Lignin

Environmental sustainability

Sustainable Herbicide Delivery: Lignin-Based Nanoencapsulation for Reduced Environmental Risks

New research out of Iran has made significant strides in the development of environmentally friendly and controlled release herbicide formulations using lignin-based nanoencapsulation. According to a study published in Scientific Reports, researchers have successfully synthesized biodegradable lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) to encapsulate 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) and 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (MCPA)

Environmental sustainability

Breakthrough in Sustainability Research: Self-Adhesion Technology for Wood and Bamboo

A team of researchers at Southwest Forestry University in Yunnan, People's Republic of China, has made a significant breakthrough in sustainability research, developing an innovative nondestructive self-adhesion strategy for wood and bamboo subsurface layers. The technique employs mild processing conditions, eliminating the need for harsh chemicals and high