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ABSTRACT:
SUBMITTER: Sadeghifar H
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7284897 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Lignin is the by-product of pulp and paper industries and bio-refining operations. It is available as the leading natural phenolic biopolymer in the market. It has chromophore functional groups and can absorb a broad spectrum of UV light in range of 250-400 nm. Using lignin as a natural ingredient in sunscreen cream, transparent film, paints, varnishes and microorganism protection has been actively investigated. Both in non-modified and modified forms, lignin provides enhancing UV protection of ...[more]