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

• Autori principali: Davide Piccinino (Autore), Eliana Capecchi (Autore), Elisabetta Tomaino (Autore), Sofia Gabellone (Autore), Valeria Gigli (Autore), Daniele Avitabile (Autore), Raffaele Saladino (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: MDPI AG, 2021-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Soggetti: 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...