During the evolutionary development of plants, lignin emerged, engaging in a remarkable synergy with polysaccharides. This union enhanced the adaptability of plants to harsh environments through a complementary relationship. Lignin addresses the inherent limitations of polysaccharides, providing hydrophobicity, ultraviolet (UV) resistance, and environmental stability. Building on this natural paradigm, we explore the development of artificial lignin/polysaccharide composites (LPCs), encompassing a range of combinations such as lignin/cellulose, lignin/chitosan, lignin/starch, lignin/alginate, lignin/agarose, and lignin/carrageen composites. This review provides a comprehensive examination of lignin’s origins, understanding, properties, and the advancements and challenges faced by polysaccharides. We detail the fabrication of LPCs from lignin and natural polysaccharides, discussing their construction strategies, properties, and potential applications. Furthermore, we highlight existing challenges and future opportunities for the improved utilization of LPCs. Our aim is to catalyze the effective use of lignin and natural polysaccharides, offering fresh insights for the innovation of next-regeneration LPCs.

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木质素/多糖复合材料：与多功能生物基材料的天然匹配


在植物的进化发展过程中，木质素出现，与多糖产生显着的协同作用。这种结合通过互补关系增强了植物对恶劣环境的适应性。木质素解决了多糖的固有局限性，具有疏水性、抗紫外线 （UV） 性和环境稳定性。基于这种自然范式，我们探索了人工木质素/多糖复合材料 （LPC） 的开发，包括一系列组合，如木质素/纤维素、木质素/壳聚糖、木质素/淀粉、木质素/藻酸盐、木质素/琼脂糖和木质素/卡拉胶复合材料。这篇综述全面研究了木质素的来源、理解、特性以及多糖面临的进步和挑战。我们详细介绍了用木质素和天然多糖制造 LPC，讨论了它们的构建策略、特性和潜在应用。此外，我们强调了提高 LPC 利用率的现有挑战和未来机遇。我们的目标是催化木质素和天然多糖的有效利用，为下一次再生 LPC 的创新提供新的见解。