POPA ReconResearchers developed a single-atom ruthenium catalyst that can break down lignin, a major plant-based waste component, into valuable…
Researchers developed a single-atom ruthenium catalyst that can break down lignin, a major plant-based waste component, into valuable aromatic chemicals with near-complete conversion. By identifying the key Ru–N₄ active sites that activate oxygen and cleave lignin’s strong bonds, the study offers a more efficient and sustainable route for turning biomass into building blocks for fuels, plastics, and other materials. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acscatal.5c08001
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