Synthetic lignin-like and degradable nanocarriers
Sebastian J. Beckers, Jochen Fischer, Frederik R. Wurm
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