Lignin, a by-product of processing lignocellulosic materials, has a polyphenolic structure
and can be used as an antioxidant directly or synergistically with synthetic types 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 …

At a time when environmental considerations are increasingly pushing for the application of
circular economy concepts in materials science, lignin stands out as an under-used but …

Lignin is the most abundant renewable source of aromatic macromolecules. Its valorization
towards functional materials can be a key component of the transition toward a more …

Radiotherapy is one of the most important means of cancer treatment, however, radiation
can also cause adverse reactions and even serious injuries to the skin. Radiation‐induced …

Hydrogels represent intricate three-dimensional polymeric structures, renowned for their
compatibility with living systems and their ability to naturally degrade. These networks stand …

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are broad-spectrum antibacterial agents that are safe for the
environment and the human body. To achieve a balance between material functionality …

Lignin abundance worldwide is well-known, and the effort of academic research groups and
industries to increase the use of this biopolymer in a wide variety of fields has not gone …

Lignin is the most abundant natural aromatic polymer in the world. Currently, researchers
have developed a number of lignin-based composite materials that are widely used in …

A new nanocomposite hydrogel with antioxidant activity was obtained. In the synthesis, first,
the free-radical polymerization of NIPA (N-isopropylacrylamide) with Laponite as the …