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Lignin (GRS)

Gordon Research Seminar

Engineering, Chemistry and Biology to Harness the Power of Lignin

July 13 - 14, 2024
Chairs and
Stonehill College
320 Washington Street
Easton, Massachusetts, United States
 Venue and Travel Information

Conference Description

The Lignin GRS provides a unique forum for young doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to present their work, discuss new methods, cutting edge ideas, and pre-published data, as well as to build collaborative relationships with their peers. Experienced mentors and trainee moderators will facilitate active participation in scientific discussion to allow all attendees to be engaged participants rather than spectators.

Related Meeting

This GRS will be held in conjunction with the "Lignin" Gordon Research Conference (GRC). Those interested in attending both meetings must submit an application for the GRC in addition to an application for the GRS. Refer to the associated GRC program page for more information.

Conference Program

Saturday
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Arrival and Check-in
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Introductory Comments by GRC Staff / Welcome and Introduction from the Chairs
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Keynote Session: Towards Sustainable Lignin Valorization: An Interdisciplinary Approach
Discussion Leader:
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
"Lignins and Lignification: New Developments, Emerging Concepts, and the Value of NMR and Synthetic Model Compounds"
4:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Discussion
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Lignin Heterogeneity: Plant Biology, Microbiology and Analytical Tools
Discussion Leader:
7:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Introduction by Discussion Leader
7:45 pm - 7:55 pm
"Modulating Phenylpropanoid Pathway with Monolignol 4-O-Methyltransferases in Rice"
7:55 pm - 8:00 pm
Discussion
8:00 pm - 8:10 pm
"Lignocellulose Molecular Assembly and Deconstruction Properties of Rice Transgenic and Mutant Lines with Altered Lignin and Ferulate Structure"
8:10 pm - 8:15 pm
Discussion
8:15 pm - 8:25 pm
"Characterization of a Cytochrome P450 that Catalyzes the O-demethylation of Lignin-Derived Benzoates"
8:25 pm - 8:30 pm
Discussion
8:30 pm - 8:40 pm
"Comparison of Microbial Strains as Candidate Hosts for the Valorization of Lognin Streams"
8:40 pm - 8:45 pm
Discussion
8:45 pm - 8:55 pm
"Polyphenol Oxidase Activity on Lignin-Units"
8:55 pm - 9:00 pm
Discussion
9:00 pm - 9:10 pm
"Catabolism of ß-5 Linked Aromatics by Novosphingobium aromaticivorans"
9:10 pm - 9:15 pm
Discussion
9:15 pm - 9:25 pm
"From 13C-Lignin to 13C-Mycelium: Agaricus bisporus Uses Polymeric Lignin as a Carbon Source"
9:25 pm - 9:30 pm
Discussion
Sunday
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Upgrading Lignin through Engineering and Chemistry Strategies
Discussion Leader:
9:00 am - 9:15 am
Introduction by Discussion Leader
9:15 am - 9:25 am
"Supercritical CO2 as Effective Pretreatment to Facility Subsequent Mild Lignocellulose Fractionation Strategies"
9:25 am - 9:30 am
Discussion
9:30 am - 9:40 am
"Valorization of Spruce Bark through Oxidative Catalytic Fractionation"
9:40 am - 9:45 am
Discussion
9:45 am - 9:55 am
"Fractionation and Structural Characterization of Ligno-Humic Complexes"
9:55 am - 10:00 am
Discussion
10:00 am - 10:10 am
"Identification of Flavonoid Derived Products in Reductive Catalytic Fractionation (RCF) of Lignin"
10:10 am - 10:15 am
Discussion
10:15 am - 10:25 am
"Laccase-Mediated Transformation of Sugar Cane Residues into Lignin-Derived Aromatic Compounds"
10:25 am - 10:30 am
Discussion
10:30 am - 10:40 am
"Lignin-Based Macroporous Materials for Pollutant Removal"
10:40 am - 10:45 am
Discussion
10:45 am - 10:55 am
"Sustainable Thermal Paper Formulations by Valorization of Lignocellulosic Biomass Fractions"
10:55 am - 11:00 am
Discussion
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Poster Session
Coffee will be served in the poster area from 11:00 am - 11:30 am
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Mentorship Component: Building a Strong Foundation for a Successful Career
Discussion Leader:
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Panel Discussion
Building a Strong Foundation for a Successful Career
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Evaluation Period
Complete the GRS Evaluation Forms; Election of Future Chair(s)
3:00 pm
Seminar Concludes

Contributors

Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Kenan Institute for Engineering, Technology and Science at North Carolina State University

This material is based upon work supported by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research under award number FA9550-24-1-0006. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Air Force.

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Lignin
May 17 - 22, 2026


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