Nylon is one of the world’s most widely used synthetic materials, but producing it ...

Lignin, a substance considered as a waste product in biomass and ethanol production, will now reach its proper value as bio-oil in new products. Lignin, a substance considered as a waste product in ...

Lignin is an abundant natural polymer which is eliminated as a byproduct in the pulp and paper industry. A recent review article explored different microbial processes available for sustainable lignin ...

It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it. In this case, the "job" is the breakdown of lignin, the structural biopolymer that gives stems, bark and branches their signature woodiness. One of the ...

Researchers have developed a fuel cell that uses lignin, a cheap by-product from paper manufacture and one of the most common biopolymers. Researchers from the Laboratory of Organic Electronics at ...

Most people have seen nylon listed as a material on their clothing tags, but nylon is used in an array of other products, too ...

Researchers have developed a quick and easy way to turn the wood-based bioproduct lignin into nanoparticles that can create a transparent coating with anti-fog properties or a colorful antireflective ...

More than 70 million tonnes of alkali lignin are incinerated each year as low-value boiler fuel, yet its natural phenolic network is an untapped shield against ultraviolet light. The obstacle is ...

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