Lignin is found in wood, and functions as a binding material composed. Lignin is composed, like the cellulose, of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen, but of an entirely different and more complicated chemical structure than cellulose. Fifty years ago, lignin was considered a not so useful product as cellulose. But much research has helped to develop valuable products from it, such as:
- Phenolic compounds such as the glues used in plywood
Organizations involved in lignin research and products:
- The Lignin Institute seeks to provide an effective and efficient means for the collection of information on the characteristics, qualities, production, sales and uses of lignin products.
Articles about the use of lignin:
