Colloidal lignin particles for Pickering emulsion stabilization: multifunctional properties and prospects for cosmetic applications

IF 5.8 3区化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, MEDICINAL

Natural Products and Bioprospecting Pub Date : 2026-03-03 DOI:10.1007/s13659-026-00594-3

Giovana Colucci, Alírio Egídio Rodrigues, Maria Filomena Barreiro

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Lignin, the most abundant aromatic biopolymer on Earth, is abundantly found as a by-product of biomass processing industries. Lignin presents remarkable properties, including antioxidant, UV-blocking, thermal stability, and antimicrobial; thus being considered a valuable feedstock to replace synthetic and fossil-based resources. Colloidal lignin particles (CLPs) are a promising strategy to overcome technical barriers in lignin valorization and have attracted increasing interest to be applied as multifunctional ingredients into several fields, including agriculture, biomedical, construction, and more recently, cosmetics. For this latter, CLPs stand out as promising Pickering stabilizers, creating opportunities for the development of surfactant-free cosmetic formulations. This review provides a current state of lignin research, focusing on the production of CLPs and Pickering emulsions and the key factors influencing their formation and stability. Recent progress in CLPs-stabilized Pickering emulsions is thoroughly addressed. Furthermore, it highlights advances on the multifunctional attributes of CLPs, including antioxidant activity, UV shielding, and demonstrated safety for cosmetic applications. The review concludes by discussing current challenges and future research directions for advancing the use of CLPs as sustainable materials in cosmetic science.

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用于酸洗乳液稳定的胶体木质素颗粒：多功能特性及化妆品应用前景

木质素是地球上最丰富的芳香生物聚合物，是生物质加工工业的副产品。木质素具有显著的抗氧化、抗紫外线、热稳定性和抗菌性能；因此被认为是替代合成和化石资源的宝贵原料。胶体木质素颗粒（CLPs）是一种很有前途的策略，以克服木质素增值的技术障碍，并已引起越来越多的兴趣，作为多功能成分应用在几个领域，包括农业，生物医学，建筑，最近，化妆品。对于后者，clp作为有前途的皮克林稳定剂脱颖而出，为开发无表面活性剂的化妆品配方创造了机会。本文综述了木质素的研究现状，重点介绍了CLPs和Pickering乳剂的制备以及影响其形成和稳定性的关键因素。最近的进展，在clps稳定皮克林乳剂彻底解决。此外，它还强调了CLPs的多功能特性，包括抗氧化活性，紫外线屏蔽，以及化妆品应用的安全性。最后，讨论了目前CLPs作为可持续材料在化妆品科学中的应用面临的挑战和未来的研究方向。图形抽象

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Natural Products and Bioprospecting CHEMISTRY, MEDICINAL-

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8.30

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2.10%

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审稿时长

13 weeks

期刊介绍： Natural Products and Bioprospecting serves as an international forum for essential research on natural products and focuses on, but is not limited to, the following aspects: Natural products: isolation and structure elucidation Natural products: synthesis Biological evaluation of biologically active natural products Bioorganic and medicinal chemistry Biosynthesis and microbiological transformation Fermentation and plant tissue cultures Bioprospecting of natural products from natural resources All research articles published in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review. In addition to original research articles, Natural Products and Bioprospecting publishes reviews and short communications, aiming to rapidly disseminate the research results of timely interest, and comprehensive reviews of emerging topics in all the areas of natural products. It is also an open access journal, which provides free access to its articles to anyone, anywhere.