A new book details how lignin once protected algae from UV radiation, then later in evolutionary time became a structural ...

Biobased lignin gels have been developed as a sustainable alternative for hair conditioning, utilizing lignin from wood biomass to stabilize emulsions with natural oils.

Solar cells are subjected to a lot of harmful ultraviolet light, as they're typically placed for maximum sunlight exposure. A ...

Researchers have developed a fully biobased hair conditioner using lignin gel emulsions, offering a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional haircare products.

The new filters are impregnated with plant-based raw materials, manufactured using renewable energy and packaged in ...

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are critical drivers of aquatic biogeochemical processes, with dissolved organic matter (DOM) ...

The lake water likely contained polyphenolic compounds from the degradation of lignin-containing plant matter. It inspired him to create a simple conditioner based on lignin. Lignin has ...

Researchers from the University of Turku, Finland, have found a new way to protect solar cells from harmful UV radiation ...

University of Turku researchers find that nanocellulose films with red onion dye provide exceptional UV protection, ...