A review on biomass-derived materials and their applications as corrosion inhibitors, catalysts, food and drug delivery agents

Owing to the overconsumption of petroleum-based resources and growing demand for fossil-based fuels and chemicals, it has become imperative to adopt alternative resources that are renewable. With the availability of biomass, it is believed that this technology has the capability to valorize waste into wealth. Recently, efficient utilization of plant biomass, a chief renewable resource, has gained tremendous attention in research as it offers distinct social, economic, and sustainable benefits. The present review focuses on the various biomass from waste resources. Subsequently, the applications of these polymeric biomass composites are reviewed in catalysis, drug delivery, and food applications. Finally, corrosion studies along with DFT calculations and theoretical aspects have also been reviewed. Naturally occurring carbohydrate polymers found in lignocellulosic biomass are biopolymers have been used for various physical and chemical applications; as catalyst, coatings, drug delivery, corrosion inhibitors etc. This review reports these material applications of carbohydrate polymers. In this review we focus on new and emerging applications of polymers from lignocellulosic biomass. [Display omitted] •Waste biomass from different sources.•Catalytic applications of natural polymers.•Carbohydrate Polymers as Corrosion inhibitor.•Food applications of Natural polymers.•Delivery of pharmaceutical and agricultural active ingredients.