Potential use of kraft and organosolv lignins as a natural additive for healthcare products.

ABSTRACT: The growing interest in substituting synthetic products coming from non-renewable sources with products from biomass has focused attention on the lignin biopolymer. Its high availability, low price and properties make the development of new and valuable uses for lignin interesting, thus improving the economic and environmental aspects of the biomass conversion. To achieve this objective, the potential use of industrial kraft and organosolv lignins as antioxidants, antimicrobials and sunscreen products has been evaluated. The results of a detailed antibacterial and antifungal study demonstrated the high potential of kraft lignins against a variety of foodborne and human pathogenic microorganisms. Moreover, both organosolv and kraft lignins presented an effective protection factor (SPF value

SUBMITTER: Gordobil O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9082055 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature