Biobased epoxy resins from itaconic anhydride functionalized lignin: insights and comparison with succinic analogues

RSC Sustainability 2026 Open access

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Authors: Celeste Libretti, Gianluca Rizzo, Sophia Abou El Mirate, Mats Johansson, Michael A. R. Meier
DOI: 10.1039/d6su00045b
Cited by: 2
References: 67

Abstract

Lignin is functionalized with biobased cyclic anhydrides to yield reactive macromonomers, which are subsequently used as crosslinkers to obtain fully biobased and degradable epoxy thermosets.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Lignin and Wood Chemistry Epoxy Resin Curing Processes Polymer composites and self-healing

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Sustainability
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
4
Issue
3
Pages
1615–1632
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN