Recent advances in biological activities of lignin and emerging biomedical applications: A short review

• Published in: International journal of biological macromolecules Vol. 208; no. C; pp. 819 - 832
• Main Authors: Ullah, Irfan, Chen, Zebang, Xie, Yuxin, Khan, Shahin Shah, Singh, Seema, Yu, Changyuan, Cheng, Gang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 31.05.2022; Elsevier
• Subjects: Biological activities; Biomedical applications; Lignin; Lignin; Biomedical applications; Biological activities

As an abundant biopolymer, lignin gains interest owing to its renewable nature and polyphenolic structure. It possesses many biological activities such as antioxidant activity, antimicrobial activity, and biocompatibility. Studies are being carried out to relate the biological activities to the poly...