Bioinspired Melanoidin–Polyphenol Nanocomplex for Hair Protection and Mechanical Reinforcement with Antioxidant Activity

    May 2026 in “ Materials Today Bio ”
    Woo Il Lee, Tae Jeong Kim, Sanghee Lee … Sung Young Park
    Studysummary This study reported that a bioderived melanoidin/tannic acid nanocomplex forms a durable, antioxidant-active coating on hair fibers, providing enhanced UV protection and improving tensile resilience by suppressing oxidative stress and activating endogenous antioxidant pathways.
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