The invention relates to novel methods for processing lignocellulosic material. More specifically, the invention proves an integrated approach for processing cellulose to obtain paper and pulp and valorizing lignin to obtain value-added chemicals and products.

Alkane multi-sulfonic acids and salts thereof are provided. In embodiments, an alkane multi-sulfonic acid or salt thereof comprises an alkyl group and at least two sulfonic acid groups, the alkane multi-sulfonic acid having a total number of carbon atoms of from 2 to 9, wherein the alkane multi-sulfonic acid does not comprise a halogen.

Alkane multi-sulfonic acids and salts thereof are provided. In embodiments, an alkane multi-sulfonic acid or salt thereof comprises an alkyl group and at least two sulfonic acid groups, the alkane multi-sulfonic acid having a total number of carbon atoms of from 2 to 9, wherein the alkane multi-sulfonic acid does not comprise a halogen.

The present invention relates to novel lignin-derived compounds and compositions comprising the same and their use as redox flow battery electrolytes. The invention further provides a method for preparing said compounds and compositions as well as a redox flow battery comprising said compounds and compositions. Additionally, an assembly for carrying out the inventive method is provided.

The present invention relates to novel lignin-derived compounds and compositions comprising the same and their use as redox flow battery electrolytes. The invention further provides a method for preparing said compounds and compositions as well as a redox flow battery comprising said compounds and compositions. Additionally, an assembly for carrying out the inventive method is provided.

Process for separating anhydrous methanesulfonic acid from a reaction mixture comprising methanesulfonic acid and sulfuric acid by distillation with at least three functional steps and the use of said methanesulfonic acid.

Process for separating anhydrous methanesulfonic acid from a reaction mixture comprising methanesulfonic acid and sulfuric acid by distillation with at least three functional steps and the use of said methanesulfonic acid.

Disclosed herein is a method for the preparation of diarylmethane dyes and triarylmethane dyes, such as Isosulfan Blue, using electrochemistry. Further disclosed is Isosulfan Blue prepared from a process employing electrochemistry, compositions comprising the same, and use of the prepared Isosulfan Blue as an imaging agent.

Disclosed herein is a method for the preparation of diarylmethane dyes and triarylmethane dyes, such as Isosulfan Blue, using electrochemistry. Further disclosed is Isosulfan Blue prepared from a process employing electrochemistry, compositions comprising the same, and use of the prepared Isosulfan Blue as an imaging agent.

Disclosed herein is a method for the preparation of diarylmethane dyes and triarylmethane dyes, such as Isosulfan Blue, using electrochemistry. Further disclosed is Isosulfan Blue prepared from a process employing electrochemistry, compositions comprising the same, and use of the prepared Isosulfan Blue as an imaging agent.