[HTML][HTML] Prospects for the integration of lignin materials into the circular economy

BL Tardy, E Lizundia, C Guizani, M Hakkarainen… - Materials Today, 2023 - Elsevier
Lignin is a remarkable natural polyphenol that provides trees with physical and (bio-)
chemical resistance, as well as the ability to reach considerable heights. Lignin is also …

Kraft lignin: a valuable, sustainable resource, opportunities and challenges

DDS Argyropoulos, C Crestini, C Dahlstrand… - …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Kraft lignin, a by‐product from the production of pulp, is currently incinerated in the recovery
boiler during the chemical recovery cycle, generating valuable bioenergy and recycling …

Overcoming challenges of lignin nanoparticles: expanding opportunities for scalable and multifunctional nanomaterials

A Moreno, MH Sipponen - Accounts of Chemical Research, 2024 - ACS Publications
Conspectus The increasing demand for polymeric materials derived from petroleum
resources, along with rising concerns about climate change and global plastic pollution, has …

Harnessing chemical functionality of lignin towards stimuli-responsive materials

Y Zheng, A Moreno, Y Zhang, MH Sipponen, L Dai - Trends in Chemistry, 2024 - cell.com
The mysteries of chemical structures and properties of lignin are gradually being unveiled. In
parallel, lignin is gaining ground as a versatile resource for the development of stimuli …

Lignin nanoparticles: contribution of biomass types and fractionation for an eco-friendly production

V Girard, H Chapuis, N Brosse, N Canilho… - ACS Sustainable …, 2024 - ACS Publications
In order to handle urgent energy and environmental issues, the development of a circular
economy supported by lignocellulosic biorefineries is essential right now. In this respect …

Green synthesis of stable lignin nanoparticles with reversible swelling behavior and enhanced multifunctional features

R Grappa, V Venezia, L Basta, ML Alfieri… - ACS Sustainable …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) are biobased multifunctional nanomaterials that are able to
manage lignin complexity and add value as sustainable substitutes for conventional organic …

Phospholipase D Immobilization on Lignin Nanoparticles for Enzymatic Transformation of Phospholipids

LAM Rossato, M Morsali, E Ruffini, P Bertuzzi… - …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) are promising components for various materials, given their
controllable particle size and spherical shape. However, their origin from supramolecular …

The impact of lignin biopolymer sources, isolation, and size reduction from the macro-to nanoscale on the performances of next-generation sunscreen

V Girard, L Fragnières, H Chapuis, N Brosse… - …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
In recent years, concerns about the harmful effects of synthetic UV filters on the environment
have highlighted the need for natural sun blockers. Lignin, the most abundant aromatic …

Biowaste valorization: multifunctional hybrid lignin/TiO 2 nanostructures for bacterial-biocide disinfection and dye removal

M Gallo, V Venezia, M Muscetta, R Grappa… - Environmental …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
An urgent goal is to enhance the economic and environmental value of biowaste via
recycling and conversion techniques. Lignin, a plentiful plant polymer, holds significant …

Urushi as a green component for thermally curable colloidal lignin particles and hydrophobic coatings

A Moreno, I Pylypchuk, Y Okahisa… - ACS Macro …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Colloidal lignin nanoparticles are promising building blocks for sustainable functional
materials. However, their instability in organic solvents and aqueous alkali limits their …