Table 2.
Weight-average molecular weight (Mw), number-average molecular weight (Mn), and polydispersity index (PDI) of lignin and LNPs.
| Sample | Mn | Mw | PDI |
|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | 1400 | 3400 | 2.43 |
| L2 | 1800 | 3900 | 2.17 |
| L3 | 1100 | 2700 | 2.45 |
| 3-L1NPs-EG-4 | 1300 | 3000 | 2.31 |
| 6-L1NPs-EG-4 | 1600 | 3400 | 2.13 |
| 9-L1NPs-EG-4 | 1500 | 3100 | 2.07 |
| 3-L1NPs-EG-5 | 1600 | 3500 | 2.19 |
| 3-L1NPs-EG-6 | 1300 | 4200 | 3.23 |
| 3-L1NPs-ETA-4 | 1500 | 3000 | 2.00 |
| 3-L1NPs-LA-4 | 1400 | 3000 | 2.14 |
| 3-L2NPs-EG-4 | 1700 | 3700 | 2.18 |
| 3-L3NPs-EG-4 | 1000 | 2500 | 2.50 |
L1: corncob alkali lignin, L2: softwood kraft lignin, L3: commercial alkali lignin.