[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 …

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 …

Application of lignin and lignin-based composites in different tissue engineering fields

Y Liu, X Wang, Q Wu, W Pei, MJ Teo, ZS Chen… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Lignin is a major phenolic polymer from the plant biomass. Due to its abundant functional
groups (carboxyl and hydroxyl groups), lignin could act as an antioxidant, antimicrobial as …

Recent progress and challenges in biological degradation and biotechnological valorization of lignin as an emerging source of bioenergy: A state-of-the-art review

GW Park, G Gong, JC Joo, J Song, J Lee, JP Lee… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2022 - Elsevier
Due to concerns over climate change and the depletion of fossil fuels, recent studies have
focused on biorefineries utilizing lignocellulosic biomass as a renewable feedstock for …

Lignin, the lignification process, and advanced, lignin-based materials

M Balk, P Sofia, AT Neffe, N Tirelli - International Journal of Molecular …, 2023 - mdpi.com
At a time when environmental considerations are increasingly pushing for the application of
circular economy concepts in materials science, lignin stands out as an under-used but …

Sustainable lignin and lignin-derived compounds as potential therapeutic agents for degenerative orthopaedic diseases: A systemic review

W Pei, J Deng, P Wang, X Wang, L Zheng… - International journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Lignin, the most abundant natural and sustainable phenolic compound in biomass, has
exhibited medicinal values due to its biological activities decided by physicochemical …

Polymeric nanoparticles as tunable nanocarriers for targeted delivery of drugs to skin tissues for treatment of topical skin diseases

EA Madawi, AR Al Jayoush, M Rawas-Qalaji, HE Thu… - Pharmaceutics, 2023 - mdpi.com
The topical route is the most appropriate route for the targeted delivery of drugs to skin
tissues for the treatment of local skin diseases; however, the stratum corneum (SC), the …

A review of lignocellulosic-derived nanoparticles for drug delivery applications: lignin nanoparticles, xylan nanoparticles, and cellulose nanocrystals

CJ Wijaya, S Ismadji, S Gunawan - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and non-toxicity, lignocellulosic-derived
nanoparticles are very potential materials for drug carriers in drug delivery applications …

The Golden Spice for Life: Turmeric with the Pharmacological Benefits of Curcuminoids Components, Including Curcumin, Bisdemethoxycurcumin, and …

MH Shahrajabian, W Sun - Current organic synthesis, 2024 - ingentaconnect.com
Background: Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.), belonging to the Zingiberaceae family, is a
perennial rhizomatous plant of tropical and subtropical regions. The three major chemical …

Calcium ions induced ι-carrageenan-based gel-coating deposited on zein nanoparticles for encapsulating the curcumin

Q Ge, S Rong, C Yin, DJ McClements, Q Fu, Q Li… - Food Chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Zein, curcumin (Cur), and ι-carrageenan (ιCar) were used to prepare core–shell
biopolymer nanoparticles (Zein-Cur-ιCar). These nanoparticles consisted of a nutraceutical …