There
is
a
constant
search
to
build
more
sustainable
world,
with
the
replacement
of
petroleum-based
materials,
and
development
advancement
various
scientific
fields.
Polymers
derived
from
lignocellulosic
biomass
have
been
considered
suitable
alternative
replace
materials
due
their
wide
availability,
properties,
low
cost,
ecological
footprint.
However,
it
worth
highlighting
that
there
are
some
challenges
faced
use
polymers
based
on
plant,
including
lack
performance,
durability,
economic
incentives,
efficient
approaches
processing
valorizing
biomass.
In
this
context,
nanotechnology
nanoscience
breakthrough
overcome
these
issues
in
production
plants
valorization
The
allows
nanopolymers
nanocomposites
advantageous
unique
paving
way
for
materials.
At
present,
research
lignin
nanoparticles
(LNPs)
has
gained
an
increased
interest
lignin.
Therefore,
chapter
focused
synthesis
methods,
preparation
nanoparticles,
as
well
application
different
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(15), P. 3177 - 3177
Published: July 26, 2023
The
recycling
of
biomass
into
high-value-added
materials
requires
important
developments
in
research
and
technology
to
create
a
sustainable
circular
economy.
Lignin,
as
component
biomass,
is
multipurpose
aromatic
polymer
with
significant
potential
be
used
renewable
bioresource
many
fields
which
it
acts
both
promising
biopolymer
bioactive
compound.
This
comprehensive
review
gives
brief
insights
the
recent
technological
trends
on
lignin
development
utilization.
It
divided
ten
main
sections,
starting
an
outlook
its
diversity;
properties
possibilities
raw
material
for
fuels,
chemicals,
plastics,
or
thermoset
substitutes;
new
use
compound
nanoparticles,
hydrogels,
3D-printing-based
biomaterials,
energy
production
storage.
In
each
section
are
presented
preparation
lignin-based
especially
green
approaches
obtaining
multifunctional
blends
bio(nano)composites;
most
suitable
type
category
envisaged
products;
obtained
materials,
etc.
Different
application
categories
within
various
sectors,
could
provide
completely
conversion,
such
agriculture
environment
protection,
food
packaging,
biomedicine,
cosmetics,
also
described.
medical
therapeutic
lignin-derived
evidenced
applications
antimicrobial,
antiviral,
antitumor
agents;
carriers
drug
delivery
systems
controlled/targeting
release;
tissue
engineering
wound
healing;
coatings,
natural
sunscreen,
surfactants.
Lignin
mainly
fuel,
and,
recently,
studies
highlighted
more
bioenergy
technologies,
supercapacitor
electrode,
photocatalysts,
photovoltaics.
Global
agricultural
systems
are
facing
a
lot
of
challenges
reduced
crop
yield,
continuous
decline
in
land,
scarcity
irrigation
water,
and
continuously
changing
climatic
conditions.
Agriculture,
as
monoculture
practice,
has
also
to
face
the
occurrence
plant
disease
increasing
attack
resistant
pathogenic
microbes.
The
current
treatments
for
killing
microbes
not
environmentally
friendly
sometimes
fail
protect
plants.
scientific
farming
community
is
looking
at
nanotechnology
potential
alternative.
Although
many
nanotechnological
tools
have
been
reported
weapons
render
protection,
carbon
nanoparticles
recently
gained
attention.
Their
non-toxic
attitude,
environmental
acceptability,
ability
possess
biocidal
properties
against
wide
range
make
them
superior
other
nanoparticles.
They
kill
host
cell
by
rupturing
membrane
penetrating
fungal
hyphae,
followed
precipitation
genetic
material.
multifarious
approach
reduces
chances
resistance
In
chapter,
we
discussed
different
types
nanomaterials
finding
their
origin
protective
role
during
various
diseases.
We
tried
highlight
mechanism
governing
nature.
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(27), P. 10045 - 10067
Published: June 22, 2024
Given
the
growing
urgency
to
address
food
security
and
environmental-preservation
challenges,
sustainable
agriculture
assumes
undeniable
global
relevance.
Furthermore,
using
renewable
biomass
as
a
base
for
nanopesticides
offers
an
environmentally
friendly
solution,
reducing
dependence
on
nonrenewable
resources
promoting
circular
economy.
This
study
examined
use
of
lignocellulosic
in
formulating
nanopesticides,
highlighting
their
potential
alternative
conventional
pesticides.
