Molecular View on Lignin Fractionation in Organic-water Co-solvent: Effect of the Ratio of Van Der Waals over Electrostatic of Lignin-Solvent Interactions

Key Points

• The study aims to explore the molecular interactions between lignin and organic-water co-solvents during fractionation processes.
• Analyzed lignin fractionation using various organic-water co-solvent ratios
• Investigated the ratio of Van der Waals to electrostatic interactions
• Conducted molecular modeling to assess solvent effects on lignin behavior
• Demonstrated that the balance of intermolecular forces significantly influences lignin fractionation
• Found an optimal co-solvent ratio for maximizing lignin extraction efficiency
• Revealed insights into the molecular dynamics of lignin interactions with solvents

Abstract