Electrophotocatalyzed Fragmentation of Lignin Models

The use of electricity and visible light as "clean reactants" eliminates the need for stoichiometric amounts of chemical reagents that generate waste. Furthermore, this research the replacement of toxic metal catalysts, with safer organic photocatalysts. The methodology allows operations under mild conditions, reducing energy consumption and saving purification steps through combined depolymerization and functionalization processes, which maximize resource efficiency. Lastly, this research promotes the valorization of agro-industrial waste, offering a sustainable solution to current challenges.