Fig. 1: Current catalytic oxidative degradation approach and the approach disclosed herein.
From: Direct conversion of lignin to functionalized diaryl ethers via oxidative cross-coupling

COR1: −CHO or −COOH. R2: −H, −OMe, −CHO or −COOH.
From: Direct conversion of lignin to functionalized diaryl ethers via oxidative cross-coupling

COR1: −CHO or −COOH. R2: −H, −OMe, −CHO or −COOH.