Melanin is a ubiquitous compound in nature, produced by many organisms. However, its potential as a biomass resource to produce value-added chemicals and materials remains relatively unexplored. In a ...

The three main forms of melanin in our body are pheomelanin, eumelanin, and neuromelanin. This pigment is synthesized in the human body by melanocyte cells and consists of numerous polymeric compounds ...

Researchers investigated the chemical decomposition products of melanin and explored its potential in the synthesis of biopolymers. According to their findings, melanin could soon become a valuable ...