“…3 It has a large amounts of active groups, such as phenolic hydroxyl and alcoholic hydroxyl, [4][5][6][7] which imparts it chemically reactive activity. 8 It can be used as a potential component for hydrogels, 3 antioxidants, 9 antibacterial agents, 10 sunscreens, 11 solubilizer, stabilizing agents, lubricants, coatings, plasticizers, surfactants, thermosetting polymer composites, thermoplastic polymer composites, lignin-reinforced biodegradable polymer matrix-based composites, rubber composites, foam-based composites and so on.…”