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However, optimizing lignin valorization remains challenging due to its intricate structure and susceptibility to undesirable reactions during processing. In this study, we delve into the impact of various pretreatment agents on birch lignin, aiming to enhance its catalytic oxidation and depolymerization under polyoxometalates (POMs) catalysis. Our results reveal that pretreatment with formaldehyde effectively safeguards aryl ether linkages in lignin, leading to a notable increase in aromatic compound yields under POMs catalysis. Furthermore, gel permeation chromatography (GPC) analysis underscores the inhibition of aryl ether linkage hydrolysis upon formaldehyde addition. Gas chromatography\u2013mass spectrometry (GC\u2013MS) analysis demonstrates that formaldehyde pretreatment boosts lignin monomer yield by 2 to 3 times compared to untreated lignin, underscoring the effectiveness of tailored pretreatment strategies. 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