CATALYTIC REDUCTIVE CLEAVAGE OF A B-O-4 BOND OF ETHERS OR POLYETHERS SUCH AS LIGNIN

摘要

The present invention relates to a method of cleaving a β-O-4 bond to the corresponding C—H bond in a substrate, by use of a hydrogen donor and a metal catalyst in a solvent. Thereby it is possible to depolymerize a polymer having a repeating β-O-4 bond.