Electrocatalytic valorization of lignin

RSC Sustainability 2026 Open access

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Authors: Muhammad Bilal, Prashanth W. Menezes, Arne Thomas, Reinhard Schomäcker, Matthias Driess, Frank Rosowski, Majd Al-Naji
DOI: 10.1039/d5su00803d
Cited by: 3
References: 164

Abstract

This review discusses the electrochemical lignin valorization, including depolymerization to vanillin, benzoic acid, and quinones through oxidation and upgrading via hydrogenation/hydrogenolysis to produce value-added chemicals.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Lignin and Wood Chemistry Catalysis for Biomass Conversion Biochemical and biochemical processes

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Sustainability
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
4
Issue
5
Pages
2042–2077
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN