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Georgia Tech Researchers Develop More Efficient Approach for Turning Plant Biomass into Useful Chemicals

Lignin is one of the most plentiful organic polymers on Earth, making up about 20 to 30 percent of the dry mass of wood and other plants.  Despite this abundance, lignin’s complex structure has challenged researchers in breaking it down into useful components that can be used in the sustainable production of chemicals, plastics, and […]