Modified lignin are reviewed in the different preparation methods of structural characteristics,expounds the functions of lignin under different structure characteristic,shape,and at home and abroad in recent years,lignin adsorbent reaction mechanism and structure characteristics,focus on functional groups of modified lignin,lignin carbon materials and nano lignin adsorption of heavy metals in the application and research.Finally,the challenges of lignin-based materials in the treatment of heavy metals were summarized,and the future development direction of lignin-based materials was prospecte...