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Oxidative lignocellulosic fractionation chemistry: BASFRecent Research Landscape

Inconsistent molecular weight distributions in bio-based polymers lead to unpredictable material performance and high processing costs. Precise control over oligomer chain length ensures batch-to-batch uniformity and enables high-value chemical substitution.

What technical problems is BASF addressing in Oxidative lignocellulosic fractionation chemistry?

Inadequate binder structural integrity

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Conventional wood-based panel binders rely on urea-formaldehyde resins which release toxic vapors. Replacing these with bio-based amino acid and polyaldehyde systems eliminates long-term off-gassing risks.

Recalcitrant biomass structural complexity

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Native lignin is too large and chemically diverse for high-value applications. Reducing it to defined oligomers overcomes the limitation of unpredictable feedstock reactivity.