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Synthetic lignin-like and degradable nanocarriers

Sebastian J. Beckers, Jochen Fischer, Frederik R. Wurm

2021Polymer Chemistry15 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

Bio-based lignin-like building blocks were synthesized and transformed into polyurethane nanocarriers by interfacial polymerization in a miniemulsion. The nanocarriers were degradable by fungal enzymes and might be used for agrochemical delivery.

Topics & Concepts

MiniemulsionNanocarriersLigninPolymerizationChemistryDrug deliveryMaterials sciencePolymer sciencePolymerOrganic chemistryLignin and Wood ChemistryEnzyme-mediated dye degradationBiochemical and biochemical processes