In light of the incessant consumption of raw materials in the world today, the search for
sustainable resources is ever pressing. Lignin, the second most naturally abundant …

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

Electrospinning has been widely used as a nanofiber fabrication technique. Its simple
process, cost effectiveness and versatility have appealed to materials scientists globally …

Biomaterials is an exciting and dynamic field, which uses a collection of diverse materials to
achieve desired biological responses. While there is constant evolution and innovation in …

Lignin, as the most abundant aromatic renewable biopolymer in nature, has long been
regarded as waste and simply discarded from the pulp and paper industry. In recent years …

The delivery of genetic materials into cells to elicit cellular responses has been extensively
studied by biomaterials scientists globally. Many materials such as lipids, peptides, viruses …

Lignin nanoparticles can serve as biodegradable carriers of biocidal actives with minimal
environmental footprint. Here we describe the colloidal synthesis and interfacial design of …

The recycling of biomass into high-value-added materials requires important developments
in research and technology to create a sustainable circular economy. Lignin, as a …

Lignocellulosic biomass is mostly found in municipal waste by-products, and a major
component of this waste is made up of the macropolymer, lignin, which is usually hard to …

Biomaterial scientists have recently focused their attention on evaluating various aspects of
delivering genetic materials into cells to induce a cellular response. The process involves …