Author:
Lindenbeck Lucie,Liu Yanbing,Beele Björn B.,Slabon Adam,Rodrigues Bruno V. Manzolli
Abstract
Abstract
Lignocellulosic biomass is the world largest renewable resource used as a raw material to produce high‐value‐added chemicals, such as biofuels and other biomaterials. However, the complex chemical structures of its main constituents, named cellulose, hemicelluloses, and lignin, pose a challenge to the breakdown of these biopolymers into smaller units. In this scenario, sustainable methods for the depolymerization of lignocellulosic biomass aim to chemically break these macromolecules into simple monomers and dimers, while minimizing the use of hazardous chemicals and energy‐intensive processes. Different depolymerization strategies have been proposed, including enzymatic, electrochemical, acid‐catalyzed, and solvent‐based methods. Nevertheless, the development and improvement of sustainable approaches toward depolymerization technologies is still ongoing, and there is still room for further research to optimize the efficiency, cost‐effectiveness, and scalability of the processes. While the successful depolymerization of biomass may significantly contribute to the transition to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly economy, this article outlines the most recent developments focusing on the particularities of these processes, including biological, electrochemical, thermal, and chemical methods.
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