Lignin Modifications, Applications, and Possible Market Prices

Lignin is the second most abundant biopolymer in world. Due to its complex structure, lignin can be considered a valuable source of energy and different chemicals. In addition, using reactive sites on lignin, it possible prepare value-added products, such as resins, polyurethanes, many more. Different functional groups are presented macromolecule modified via pathways. Hydroxyl promising for modifications. Both unmodified lignins could used preparing biomaterials. This paper shows several applications lignin. The main goal this publication show valorization products throughout actual market prices non-biobased materials. review proves that has unquestionable advantages material technology replace substances which will lead higher potential value create new bio-based materials compared with commercially available Nowadays, easier use an even though lot modifications conversion processes still under development need more time become relevant industrial applications. Information should reveal reader importance economic benefits compound