This book focuses on the research development of lignin conversion to aromatic compounds. It provides systematic results for the study of lignin conversion by giving details of lignin depolymerization and mechanisms.

Part I Book Introduction11. Background and OverviewPart II Lignin Introduction2. Lignin Biosynthesis, and Lignin Structure3. Lignin Isolation, Physicochemistry Properties, and Chemical PropertiesPart III Lignin Depolymerization: Scientific Questions, Challenges, and Current Progress4. Scientific Questions for Lignin Conversion and Brief Summary of Methods for Lignin DepolymerizationPart IVReview on Lignin Linkages Cleavage Strategies and Mechanisms via an IDA Method5. The Inverse Disassembly Analysis Method for Classifying Lignin Conversion Strategies6. Direct Lignin C-OAr, ArO-Ar or C-Ar Bonds Cleavage without First Activation of the Adjacent Chemical Bonds7. Lignin C-C/C-O Bonds Cleavage via First Phenolic Hydroxyl Group Dehydrogenation or First Aromatic Rings Activation8. Lignin Linkages Cleavage Beginning with C alphaO-H/ArO-H or C alpha-OH Bond Heterolysis9. Lignin Linkages Cleavage Beginning with Calpha-H, C alpha-OH, or C alphaO-H Bond Non-ionized Activation10. Lignin Linkages Cleavage Beginning with C beta-H, C gamma-H, or C gammaO-H Direct Activation11. Lignin Linkages Cleavage Considering Fragments CondensationPart V Outcome and Outlook12. Summary on Lignin Utilization and Perspectives on Aromatic Chemicals Preparation