Bioinspired Melanoidin–Polyphenol Nanocomplex for Hair Protection and Mechanical Reinforcement with Antioxidant Activity
May 2026
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melanoidin tannic acid nanocomplex UV radiation photoprotective coating UVA absorption broad-spectrum UV shielding ROS accumulation cuticle integrity tensile strength antioxidant pathways apoptosis inflammation UV filters oxidative damage UV protection antioxidant activity hair protection oxidative stress
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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