Acetone:Water fractionation of pyrolytic lignin improves its antioxidant and antibacterial activity

Pyrolytic lignin is the water-insoluble fraction of the bio-oil from rapid pyrolysis. The separation of pyrolytic lignin can improve the extraction of monophenols. Studies reveal the efficacy of phenolic aromatic compounds derived from lignin as antioxidants and as antimicrobials. In this study, we used aqueous acetone solutions to improve the fractionation of eucalypt pyrolytic lignin. Experiments to obtain the pyrolytic lignin were carried out...