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Wood Science and Technology

Comment on the structure of softwood lignin

  • 01-01-2026
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Göran Gellerstedt
Gunnar Henriksson
Published in
Wood Science and Technology | Issue 1/2026

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Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the structure and formation of softwood lignin, focusing on the role of coniferyl alcohol and the complex processes involved in its polymerization. It highlights the presence of two distinct types of lignin in the fiber wall: xylan-bound lignin, which is more linear and easier to degrade, and glucomannan-bound lignin, which is more branched and resistant to degradation. The article also discusses the challenges in lignin analysis, including the use of permanganate oxidation and thioacidolysis to identify different structural elements. Additionally, it explores the implications of lignin structure for industrial processes like kraft pulping, where the different types of lignin behave differently. The article concludes by suggesting that the biosynthetic route of lignin is more complex than previously thought, with potential implications for future research and industrial applications.
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Title
Comment on the structure of softwood lignin
Authors
Göran Gellerstedt
Gunnar Henriksson
Publication date
01-01-2026
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Wood Science and Technology / Issue 1/2026
Print ISSN: 0043-7719
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5225
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00226-025-01713-y
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