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One of industry's toughest lignin byproducts could become feedstock for valuable chemicals

The pulp and paper industry, which manufactures everything from tissue paper to cardboard, also generates a significant yet often overloo…

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The pulp and paper industry, which manufactures everything from tissue paper to cardboard, also generates a significant yet often overlooked byproduct—a complex polymer called lignin. Around 100 million tons of lignin are produced each year. Despite being the largest natural source of aromatic carbon on the planet, most of it is burned for energy. This is d…

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