Autofluorescence in plants
L Donaldson - Molecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
Plants contain abundant autofluorescent molecules that can be used for biochemical,
physiological, or imaging studies. The two most studied molecules are chlorophyll …
physiological, or imaging studies. The two most studied molecules are chlorophyll …
The development of lignin towards a natural and sustainable platform for optical materials
Lignin is the main component of plant cell walls, conferring upon lignocellulosic biomass
both excellent mechanical and barrier properties. At the same time, the considerable …
both excellent mechanical and barrier properties. At the same time, the considerable …
Light-emitting microfibers from lotus root for eco-friendly optical waveguides and biosensing
Optical biosensors based on micro/nanofibers are highly valuable for probing and
monitoring liquid environments and bioactivity. Most current optical biosensors, however …
monitoring liquid environments and bioactivity. Most current optical biosensors, however …
Comparative transcriptome analysis of developmental stages of the Limonium bicolor leaf generates insights into salt gland differentiation
F Yuan, MJUAMY LYU, BY LENG… - Plant, Cell & …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
With the expansion of saline land worldwide, it is essential to establish a model halophyte to
study the salt‐tolerance mechanism. The salt glands in the epidermis of L imonium bicolor (a …
study the salt‐tolerance mechanism. The salt glands in the epidermis of L imonium bicolor (a …
Fluorescence lifetime imaging of lignin autofluorescence in normal and compression wood
LA Donaldson, K Radotic - Journal of microscopy, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Wood cell walls fluoresce as a result of UV and visible light excitation due to the presence of
lignin. Fluorescence spectroscopy has revealed characteristic spectral differences in various …
lignin. Fluorescence spectroscopy has revealed characteristic spectral differences in various …
[HTML][HTML] Fluorescence microscopy methods for the analysis and characterization of lignin
A Maceda, T Terrazas - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Lignin is one of the most studied and analyzed materials due to its importance in cell
structure and in lignocellulosic biomass. Because lignin exhibits autofluorescence, methods …
structure and in lignocellulosic biomass. Because lignin exhibits autofluorescence, methods …
Morphological and wettability properties of thin coating films produced from technical lignins
Technical lignins are widely available as side streams from pulping and biorefining
processes. The aromatic structure of such lignins could be exploited in coating formulations …
processes. The aromatic structure of such lignins could be exploited in coating formulations …
Pickering emulsions stabilized by lignin/chitosan nanoparticles for biphasic enzyme catalysis
C Tang, Y Chai, C Wang, Z Wang, J Min, Y Wang… - Langmuir, 2022 - ACS Publications
In this study, we construct a green and high-performance platform using Pickering emulsions
for biphasic catalysis. The oil-in-water Pickering emulsions stabilized by the lignin/chitosan …
for biphasic catalysis. The oil-in-water Pickering emulsions stabilized by the lignin/chitosan …
Softwood and hardwood lignin fluorescence spectra of wood cell walls in different mounting media
L Donaldson - IAWA journal, 2013 - brill.com
Wood cell walls are naturally fluorescent due to the presence of lignin. Autofluorescence
offers a more specific method for localising lignin than staining and can potentially be used …
offers a more specific method for localising lignin than staining and can potentially be used …
Aggregation-induced emission: the origin of lignin fluorescence
Aggregation-induced emission (AIE) characteristics of lignin, which has the intrinsic
aggregation behavior, are detected and studied for the first time. A positive correlation …
aggregation behavior, are detected and studied for the first time. A positive correlation …