Chapter 1: A brief introduction to lignin utilization<br> <br>Chapter 2: NMR characterization of lignin<br> <br>Chapter 3: Advances in the Molar Mass and Functionality Analysis of Lignin<br> <br>Chapter 4: Degradative methods for lignin valorisation<br> <br>Chapter 5: Isolation of native-like lignin<br> <br>Chapter 6: Isolation of lignin in the biorefinery process<br> <br>Chapter 7: Gasification and combined heat and power (CHP) from Lignin<br> <br>Chapter 8: Enzymatic and Microbial Bioconversion of Lignin to Renewable Chemicals<br> <br>Chapter 9: Approaches to the oxidative depolymerization of lignin<br> <br>Chapter 10: Photocatalytic Conversion of Lignin <br> <br>Chapter 11: Electrochemical Conversion for Lignin Valorization<br> <br>Chapter 12: Recent advances in thermoset and thermoplastic polymeric materials produced using technical and depolymerized native lignins<br> <br>Chapter 13: Advances in preparation and applications of lignin nanoparticles<br> <br>Chapter 14: Carbon (nano)fibres and carbon materials from lignin and their applications <br> <br>Chapter 15: Lignin-based hydrogel: mechanism, properties, and application <br>