Lignin: Biosynthesis, Functions and Economic Significance - Hardcover

Fachuang Lu; Fengxia Yue

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1536147699 ISBN 13: 9781536147698

Publisher: Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2019

Synopsis

Lignin is the main natural resource of aromatic structures on Earth. With the depletion of fossil oil and increased environmental concerns, renewable resources for energy and chemical production have attracted tremendous attention from scientists and engineers. As a renewable aromatic polymer, lignin has been, for a long time, studied in terms of its biosynthesis, structures, reactivities and applications although few portions of lignins available from the industry, mainly pulping mills, have been utilised for various applications. The key for complete and efficient utilisation of lignins is that all aspects, including lignin biosynthesis, structures, functionalities, and properties, about lignins should be understood. Another important attribute related to lignin utilisation comes from analytical methods essential for our understanding of lignins and mechanisms involved in various processes. This book provides critical reviews and the latest research results relating to selected fields of lignin biosynthesis, functional characterisation and applications.

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South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China

Edition details

• Publisher: Nova Science Publishers, Inc
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1536147699
• ISBN 13: 9781536147698
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 339