Polymer-based hydrogels are hydrophilic polymer networks with crosslinks widely applied
for drug delivery applications because of their ability to hold large amounts of water and …

Targeted delivery of drug molecules to diseased sites is a great challenge in pharmaceutical
and biomedical sciences. Fabrication of drug delivery systems (DDS) to target and/or …

The conversion of renewable lignin with low-cost and high carbon content properties into
porous carbon materials for supercapacitor applications has caught considerable interest …

Natural bio-material surface with hydrophobic behavior (aqueous droplet to roll off from its
surface) has inspired researchers to design sustainable artificial coatings with hydrophobic …

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 the most abundant natural polymer on Earth, but the efficient
fractionation and refinery of all its components remain challenging. Acidic deep eutectic …

In this study, we innovatively synthesized a multifunctional PVA/PU-LNP composite hydrogel
with integrated distinguished UV-blocking, mechanical strength, dynamic viscoelasticity and …

Lignin has been suggested as a promising candidate for cosmetic applications due to its
remarkable potential to absorb ultraviolet rays and distinctive antioxidant activity. This study …

Abstract A new N, S-CQDs@ Fe 3 O 4@ HTC composite was prepared by loading N, S
carbon quantum dots (N, S-CQDs) derived from lignin on magnetic hydrotalcite (HTC) via an …

Superabsorbent hydrogels (SAHs) are essential in various applications, including hygienic
products like adult incontinence pads. However, synthetic-based super absorbent polymers …