Cel Early-stage Catalytic Conversion of Lignin (ECCL), or the ‘Lignin-First’ approach, constitutes an emerging multidisciplinary research field targeting the valorisation of lignin. ECCL involves the concurrent extraction and catalytic conversion of the lignin fragments released from plant biomass in a one-pot process. In this manner, ECCL benefits from the intrinsically high reactivity of the lignin oligomers, leading to further depolymerisation (via hydrogenolysis of ether linkages) and, most importantly, to the passivation of the intermediates (via hydrodeoxygenation of aldehyde and ketone groups), thus protecting the lignin fragments from recondensation. In short, this novel approach renders a high yield of mono-aromatic products (>60%) and highly delignified pulps, allowing for the full utilisation of lignocellulose. LIGNINFIRST objectives will be achieved by high-risk/high-gain research into: (1) understanding (and control over) the solvolytic release of lignin fragments; (2) advancing the molecular understanding of H-transfer reactions catalysed by sponge Ni catalysts to accelerate the discovery of catalytic methods for lignin valorisation, and; (3) reaction engineering of the interdependent processing steps for fractionation of the initial biomass feedstock (catalytic upstream biorefining) to the intended value-added products (catalytic downstream processing). The full impact of LIGNINFIRST will be realised by undertaking pioneering research at the border of Wood Chemistry, Catalysis and Reaction Engineering. The most significant anticipated outcome is a profound understanding of the synergy between deconstruction of lignin, occurring in the plant tissue throughout the ‘cooking process’, and ECCL. The new scientific insights that will emerge from the implementation of this proposal have the great potential for revolutionising the utilisation of lignin in biorefineries. Dziedzina nauki engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsliquid fuelsengineering and technologymaterials engineeringfibersnatural scienceschemical sciencescatalysisengineering and technologyindustrial biotechnologybiomaterialsbiofuelsagricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesforestry Słowa kluczowe Lignin lignocellulose fractionation catalytic chemical processes Program(-y) H2020-EU.1.1. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - European Research Council (ERC) Main Programme Temat(-y) ERC-2016-COG - ERC Consolidator Grant Zaproszenie do składania wniosków ERC-2016-COG Zobacz inne projekty w ramach tego zaproszenia System finansowania ERC-COG - Consolidator Grant Instytucja przyjmująca IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE Wkład UE netto € 1 999 756,00 Adres SOUTH KENSINGTON CAMPUS EXHIBITION ROAD SW7 2AZ LONDON Zjednoczone Królestwo Zobacz na mapie Region London Inner London — West Westminster Rodzaj działalności Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Linki Kontakt z organizacją Opens in new window Strona internetowa Opens in new window Uczestnictwo w unijnych programach w zakresie badań i innowacji Opens in new window sieć współpracy HORIZON Opens in new window Koszt całkowity € 1 999 756,00 Beneficjenci (1) Sortuj alfabetycznie Sortuj według wkładu UE netto Rozwiń wszystko Zwiń wszystko IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE Zjednoczone Królestwo Wkład UE netto € 1 999 756,00 Adres SOUTH KENSINGTON CAMPUS EXHIBITION ROAD SW7 2AZ LONDON Zobacz na mapie Region London Inner London — West Westminster Rodzaj działalności Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Linki Kontakt z organizacją Opens in new window Strona internetowa Opens in new window Uczestnictwo w unijnych programach w zakresie badań i innowacji Opens in new window sieć współpracy HORIZON Opens in new window Koszt całkowity € 1 999 756,00