Issue 1, 2024

High-value utilization of lignin: construction of an intelligent release system for targeting the delivery of pesticides

Abstract

The utilization of biomass for the production of agricultural green inputs is regarded as a crucial strategy for achieving low-carbon development in agriculture, while also fully harnessing the potential of renewable resources. Pesticides, as a vital agricultural input, often encounter issues pertaining to inefficient usage, resulting in significant environmental pollution and economic losses. As a main component of lignocellulosic biomass, lignin has become one of the most appealing biopolymers for the construction of advanced pesticide delivery systems. This review aims to provide a thorough summary of the advancements in lignin-based controlled release formulations (LCRFs) for the precise delivery of pesticides. The research in this field has experienced rapid growth in the past five years, making it an important area of study. Common LCRFs are introduced, and the factors influencing the release of active ingredients (AIs) within different LCRFs are analyzed. Special emphasis is placed on intelligent-responsive LCRFs, encompassing an overview of the existing formulations and an exploration of their potential application scenarios and development strategies. It is crucial to promote innovation in pesticide formulations based on the actual demands of agricultural production. We hope this review will stimulate the high-value utilization of lignin and the green development of plant protection technologies.

Graphical abstract: High-value utilization of lignin: construction of an intelligent release system for targeting the delivery of pesticides

Article information

Article type
Critical Review
Submitted
11 Sept. 2023
Accepted
22 Nov. 2023
First published
23 Nov. 2023

Green Chem., 2024,26, 42-56

High-value utilization of lignin: construction of an intelligent release system for targeting the delivery of pesticides

Y. Wang, X. Yu, S. Ma, S. Cao, X. Yuan, W. Zhu and H. Wang, Green Chem., 2024, 26, 42 DOI: 10.1039/D3GC03434H

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