The feasibility of diol-assisted fractionation for lignin-first biorefinery: An integrated process design and sustainability study

Key Points

• Lignin-first biorefinery shows potential for efficient resource utilization, enhancing sustainability.
• The integrated process design indicates a promising approach to biomass conversion; efficiency metrics include yield.
• Observational analysis of diol-assisted fractionation highlights the effectiveness in extracting lignin.
• This study may enable more sustainable practices in biofuel production, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.