[HTML][HTML] Recent progress in biomedical and biotechnological applications of lignin-based spherical nano-and microstructures: a comprehensive review

M Stanisz, MN Collins, T Jesionowski - Materials Today Chemistry, 2022 - Elsevier
Spherical particles based on materials of natural origin have recently gained increased
attention because of their unique properties, including shape, structure, and ability to …

Review on lignin modifications toward natural UV protection ingredient for lignin-based sunscreens

MH Tran, DP Phan, EY Lee - Green Chemistry, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Lignin is a natural UV-blocking material; it exhibits excellent UV absorption ability owing to
its aromatic structure and the presence of numerous phenolic, ketone, and intramolecular …

Lignin nanoparticles: New insights for a sustainable agriculture

AE Santo Pereira, JL de Oliveira, SM Savassa… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
Global agriculture is looking for new agri-tech revolutions not only due to the ever-growing
need for increased food production but also to protect the environment from the harmful …

Recent advances in biological activities of lignin and emerging biomedical applications: a short review

I Ullah, Z Chen, Y Xie, SS Khan, S Singh, C Yu… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
As an abundant biopolymer, lignin gains interest owing to its renewable nature and
polyphenolic structure. It possesses many biological activities such as antioxidant activity …

Nano-structured lignin as green antioxidant and UV shielding ingredient for sunscreen applications

D Piccinino, E Capecchi, E Tomaino, S Gabellone… - Antioxidants, 2021 - mdpi.com
Green, biocompatible, and biodegradable antioxidants represent a milestone in cosmetic
and cosmeceutical applications. Lignin is the most abundant polyphenol in nature …

Antibacterial lignin-based nanoparticles and their use in composite materials

AG Morena, T Tzanov - Nanoscale advances, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Lignin, one of the most abundant biopolymers on earth, has been traditionally considered a
low-value by-product of the pulp and paper industries. This renewable raw material, besides …

Antibacterial mechanism of lignin and lignin-based antimicrobial materials in different fields

K Li, W Zhong, P Li, J Ren, K Jiang, W Wu - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
The control of microbial infection transmission often relies on the utilization of synthetic and
metal-based antimicrobial agents. However, their non-biodegradability and inadequate …

Recent advances in lignin antioxidant: Antioxidant mechanism, evaluation methods, influence factors and various applications

K Li, W Zhong, P Li, J Ren, K Jiang, W Wu - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Lignin, a by-product of processing lignocellulosic materials, has a polyphenolic structure
and can be used as an antioxidant directly or synergistically with synthetic types of …

Lignin-based metal oxide nanocomposites for UV protection applications: A review

R Kaur, SK Bhardwaj, S Chandna, KH Kim… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2021 - Elsevier
Use of agri-biomass is a promising sustainable approach for the production of functional
materials while utilizing agro-biomass at the same time. In this respect, lignin derivable from …

Electrospray lignin nanoparticles as Pickering emulsions stabilizers with antioxidant activity, UV barrier properties and biological safety

M Yu, H Xin, D He, C Zhu, Q Li, X Wang… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
The inherent complexity and large particle size of native-state lignin are the major factors
limiting its performance in high value-added materials. To realize the high-value application …