Waste to worth: a circular solution through lignin engineering

Green Chemistry 2026 Open access

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Authors: Aleesha Nabhai, Zhengbai Li, Ilma Sang Mainardi, Oliver Charles Wasson, QASEEM HAIDER, Yun Wang, Jinxia Yuan, Xiaowen Chen, Xianzhi Meng, Arthur J. Ragauskas, X. Wang, James R. Springstead
+2 more Qingliu Wu, Jinghao Li
DOI: 10.1039/d5gc05538e
Cited by: 5
References: 76

Abstract

A sustainable one-step in situ strategy functionalizes lignin from black liquor via an organic acid system, producing a adsorbent (FLAM) with strong pollutant removal and ammonia recovery, enabling reuse as a slow-release fertilizer in a closed loop.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Lignin and Wood Chemistry Enzyme-mediated dye degradation Composting and Vermicomposting Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
Green Chemistry
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
28
Issue
16
Pages
7130–7145
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN