The preparation of stable spherical alkali lignin nanoparticles with great thermal stability and no cytotoxicity
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES(2022)
Abstract
In order to further develop the potential applications of lignin biomass, the research on lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) and their nanocomposites has attracted increasing attention. In this study, a facile and no chemical modification approach to prepare stable alkali lignin nanospheres is presented. The nanospheres around 85-125 nm were prepared through the 7C-7C interactions between molecules in the self-assembly process. Lignin alkali was dissolved in ethylene glycol at different initial concentrations and subsequently ultrasound and dialysis treat-ment were conducted to prepare LNPs. The prepared LNPs had zeta potentials between-20 mV and-40 mV, and they were electrostatically stable over the pH range of 3 to 12 in aqueous solution. The chemical structure of LNPs was not significantly modified compared to lignin. Meanwhile the increased content of carboxyl and aliphatic hydroxyl groups in the LNPs structure was observed. Furthermore, the thermal stability and solubility in organic solvents (ethanol, acetone and THF) of LNPs were enhanced compared to those of lignin. In vitro cell viability evaluation indicated that the prepared LNPs had no cytotoxicity and excellent biocompatibility with mouse fibroblast. Therefore, we proposed here the production of high-quality and renewable LNPs, which will provide a novel perspective for multifunctional applications of bio-based nanomaterials.
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Key words
Lignin nanoparticles,Green solvent,Nanospheres,Thermal stability,UV absorption,Non-cytotoxicity
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