Turning paper industry waste into chemicals
Leuven, Belgium (SPX) Jun 16, 2015 - Researchers at the KU Leuven Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis have found a more eco-friendly way to derive lignin - a paper industry waste product - from wood and convert it into chemical building blocks. The resulting chemicals can be used in paint, insulation foam, and several other products. The researchers published their findings in the journal Energy and Environmental Science. ... more
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