Gold rush for lignin conversion

By Katie Morrey2018-09-19T14:47:00

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Catalytic breakthrough surrounding the notoriously difficult oxidative depolymerisation of lignin could make cellulosic ethanol biofuels commercially viable

The saying “you can make anything out of lignin except money” may be redundant thanks to a gold-based catalytic system that can turn lignin into valuable aromatic compounds.