Lignin is arguably the most abundant component of biomass that most people have never heard of. That may be about to change. Many people are familiar with its biochemical cousin cellulose, a byproduct ...

In a world where plastic dominates almost every part of daily life—from phones to windows—finding a sustainable alternative ...

"Our extracted lignin offers a new class of renewable building blocks for the development of bio-based value-added products." Petroleum-based plastic materials are an increasing waste problem.