Investigation on the valorization of lignin: Base catalyzed lignin depolymerization to aromatic monomers and their further functionalization and defunctionalization using heterogeneous catalysts

Abstract

The high consumption rate of fossil feedstock throughout the world is responsible for decrease in its availability. Moreover, geo-political reasons and fluctuating prices are also playing crucial role in its utilization. At the same time, demand is increasing for the renewable, environment friendly resource for generating energy. Biomass, a sustainable and renewable resource has the potential to synthesize fuels and chemicals instead from fossil feedstock. Lignocellulosic biomass is readily available throughout the world at a lower cost.