Exploring the photocatalytic cleavage pathway of the β-5 linkage lignin model compound on carbon nitride.

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Abstract

As a globally abundant source of biomass, lignocellulosic biomass has been the centre of attention as a potential resource for green energy generation and value-added chemical production. A key component of lignocellulosic biomass, lignin, which is comprised of aromatic monomers, is a potential feedstock for value added chemical production. The cleavage processes of the linkages between monomers to obtain high value products, however, requires significant investigation as it is a complex, non-facile process. This study focuses on the photocatalytic valorization of a β-5 lignin model compound, a key linkage in the lignin structure. It was found that a greater yield of aromatic products were obtained from the photocatalytic conversion of β-5 lignin model compound using carbon nitride (CN) when compared to Evonik P25 titanium dioxide (TiO2). Products of the β-5 model compound photoconversion were determined and C-C bond cleavage was observed. It was also determined that the solvent participated in the reactions with the introduction of a cyano group to one of the products. Radical quenching experiments revealed that superoxide radicals participated in the CN photocatalytic conversion. These results reveal for the first time the products and possible mechanism of the photocatalytic transformation of β-5 model compounds using CN photocatalysis.
Original languageEnglish
JournalChemSusChem
Early online date10 Sept 2024
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Publication statusEarly online date - 10 Sept 2024

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