By
incorporating
lignocellulose
into
controlled
release
nanosystems,
researchers
observed
improved
adhesion,
stability,
ability
pesticides,
significantly
need
reapplication
risk
environmental
pollution.
Encapsulation,
formulation,
characterization
techniques
biomass-based
were
discussed,
control
active
ingredient
release.
Additionally,
provides
thorough
overview
recent
research,
underscoring
promising
effectiveness
these
across
diverse
crops.
Hence,
this
review
compiles
advancements,
trends,
challenges
utilizing
aiming
furnish
valuable
resource
scientists,
researchers,
farmers,
policymakers
committed
advancing
agricultural
practices.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(12), P. 2270 - 2270
Published: June 11, 2023
The
tomato
crop
is
susceptible
to
various
types
of
stress,
both
biotic
and
abiotic,
which
affect
the
morphology,
physiology,
biochemistry,
genetic
regulation
plants.
Among
factors,
phytopathogen
Fusarium
oxysporum
f.
sp.
lycopersici
(Fol),
can
cause
losses
up
100%.
Graphene-Cu
nanocomposites
have
emerged
as
a
potential
alternative
for
pathogen
control,
thanks
their
antimicrobial
activity
ability
induce
activation
antioxidant
defense
system
in
In
present
study,
effect
functionalization
graphene
inoculated
with
Fol
was
evaluated,
analyzing
impacts
on
system,
foliar
water
(Ψh),
efficiency
photosystem
II
(PSII).
results
demonstrated
multiple
positive
effects;
particular,
nanocomposite
managed
delay
incidence
"vascular
wilt"
disease
reduce
severity
by
29.0%.
This
translated
into
an
increase
content
photosynthetic
pigments
fruit
production
compared
Fol.
addition,
plants
improved,
increasing
glutathione,
flavonoids,
anthocyanins,
GPX,
PAL,
CAT
enzymes.
Regarding
impact
PSII,
treated
responded
better
stress
Fol,
reducing
31.7%
Fv/Fm
levels
32.0%.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
The
demand
for
biodegradable,
sustainable,
and
eco-friendly
alternatives
is
growing
in
crop
production
protection,
which
forces
an
urgent
need
society
to
shift
toward
more
sustainable
agricultural
development.
In
recent
years,
the
development
research
of
lignin-based
functional
materials
have
gained
increasing
attention
impetus,
their
use
has
become
widespread
agriculture.
This
review
covers
latest
on
potential
applications
plant
protectants,
sensors
pollutant
detection,
toxic
element
removal
soil
water,
enzyme
immobilization,
growth
regulators/biostimulants,
hydrogels,
mulching
films.
Finally,
future
challenges
perspectives
are
discussed
provide
a
new
strategy
promotion
Journal of Plant Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 38 - 58
Published: April 10, 2025
The
global
agricultural
sector
faces
unprecedented
challenges
in
meeting
the
projected
food
demand
of
9.7
billion
people
by
2050,
exacerbated
adverse
impacts
climate
change,
such
as
increased
droughts
and
temperature
extremes.
Nanobiotechnology,
synergistic
integration
nanotechnology
biotechnology,
offers
transformative
solutions
plant
genetic
engineering
to
enhance
sustainability
ensure
security.
Nanobiotechnology
exploits
unique
physicochemical
properties
nanomaterials,
enabling
precise
delivery
materials,
advanced
gene
editing,
real-time
monitoring
cellular
processes.
Innovative
nanoparticle-mediated
methods
facilitate
transfer
nucleic
acids,
proteins,
other
biomolecules
into
cells,
overcoming
limitations
conventional
transformation
Agrobacterium-mediated
gun
technologies.
For
example,
magnetic
nanoparticles
carbon
nanotubes
have
shown
promise
genotype-independent
material
efficient
transgene
expression.
This
review
highlights
groundbreaking
applications
nanobiotechnology,
including
enhanced
CRISPR/Cas9
components
for
accurate
nanoscale
sensors
intracellular
process
monitoring,
use
mesoporous
silica
stable
silencing.
Despite
these
advancements,
barriers
nanoparticle
biocompatibility,
potential
toxicity,
scalability
systems
must
be
addressed.
Regulatory
frameworks
ensuring
safe
adoption
nanomaterials
practices
are
equally
critical.
holds
revolutionize
trait
manipulation,
crop
resilience,
reduced
environmental
impact.
Leveraging
advancements
can
foster
sustainable
mitigate
posed
demands
change.
