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Moreno A, Delgado-Lijarcio J, Ronda JC, Cádiz V, Galià M, Sipponen MH, Lligadas G. Breathable Lignin Nanoparticles as Reversible Gas Swellable Nanoreactors. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2205672. [PMID: 36478382 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202205672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The design of stimuli-responsive lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) for advanced applications has hitherto been limited to the preparation of lignin-grafted polymers in which usually the lignin content is low (<25 wt.%) and its role is debatable. Here, the preparation of O2 -responsive LNPs exceeding 75 wt.% in lignin content is shown. Softwood Kraft lignin (SKL) is coprecipitated with a modified SKL fluorinated oleic acid ester (SKL-OlF) to form colloidal stable hybrid LNPs (hy-LNPs). The hy-LNPs with a SKL-OlF content ranging from 10 to 50 wt.% demonstrated a reversible swelling behavior upon O2 /N2 bubbling, increasing their size - ≈35% by volume - and changing their morphology from spherical to core-shell. Exposition of hy-LNPs to O2 bubbling promotes a polarity change on lignin-fluorinated oleic chains, and consequently their migration from the inner part to the surface of the particle, which not only increases the particle size but also endows hy-LNPs with enhanced stability under harsh conditions (pH < 2.5) by the hydration barrier effect. Furthermore, it is also demonstrated that these new stimuli-responsive particles as gas tunable nanoreactors for the synthesis of gold nanoparticles. Combining a straightforward preparation with their enhanced stability and responsiveness to O2 gas these new LNPs pave the way for the next generation of smart lignin-based nanomaterials.
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- Adrian Moreno
- Laboratory of Sustainable Polymers, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, 43007, Spain
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- Laboratory of Sustainable Polymers, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, 43007, Spain
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- Laboratory of Sustainable Polymers, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, 43007, Spain
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- Laboratory of Sustainable Polymers, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, 43007, Spain
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- Laboratory of Sustainable Polymers, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, 43007, Spain
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Svante Arrhenius väg 16C, Stockholm, SE-106 91, Sweden
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- Laboratory of Sustainable Polymers, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, 43007, Spain
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Tomaino E, Capecchi E, Piccinino D, Saladino R. Lignin nanoparticles support lipase‐tyrosinase enzymatic cascade in the synthesis of lipophilic hydroxytyrosol ester derivatives. ChemCatChem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202200380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Elisabetta Tomaino
- University of Tuscia: Universita degli Studi della Tuscia Department of Biological and Ecological Sciences Via S.C De Lellis s.n.c. 01100 Viterbo ITALY
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- University of Tuscia: Universita degli Studi della Tuscia Department of Biological and Ecological Sciences Via S.C. De Lellis s.n.c. 01100 Viterbo ITALY
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- University of Tuscia: Universita degli Studi della Tuscia Department of Biological and Ecological Sciences 01100 Viterbo ITALY
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- University of Tuscia: Universita degli Studi della Tuscia Department of Biological and Ecological Sciences Via S. Camillo de Lellis 00100 Viterbo ITALY
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Lignin-Based Porous Biomaterials for Medical and Pharmaceutical Applications. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10040747. [PMID: 35453497 PMCID: PMC9024639 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10040747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Revised: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Over the past decade, lignin-based porous biomaterials have been found to have strong potential applications in the areas of drug delivery, tissue engineering, wound dressing, pharmaceutical excipients, biosensors, and medical devices. Lignin-based porous biomaterials have the addition of lignin obtained from lignocellulosic biomass. Lignin as an aromatic compound is likely to modify the materials’ mechanical properties, thermal properties, antioxidant, antibacterial property, biodegradability, and biocompatibility. The size, shape, and distribution of pores can determine the materials’ porous structure, porosity, surface areas, permeability, porosity, water solubility, and adsorption ability. These features could be suitable for medical applications, especially controlled drug delivery systems, wound dressing, and tissue engineering. In this review, we provide an overview of the current status and future potential of lignin-based porous materials for medical and pharmaceutical uses, focusing on material types, key properties, approaches and techniques of modification and fabrication, and promising medical applications.
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Ni S, Bian H, Zhang Y, Fu Y, Liu W, Qin M, Xiao H. Starch-Based Composite Films with Enhanced Hydrophobicity, Thermal Stability, and UV-Shielding Efficacy Induced by Lignin Nanoparticles. Biomacromolecules 2022; 23:829-838. [PMID: 35191679 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.1c01288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Thehighly efficient utilization of lignin is of great importance for the development of the biorefinery industry. Herein, a novel "core-shell" lignin nanoparticle (LNP) with a diameter of around 135 nm was prepared, after the lignin was isolated from the effluent of formic acid fractionation via dialysis. In an attempt to endow composite materials with vital functionalities, the LNP was added to the starch film and the starch/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) or starch/polyethylene oxide (PEO) composite film. The results showed that the hydrophobicity performance of the synthesized films was enhanced significantly. Specifically, the dynamic water contact angle value of the starch/PVA composite film with 1% (wt) addition of LNPs could be maintained as high as 122° for 180 s; the starch/PEO composite film also achieved an excellent water contact angle above 120°. The addition of LNPs promoted the formation of some rough structures on the film surface, as shown by the scanning electron microscopy images, which could repel the water molecules efficiently and are closely related to the enhanced hydrophobicity of the starch film. What is more, the as-prepared LNP conferred strengthened thermal stability and ultraviolet blocking properties on the starch composite film. The structural combination of the polymer film with LNPs holds the promise for providing advanced functionalities to the composite material with wide applications.
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- Shuzhen Ni
- Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, Shandong, China.,State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250353, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210037, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, Shandong, China.,State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250353, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, Shandong, China.,State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250353, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, Shandong, China.,State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250353, China
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- Organic Chemistry Laboratory, Taishan University, Tai'an 271021, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton E3B 5A3, Canada
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Lizundia E, Sipponen MH, Greca LG, Balakshin M, Tardy BL, Rojas OJ, Puglia D. Multifunctional lignin-based nanocomposites and nanohybrids. GREEN CHEMISTRY : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL AND GREEN CHEMISTRY RESOURCE : GC 2021; 23:6698-6760. [PMID: 34671223 PMCID: PMC8452181 DOI: 10.1039/d1gc01684a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Significant progress in lignins valorization and development of high-performance sustainable materials have been achieved in recent years. Reports related to lignin utilization indicate excellent prospects considering green chemistry, chemical engineering, energy, materials and polymer science, physical chemistry, biochemistry, among others. To fully realize such potential, one of the most promising routes involves lignin uses in nanocomposites and nanohybrid assemblies, where synergistic interactions are highly beneficial. This review first discusses the interfacial assembly of lignins with polysaccharides, proteins and other biopolymers, for instance, in the synthesis of nanocomposites. To give a wide perspective, we consider the subject of hybridization with metal and metal oxide nanoparticles, as well as uses as precursor of carbon materials and the assembly with other biobased nanoparticles, for instance to form nanohybrids. We provide cues to understand the fundamental aspects related to lignins, their self-assembly and supramolecular organization, all of which are critical in nanocomposites and nanohybrids. We highlight the possibilities of lignin in the fields of flame retardancy, food packaging, plant protection, electroactive materials, energy storage and health sciences. The most recent outcomes are evaluated given the importance of lignin extraction, within established and emerging biorefineries. We consider the benefit of lignin compared to synthetic counterparts. Bridging the gap between fundamental and application-driven research, this account offers critical insights as far as the potential of lignin as one of the frontrunners in the uptake of bioeconomy concepts and its application in value-added products.
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- Erlantz Lizundia
- Life Cycle Thinking group, Department of Graphic Design and Engineering Projects, Faculty of Engineering in Bilbao, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) Bilbao 48013 Spain
- BCMaterials, Basque Center Centre for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures UPV/EHU Science Park 48940 Leioa Spain
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University Svante Arrhenius väg 16C SE-106 91 Stockholm Sweden
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University P.O. Box 16300 FI-00076 Aalto Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University P.O. Box 16300 FI-00076 Aalto Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University P.O. Box 16300 FI-00076 Aalto Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University P.O. Box 16300 FI-00076 Aalto Finland
- Bioproducts Institute, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Department of Chemistry, and Department of Wood Science, University of British Columbia 2360 East Mall Vancouver BC V6T 1Z4 Canada
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, University of Perugia Strada di Pentima 4 05100 Terni Italy
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Moreno A, Liu J, Gueret R, Hadi SE, Bergström L, Slabon A, Sipponen MH. Unravelling the Hydration Barrier of Lignin Oleate Nanoparticles for Acid‐ and Base‐Catalyzed Functionalization in Dispersion State. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202106743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Adrian Moreno
- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry Stockholm University Svante Arrhenius väg 16C 10691 Stockholm Sweden
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry Stockholm University Svante Arrhenius väg 16C 10691 Stockholm Sweden
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry Stockholm University Svante Arrhenius väg 16C 10691 Stockholm Sweden
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry Stockholm University Svante Arrhenius väg 16C 10691 Stockholm Sweden
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry Stockholm University Svante Arrhenius väg 16C 10691 Stockholm Sweden
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry Stockholm University Svante Arrhenius väg 16C 10691 Stockholm Sweden
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry Stockholm University Svante Arrhenius väg 16C 10691 Stockholm Sweden
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Moreno A, Liu J, Gueret R, Hadi SE, Bergström L, Slabon A, Sipponen MH. Unravelling the Hydration Barrier of Lignin Oleate Nanoparticles for Acid- and Base-Catalyzed Functionalization in Dispersion State. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:20897-20905. [PMID: 34196470 PMCID: PMC8518943 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202106743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) are promising renewable nanomaterials with applications ranging from biomedicine to water purification. However, the instability of LNPs under acidic and basic conditions severely limits their functionalization for improved performance. Here, we show that controlling the degree of esterification can significantly improve the stability of lignin oleate nanoparticles (OLNPs) in acidic and basic aqueous dispersions. The high stability of OLNPs is attributed to the alkyl chains accumulated in the shell of the particle, which delays protonation/deprotonation of carboxylic acid and phenolic hydroxyl groups. Owing to the enhanced stability, acid‐ and base‐catalyzed functionalization of OLNPs at pH 2.0 and pH 12.0 via oxirane ring‐opening reactions were successfully performed. We also demonstrated these new functionalized particles as efficient pH‐switchable dye adsorbents and anticorrosive particulate coatings.
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- Adrian Moreno
- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Svante Arrhenius väg 16C, 10691, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Svante Arrhenius väg 16C, 10691, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Svante Arrhenius väg 16C, 10691, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Svante Arrhenius väg 16C, 10691, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Svante Arrhenius väg 16C, 10691, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Svante Arrhenius väg 16C, 10691, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Svante Arrhenius väg 16C, 10691, Stockholm, Sweden
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Piccinino D, Capecchi E, Delfino I, Crucianelli M, Conte N, Avitabile D, Saladino R. Green and Scalable Preparation of Colloidal Suspension of Lignin Nanoparticles and Its Application in Eco-friendly Sunscreen Formulations. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:21444-21456. [PMID: 34471747 PMCID: PMC8387983 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c02268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) are applied in several industrial applications. The nanoprecipitation of LNPs is fast and inexpensive but currently still limited to the use of hazardous organic solvents, making it difficult to apply them on a large scale. Here, we report a scalable nanoprecipitation procedure for the preparation of colloidal lignin nanoparticles (cLNPs) by the use of the green solvents dimethylisosorbide and isopropylidene glycerol. Irrespective of the experimental conditions, cLNPs showed higher UV absorbing properties and radical scavenging activity than parent LNPs and raw lignin. cLNPs were successively used in the preparation of eco-friendly sunscreen formulations (SPF 15, 30, and 50+, as evaluated by the COLIPA assay), which showed high UV-shielding activity even in the absence of synthetic boosters (microplastics) and physical filters (TiO2 and ZnO). Biological assays on human HaCaT keratinocytes and human skin equivalents demonstrated the absence of cytotoxicity and genotoxicity, associated with an optimal protection of the skin from UV-A damage.
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- Davide Piccinino
- Department
of Biological and Ecological Sciences, University
of Tuscia, Via S. Camillo de Lellis, 01100 Viterbo, Italy
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- Department
of Biological and Ecological Sciences, University
of Tuscia, Via S. Camillo de Lellis, 01100 Viterbo, Italy
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- Department
of Biological and Ecological Sciences, University
of Tuscia, Via S. Camillo de Lellis, 01100 Viterbo, Italy
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- Department
of Physical and Chemical Sciences, University
of Aquila, Via Vetoio
I, Coppito, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy
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- IDI
Farmaceutici, Via dei castelli Romani 73/75, Pomezia 00071, Rome, Italy
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- IDI
Farmaceutici, Via dei castelli Romani 73/75, Pomezia 00071, Rome, Italy
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- Department
of Biological and Ecological Sciences, University
of Tuscia, Via S. Camillo de Lellis, 01100 Viterbo, Italy
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Hussain A, Rafeeq H, Qasim M, Jabeen Z, Bilal M, Franco M, Iqbal HMN. Engineered tyrosinases with broadened bio-catalysis scope: immobilization using nanocarriers and applications. 3 Biotech 2021; 11:365. [PMID: 34290948 PMCID: PMC8257883 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-021-02913-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Enzyme immobilization is a widely used technology for creating more stable, active, and reusable biocatalysts. The immobilization process also improves the enzyme's operating efficiency in industrial applications. Various support matrices have been designed and developed to enhance the biocatalytic efficiency of immobilized enzymes. Given their unique physicochemical attributes, including substantial surface area, rigidity, semi-conductivity, high enzyme loading, hyper catalytic activity, and size-assisted optical properties, nanomaterials have emerged as fascinating matrices for enzyme immobilization. Tyrosinase is a copper-containing monooxygenase that catalyzes the o-hydroxylation of monophenols to catechols and o-quinones. This enzyme possesses a wide range of uses in the medical, biotechnological, and food sectors. This article summarizes an array of nanostructured materials as carrier matrices for tyrosinase immobilization. Following a detailed background overview, various nanomaterials, as immobilization support matrices, including carbon nanotubes (CNTs), carbon dots (CDs), carbon black (CB), nanofibers, Graphene nanocomposite, platinum nanoparticles, nano-sized magnetic particles, lignin nanoparticles, layered double hydroxide (LDH) nanomaterials, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), and zinc oxide nanoparticles have been discussed. Next, applied perspectives have been spotlights with particular reference to environmental pollutant sensing, phenolic compounds detection, pharmaceutical, and food industry (e.g., cereal processing, dairy processing, and meat processing), along with other miscellaneous applications.
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- Asim Hussain
- grid.414839.30000 0001 1703 6673Department of Biochemistry, Riphah International University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- grid.414839.30000 0001 1703 6673Department of Biochemistry, Riphah International University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- grid.411727.60000 0001 2201 6036International Islamic University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- grid.414839.30000 0001 1703 6673Department of Biochemistry, Riphah International University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- grid.417678.b0000 0004 1800 1941School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huai’an, 223003 China
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- grid.412324.20000 0001 2205 1915Departament of Exact Sciences and Technology, State University of Santa Cruz, Ilhéus, Brazil
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- grid.419886.a0000 0001 2203 4701Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, 64849 Monterrey, Mexico
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Lima AL, Gratieri T, Cunha-Filho M, Gelfuso GM. Polymeric nanocapsules: A review on design and production methods for pharmaceutical purpose. METHODS (SAN DIEGO, CALIF.) 2021; 199:54-66. [PMID: 34333117 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymeth.2021.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Polymeric nanocapsules have extensive application potential in medical, biological, and pharmaceutical fields, and, therefore, much research has been dedicated to their production. Indeed, production protocols and the materials used are decisive for obtaining the desired nanocapsules characteristics and biological performance. In addition to that, several technological strategies have been developed in the last decade to improve processing techniques and form more valuable nanocapsules. This review provides a guide to current methods for developing polymeric nanocapsules, reporting aspects to be considered when choosing appropriate materials, and discussing different ways to produce nanocapsules for superior performances.
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- Ana Luiza Lima
- Laboratory of Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics (LTMAC), University of Brasilia, 70910-900, Brasilia, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics (LTMAC), University of Brasilia, 70910-900, Brasilia, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics (LTMAC), University of Brasilia, 70910-900, Brasilia, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics (LTMAC), University of Brasilia, 70910-900, Brasilia, DF, Brazil.
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Tortolini C, Capecchi E, Tasca F, Pofi R, Venneri MA, Saladino R, Antiochia R. Novel Nanoarchitectures Based on Lignin Nanoparticles for Electrochemical Eco-Friendly Biosensing Development. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:718. [PMID: 33809211 PMCID: PMC8001205 DOI: 10.3390/nano11030718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2021] [Revised: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Novel nanoarchitectures based on lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) were designed and realized for electrochemical eco-friendly biosensing development. Two types of lignin nanoparticles were utilized for the modification of a gold bare electrode, namely organosolv (OLNPs) and kraft lignin (KLNPs) nanoparticles, synthetized from a sulfur-free and a sulfur lignin, respectively. The electrochemical behavior of LNP-modified electrodes was studied using two electrochemical techniques, cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Compared to the gold bare electrode, an evident decrease in the faradaic current and increase of the ΔEp were observed in cyclic voltammograms. In addition, larger semicircles were registered in Nyquist plots. These results suggest a strong inhibition effect of the electron transfer reaction by LNPs layer, especially in the case of KLNPs. The modified electrodes, properly assembled with concanavalin A (ConA) and glucose oxidase (GOx), were successively tested as biosensing platforms for glucose, showing a sensitivity of (4.53 ± 0.467) and (13.74 ± 1.84) μA mM-1 cm2 for Au/SAMCys/OLNPs/ConA/GOx and Au/KLNPs/ConA/GOx biosensors, respectively. Finally, different layers of the KNLPs/ConA/GOx-modified Au electrode were tested, and the three-layered Au(KNLPs/ConA/GOx)3 showed the best analytical performance.
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- Cristina Tortolini
- Department of Chemistry and Drug Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy;
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00166 Rome, Italy; (R.P.); (M.A.V.)
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- Department of Biological and Ecological Sciences, University of Tuscia, Via s. Camillo de Lellis snc, 01100 Viterbo, Italy; (E.C.); (R.S.)
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- Departamento de Química de los Materiales, Facultad de Química y Biología, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Casilla 40, Correo 33, Sucursal Matucana, Santiago 9170022, Chile;
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00166 Rome, Italy; (R.P.); (M.A.V.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00166 Rome, Italy; (R.P.); (M.A.V.)
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- Department of Biological and Ecological Sciences, University of Tuscia, Via s. Camillo de Lellis snc, 01100 Viterbo, Italy; (E.C.); (R.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Drug Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy;
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Chen K, Wang S, Qi Y, Guo H, Guo Y, Li H. State-of-the-Art: Applications and Industrialization of Lignin Micro/Nano Particles. CHEMSUSCHEM 2021; 14:1284-1294. [PMID: 33403798 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202002441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2020] [Revised: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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As a new product of high-value utilization of lignin, lignin micro/nano particles (LMNPs) have attracted the attention of researchers due to their non-toxicity, corrosion-resistance, UV resistance, and other excellent characteristics and potential application value. This article outlined the main preparation methods of LMNPs at the current stage, summarized and compared them from three perspectives of preparation technology, final product state and product composition. Subsequently, based on the different focuses of the properties of LMNPs, their application research progress as fillers, UV blockers, drug delivery carriers, among others, were introduced. Then a concise analysis of the technical and economic assessment and life cycle assessment of LMNPs in the process of industrialization was made. Finally, the main problems at present and the future development directions were analyzed and prospected to provide references for the deep processing of forest resources and the development of bio-based nanomaterials.
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- Kai Chen
- School of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Liaoning Key Laboratory of Lignocellulose Chemistry and BioMaterials, No.1 Qinggongyuan, Ganjingzi District, Dalian, 116034, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Liaoning Key Laboratory of Lignocellulose Chemistry and BioMaterials, No.1 Qinggongyuan, Ganjingzi District, Dalian, 116034, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Liaoning Key Laboratory of Lignocellulose Chemistry and BioMaterials, No.1 Qinggongyuan, Ganjingzi District, Dalian, 116034, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Liaoning Key Laboratory of Lignocellulose Chemistry and BioMaterials, No.1 Qinggongyuan, Ganjingzi District, Dalian, 116034, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Liaoning Key Laboratory of Lignocellulose Chemistry and BioMaterials, No.1 Qinggongyuan, Ganjingzi District, Dalian, 116034, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Liaoning Key Laboratory of Lignocellulose Chemistry and BioMaterials, No.1 Qinggongyuan, Ganjingzi District, Dalian, 116034, P. R. China
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Moreno A, Sipponen MH. Biocatalytic nanoparticles for the stabilization of degassed single electron transfer-living radical pickering emulsion polymerizations. Nat Commun 2020; 11:5599. [PMID: 33154360 PMCID: PMC7645627 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-19407-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Synthetic polymers are indispensable in many different applications, but there is a growing need for green processes and natural surfactants for emulsion polymerization. The use of solid particles to stabilize Pickering emulsions is a particularly attractive avenue, but oxygen sensitivity has remained a formidable challenge in controlled polymerization reactions. Here we show that lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) coated with chitosan and glucose oxidase (GOx) enable efficient stabilization of Pickering emulsion and in situ enzymatic degassing of single electron transfer-living radical polymerization (SET-LRP) without extraneous hydrogen peroxide scavengers. The resulting latex dispersions can be purified by aqueous extraction or used to obtain polymer nanocomposites containing uniformly dispersed LNPs. The polymers exhibit high chain-end fidelity that allows for production of a series of well-defined block copolymers as a viable route to more complex architectures.
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- Adrian Moreno
- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Svante Arrhenius väg 16C, SE-106 91, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Svante Arrhenius väg 16C, SE-106 91, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Capecchi E, Piccinino D, Tomaino E, Bizzarri BM, Polli F, Antiochia R, Mazzei F, Saladino R. Lignin nanoparticles are renewable and functional platforms for the concanavalin a oriented immobilization of glucose oxidase-peroxidase in cascade bio-sensing. RSC Adv 2020; 10:29031-29042. [PMID: 35520043 PMCID: PMC9055843 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra04485g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) acted as a renewable and efficient platform for the immobilization of horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and glucose oxidase (GOX) by a layer by layer procedure. The use of concanavalin A as a molecular spacer ensured the correct orientation and distance between the two enzymes as confirmed by Förster resonance energy transfer measurement. Layers with different chemo–physical properties tuned in a different way the activity and kinetic parameters of the enzymatic cascade, with cationic lignin performing as the best polyelectrolyte in the retention of the optimal Con A aggregation state. Electrochemical properties, temperature and pH stability, and reusability of the novel systems have been studied, as well as their capacity to perform as colorimetric biosensors in the detection of glucose using ABTS and dopamine as chromogenic substrates. A boosting effect of LNPs was observed during cyclovoltammetry analysis. The limit of detection (LOD) was found to be better than, or comparable to, that previously reported for other HRP–GOX immobilized systems, the best results being again obtained in the presence of a cationic lignin polyelectrolyte. Thus renewable lignin platforms worked as smart and functional devices for the preparation of green biosensors in the detection of glucose. Lignin nanoparticles as functional renewable nanoplatform for the immobilization of cascade process in colorimetric biosensing of β-d-glucose.![]()
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- Eliana Capecchi
- Department of Biological and Ecological Sciences (DEB), University of Tuscia via S. Camillo de Lellis 01100 Viterbo Italy
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- Department of Biological and Ecological Sciences (DEB), University of Tuscia via S. Camillo de Lellis 01100 Viterbo Italy
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- Department of Biological and Ecological Sciences (DEB), University of Tuscia via S. Camillo de Lellis 01100 Viterbo Italy
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- Department of Biological and Ecological Sciences (DEB), University of Tuscia via S. Camillo de Lellis 01100 Viterbo Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Drug Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome P.le Aldo Moro 5 Rome 00185 Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Drug Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome P.le Aldo Moro 5 Rome 00185 Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Drug Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome P.le Aldo Moro 5 Rome 00185 Italy
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- Department of Biological and Ecological Sciences (DEB), University of Tuscia via S. Camillo de Lellis 01100 Viterbo Italy
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Al Khatib M, Costa J, Baratto MC, Basosi R, Pogni R. Paramagnetism and Relaxation Dynamics in Melanin Biomaterials. J Phys Chem B 2020; 124:2110-2115. [PMID: 32105072 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.9b11785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Spectroscopical characterization of melanins is a prior requirement for the efficient tailoring of their radical scavenging, ultraviolet-visible radiation absorption, metal chelation, and natural pigment properties. Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), exploiting the common persistent paramagnetism of melanins, represents the elective standard for the structural and dynamical characterization of their constituting radical species. Although melanins are mainly investigated using X-band (9.5 GHz) continuous wave (CW)-EPR, an integration with the application of Q-band (34 GHz) in CW and pulse EPR for the discrimination of melanin pigments of different compositions is presented here. The longitudinal relaxation times measured highlight faster relaxation rates for cysteinyldopa melanin, compared to those of the most common dopa melanin pigment, suggesting pulse EPR spin-lattice relaxation time measurements as a complementary tool for characterization of pigments of interest for biomimetic materials engineering.
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- Maher Al Khatib
- Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Pharmacy, Università degli Studi di Siena, Via A. Moro 2, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Pharmacy, Università degli Studi di Siena, Via A. Moro 2, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Pharmacy, Università degli Studi di Siena, Via A. Moro 2, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Pharmacy, Università degli Studi di Siena, Via A. Moro 2, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Pharmacy, Università degli Studi di Siena, Via A. Moro 2, 53100 Siena, Italy
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Bio-desulfurization is an efficient technology for removing recalcitrant sulfur derivatives from liquid fuel oil in environmentally friendly experimental conditions. In this context, the development of heterogeneous bio-nanocatalysts is of great relevance to improve the performance of the process. Here we report that lignin nanoparticles functionalized with concanavalin A are a renewable and efficient platform for the layer-by-layer immobilization of horseradish peroxidase. The novel bio-nanocatalysts were applied for the oxidation of dibenzothiophene as a well-recognized model of the recalcitrant sulfur derivative. The reactions were performed with hydrogen peroxide as a green primary oxidant in the biphasic system PBS/n-hexane at 45 °C and room pressure, the highest conversion of the substrate occurring in the presence of cationic polyelectrolyte layer and hydroxy-benzotriazole as a low molecular weight redox mediator. The catalytic activity was retained for more transformations highlighting the beneficial effect of the support in the reusability of the heterogeneous system.
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