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The Antimicrobial Properties of Technical Lignins and Their Derivatives—A Review.
- Source :
- Polymers (20734360); Aug2024, Vol. 16 Issue 15, p2181, 15p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Lignin represents one of the most abundant plant-derived polymers. It is mostly present in the cell wall, and its primary role is to provide mechanical support to the plant. Chemical processes during wood-pulping yield diverse technical lignins with distinct characteristics. Due to their complex and variable nature, technical lignins are often undervalued and are mainly used as burning fuel in mills. However, various technical lignins have been shown to possess antimicrobial properties. Consequently, there is an increasing interest in understanding the properties and conditions that underlie their antimicrobial characteristics and how we can utilize them for practical applications. This review, for the first time, comprehensively summarized the antimicrobial activities of technical lignins and their potential antimicrobial applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- CHEMICAL processes
COMPLEX variables
ANTI-infective agents
POLYMERS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20734360
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 15
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Polymers (20734360)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 178952880
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16152181