Lignin Renewable Materials - Chemistry, Trends, Technology and Application: Application

Lignin is an amorphous, highly branched polyphenolic macromolecule of complex structure with high molecular weight. Lignin is the second most naturally abundant biopolymer substance in tree and plant cell walls, exceeded only by cellulose. Its main function is to impart rigidity to the cell walls and, as an intercellular binder, to provide wood resistance to compression, impact, and bending. Lignin Renewable Materials - Chemistry, Trends, Technology and Applications compiles in response to the growing interest in renewable resources. From a sustainable development perspective, this book covers the history of lignin, its chemistry, functionalization, physical and chemical modification, properties, and basic theories and technologies related to lignin research. In addition, the book summarizes the trends, production, and prospects for the development direction of lignin applications in chemicals and materials across various areas. Critical issues and suggestions for future work are discussed, underscoring researchers' roles in the efficient development of advanced biomaterials through value addition to enhance their use.