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  • Biomass Conversion and Valorization
  • Catalysis
  • Renewable Energy and Materials

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  • Lignin, a complex aromatic biopolymer, is an abundant renewable resource.
  • Efficient depolymerization of lignin into valuable chemicals is a significant challenge.
  • Polyoxometalates (POMs) offer potential as catalysts for lignin valorization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and evaluate NiₓCoᵧ@POMs catalysts for pine lignin depolymerization.
  • To investigate the impact of metal species and POM doping on catalytic performance.
  • To explore the potential of POMs in producing valuable aromatic compounds from lignin.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of NiₓCoᵧ@POMs catalysts using CsPW or CsPMo.
  • Application of catalysts in the depolymerization of pine lignin under optimized conditions.
  • Evaluation of catalyst performance using a β-O-4 dimer model compound.

Main Results:

  • Significant yields of methyl vanillate, vanillin, and 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyacetophenone were achieved.
  • The Ni₀.₇₅Co₀.₇₅@CsPMo catalyst effectively cracked C-C and C-O bonds in a β-O-4 dimer model.
  • The catalyst demonstrated excellent stability over five reaction cycles.

Conclusions:

  • NiₓCoᵧ@POMs catalysts show high efficacy and selectivity for lignin depolymerization.
  • POMs-based catalysts are promising for sustainable lignin valorization.
  • This work provides new pathways for converting biomass into valuable chemicals.