Lignin is an abundant and complex biopolymer with inherent color but has only a few applications. It has the potential to replace synthetic acid dyes for the coloration of wool fibers in brown shades, ...

Lignin particles were recovered from the bagasse soda pulping black liquor by acidification with carbon dioxide continuously fed in a ... of 2.2%. Two principal categories of lignin are ...

Being home to a world-leading kraft lignin plant puts Mönsterås on the map both nationally and internationally,” said Karin Dernegård, Mill Manager for Södra Cell Mönsterås. Södra is the largest ...

ABSTRACT. Polystyrene (PS), one of the most used polymers in everyday life, has a low recycling rate due to its inexpensive virgin resin. In order to make polystyrene waste (WPS) recycling ...

The Biopolymer Chemistry and Engineering group is led by Prof. Michael Hummel. The group explores the structural features and thermochemical behavior of biopolymer solutions and suspensions to produce ...