Accepted Manuscript Title: Lignin-based activated carbons as metal-free catalysts for the oxidative degradation of 4-nitrophenol in aqueous solution Authors: Maria Martin-Martinez, Maria Filomena F. Barreiro, Adri´ an M.T. Silva, Jos´ e L. Figueiredo, Joaquim L. Faria, Helder T. Gomes PII: S0926-3373(17)30713-0 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/doi:10.1016/j.apcatb.2017.07.065 Reference: APCATB 15897 To appear in: Applied Catalysis B: Environmental Received date: 6-4-2017 Revised date: 14-7-2017 Accepted date: 23-7-2017 Please cite this article as: Maria Martin-Martinez, Maria Filomena F.Barreiro, Adri´ an M.T.Silva, Jos´ e L.Figueiredo, Joaquim L.Faria, Helder T.Gomes, Lignin-based activated carbons as metal-free catalysts for the oxidative degradation of 4-nitrophenol in aqueous solution, Applied Catalysis B, Environmentalhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2017.07.065 This is a PDF file of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication. As a service to our customers we are providing this early version of the manuscript. The manuscript will undergo copyediting, typesetting, and review of the resulting proof before it is published in its final form. Please note that during the production process errors may be discovered which could affect the content, and all legal disclaimers that apply to the journal pertain.