Nano-Structured Lignin as Green Antioxidant and UV Shielding Ingredient for Sunscreen Applications

• Main Authors: Davide Piccinino (Author), Eliana Capecchi (Author), Elisabetta Tomaino (Author), Sofia Gabellone (Author), Valeria Gigli (Author), Daniele Avitabile (Author), Raffaele Saladino (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Green, biocompatible, and biodegradable antioxidants represent a milestone in cosmetic and cosmeceutical applications. Lignin is the most abundant polyphenol in nature, recovered as a low-cost waste from the pulp and paper industry and biorefinery. This polymer is characterized by beneficial physica...