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Eco-Friendly Sunscreen from Rice Husks and Wheat Straws

Date: 6 Mar, 2020

Country: India

Plant Name:

    Rice

    Wheat

Residue Name:

    Shells/Husk

    Straws

End Products

Biochemicals

sunscreen ,body creams

Application

  • The lignin-based zinc oxide nanoparticles can be used as UV-blocking and antimicrobial ingredients in sunscreen formulations. Additionally, they have potential applications in body creams and other versatile industrial products requiring UV protection and antimicrobial activity.

Description

Scientists at the Center for Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing (CIAB) developed a sustainable antimicrobial sunscreen using lignin derived from agricultural waste, like wheat and rice husks. They synthesized zinc oxide (ZnO) nano-composites from lignin in a green, non-toxic process, making the product eco-friendly. These nano-formulations provide UV protection and antimicrobial properties, showing promise for use in body creams and other industrial applications. This innovative approach converts agricultural waste into valuable, eco-conscious bioproducts.

 

Pathway Description:

The process involves synthesizing zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles through biogenic synthesis, using lignin from agricultural wastes like rice husks and wheat straws  as a reducing and capping agent. This green, solvent-free method is performed in a water-ethanol solution, avoiding toxic chemicals and high temperatures, making it an environmentally friendly approach.

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Tags: Bio-based UV ProtectionEnvironmentally Friendly CosmeticsSuncreen from lignin

End Products

Biochemicals

sunscreen ,body creams

Feedstock

Types of Feedstock

Secondary agricultural residue

Name

Lignin from rice husk and wheat straw

Form

Solid/Powdered form

Logistics

Extracted from wheat/rice husk agro-waste

Characteristics

Rich in polyphenolic groups

Pathways

Chemical

Biogenic Synthesis

Stakeholders

Research/ Innovators

Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing