Category: Wood, Lignin & Cellulose
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Södra to become the largest producer of kraft lignin in the world
Södra to become the largest producer of kraft lignin in the world
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Transforming Carbon Dioxide and Lignin Into Biodegradable Polymers
Transforming Carbon Dioxide and Lignin Into Biodegradable Polymers
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Grenada, Mississippi Issued Bdo Zone ‘A’ Rating For Woody Biomass
Grenada, Mississippi Issued Bdo Zone ‘A’ Rating For Woody Biomass
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Investigation of bio-based rigid polyurethane foams synthesized with lignin and castor oil
Investigation of bio-based rigid polyurethane foams synthesized with lignin and castor oil
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Production of chitosan-based composite film reinforced with lignin-rich lignocellulose nanofibers from rice husk
Production of chitosan-based composite film reinforced with lignin-rich lignocellulose nanofibers from rice husk
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Shopping bags made from wood offer sustainable alternative to plastic bags
Shopping bags made from wood offer sustainable alternative to plastic bags
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Lignin biotransformation: Advances in enzymatic valorization and bioproduction strategies
Lignin biotransformation: Advances in enzymatic valorization and bioproduction strategies
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Chinese scientists have created a fireproof and waterproof alternative to glass
Chinese scientists have created a fireproof and waterproof alternative to glass
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VTT and ISKU have created a novel biocomposite chair from cellulose
VTT and ISKU have created a novel biocomposite chair from cellulose
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Sustainable production of lignin-containing cellulose nanofibers and nanocrystals using design of experiments
Sustainable production of lignin-containing cellulose nanofibers and nanocrystals using design of experiments
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Thermal degradation and fire retardant behaviour of natural fibre reinforced polymeric composites- A comprehensive review
Thermal degradation and fire retardant behaviour of natural fibre reinforced polymeric composites- A comprehensive review
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Nordic Bioproducts Group opens its first major production facility for advanced cellulosic materials
Nordic Bioproducts Group opens its first major production facility for advanced cellulosic materials
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Biodegradable polymers from lignocellulosic biomass and synthetic plastic waste: An emerging alternative for biomedical applications
Biodegradable polymers from lignocellulosic biomass and synthetic plastic waste: An emerging alternative for biomedical applications
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Miniature furniture 3D printed using ink made from recycled wood
Miniature furniture 3D printed using ink made from recycled wood
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UW–Madison biochemist wins prestigious forestry prize for discoveries that support sustainable energy and product innovations
UW–Madison biochemist wins prestigious forestry prize for discoveries that support sustainable energy and product innovations
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Awarded research on lignin foam as a fossil-free insulation material
Awarded research on lignin foam as a fossil-free insulation material
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Enhancing photocatalytic destruction of lignin via cellulose derived carbon quantum dots/g-C3N4 heterojunctions
Enhancing photocatalytic destruction of lignin via cellulose derived carbon quantum dots/g-C3N4 heterojunctions
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Making furniture with paper machines – VTT and ISKU have created a novel biocomposite chair from cellulose
Making furniture with paper machines – VTT and ISKU have created a novel biocomposite chair from cellulose
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Emerging role of waste lignin-derived materials for energy storage
From Waste to Watts: Emerging role of waste lignin-derived materials for energy storage
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OrganoClick Develops Biobased Binders Based on Shrimp Shells and Cellulose
OrganoClick Develops Biobased Binders Based on Shrimp Shells and Cellulose
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Metsä Group and ANDRITZ to construct a demo plant for developing new lignin products
Metsä Group and ANDRITZ to construct a demo plant for developing new lignin products
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New CELF process can turn waste lignin into useable fuels, chemicals
Economics and global warming potential of a commercial-scale delignifying biorefinery based on co-solvent enhanced lignocellulosic fractionation to produce alcohols, sustainable aviation fuels, and co-products from biomass
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Lignin and cellulose ink enable 3D printed wood
Lignin and cellulose ink enable 3D printed wood
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Biodegradable and multifunctional black mulch film decorated with darkened lignin induced by iron ions for “green” agriculture
Biodegradable and multifunctional black mulch film decorated with darkened lignin induced by iron ions for “green” agriculture
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Rice researchers develop 3D-printed wood from its own natural components
Three-dimensional printing of wood
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Transforming wood waste for sustainable manufacturing
Transforming wood waste for sustainable manufacturing
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Valorization of depolymerized lignin using microorganisms
Microbial Upcycling of Depolymerized Lignin into Value-Added Chemicals
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Selective production of phenolic monomer via catalytic depolymerization of lignin over cobalt-nickel-zirconium dioxide catalyst
Selective production of phenolic monomer via catalytic depolymerization of lignin over cobalt-nickel-zirconium dioxide catalyst
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Structural elucidation of Kraft lignin isolated from black liquor
Structural elucidation of Kraft lignin isolated from black liquor by the gradient acid precipitation and highly selective production of light aromatics by tandem catalytic pyrolysis over dual-catalysts
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Impact of adding rice husk cellulose, polyvinyl alcohol, and zinc oxide to cassava bioplastic
The influence of the filler addition of rice husk cellulose, polyvinyl alcohol, and zinc oxide on the characteristics of environmentally friendly cassava biodegradable plastic
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Kraft (Nano)Lignin as Reactive Additive in Epoxy Polymer Bio-Composites
The demand for high-performance bio-based materials towards achieving more sustainable manufacturing and circular economy models is growing significantly. Kraft lignin (KL) is an abundant and highly functional aromatic/phenolic biopolymer, being the main side product of the pulp and paper industry, as well as of the more recent 2nd generation biorefineries.
