Lignocellulosic-biomolecules conjugated systems: green-engineered complexes modified by covalent linkers

Area of Science:

• Biomaterials Science
• Polymer Chemistry
• Sustainable Materials

Background:

• Lignocellulosic biomass (cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin) is abundant and eco-friendly.
• Its complex structure presents challenges, but functional groups enable covalent linking.
• Bioconjugation offers a method to link lignocellulosic materials with biomolecules.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review progress in lignocellulosic-biomolecule complexes.
• To discuss covalent bioconjugated systems.
• To highlight applications, toxicity, and future challenges.

Main Methods:

• Review of literature on lignocellulosic-biomolecule conjugation.
• Analysis of various covalent linkage strategies and linker chemistries.
• Examination of applications across medicine, chemistry, biology, and agriculture.

Main Results:

• Bioconjugation creates novel lignocellulosic-linker-biomolecule conjugates.
• Diverse linkage methods and linker types are available.
• These conjugates show potential in multiple scientific and industrial fields.

Conclusions:

• Lignocellulosic-biomolecule complexes offer significant potential.
• Further research is needed on linker formation, applicability, and toxicity.
• Advancements in bioconjugation can unlock new material properties.