Efficient depolymerization of lignin in supercritical ethanol by a combination of metal and base catalysts

Susan Olivia Limarta; Jeong Myeong Ha; Young Kwon Park; Hyunjoo Lee; Dong Jin Suh; Jungho Jae

doi:10.1016/j.jiec.2017.08.006

Efficient depolymerization of lignin in supercritical ethanol by a combination of metal and base catalysts

Susan Olivia Limarta, Jeong Myeong Ha, Young Kwon Park, Hyunjoo Lee, Dong Jin Suh, Jungho Jae

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Abstract

This study investigates the use of combination of metal and solid-base catalysts for effective depolymerization of lignin into monophenol-rich bio-oil in supercritical ethanol through a synergy of base-catalyzed solvolysis and metal-catalyzed hydrogenolysis. The results showed that a combined catalyst of Ru/C and MgO/ZrO₂ resulted in a significant decrease in the molecular weight of bio-oil, an increase in the yield of phenolic monomers, and the improved deoxygenation degree of bio-oil compared to the single catalyst condition. The synergic role of metal and base catalysts during lignin depolymerization was examined through comprehensive analysis of reaction products.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	45-54
Number of pages	10
Journal	Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
Volume	57
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiec.2017.08.006
State	Published - 25 Jan 2018

Keywords

Catalytic depolymerization
Lignin
MgO
Phenolic monomers
Ru/C

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Efficient depolymerization of lignin in supercritical ethanol by a combination of metal and base catalysts

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