Antimicrobial Coating from Agricultural Waste
Recently, a team of scientists from the Department of Biotechnology-Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing (DBT-CIAB), Mohali, has developed a nanocomposite using lignin and nanoparticles of cadmium sulfide called L@CdS QDs (quantum dots).
About Lignin
- Lignin is a complex, woody biopolymer that gives mechanical support to plants and helps transport water and nutrients.
- Post-harvest, lignin is left over as stubble, either burnt or used as cattle feed. Lignin is rich in carbon, polyphenols, and antioxidants, besides having antimicrobial properties.
Key Points
- The Nanocomposite: In their attempt to derive biodegradable nanomaterials for biomedical applications, the team used green methods to synthesize ....
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