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ReviewMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Research Progress on Separation and Extraction Technologies of Lignin.

Dingkai Wang, Mingyu Cui, Xutang Liu, Meiling Liu, Xiaopeng Han, Xiaoming Xiong, Shanglong Chen, Shangshang Ma, Qiqi Sun, Lingfeng Jiao and 1 more

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Review in Materials (Basel, Switzerland), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Dingkai WangCollege of Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Institute of Science and Technology, Jincheng 048000, China.
Mingyu CuiState Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China.ORCID 0000-0003-0622-6599
Xutang LiuJiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, Flexible Electronics Innovation Institute, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, China.
Meiling LiuCollege of Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Institute of Science and Technology, Jincheng 048000, China.
Xiaopeng HanCollege of Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Institute of Science and Technology, Jincheng 048000, China.
Xiaoming XiongCollege of Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Institute of Science and Technology, Jincheng 048000, China.
Shanglong ChenJiangsu Key Construction Laboratory of Food Resources Development and Quality Safe, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Xuzhou University of Technology, Xuzhou 221018, China.
Shangshang MaKey Laboratory of Spin Electron and Nanomaterials of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Suzhou University, Suzhou 234000, China.ORCID 0000-0002-1389-8775
Qiqi SunCollege of Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Institute of Science and Technology, Jincheng 048000, China.
Lingfeng JiaoCollege of Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Institute of Science and Technology, Jincheng 048000, China.
Wei ZhaoKey Laboratory of Coal Processing and Efficient Utilization, China University of Mining & Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China.

Funding

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program for College Students in Shanxi 202413597005Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program for College Students in Shanxi S202413597022Key R&D Projects in Jincheng 20240222Scientific and Technologial Innovation Programs of Higher Education Institutions in Shanxi 2024L455Scientific Research Foundation for Advanced Talents of Shanxi Institute of Science and Technology 2024006
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Lignin, a complex natural three-dimensional aromatic polymer, is prone to condensation during the separation process, owing to the diverse properties of its basic structural units, linkage types, and spatial configurations. These inherent structural complexities present significant challenges for its efficient isolation and precise transformation. Current separation techniques primarily include physical, chemical (such as acid hydrolysis, alkaline dissolution, organic solvents, and ionic liquids), and biological methods. Each approach offers distinct advantages and limitations in terms of yield, purity, cost, and impact on lignin structure. Studies have indicated that ionic liquids and organic solvent methods demonstrate considerable application potential owing to their mild reaction conditions and high selectivity. Future research should focus on developing green, efficient, and low-cost separation technologies, while also enhancing detailed structural characterization and targeted lignin conversion to facilitate its large-scale utilization in the production of value-added materials and chemicals.

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extractionionic liquidsligninlignocelluloseorganosolv

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PMID42195639
PMCPMC13208477

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