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After alkaline extraction, each lignin was reacted with formaldehyde under alkaline conditions to synthesize resol-type lignin-formaldehyde resins under a complete phenol-replacement system. The Lignins differed in molecular weight, extraction yield, and hydroxyl distribution. Quantitative\n                    <jats:sup>31<\/jats:sup>\n                    P NMR showed total OH\u2009+\u2009COOH contents of 3.70 mmol g\n                    <jats:sup>-1<\/jats:sup>\n                    for CP, 4.60 mmol g\n                    <jats:sup>-1<\/jats:sup>\n                    for ESD, and 4.83 mmol g\n                    <jats:sup>-1<\/jats:sup>\n                    for SB. Thermogravimetric analysis indicated comparable thermal stability among the lignins, with char yields of 19.22\u201324.23% at 1000\u00b0C. The lignin formaldehyde (LF) resin showed alkaline pH, workable solid content, 3\u20134shear-thinning viscosity, and gel times suitable for laboratory hot pressing. 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