Lignin-Based Materials for Biomedical Applications: Unlocking Advanced Properties for Cutting-Edge Uses

Authored by Patrícia Figueiredo and Hélder A. Santos, this comprehensive book delves into the emerging area of lignin-based materials as a platform for advanced biomedical applications, guiding readers through the entire process from source to implementation.

Understanding Lignin: Fundamentals and Characterization

The first part of the book provides an in-depth introduction to lignin, covering its extraction methods, chemical modifications, structure, composition, and properties that make it suitable for biomedical applications. Additionally, the book describes various structural characterization techniques in detail, ensuring readers have a solid grasp of lignin’s properties and potential.

Preparation and Applications of Lignin-Based Materials

The subsequent chapters focus on the preparation of lignin-based materials for biomedical applications, presenting methodologies for creating lignin-based nanoparticles, hydrogels, aerogels, and nanofibers. The book also provides in-depth coverage of lignin-based materials with specific properties, including:

• Antioxidant properties
• UV absorbing capability
• Antimicrobial properties
• Colloidal particles with tailored properties

These advanced materials are explored in the context of various applications, such as drug delivery, gene delivery, and tissue engineering, showcasing the vast potential of lignin-based materials in biomedical fields.

Future Perspectives and Emerging Opportunities

The book concludes by considering future perspectives and possible new applications of lignin-based materials, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the current state of the field and its potential for growth.

This essential reference is ideal for researchers and advanced students across bio-based polymers, polymer science, polymer chemistry, biomaterials, nanotechnology, materials science and engineering, drug delivery, and biomedical engineering, as well as industrial R&D and scientists involved with bio-based polymers for biomedical applications.

Key Features:

• Unlocks the potential of lignin-based materials with advanced properties for cutting-edge applications
• Presents state-of-the-art methodologies used in the development of lignin-based nanoparticles, hydrogels, aerogels, and nanofibers
• Explains the fundamentals of lignin, including structure, composition, extraction, and isolation methods, types, properties, chemical modifications, and characterization techniques

Publication Details:

Published by Elsevier on July 26, 2021, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the vast potential of lignin-based materials for biomedical applications.