Deriving value from lignocellulose by catalytic depolymerization and catalytic funneling strategies

In this thesis, we have presented a powerful catalytic funneling methodologies that is capable of dealing with a complex of depolymerized lignin streams into a wide range of well-defined chemicals, polymer and pharmaceutical building blocks. Central to this method is the use of commercially available Raney nickel catalyst. In addition, we also have described the synthesis of a series of fully bio-based and recyclable polyesters and polycarbonates with tunable thermal and mechanical properties.