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A Study Of Lignin And Lignin Models In Chemical And Electrochemical Systems, Luke Thomas Servedio
A Study Of Lignin And Lignin Models In Chemical And Electrochemical Systems, Luke Thomas Servedio
Doctoral Dissertations
The use of biomass as a viable, renewable feedstock for the production of energy and as a surrogate for the petrochemical industry has generated a tremendous amount of research over the last 40 years. With lignin comprising 25- 35% by weight of the dry mass of much of that material, much time and energy has been devoted to investigating a viable, scalable value-added proposition for the use of lignin and lignin pre-cursor materials. The bulk of lignin produced today comes as a by-product of the de-pulping process in the production of paper – most of which is used as a …
Processing-Property-Structure Relationships Of Carbonaceous Materials Derived From Renewable Lignin Products, Valerie García-Negrón
Processing-Property-Structure Relationships Of Carbonaceous Materials Derived From Renewable Lignin Products, Valerie García-Negrón
Masters Theses
Efforts to effectively use lignin, a by-product of paper and biofuels production, have been carried out for several decades. This renewable resource has potential for use as a carbonaceous material due to its aromatic structure and high carbon content, reminiscent of graphite. The search for new carbon-based materials is extremely active, because they are necessary components in many applications, such as energy storage, electronics, catalysis, and lubricants. Traditional carbon-based materials are derived or mined from petroleum or coal, thus, contributing to pollution, national security risks, and anthropogenic climate change. Lignin, a carbon-rich component found in the tissues of vascular plants, …