Conversion of lignin into a water-soluble polyacid using a MOF catalyst
| Patent Number: | 10,800,891 |
| Issued: | 10/13/2020 |
| Official Filing: | View the Complete Patent |
| Abstract: | A process for valorization of lignin includes the steps of mixing lignin; a MOF catalyst metalated with a metal atom selected from the group consisting of Fe, Mn, Co, Cu, or Ni, and combinations thereof; an oxidizing agent; and an aqueous solvent. The product of this process, a charged polyacid-containing species derived from lignin, may be included in a dispersion with a dispersible particulate material, and an aqueous dispersing medium. |
| Filed: | 3/7/2017 |
| Application Number: | 15/452,487 |
| Government Interests: | STATEMENT OF GOVERNMENT INTEREST This invention was made with Government support under Contract No. DE-NA0003525 awarded by the United States Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration. The Government has certain rights in the invention. |