| abstract |
The invention relates to a method for the catalyzed decomposition of lignin with a high yield and high selectivity for phenolic building blocks and with minimal formation of the coke fraction, and to a catalyst suitable for the method. The catalyst contains a basic carrier material, platinum at a weight percentage of 1-10 wt.% and nickel at a weight percentage of 0-5 wt.%. The method comprises: providing a reaction mixture comprising - lignin, - the catalyst and - a solvent; and heating the reaction mixture so as to obtain a mixture comprising - a product mix, - the catalyst and - the solvent. |