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Girard V, Fragnières L, Chapuis H, Brosse N, Marchal-Heussler L, Canilho N, Parant S, Ziegler-Devin I. The Impact of Lignin Biopolymer Sources, Isolation, and Size Reduction from the Macro- to Nanoscale on the Performances of Next-Generation Sunscreen. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1901. [PMID: 39000756 PMCID: PMC11244244 DOI: 10.3390/polym16131901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2024] [Revised: 06/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024] Open
Abstract
In recent years, concerns about the harmful effects of synthetic UV filters on the environment have highlighted the need for natural sun blockers. Lignin, the most abundant aromatic renewable biopolymer on Earth, is a promising candidate for next-generation sunscreen due to its inherent UV absorbance and its green, biodegradable, and biocompatible properties. Lignin's limitations, such as its dark color and poor dispersity, can be overcome by reducing particle size to the nanoscale, enhancing UV protection and formulation. In this study, 100-200 nm lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) were prepared from various biomass by-products (hardwood, softwood, and herbaceous material) using an eco-friendly anti-solvent precipitation method. Pure lignin macroparticles (LMPs) were extracted from beech, spruce, and wheat straw using an ethanol-organosolv treatment and compared with sulfur-rich kraft lignin (KL). Sunscreen lotions made from these LMPs and LNPs at various concentrations demonstrated novel UV-shielding properties based on biomass source and particle size. The results showed that transitioning from the macro- to nanoscale increased the sun protection factor (SPF) by at least 2.5 times, with the best results improving the SPF from 7.5 to 42 for wheat straw LMPs and LNPs at 5 wt%. This study underscores lignin's potential in developing high-quality green sunscreens, aligning with green chemistry principles.
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Affiliation(s)
- Victor Girard
- Laboratoire d’Etude et de Recherche sur le MAtériau Bois (LERMAB), Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Lorraine, F-54000 Nancy, France; (L.F.); (H.C.); (N.B.); (I.Z.-D.)
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- Laboratoire d’Etude et de Recherche sur le MAtériau Bois (LERMAB), Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Lorraine, F-54000 Nancy, France; (L.F.); (H.C.); (N.B.); (I.Z.-D.)
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- Laboratoire d’Etude et de Recherche sur le MAtériau Bois (LERMAB), Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Lorraine, F-54000 Nancy, France; (L.F.); (H.C.); (N.B.); (I.Z.-D.)
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- Laboratoire d’Etude et de Recherche sur le MAtériau Bois (LERMAB), Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Lorraine, F-54000 Nancy, France; (L.F.); (H.C.); (N.B.); (I.Z.-D.)
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- Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Industries Chimique (ENSIC), University of Lorraine, F-54000 Nancy, France;
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- Laboratoire Lorrain de Chimie Moléculaire (L2CM), Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Lorraine, F-54000 Nancy, France; (N.C.); (S.P.)
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- Laboratoire Lorrain de Chimie Moléculaire (L2CM), Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Lorraine, F-54000 Nancy, France; (N.C.); (S.P.)
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- Laboratoire d’Etude et de Recherche sur le MAtériau Bois (LERMAB), Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Lorraine, F-54000 Nancy, France; (L.F.); (H.C.); (N.B.); (I.Z.-D.)
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Ivanova D, Toneva M, Simeonov E, Nikolova B, Semkova S, Antov G, Yaneva Z. Newly Synthesized Lignin Microparticles as Bioinspired Oral Drug-Delivery Vehicles: Flavonoid-Carrier Potential and In Vitro Radical-Scavenging Activity. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15041067. [PMID: 37111553 PMCID: PMC10142347 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15041067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/28/2023] Open
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The aim of the present study was to synthesize lignin microparticles, to evaluate their physicochemical, spectral, morphological and structural characteristics, to examine their encapsulation and in vitro release potential and behaviour towards the flavonoid morin in simulated physiological medium and to assess the in vitro radical-scavenging potential of the morin-loaded lignin microcarrier systems. The physicochemical, structural and morphological characteristics of alkali lignin, lignin particles (LP) and morin-encapsulated lignin microparticles (LMP) were determined based on particle size distribution, SEM, UV/Vis spectrophotometric, FTIR and potentiometric titration analyses. The encapsulation efficiency of LMP was 98.1%. The FTIR analyses proved that morin was successfully encapsulated in the LP without unexpected chemical reactions between the flavonoid and the heteropolymer. The in vitro release performance of the microcarrier system was successfully mathematically described by Korsmeyer–Peppas and the sigmoidal models outlining the general role of diffusion during the initial stages of the in vitro release process in simulated gastric fluid (SGF), and the predominant contribution of biopolymer relaxation and erosion was determined in simulated intestinal medium (SIF). The higher radical-scavenging potential of LMP, as compared to that of LP, was proven via DPPH and ABTS assays. The synthesis of lignin microcarriers not only provides a facile approach for the utilization of the heteropolymer but also determines its potential for the design of drug-delivery matrices.
