, materials, and fuels increases the profitability of biorefineries. Fractionation is required to reduce the lignins' structural heterogeneity for further processing. We fractionated the technical biorefinery lignin received after steam explosion and saccharification processes. More homogeneous lignin fractions were produced with high β-O-4' and aromatic content without residual carbohydrates. Non-toxic biodegradable organic solvents like ethanol and formic acid were used for fractionation and can be adapted to the existing biorefinery processes. Macromolecular properties of the isolated fractions were carefully characterized by structural, chemical, and thermal methods. The ethanol organosolv treatment produced highly soluble lignin with a reasonable yield, providing a uniform material for lignin applications. The organosolv fractionation with formic acid and combined ethanol-formic acid produced modified lignins that, based on thermal analysis, are promising as thermoresponsive materials.

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