Abstract
The plant-based bioresources play a key role in fulfilling human needs and overall socio-economic development. The world of today uses a variety of bioresources, which emanate from sectors like forestry, agriculture, aquaculture, livestock, and bio-wastes. Lignin was once considered a waste by-product, but recently, it has developed into a large bio-industry that has infinite applications. This chapter provides a concise classification of lignin and lignin-based materials within the research field of bioresources and discusses its development as a raw material in nanoparticles and biodegradable composites. Various strategies for extraction, separation, and processing of lignin from plant material are explained. A detailed account of newly found applications of lignin, lignin nanoparticles, and their biodegradable composites is given for multidisciplinary areas, for instance, in pharmaceuticals, industry, and value-added products. The chapter closes with a precise discussion of the issues, challenges, and prospects of each lignin material in the context of the application, processing, and development.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Green Composites |
Editors | Sabu Thomas, Preetha Balakrishnan |
Place of Publication | Singapore |
Publisher | Springer Nature |
Chapter | 11 |
Pages | 295-327 |
Number of pages | 33 |
Volume | 1 |
Edition | 1 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9789811596438 |
ISBN (Print) | 9789811596438, 9789811596421 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 19 Jan 2021 |
Publication series
Name | Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials |
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ISSN (Print) | 2524-5384 |
ISSN (Electronic) | 2524-5392 |
Bibliographical note
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