Khan Pirzada, Ali Sajid, Jan Rahmatullah, Kim Kyung-Min
Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China.
Department of Horticulture and Life Science, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea.
Nanomaterials (Basel). 2024 Sep 23;14(18):1541. doi: 10.3390/nano14181541.
In the face of escalating environmental challenges driven by human activities, the quest for innovative solutions to counter pollution, contamination, and ecological degradation has gained paramount importance. Traditional approaches to environmental remediation often fall short in addressing the complexity and scale of modern-day environmental problems. As industries transition towards sustainable paradigms, the exploration of novel materials and technologies becomes crucial. Lignin nanoparticles have emerged as a promising avenue of exploration in this context. Once considered a mere byproduct, lignin's unique properties and versatile functional groups have propelled it to the forefront of environmental remediation research. This review paper delves into the resurgence of lignin from an environmental perspective, examining its pivotal role in carbon cycling and its potential to address various environmental challenges. The paper extensively discusses the synthesis, properties, and applications of lignin nanoparticles in diverse fields such as water purification and soil remediation. Moreover, it highlights the challenges associated with nanoparticle deployment, ranging from Eco toxicological assessments to scalability issues. Multidisciplinary collaboration and integration of research findings with real-world applications are emphasized as critical factors for unlocking the transformative potential of lignin nanoparticles. Ultimately, this review underscores lignin nanoparticles as beacons of hope in the pursuit of cleaner, healthier, and more harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature through innovative environmental remediation strategies.
面对人类活动引发的不断升级的环境挑战,寻求应对污染、污染和生态退化的创新解决方案变得至关重要。传统的环境修复方法在解决现代环境问题的复杂性和规模方面往往力不从心。随着工业向可持续模式转型,探索新型材料和技术变得至关重要。在这种背景下,木质素纳米颗粒已成为一个有前途的探索途径。木质素曾被视为一种纯粹的副产品,但其独特的性质和多功能官能团已将其推向环境修复研究的前沿。这篇综述论文从环境角度深入探讨了木质素的复兴,研究了其在碳循环中的关键作用以及应对各种环境挑战的潜力。该论文广泛讨论了木质素纳米颗粒在水净化和土壤修复等不同领域的合成、性质和应用。此外,它强调了与纳米颗粒部署相关的挑战,从生态毒理学评估到可扩展性问题。多学科合作以及将研究结果与实际应用相结合被强调为释放木质素纳米颗粒变革潜力的关键因素。最终,这篇综述强调木质素纳米颗粒是通过创新的环境修复策略实现人类与自然更清洁、更健康、更和谐共存的希望灯塔。