Green Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
23(6), P. 2329 - 2335
Published: Jan. 1, 2021
Well-defined
lignin
fillers
were
synthesized
by
using
a
universal
approach,
that
the
combination
of
chemical
modification
with
fractionation.
This
study
paves
way
towards
high-value
utilization
on
broader
scale.
Green Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
24(20), P. 7705 - 7750
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
The
recently
developed
strategies
for
the
degradation
and
functionalization
of
lignin
enable
it
to
be
converted
into
a
wide
variety
value-added
-chemicals,
-and
advanced
materials.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(9)
Published: Jan. 19, 2023
Abstract
The
utilization
of
lignin,
the
most
abundant
aromatic
biomass
component,
is
at
forefront
sustainable
engineering,
energy,
and
environment
research,
where
its
abundance
low‐cost
features
enable
widespread
application.
Constructing
lignin
into
material
parts
with
controlled
desired
macro‐
microstructures
properties
via
additive
manufacturing
has
been
recognized
as
a
promising
technology
paves
way
to
practical
application
lignin.
Considering
rapid
development
significant
progress
recently
achieved
in
this
field,
comprehensive
critical
review
outlook
on
three‐dimensional
(3D)
printing
highly
desirable.
This
article
fulfils
demand
an
overview
structure
presents
state‐of‐the‐art
3D
pristine
lignin‐based
composites,
highlights
key
challenges.
It
attempted
deliver
better
fundamental
understanding
impacts
morphology,
microstructure,
physical,
chemical,
biological
modifications,
composition/hybrids
rheological
behavior
lignin/polymer
blends,
well
as,
mechanical,
chemical
performance
printed
materials.
main
points
toward
future
developments
involve
hybrid
manufacturing,
situ
polymerization,
surface
tension
or
energy
driven
molecular
segregation
are
also
elaborated
discussed
promote
high‐value
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(14), P. 11668 - 11668
Published: July 19, 2023
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
promising
and
environmentally
benign
building
block.
This
review
focuses
(A)
on
understanding
what
we
mean
with
lignin,
i.e.,
where
it
can
be
found
how
is
produced
plants,
devoting
particular
attention
to
identity
lignols
(including
ferulates
that
instrumental
integrating
cell
wall
polysaccharides)
details
their
coupling
reactions
(B)
providing
overview
actually
employed
component
healthcare
energy
applications,
finally
paying
specific
use
development
organic
shape-memory
materials.
Trends in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(2), P. 62 - 78
Published: Jan. 11, 2024
The
mysteries
of
chemical
structures
and
properties
lignin
are
gradually
being
unveiled.
In
parallel,
is
gaining
ground
as
a
versatile
resource
for
the
development
stimuli-responsive
materials
with
environmentally
friendly,
high-performance,
multifunctional
characters.
This
review
focuses
on
synthesis
mechanisms
lignin-based
materials,
highlighting
linked
to
responses
various
different
stimuli,
such
pH
temperature.
We
also
highlight
applications
these
in
drug
carriers,
bioimaging,
shape
memory,
strain
sensors,
substance
detection,
objective
showcase
untapped
potential
lignin,
challenging
prevailing
notion
that
merely
by-product
pulp
industry.
Finally,
we
identify
challenges
propose
future
directions
materials.
RSC Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(4), P. 804 - 831
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
comprehensive
overview
of
various
physicochemical
modification
and
functionalization
routes
lignin
to
produce
alternative
low
carbon
footprint
feedstock
for
sustainable
polymers
advanced
material
applications
is
presented.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
57(14), P. 1918 - 1930
Published: July 4, 2024
ConspectusThe
increasing
demand
for
polymeric
materials
derived
from
petroleum
resources,
along
with
rising
concerns
about
climate
change
and
global
plastic
pollution,
has
driven
the
development
of
biobased
materials.
Lignin,
which
is
second
most
abundant
biomacromolecule
after
cellulose,
represents
a
promising
renewable
raw
material
source
preparation
advanced
The
lucrative
properties
lignin
include
its
high
carbon
content
(>60
atom
%),
thermal
stability,
biodegradability,
antioxidant
activity,
absorbance
ultraviolet
radiation,
slower
biodegradability
compared
to
other
wood
components.
Moreover,
advent
nanoparticles
(LNPs)
over
last
ten
years
circumvented
many
well-known
shortcomings
technical
lignins,
such
as
heterogeneity
poor
compatibility
polymers,
thereby
unlocking
great
potential
functional
materials.LNPs
stand
out
owing
their
well-defined
spherical
shape
excellent
colloidal
due
electrostatic
repulsion
forces
carboxylic
acid
phenolic
hydroxyl
groups
enriched
on
surface.
These
prevent
aggregation
in
aqueous
dispersions
(pH
3-9)
provide
surface
area
mass
ratio
that
been
exploited
adsorb
positively
charged
compounds
enzymes
or
polymers.
Consequently,
it
not
surprising
LNPs
have
become
prominent
player
applied
research
areas
biocatalysis
composites,
among
others.
However,
like
all
ventures
life,
also
face
certain
challenges
limit
end-uses.
Solvent
instability
remains
challenging
aspect
tendency
these
particles
dissolve
aggregate
organic
solvents
basic
acidic
pH,
thus
limiting
window
chemical
functionalization
applications.
In
addition,
need
solvent
during
preparation,
miscibility
hydrophobic
matrices,
nascent
phase
regarding
use
smart
identified
important
be
addressed.In
this
Account,
we
recapitulate
our
efforts
past
overcome
main
limitations
mentioned
above.
We
begin
brief
introduction
fundamentals
detailed
discussion
associated
challenges.
then
highlight
work
on:
(i)
Preparation
lignin-based
nanocomposites
improved
through
controlled
dispersion
within
matrix,
(ii)
Stabilization
via
covalent
(intraparticle
cross-linking)
noncovalent
(hydration
barrier)
approaches,
(iii)
an
organic-solvent-free
method
production
LNPs,
(iv)
toward
content.
Finally,
offer
perspectives
rapidly
growing
field.