From stabilization strategies to tailor-made lignin macromolecules and oligomers for materials

Lignocellulose is a renewable and sustainable resource. It includes terrestrial plants part of nonedible waste streams current industries. This raw material an alternative carbon source for fossils. Lignin from lignocellulosic biomass under-valorized. aromatic biomacromolecule that used as fuel offers many striking properties such high thermal stability, biodegradability, UV-blocking, antioxidant, antimicrobial activities. Recent advances in fractionation provide tailoring lignin in-situ. Outlined innovative methods should ease upgrading toward advanced engineered materials at no extra refining steps, minimizing the use harmful chemicals maximizing utilization.