Biomass, Biofuels, Biochemicals: Lignin Biorefinery discusses the scientific and technical information relating to the structure and physico-chemical characteristics of lignin. The book covers the different processes (biological, thermal and catalytic routes) available for lignin conversion into specialty chemicals or fuels, activity relationships, and how optimized process parameters help establish the feasible size of the commercial plant in a centralized or decentralized model. In addition, the advantages and limitations of different technologies are discussed, considering local energy, chemicals, biopolymers, drug intermediates, activated carbons, and much more.

• Includes information on the most advanced and innovative processes for lignin conversion
• Covers information on biochemical and thermo-chemical processes for lignin valorization
• Provides information on lignin chemistry and its conversion into high value chemicals and fuels
• Presents a book designed as a text book, not merely a collection of research articles

I General 1. Lignin: A versatile polymer a. Availability of lignin b. Types of lignin 2. Chemistry of lignin from pulp and paper industry 3. Chemistry of lignin from ethanol industry 4. Lignin from other sources
II Lignin Biorefineries/Lignin Valorization 5. Biological lignin decomposition 6. Enzymatic degradation of selective bonds in lignin 7. Aerobic and anaerobic pathways for lignin degradation 8. Systems biology approaches for lignin conversion 9. One-pot reactions with lignin model compounds 10. Upgradation of lignin model compounds in fixed bed reactor  11. Selective production of high value chemicals and specialty chemicals from lignin and its model compounds 12. Functional carbons for drug delivery applications 13. Specialty carbons for energy applications 14. Electrochemical applications for activated carbons 15. Lignin resource as a resource for protein production 16. Aviation fuels and high value petrochemicals from lignin 17. Solid catalysts: Opportunity for lignin valorization 18. Homogeneous catalysis for functional transformations of lignin
III Associated studies 19. Techno-economic calculations of case studies with respect to lignin conversion (biochemical route and thermochemical route) 20. Life-Cycle Analysis of present day lignin conversion processes 21. Carbon and water footprint calculations along with energy and exergy balances of case studies with respect to lignin conversion (biochemical route and thermochemical route) 22. Supply chain optimization of lignin and its derived products (well to wheel)