Lignin depolymerization is playing a pivotal role in transforming the second most abundant biopolymers in nature into many valuable chemicals/fuels. This route could directly replace their petrol ...

The lignin-like oligomers have several potential advantages over existing small molecule UV blockers that are used to stabilize plastics and in sunscreens, Ramalingam says.

Lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) have emerged as promising candidates for enhancing sun protection in cosmetics, offering superior UV-blocking capabilities compared to soluble lignin oligomers. However ...

Chestnut Hill, Mass (2/21/2023) – Lignin is arguably the most abundant component of biomass that most people have never heard of. That may be about to change. Many people are familiar with its ...

(b) Mechanisms of hydrogen-atom transfer to break the β-O-4 motif, which is abundant in native lignin. (c) Overview of our strategy to first depolymerize native lignin and then repolymerize the ...

We developed a catalyst that can selectively break down specific chemical bonds in lignin when it is exposed to light, such that the lignin is converted into intermediate-sized, soluble molecules ...

Lignin produced using the new method was color-neutral, odorless and homogenous, an advance that could make this carbon-neutral material a more viable candidate for development of high-value products.

Lignin, a renewable byproduct in the paper and biorefinery industries, has gained attention for its inherent antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, which are essential for promoting wound healing.

Lignin, part of the cell wall in plants, is a fascinating research area, for which researchers are developing new practical applications. One interesting possibility would be to use lignin in food ...

But the same processes produce 50 million tons of lignin annually, industry experts estimate. Once distilled, 98 percent of the inky liquid is burned to produce electricity. Scientists have been ...