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Catalyst-free valorization of biomass resources to value-added products

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Exploring the potential of regenerated Ioncell fiber composites: a sustainable alternative for high-strength applications

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Ozonolysis of regular and crosslinked lignin nanoparticles: closing the loop

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3D printable lignin-caprolactone material

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Multifunctional PVA/Collagen/Lignin Composite Films and Nanofibers for UV Protection, Anticancer Activity, and Sustained Drug Delivery

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Extraction and employment of lignin from waste biomass

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Fully biobased flame-retardant lignin-incorporated chitosan-derived aerogel

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The Influence of the Comonomer Ratio and Reaction Temperature on the Mechanical, Thermal, and Morphological Properties of Lignin Oil–Sulfur Composites

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Diol-deep eutectic solvent lignocellulosic fractionation for producing lignin microspheres: Influence of the lignin modification and lignocellulose type on their processes

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Extraction and Depolymerization of Lignin from Different Agricultural and Forestry Wastes to Obtain Building Blocks in a Circular Economy Framework

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Efficient and environmentally friendly techniques for extracting lignin from lignocellulose biomass and subsequent uses: A review

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Crosslinking of Hardwood Lignin with Citric Acid for Sustainable Wood Adhesives

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Elucidating the enduring transformations in cellulose-based carbon nanofibers through prolonged isothermal treatment

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Cellulose-based aerogel fibers with enhanced mechanical properties for thermal insulation and humidity response

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Thermophilic lignin-based laccase nanozyme with CuNx center for the detection of epinephrine and degradation of phenolic pollutants

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Preparation of lignosulphonate nanoparticles and their applications in dye removal and as plant growth stimulators

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Lignin-derived materials for triboelectric nanogenerators with emphasis on lignin multifunctionality

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Exploring nanolignin as a sustainable biomacromolecule in polymer composites: Synthesis, characterization, and applications: A review

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Innovative Valorization of Wood Panel Waste into Activated Biochar for Efficient Phenol Adsorption

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Study on the Technical Lignin Effect on the Road Bitumen Properties

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Unleashing the power of aminated phenolic lignin in strengthening gel-spun high-performance polyacrylonitrile fibers for next-generation UV-resistant textiles

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The role of lignin in enhancing adhesion performance and reducing formaldehyde emissions of phenol–resorcinol–formaldehyde resin adhesives

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Influence of Plasticizers on Cross-Linking Process, Morphology, and Properties of Lignosulfonate-Filled Rubber Compounds

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Ensuring the potential of Caryota urens fruit stem fibre as biodegradable reinforcement for polymer composite structural applications

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Lignin-based materials for iodine capture and storage: A review

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The role of lignin in adhesives for lignin-based formaldehyde-based resins: a review

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Lignin reinforced eco-friendly and functional nanoarchitectonics materials with tailored interfacial barrier performance

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A Natural Lignification Inspired Super‐Hard Wood‐Based Composites with Extreme Resilience

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Tailoring Polymer Properties Through Lignin Addition: A Recent Perspective on Lignin-Derived Polymer Modifications

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Lignin-derived biomaterials for environmental application, advancements in sustainable leather and bioplastic production: A review

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Design and Synthesis of Thioglycosylated Monolignol Dual Probes for Bioimaging of Lignin Biosynthesis

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Effect of Various Stabilizers on the Characteristics of a Nitrate Esters-Double Base Propellant under Thermal Aging

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Investigating Strain Rate Effects on the Anisotropic Mechanical Properties of Lignin‐Filled Glass/Polypropylene Long‐Fiber Thermoplastics Manufactured via Direct Compounded Compression Molding (LFT‐D)

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Descriptive review on conversion of waste residues into valuable bionanocomposites for a circular bioeconomy

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Self-oxygenating, anti-freezing, antioxidant, and UV-resistant lignin hydrogels for wound healing at high-altitude

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Preparation of binder-less shaped activated carbon from enzymatic hydrolysis lignin using H3PO4 activation

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Nutrient therapies: Boosting plant immunity for a sustainable future

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Assessing the potential for upscaling the continuous production of lignin oils through reductive catalytic depolymerization

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Natural rubber composites incorporating alkali lignin: Property characterization and functional evaluation

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Development of Bio‐Based Coatings Incorporating Microfibrillated Cellulose, Lignin and Ionomer Dispersions for Food Contact Applications

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Rapid and simple synthesis of lignosulfonate-based hydrogel as green lubricating grease with enhanced tribological performance

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Advancing Green Batteries: The Role of Lignin‐Derived Carbon in Alkali Metal Ion Energy Storage

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Influence of DMAc on Rheological and Thermal Behaviors of PA12 for Laser Powder Processability

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Tunable electrical properties of lignin: morphology-dependent ionic conduction in Kraft and organosolv-derived materials

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