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From plants to plastic | Lignin research for a fossil-free society

Research has shown that the natural substance lignin can play a significant role in the green transition toward a fossil-free society. Lignin is found in all terrestrial plants and trees and provides them with resilience and strength. Lignin has long been treated as a byproduct in the pulp industry, but in the future, it has the potential to replace both coal and oil in the production of, for example, plastics and fuel. Several research projects in various disciplines are currently underway at Stockholm University. The researchers want to understand how plants use lignin, how lignin can be extracted from trees without toxic chemicals, and in which materials it can be utilized most effectively. Researchers featured: Mika Sipponen, Lecturer in material chemistry Joseph Samec, Professor of organic chemistry Edouard Pesquet, Professor of molecular plant physiology 00:00-01:06 Lignin - the key to a biobased society 01:06-02:56 How do plants use lignin? 02:56-03:25 What is lignin? 03:25-04:52 How do lignin work? 04:52-05:43 How to release lignin from biomass? 05:43 - 06:17 What distinguishes lignin as a polymer? 06:17-06:42 New technology for extracting lignin. 06:42-08:30 In which materials can lignin best be used? 08:30-9:48 Lignin as a circular material. #sustainability #climatechange #innovation