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Lignin Industries AB raises funds for bioplastics
Lignin Industries raises 25 million SEK in new share issue
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Lignin nanoparticles to manage oil spills
LSU Chemical Engineering Faculty Receive Patent for Oil Spill Management Technology
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Antifouling properties of lignin for marine coatings
Integration of unmodified kraft lignin powder in waterborne coatings and investigation of antifouling properties
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Using agricultural residues for fuel and chemicals
A Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientist is part of a research team shedding new light on how to access the sugars locked up in plant materials in order to convert byproducts into new feedstocks for production of fuels, materials and chemicals.
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Synthesis of Sustainable Lignin Precursors for Hierarchical Porous Carbons
Synthesis of Sustainable Lignin Precursors for Hierarchical Porous Carbons and Their Efficient Performance in Energy Storage Applications
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Supercritical CO2 assisted extrusion foaming of PLA- cellulose fibre composites
Supercritical CO2 assisted extrusion foaming of PLA- cellulose fibre composites: effect of fibre on foam processing and morphology
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KraussMaffei adapts machinery to produce lignin-reinforced PLA
Intensive development work between Synergy Horizon Poland and KraussMaffei has resulted in development of bio-based PLA using 30% hydrolized lignin during extrusion processes.
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Biodegradable cellulose glitter is no silver bullet
Following new EU regulation, Bioglitter might become the only sparkling powder available in Europe. But how sustainable is this cellulose glitter?
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Investigation of structure-property relationship of lignin as a carbon catalyst precursor
Doctoral candidate Daria Robertson embarked on a 12-week research collaboration with Imperial College London UK (ICL) to advance the production of a carbon catalyst from lignin, a by-product of industries like pulp and biofuel.
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Your next smartphone display might be made of ‘transparent’ wood
For a long time, glass and plastic have been the standard for most device displays, but that might change soon.
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The dawn of aqueous deep eutectic solvents for lignin extraction
The application of aqueous deep eutectic solvents (ADESs) for lignin valorization has garnered significant attention in recent years
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Researchers use wood materials to create reliable organic solar cells
One of nature’s most common organic materials – lignin – can be used to create stable and environmentally friendly organic solar cells
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Novel Mechanoenzymatic Strategy for Lignin Depolymerization
Constitutive lignin phenolic monomers have gained significant attention in recent years due to their potential applications in the production of high-value chemicals. However, generating phenolic monomers remains challenging, as lignin, the precursor, is hard to depolymerize.
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An integrated lignocellulose fractionation biomass biorefinery to produce components for high-value applications
FRACTION develops a novel integrated biomass biorefinery approach to maximise the purity and quality of cellulose, lignin and hemicellulose, demonstrating their upgrading into high-added-value products.
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Lignin Coating for Geotextiles
Lignin Coating Makes Geotextiles Made From Environmentally Friendly Natural Fibers Durable
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New model to help valorize lignin for bio-based applications
Quantitative prediction of the solvent fractionation of lignin
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A greener asphalt solution to be tested by Canada
A new road segment will allow validating the mechanical performance of the asphalt mixture with a higher lignin substitution rate
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Lignin separation method could make renewable material profitable
A novel method to extract lignin could help spin wheat straw into gold. Lignin produced using the new method was color-neutral, odorless and homogenous, an advance that could make this carbon-neutral material a more viable candidate for development of high-value products.
