Lignin is a natural occurring biopolymer, which, along with cellulose and hemicellulose, is a major component of wooden plants. Cellulose is an important feedstock for the production of paper, whereas lignin accumulates in large amounts as side product during this process. To date, lignin has received only little attention as a starting material for the production of bulk chemicals and fuels.[1] A small amount of the produced lignin is used for the synthesis of ...
