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Lignocellulosic biomass: a sustainable platform for the production of bio-based chemicals and polymers

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In this paper, the potential of lignocellulosic biomass as an alternative platform to fossil resources has been analyzed and a critical review provides insights into the potential for LBS.
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This article is published in Polymer Chemistry.The article was published on 2015-06-16 and is currently open access. It has received 1763 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Lignocellulosic biomass & Biomass.

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Catalytic Approaches to Monomers for Polymers Based on Renewables

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Lignocellulosic biomass: Hurdles and challenges in its valorization

TL;DR: An overview of the challenges that are faced by the processes converting LCB to commodity chemicals with special reference to biofuels is provided.
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Actinomycetes: A Source of Lignocellulolytic Enzymes.

TL;DR: An overview of the diversity of cellulolytic, hemicellulolyic, and lignolytic actinomycetes along with brief discussion of their hydrolytic enzyme systems involved in biomass modification is presented.
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Synergetic Effects of Alcohol/Water Mixing on the Catalytic Reductive Fractionation of Poplar Wood

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Advances in catalytic routes for the production of carboxylic acids from biomass: a step forward for sustainable polymers

TL;DR: This review analyses the recent advances in the chemocatalytic processes for producing biomass-derived carboxylic acids and evaluates the technology status and the advantages and drawbacks of each route in terms of feedstock, reaction pathways, catalysts and economic and environmental evaluation.
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Cellulose: Fascinating Biopolymer and Sustainable Raw Material

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Hydrolysis of lignocellulosic materials for ethanol production: a review.

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