The review, led by Hongliang Wang of China Agricultural University, examines how this carbon-rich biomass residue could be transformed into a new generation of agricultural materials. These characteristics give lignin an unusually broad technological range, allowing it to function in coatings, hydrogels, particles, films, and composite materials. Another potential application is in agricultural films and seed coatings. Article Title: Lignin valorization toward eco-friendly agricultural inputsNews Publication Date: 6-Aug-2026Web References: https://doi.org/10.1007/s44246-026-00294-0References: Wang, Hongliang, et al. DOI: 10.1007/s44246-026-00294-0Image Credits: Xinran Zhang, Yitong Wang & Hongliang WangKeywords: lignin, sustainable agriculture, controlled-release fertilizers, soil amendments, pesticide delivery, agricultural films, seed coatings, biomass valorization, biodegradable materials, soil carbon, circular agriculture, environmental chemistry