Melanins As Sustainable Resources For Advanced Biotechnological Applications

Galeb, Hanaa and Wilkinson, Emma and Stowell, Alison and Lin, Hungyen and Murphy, Samuel and Martin-Hirsch, Pierre and Mort, Richard and Taylor, Adam and Hardy, John (2021) Melanins As Sustainable Resources For Advanced Biotechnological Applications. Global Challenges, 5 (2): 2000102. ISSN 2056-6646

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Abstract

Melanins are a class of biopolymers that are widespread in nature and have diverse origins, chemical compositions and functions in nature. Their chemical, electrical, optical and paramagnetic properties offering opportunities for application in materials science for a range of medical and technical applications. This review focuses on the application of analytical techniques to study melanins in multidisciplinary contexts with a view to their use as sustainable resources for advanced biotechnological applications, and how these may facilitate our achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).