The growing interest in the development of biodegradable polymers as a substitute for non-
biodegradable ones has led researchers to look for alternatives for the development of …

Lignin, a sustainable and inexpensive material is becoming a popular candidate in research
because of its potential to be converted into value-added products. Due to the fluorescence …

In this study, we introduce a novel approach for synthesizing lignin-incorporated castor-oil-
based cationic waterborne polyurethane (CWPU-LX), diverging significantly from …

As materials engineered to interact with biological systems for medical purposes, polymeric
biomedical materials have revolutionized and are indispensable in modern healthcare …

Antibacterial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) is emerging as an effective means of treating
pathogenic bacteria, especially in light of the challenges posed by antibiotic resistance …

Lignocellulosic biomass had played an important role in shaping the dawn of civilization.
These biomaterials have been utilized for energy generation, shelter, transport, and even …

This thesis reports the use of various supramolecular assemblies to improve the
photothermal (PT) effects of a photothermal agent (PTA). In Chapter 2, attempts were made …