2021, Chemistry, South Korea / 20.07.2021
Creating a Biodegradable Mask from Lignin Extracted from Chestnut
We used hydrolyzed lignin extracted from the hard shell of chestnuts. We then combined lignin with polyvinyl alcohol(PVA) and utilized electrospinning to polymerize the solution and create a nanofiber matrix. Testing the matrix showed that the matrix could be used to create a recyclable, biodegradable facial mask. Observations under SEM allowed us to observe the nanostructure of the matrix, and...