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Use of In Situ NMR and EPR to observe and identify active species in peracetic acid-catalyzed lignin oxidation

Science Theme: 
Functional and Systems Biology Area
Date: 
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Principal Investigator: 
Mariefel Olarte
Lead Institution: 
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Closed Date: 
Monday, September 30, 2019
Project ID: 
50621
Abstract: 

This proposal aims to identify the active species from peracetic acid that are involved in the oxidative depolymerization of lignin. Results from this study will inform other efforts to identify alternative oxidants and catalysts that can make the process less expensive.