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Development of colloidal lignin particles through particle design strategies and screening of their Pickering stabilizing potential. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2023.131287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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Mao Y, Gerrow A, Ray E, Perez ND, Edler K, Wolf B, Binner E. Lignin recovery from cocoa bean shell using microwave-assisted extraction and deep eutectic solvents. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 372:128680. [PMID: 36706816 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.128680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Lignin is the second most abundant natural polymer after cellulose, and valorisation of lignin-rich streams has attracted increasing attention recently. This paper presents a novel and sustainable method to recover lignin from Cocoa Bean Shells (CBS) using Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES) and microwaves. A DES containing p-toluenesulfonic acid, choline chloride and glycerol (2:1:1 M ratio) was selected based on its dielectric properties. Under 200 W microwave power, the optimum yield of 95.5 % lignin was achieved at 130 °C and 30 min. DES-extracted lignin exhibited unique structural characteristics including larger particle sizes (242.5 µm D50 size), structural diversity (410.4 µm D90-D10 size) and H/G sub-unit ratio (71.9 %) compared with commercial Kraft lignin (77.2 µm, 157.9 µm and 0.1 % respectively), indicating the potential of DES in the modification and upgrading of lignin for novel value-added products.
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- Yujie Mao
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Campus, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK.
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK.
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK.
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- Centre for Analysis and Synthesis, Department of Chemistry, University of Lund, Naturvetarvägen 14/Sölvegatan 39 A, 223 62, Sweden.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Campus, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK.
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK.
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Serna-Loaiza S, Kornpointner C, Pazzaglia A, Jordan C, Halbwirth H, Friedl A. Biorefinery concept for the valorization of grapevine shoots: Study case for the Austrian variety Grüner Veltliner. FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS PROCESSING 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbp.2022.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Hussin MH, Appaturi JN, Poh NE, Latif NHA, Brosse N, Ziegler-Devin I, Vahabi H, Syamani FA, Fatriasari W, Solihat NN, Karimah A, Iswanto AH, Sekeri SH, Ibrahim MNM. A recent advancement on preparation, characterization and application of nanolignin. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 200:303-326. [PMID: 34999045 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Each year, 50 to 70 million tonnes of lignin are produced worldwide as by-products from pulp industries and biorefineries through numerous processes. Nevertheless, about 98% of lignin is directly burnt to produce steam to generate energy for the pulp mills and only a handful of isolated lignin is used as a raw material for the chemical conversion and for the preparation of various substances as well as modification of lignin into nanomaterials. Thus, thanks to its complex structure, the conversion of lignin to nanolignin, attracting growing attention and generating considerable interest in the scientific community. The objective of this review is to provide a complete understanding and knowledge of the synthesis methods and functionalization of various lignin nanoparticles (LNP). The characterization of LNP such as structural, thermal, molecular weight properties together with macromolecule and quantification assessments are also reviewed. In particular, emerging applications in different areas such as UV barriers, antimicrobials, drug administration, agriculture, anticorrosives, the environment, wood protection, enzymatic immobilization and others were highlighted. In addition, future perspectives and challenges related to the development of LNP are discussed.
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- M Hazwan Hussin
- Materials Technology Research Group (MaTReC), School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Minden, Penang, Malaysia.
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- Materials Technology Research Group (MaTReC), School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Minden, Penang, Malaysia
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- Materials Technology Research Group (MaTReC), School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Minden, Penang, Malaysia
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- Materials Technology Research Group (MaTReC), School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Minden, Penang, Malaysia
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- Laboratoire d'Etude et de Recherche sur le MAteriau Bois (LERMAB), Faculte des Sciences et Technologies, Universite de Lorraine, Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, France
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- Laboratoire d'Etude et de Recherche sur le MAteriau Bois (LERMAB), Faculte des Sciences et Technologies, Universite de Lorraine, Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, France
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- Université de Lorraine, CentraleSupélec, LMOPS, F-57000, Metz, France
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- Research Center for Biomaterial, National Research and Innovation Agency, Bogor 16911, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Biomaterial, National Research and Innovation Agency, Bogor 16911, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Biomaterial, National Research and Innovation Agency, Bogor 16911, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Biomaterial, National Research and Innovation Agency, Bogor 16911, Indonesia
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- Department of Forest Product, Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan 20155, Indonesia; JATI-Sumatran Forestry Analysis Study Center, Jl. Tridharma Ujung No. 1, Kampus USU, Medan 20155, North Sumatera, Indonesia
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- Materials Technology Research Group (MaTReC), School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Minden, Penang, Malaysia
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- Materials Technology Research Group (MaTReC), School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Minden, Penang, Malaysia
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Influence of Temperature and Lignin Concentration on Formation of Colloidal Lignin Particles in Solvent-Shifting Precipitation. SUSTAINABILITY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/su14031219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Colloidal lignin particles offer a promising route towards material applications of lignin. While many parameters influencing the formation of these particles in solvent-shifting precipitation have been studied, only a small amount of research on the influence of temperature has been conducted so far, despite it being a major influence parameter in the precipitation of colloidal lignin particles. Temperature influences various other relevant properties, such as viscosity, density, and lignin solubility. This makes investigation of both temperature and lignin concentration in combination interesting. The present work investigates the precipitation at different temperatures and initial lignin concentrations, revealing that an increased mixing temperature results in smaller particle sizes, while the yield is slightly lowered. This effect was strongest at the highest lignin concentration, lowering the hydrodynamic diameter of the particles from 205 to 168 nm. Decreasing the lignin concentration resulted in significantly smaller particles (from 205 to 121 nm at 20 °C mixing temperature) but almost no change in particle yield (between 81.2 and 84.6% at 20 °C mixing temperature). This opens up possibilities for the process control and optimization of lignin precipitation.
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Biopolymers from Natural Resources. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13152532. [PMID: 34372135 PMCID: PMC8347402 DOI: 10.3390/polym13152532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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