ReviewMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2022
Recent Advances in Synthesis and Degradation of Lignin and Lignin Nanoparticles and Their Emerging Applications in Nanotechnology.
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- Lignin-Based Hydrogels for Sustainable Agriculture: Extraction, Design, and Applications.ACS environmental Au · 2026Review
- Bio decomposition of paddy straw waste using laccase producing novel soil bacterial isolates: An eco-friendly and sustainable approach.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Incompatibility of resazurin to detect viable cells in lignin biomaterials: a cautionary study.BMC research notes · 2026Article
- Nano-Biotechnology in Soil Remediation: Use of Nanomaterials to Promote Plant Growth and Stress Tolerance.Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Multifunctional biodegradable polyvinyl alcohol/ nanolignin composite films of optical, photoluminescence, antimicrobial properties and enhanced fruit preservation ability.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Isolation and identification of local white-rot fungi from West Sumatra and their potential for biodelignification of ruminant feed.Journal of advanced veterinary and animal research · 2025Article
- Lignocellulose degradation in bacteria and fungi: cellulosomes and industrial relevance.Frontiers in microbiology · 2025Review
- Do Lignin Nanoparticles Pave the Way for a Sustainable Nanocircular Economy? Biostimulant Effect of Nanoscaled Lignin in Tomato Plants.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Safety profiling of technical lignins originating from various bioresources and conversion processes.Heliyon · 2024Article
- The Phylogeny and Metabolic Potentials of an Aromatics-DegradingMicroorganisms · 2024Article
- Isolation of delignifying bacteria and optimization of microbial pretreatment of biomass for bioenergy.Biotechnology letters · 2024Article
- Exploring synthesis and applications of green nanoparticles and the role of nanotechnology in wastewater treatment.Biotechnology reports (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2024Review
- A Comparative Analysis of the Physico-Chemical Properties of Pectin Isolated from the Peels of Seven Different Citrus Fruits.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Biogenic Silver Nanoparticles/Mg-Al Layered Double Hydroxides with Peroxidase-like Activity for Mercury Detection and Antibacterial Activity.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Lignins as Promising Renewable Biopolymers and Bioactive Compounds for High-Performance Materials.Polymers · 2023Review
- Investigation of the Protective Function of a Lignin Coating of Natural Fiber Geotextiles against Biodegradation.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Opportunities and Challenges for Lignin Valorization in Food Packaging, Antimicrobial, and Agricultural Applications.Biomacromolecules · 2023Review
- Bioethanol production from alkali-pretreated rice straw: effects on fermentation yield, structural characterization, and ethanol analysis.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2023Article
- Exploring Microbial-Based Green Nanobiotechnology for Wastewater Remediation: A Sustainable Strategy.Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
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Abstract
Lignin is an important commercially produced polymeric material. It is used extensively in both industrial and agricultural activities. Recently, it has drawn much attention from the scientific community. It is abundantly present in nature and has significant application in the production of biodegradable materials. Its wide usage includes drug delivery, polymers and several forms of emerging lignin nanoparticles. The synthesis of lignin nanoparticles is carried out in a controlled manner. The traditional manufacturing techniques are costly and often toxic and hazardous to the environment. This review article highlights simple, safe, climate-friendly and ecological approaches to the synthesis of lignin nanoparticles. The changeable, complex structure and recalcitrant nature of lignin makes it challenging to degrade. Researchers have discovered a small number of microorganisms that have developed enzymatic and non-enzymatic metabolic pathways to use lignin as a carbon source. These microbes show promising potential for the biodegradation of lignin. The degradation pathways of these microbes are also described, which makes the study of biological synthesis much easier. However, surface modification of lignin nanoparticles is something that is yet to be explored. This review elucidates the recent advances in the biodegradation of lignin in the ecological system. It includes the current approaches, methods for modification, new applications and research for the synthesis of lignin and lignin nanoparticles. Additionally, the intricacy of lignin's structure, along with its chemical nature, is well-described. This article will help increase the understanding of the utilization of lignin as an economical and alternative-resource material. It will also aid in the minimization of solid waste arising from lignin.
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