Journal
MATERIALS HORIZONS
Volume 7, Issue 9, Pages 2237-2257Publisher
ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY
DOI: 10.1039/d0mh00798f
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry (MMK)
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Biomass-derived materials are green alternatives to synthetic plastics and other fossil-based materials. Lignin, an aromatic plant polymer, is one of the most appealing renewable material precursors for smart materials capable of responding to different stimuli. Here we review lignin-based smart materials, a research field that has seen a rapid growth during the last five years. We describe the main processing and chemical synthesis routes available for the fabrication of lignin-based smart materials, and focus on their use as sensors, biomedical systems, and shape-programmable materials. In addition to benchmarking their performance to the state of the art fossil counterparts, we identify challenges and future opportunities for the development of lignin-based smart materials towards new high-performance applications.
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