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Wood Is Not the Climate-friendly Building Material Some Claim it to Be
Well, it’s not rocket science that deforestation is not climate friendly. The only people who believe that cutting down forests is climate friendly, are usually present at the net zero bourgeois garden parties of the EU commission.
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EU Deforestation Free Supply Chain: Palm oil, cattle, soy, coffee, cocoa, timber, rubber
Companies exporting or placing any of these products on the EU market will need to conduct strict due diligence to show they do not contribute to deforestation or forest degradation –Let’s make some industry-owned phony labels and certifications and let’s launch them at Net Zero bourgeois garden parties. The gorillas are starving? … Well, why…
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Reductive catalytic fractionation: state of the art of the lignin-first biorefinery
Reductive catalytic fractionation (RCF) of lignocellulose is an emerging biorefinery scheme that combines biomass fractionation with lignin depolymerisation.
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Preparation and Adsorption Properties of Lignin/Cellulose Hydrogel
With the development of global industry, industrial wastewater pollution has caused serious environmental problems, and the demand for green and sustainable adsorbents is increasingly strong in the society. In this article, lignin/cellulose hydrogel materials were prepared using sodium lignosulfonate and cellulose as raw materials and 0.1% acetic acid solution as a solvent.
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GEHR presents compostable, recyclable wood-based 3D printing filament
Eco-Fil-A-Gehr consists of recycled wood fibers mixed with biodegradable biopolymers, giving printed objects natural look and feel with dimensional stability and high elastic properties.
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Ahlstrom launches Ahlstrom ECO™, a renewable lignin-based automotive filter media
Ahlstrom introduces a new range of renewable and sustainable filtration solutions for automotive applications. Ahlstrom ECO™ is a technology supporting the increasing sustainability demands of the global transportation market and offering a new choice for filter manufacturers.
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Bio-Based Valorization of Lignin-Derived Phenolic Compounds
Lignins are the most abundant biopolymers that consist of aromatic units. Lignins are obtained by fractionation of lignocellulose in the form of “technical lignins”. The depolymerization (conversion) of lignin and the treatment of depolymerized lignin are challenging processes due to the complexity and resistance of lignins.
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Novozymes and Fibenol Partner to demonstrate lignocellulosic biorefining on an industrial scale
Due to their abundance worldwide, lignocellulosic residues have an enormous potential to substitute petrochemicals with bio-based alternatives. However, efficient cellulose degradation into sugars has long been an obstacle to the wider spread of lignocellulosic biorefineries. Now, the tide seems to be changing.
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VTT pilot scales up production of sustainable cellulose film to replace traditional plastic wrap in food packaging
Mass production of sustainable packaging materials for the food industry could lead to solving the sustainability challenges of one of the most commonly used plastics.
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The world’s first bio-material toilet is made from wood
Woodio Block toilet wins Design Plus Award 2023 powered by ISH at Frankfurt am Main. 100% waterproof solid wood composite toilet seat, Woodio Block wins Design Plus Award powered by ISH at Frankfurt am Main in March 2023.
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Perspective on oligomeric products from lignin depolymerization: their generation, identification, and further valorization
Lignin depolymerization is playing a pivotal role in transforming the second most abundant biopolymers in nature into many valuable chemicals/fuels.
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Lignin-Based Catalysts for C–C Bond-Forming Reactions
The advances summarized in this review pinpoint lignin as a green material to catalyze the formation of C–C bonds, either through its acid form LSA or as a support for metal ions and metal nanoparticles that direct the catalytic activity.
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Direct evidence for relatively fast cycling of lignin and its high temperature sensitivity
Climate projection requires an accurate understanding for soil organic carbon (SOC) decomposition and its response to warming.
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Pyrolysis Kinetics of Lignin-Based Flame Retardants Containing MOFs Structure for Epoxy Resins
This study describes the preparation of a lignin-based expandable flame retardant (Lignin-N-DOPO) using grafting melamine and covering 9,10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenanthrene-10-oxide (DOPO) using the Mannich reaction
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Lignin Deconstruction by Anaerobic Fungi
Lignocellulose forms plant cell walls, and its three constituent polymers, cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin, represent the largest renewable organic carbon pool in the terrestrial biosphere
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The Barta Group Novel Lignocellulose Valorisation Concepts and Innovative Synthesis Pathways
Embracing complexity in renewable resources enables a more sustainable chemical industry
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Researchers Use Light to Convert Abundant Lignin into Plastic that can be Continually Recycled
New process could advance a waste-free system of polymer manufacture and re-use known as the circular plastic economy
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Sustainable process for the production of vanillin from lignin makes further progress
A green method for obtaining vanillin from technical lignin produced from pulp
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Stora Enso and Valmet Partner on Next Generation Lignin
Stora Enso and Valmet have started collaborating on next-generation lignin product and process development to drive Stora Enso’s lignin-based businesses and further improve the performance of the Valmet LignoBoost technology.
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Half Magic Launches Compostable Eyeshadows
The eyeshadow compacts are made from potato starch and cellulose.
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Northwestern University Develops New Process to Upcycle Lignin and Plant waste
Biorefinery uses microbial fuel cell to upcycle resistant plant waste. Organic waste turns into antioxidant flavonoids for nutrition and medicine
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Lignovations Uses Lignin for new Functional Cosmetical Ingredient
Lignovations’ functional ingredient LignoGuard® based on Fibenol LIGNOVA™ lignin confirmed safe for use in cosmetic products
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Wood and CuanTec Partner on Chitin Extraction
Wood, the global consulting and engineering company, will work with CuanTec Ltd., a Scottish circular economy business, to develop cutting edge separation facilities that will process shellfish waste to extract chitin, a naturally occurring, 100% compostable biopolymer with a wide range of applications in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food industries.
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Multiscale Molecular Simulations for the Solvation of Lignin in Ionic Liquids
Finding suitable solvents, as well as technologies for efficient and affordable lignin dissolution and depolymerization, are major obstacles in the conversion of lignin to value-added products.
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Efficient Azo Dye Biodecolorization System Using Lignin-Co-Cultured White-Rot Fungus
The extensive use of azo dyes by the global textile industry induces significant environmental and human health hazards, which makes efficient remediation crucial but also challenging.
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Stora Enso Starts Lignin Granulation
Stora Enso’s new lignin granulation and packing plant has started operations at the company’s Sunila biomaterials production unit in Finland.
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Fungal-Modified Lignin-Enhanced Physicochemical Properties of Collagen-Based Composite Films
Collagen is a potential material for developing versatile film due to its biosafety, renewability, and biodegradability. However, it is still critical to overcome the low mechanical, antibacterial and antioxidant properties of the collagen film for food packaging applications.
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To Make Valuable Bioproducts, Pick the Right Solvent Pretreatment
Three common solvents for pretreating switchgrass yield lignin extracts with the potential for making different valuable bioproducts.
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Scientists to Create Inexpensive Drilling Fluids Based on Wood Waste
Scientists of Siberian Federal University together with colleagues from the Institute of Chemistry and Chemical Technology of SB of RAS studied the effect of chemically modified additives made from wood waste — lignins — on the properties of drilling fluids used for drilling oil and gas wells.
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Plants Can Adapt their Lignin to Face Climate Change
Plants can adapt their lignin using ‘chemically encoding’ enzymes to face climate change, study finds
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Modified Enzyme Brings Value to Lignin Monomers
Conversion of lignin into valuable chemicals
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KTH Develops New Biodegradable Plastics
Wood-based plastic may enable circular home furnishings and building materials
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ISU Research on Efficient Conversion of Lignin into Bio Chemicals
Research bridges gap for more efficient conversions of lignin for cleaner and greener chemicals
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Biorizon and Kaneka Partner on Lignin Polymers
Biorizon teams up with Kaneka to create a sustainable premium polymer
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Novel Magnetic Lignin Composite Sorbent for Chromium Adsorption
A novel magnetic lignin composite was prepared and modified with diethylenetriamine
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Industry Project for Cellulose and Lignin Sawdust Biocomposites
Joint industry project with iCAST, NCC and University of Bath to produce and test bio-based composites from cellulose and lignin sawdust, replace fossil-derived ingredients.
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Chemists Uncover Cracks in the Surface of Cellulose Nanocrystals
Chemists in Japan, Canada and Europe have uncovered flaws in the surface structure of cellulose nanocrystals—an important step toward deconstructing cellulose to produce renewable nano-materials relevant to biochemical products, energy solutions, and biofuels.
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University Spin-off Offers Cooperation on Valorization of Lignin Output Streams
University spin-off offers cooperation on valorization of lignin-rich output streams to companies related to biorefinery, chemistry or pulp and paper industries
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What is Transparent Wood?
German scientist Siegried Fink first fabricated transparent wood in 1992, and his method has been improved on by subsequent research.
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