Single-atom catalyst converts lignin bio-waste into high-value aromatic chemical building blocks with nearly 100% efficiency

https://phys.org/news/2026-07-atom-catalyst-lignin-valuable-chemicals.html

"replaces petroleum-derived chemicals with sustainable plant waste... disassembled at molecular level using highly selective/ stable catalytic pathway, with near-complete conversion... maximizes the value of industrial agricultural waste, representing a significant leap forward in reducing global reliance on fossil fuels and advancing a circular green economy... pharmaceuticals, plastics, nylon"

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