The construction industry in the 21st century faces numerous global challenges associated
with growing concerns for the environment. Therefore, this review focuses on the role of …

This review presents recent advances regarding biomass-based nanomaterials, focusing on
their surface interactions. Plant biomass-based nanoparticles, like nanocellulose and lignin …

Biorenewable polymers have emerged as an attractive alternative to conventional metallic
and organic materials for a variety of different applications. This is mainly because of their …

Lignin is a versatile biomass that possesses many different desirable properties such as
antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-UV, and good biocompatibility. Natural lignin can be …

The remarkable absorption capacity, biodegradability and non-toxicity of lignin
nanoparticles enable them to be appropriate vehicles for drug molecules and inorganic …

As fossil fuel resources dwindle and new regulations for a cleaner and safer environment
come on stream, there is growing interest in develo** new sustainable feedstocks for …

There is an increased interest in renewable carbon as a source of materials, where lignin is
expected to play a prominent role. This stems, partially, from new regulations aiming to …

Next to cellulose, lignin is the second most abundant biopolymer, and the main source of
aromatic structures on earth. It is a phenolic macromolecule, with a complex structure which …

Strategies to take advantage of residual lignin from industrial processes are well regarded in
the field of green chemistry and biotechnology. Quite recently, researchers transformed …

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 …