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A molecular motor from lignocellulose.
- Source :
- Green Chemistry; 5/7/2022, Vol. 24 Issue 9, p3689-3696, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Lignin is the largest natural source of functionalized aromatics on the planet, therefore exploiting its inherent structural features for the synthesis of aromatic products is a timely and ambitious goal. While the recently developed lignin depolymerization strategies gave rise to well-defined aromatic platform chemicals, the diversification of these structures, especially toward high-end applications is still poorly addressed. Molecular motors and switches have found widespread application in many important areas such as targeted drug delivery systems, responsive coatings for self-healing surfaces, paints and resins or muscles for soft robotics. They typically comprise a functionalized aromatic backbone, yet their synthesis from lignin has not been considered before. In this contribution, we showcase the synthesis of a novel light-driven unidirectional molecular motor from the specific aromatic platform chemical 4-(3-hydroxypropyl)-2,6-dimethoxyphenol (dihydrosynapyl alcohol) that can be directly obtained from lignocellulose via a reductive catalytic fractionation strategy. The synthetic path takes into account the principles of green chemistry and aims to maintain the intrinsic functionality of the lignin-derived platform molecule. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14639262
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Green Chemistry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 156928522
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1039/d2gc00291d