Acidic ionic liquids catalyzed depolymerization of lignin

TitleAcidic ionic liquids catalyzed depolymerization of lignin
Publication TypePatent
Year of Publication2014
AuthorsDhepe, PLaxmikant, Kelkar, AAnant, Matsagar, BMansub, Singh, SKumar
Published SourceWO2014181360 A1
Application NumberPCT/IN2014/000320
Date PublishedNOV
AbstractThe present invention discloses a process for depolymerization of lignin to yield substituted phenolic monomers using Brönsted ionic liquid as catalyst under mild reaction conditions to obtain an overall yield of monomers up to 97%.
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Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry