Strategic design principles for greener biorefineries: a substrate–process matrix emphasizing complete lignocellulose utilization from various biomass feedstocks

Jianyu Guan, Aamir Khan, Yi Zhang, Yixing Zhou, Molly Meng-Jung Li, Raffel Dharma Patria and Shao-Yuan Leu

Green Chem., 2025, 27, 11581
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Lignin-based biopharmaceuticals from nature to medicine: current trends, future prospects and emerging challenges

Kshitij Rawat, Ravneet Kaur, Anil Kumar Pujari, Kunal Gogde, Devesh Mohne, Seema Kirar, Yeddula Nikhileshwar Reddy, Pooja Ramji Yadav, Prakash Y. Khandave, Abhay H. Pande and Jayeeta Bhaumik

RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2026
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Vitrimers from non-functionalized lignin oil and epoxidized soybean oil

Ella F. Clark, Tripti Chhabra, Qianxiang Zhou, Niklas Lorenz, Jonathan Woods, Peter Van Puyvelde, Baris Kumru and Bert F. Sels

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4, 221
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Rational design of lignin-based materials for high-performance zinc-ion energy storage systems: fundamentals, advances and perspectives

Yiwen Chen, Sisi Zhang, Jianchao Gao, Yuxin Wei, Chenxiao Lin, Yong Zheng and Ping Feng

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62, 1780
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Lignin: A green material for sustainable antiviral application

Waha Ismail Yahia Abdelmula, Babbiker Mohammed Taher Gorish, Mudasir A. Dar, Sivasamy Sethupathy, Hisham N. Altayeb, Song Han, Muhammad Imran Arshad and Daochen Zhu

Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 2025, 45, e01411
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A Review of Sterilization Methods and Their Commercial Impacts on Polysaccharide-Based Biomaterials

Evan Moore, Yvonne J. Cortese and Declan Mary Colbert

Macromol, 2025, 5, 45
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Lignin: Dissolution, modification, and derived materials

Li-na Guo, Qin Gao, Jia-wei Ding, Zi-wei Xiong, Sheng Chen, Xin Li, De-qiang Li, Jun Li and Zun-qi Liu

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2025, 309, 142748
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Optimization of areca leaf sheath nanolignin synthesis by a mechanical method for in situ modification of ultra-low molar ratio urea-formaldehyde adhesives

Muhammad Rasyidur Ridho, Muhammad Adly Rahandi Lubis, Deded Sarip Nawawi and Widya Fatriasari

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024, 271, 132614
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Multifunctional, Flexible, Electrospun Lignin/PLA Micro/Nanofiber Mats from Softwood Kraft, Hardwood Alcell, and Switchgrass CELF Lignin

Dorota B. Szlek, Emily L. Fan and Margaret W. Frey

Fibers, 2025, 13, 129
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Lignin and Nanolignin: Next-Generation Sustainable Materials for Water Treatment

Camilla H. M. Camargos, Liu Yang, Jennifer C. Jackson, Isabella C. Tanganini, Kelly R. Francisco, Sandra R. Ceccato-Antonini, Camila A. Rezende and Andreia F. Faria

ACS Appl. Bio Mater., 2025, 8, 2632
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Impact of Lignin on Water Absorption and Thickness Swelling of Particleboard: A Comprehensive Review

Susan Wanja Kamande, Stephen Warui Kariuki, Genson Murithi and Mohammad Rezwan Habib

Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2026, 2026
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Multicomponent nanoparticles decorating lignin-derived biochar composite for 4-nitrophenol sensing

Tianshuang Bao, Qi Wang, Yuhang Jiang, Xiangchuan Zhao, Yue Cao, Jun Cao, Qiaoling Li, Xingxiang Ji and Weimeng Si

Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2024, 12, 113596
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A comprehensive review of sustainable hydrogels from lignin for advanced wastewater solutions

Kanika Raj, Tarak Vora, G. PadmaPriya, Basant Lal, Anita Devi, R.S.K. Sharma, Mamata Chahar, L. Sudhakar, Suman RJ and Rupak Nagraik

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2025, 301, 139963
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A comprehensive review on polylactic acid/lignin composites — Structure, synthesis, performance, compatibilization, and applications

Haichuan Ye, Tingting You, Haq Nawaz and Feng Xu

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024, 280, 135886
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A review on lignin extraction processes at different production scales

Kyle Watkins and Pedram Fatehi

Industrial Crops and Products, 2026, 239, 122526
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Lignin Polyurethane Aerogels: Influence of Solvent on Textural Properties

Razan Altarabeen, Dmitri Rusakov, Erik Manke, Lara Gibowsky, Baldur Schroeter, Falk Liebner and Irina Smirnova

Gels, 2024, 10, 827
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High-Yield Hydrogen Production from Lignin via Optimized Alkaline Thermal Treatment with CO₂ Sequestration

Jieun Park, Hyemin Jung, Do Hee Han, Dayeon Ko, Seung-Eun Lee, Pascal Metivier and Woo-Jae Kim

Korean J. Chem. Eng., 2025, 42, 2987
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Bioconversion kinetics and valorisation of oil palm empty fruit bunches for biomethane production and lignin derived compounds

Irnia Nurika, Eka Nur Shabrina, Nurul Azizah, Sri Suhartini, Guy C. Barker and Timothy D.H. Bugg

Biochemical Engineering Journal, 2026, 227, 110053
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Lignin Dissolution and Direct Ultrasmall‐Lignin‐Nanoparticle Formation in Acidic and Alkaline Deep Eutectic Solvents: A Molecular‐Level Insight

Xin Yue, Jinxin Lin, Otto Mankinen, Terhi Suopajärvi, Marja Mikola, Atte Mikkelson, Harri Huttunen, Liheng Chen, Juha Ahola, Ville‐Veikko Telkki, Shirong Sun and Henrikki Liimatainen

Angew Chem Int Ed, 2025, 64
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Lignocellulosic Biomass in Nanopesticides: A Path toward Sustainable Agriculture

Jéssica S. Rodrigues, Vanessa Takeshita, Estefânia V. R. Campos, Amanda S. M. de Freitas, Vitor H. de Lima and Leonardo F. Fraceto

ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng., 2024, 12, 10045
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Structural and Functional Characterization of Rice Straw Lignin Selected Through Multi-Biomass Screening

Indu Wala, Suzena Das, Devender Kumar Sharma, Sonu Rahi and Deepak Kumar Rahi

Waste Biomass Valor, 2026
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Lignin Dissolution and Direct Ultrasmall‐Lignin‐Nanoparticle Formation in Acidic and Alkaline Deep Eutectic Solvents: A Molecular‐Level Insight

Xin Yue, Jinxin Lin, Otto Mankinen, Terhi Suopajärvi, Marja Mikola, Atte Mikkelson, Harri Huttunen, Liheng Chen, Juha Ahola, Ville‐Veikko Telkki, Shirong Sun and Henrikki Liimatainen

Angewandte Chemie, 2025, 137
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Lignin nanoparticles formation by multiscale structure control to regulate morphology and their adsorption, nucleation, and growth on chitin nanofibers

Nianjie Feng, Jiaxin Hu, Xiangdong Zhao, Jingqian Chen, Fei Tang, Shuang Liang, Xiaotian Zhu, Xu Yang, Haitao Yang and Qian Wu

Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2025, 677, 918
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Characterization of Organosolv Lignin Derived from Non-Woody Biomass

Soohyeon Hwang, Jaehyeon Park, Jaehyeung Park and Kang-Jae Kim

J. of Korea TAPPI, 2025, 57, 90
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Facile chemical modification of solid alkaline lignin and chitosan via nucleophilic substitution with organohalides in the vapor phase

Km Shelly, Ravishankar Kartik and Raghavachari Dhamodharan

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2025, 304, 140696
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Lignin-Based Thin Films in Emerging Organic Transistor Devices: Challenges, Strategies, and Applications

Laura Tronci and Assunta Marrocchi

Coatings, 2025, 15, 642
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A Comprehensive Review on Mitigation of Hexavalent Chromium from Wastewater by Nanolignin : Challenges and Future Perspective

Ajay Kumar

Chemistry Africa, 2026, 9
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Recycled Polyurethane Glycolysate and Glycerolysate as Sustainable Plasticizers for Lignin-Filled NBR Composites

Ján Kruželák, Michaela Džuganová, Katarína Tomanová, Roderik Plavec, Paulina Parcheta-Szwindowska, Marcin Włoch, Magdalena Bąk and Janusz Datta

Materials, 2026, 19, 1204
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From lignocellulosic biomass to nanolignin: Sustainable solutions for a greener future

Carla Dias, Lisa Mersmann, João R.A. Pires and Ana Luísa Fernando

Industrial Crops and Products, 2025, 238, 122286
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The green preparation of sugarcane trash nanolignin isolated by maleic acid for biosurfactant application

Attala Rania Pelangi Azzahrah, Rita Kartika Sari, Yanico Hadi Prayogo, Azizatul Karimah, Takashi Watanabe, Malinee Sriariyanun and Widya Fatriasari

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2026, 335, 149100
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Structurally Colored Thin Films Based on Acetylated Lignin Nanoparticles

Ravi Shanker, Anran Mao, Longzhu Liu, Aseem Salhotra, Yuxiao Cui, Bang An, Magnus P. Jonsson and Anna J. Svagan

ACS Nano, 2025, 19, 24713
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Lignin-based flotation reagents for sustainable mineral processing

Anass Oulkhir, Aya Segmami, Abdesamad Ou-douaou, Abderrahmane Etahiri, Anass Ait Benhamou, Karim Lyamlouli and Rachid Benhida

Progress in Materials Science, 2026, 160, 101679
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Lignin self-assembly phenomena and valorization strategies for pulping, biorefining, and materials development: Part 2. Factors affecting the specificity of lignin self-assembly for industrial applications

Nelson Barrios, Ronald Marquez, Ramakrishna Trovagunta, Laura Tolosa, Antonio Suarez, Franklin Zambrano, Ronalds Gonzalez, Lokendra Pal and Martin A. Hubbe

Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 2025, 342, 103521
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Upcycling eucalyptus kraft lignin into fluorescent graphene quantum dots for reproductive cell imaging in aquaculture biotechnology

Anna Octavera, Harits Atika Ariyanta, Khanesisya Luthfiyah Zahra, Diana Faoziah Hakim, Fajar Maulana, Novia Amalia Sholeha, Dian Hardiantho, Nurlatiha Khairun Nisa, Widya Fatriasari and Alimuddin

Bioresource Technology, 2026, 442, 133769
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Graphene/moss biomass/lauryl alcohol composites for thermal energy storage

Ahmet Sarı, Ahmet Can, Esma Çakır, Nevzat Batan, Sevgi Kolaylı and Osman Gencel

Materials Chemistry and Physics, 2025, 344, 131122
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Preparation of lignosulphonate nanoparticles and their applications in dye removal and as plant growth stimulators

T.N. Lugovitskaya, D.A. Rogozhnikov and S.V. Mamyachenkov

Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2025, 417, 126693
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