Lignin pyrolysis reactions

作者：Haruo Kawamoto · 发表于：Journal of Wood Science · 年份：2017 · DOI：10.1007/s10086-016-1606-z · 被引用次数：662 · 研究领域：Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes、Lignin and Wood Chemistry、Coal Combustion and Slurry Processing

Lignin, an aromatic constituent of woody biomass, is a potential renewable aromatic feedstock for a sustainable future carbon economy. Pyrolysis-based technologies, such as fast pyrolysis and gasification, are promising methods for converting lignin into biochemicals, biomaterials, and biofuels. A better understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved in lignin pyrolysis/gasification would guide the development of the controlled pyrolysis and gasification systems to overcome issues with low product selectivity, an intrinsic drawback of current pyrolysis-based technologies. This review article summaries the state-of-the-art research into molecular mechanisms of lignin pyrolysis and gasification. This information should also be useful for understanding the influence of high temperature heat treatments on the properties of wood.