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ReviewChemSusChem2026

Ozonolysis of Lignin: From Extensive Degradation to Selective Ring-Opening Oxidation.

Alexandros E Alexakis, Mika H Sipponen

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Review in ChemSusChem, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Alexandros E AlexakisDepartment of Chemistry, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8317-3529
Mika H SipponenDepartment of Chemistry, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7747-9310

Funding

Stiftelsen för Strategisk Forskning FFL21-0006
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Despite its potential as a renewable feedstock, lignin, a major component of plant cell walls and a by-product of the pulp and paper industry, has long been underutilized. Historically, pulp mills employed ozonolysis, a powerful oxidative process, to delignify cellulosic fibers and break down lignin. The ability of this technique to modify lignin structures has attracted attention in recent years, creating opportunities for the development of novel lignin-based materials with improved functions. This review revisits the use of ozone as a bleaching agent and bridges its historical role in pulp processing with its emerging potential as a selective oxidative tool for lignin modification in materials chemistry. We discuss the fundamental chemical processes, significant developments in ozonolysis technology, and its potential to functionalize sustainable biomaterials. We also give our perspectives on the present obstacles and potential opportunities for ozonolysis optimization in lignin valorization.

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biomassmaterialspulpselectivitysustainable

Identifiers

PMID41679712
PMCPMC12900565

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