Lignin is the most abundant renewable aromatic polymer in nature. Its conversion into high value-added chemicals or materials ...

Researchers from the Institute of Applied Ecology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a "top-down" synthetic ...

A research team has made significant strides in addressing the challenges of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), a crucial process in water electrolysis and metal-air batteries.

Plant cell walls are complex structures composed mostly of lignocellulose—the most abundant organic material on Earth—which is a matrix of cross-linked polysaccharide networks, glycosylated proteins, ...

A patented bio-based masterbatch containing lignin, a bio-oil, and a polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), or acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) carrier resin, can replace fossil-based plastics in ...

Stone cells arise from lignified secondary cell walls and cause a gritty texture, reduced sweetness, and poor flavor in many ...

This new technique addresses several environmental concerns at once. By swapping out nonrenewable substances for safe organic ...

UPM (Helsinki, Finland; a global leader in sustainable material solutions, has achieved an important milestone in the ...