The present invention relates to a method for producing an agglomerated lignin-thermoset resin material. The method comprises the steps of providing lignin, providing at least one thermoset resin, forming an agglomerated lignin-thermoset resin material, and curing the agglomerated lignin-thermoset resin material. The present invention also relates to a method for producing a carbon material, comprising heat treatment of the agglomerated lignin-thermoset resin material so as to obtain said carbon material. The obtained carbon material is suitable for use as active material in a negative electrode of a secondary battery.

A resin composition for impregnating paper products used in manufacture of high-pressure decorative laminates includes a resin and lignin derivatives.

A sports field can comprise: (i) a lower base layer; (ii) an upper grass and/or artificial grass layer, and (iii) a shock pad layer, positioned between the base layer and the grass or artificial grass layer. The shock pad layer can comprise at least one shock pad comprising a coherent plate having upper and lower major surfaces, and the coherent plate can comprise at least one coherent layer comprising man-made vitreous fibres (MMVF) bonded with a cured aqueous binder composition. The aqueous binder composition prior to curing can comprise a component (i) in form of one or more oxidized lignins; a component (ii) in form of one or more cross-linkers; and a component (iii) in form of one or more plasticizers.