Natural-inspired sustainable cellulose cooling aerogel with hetero-photonic scattering network via hydration of metal-organic frameworks-induced interface assembly for energy saving buildings
August 2026
Passive radiative cooling is a sustainable cooling technology that shows great promise in energy-saving fields. However, simultaneously achieving solar reflectivity and infrared emissivity over 95%...
A feasibility study on the deposition and in-situ modification of soda lignin by suspension plasma spraying
August 2026
In this study, low-energy suspension plasma spraying (LE-SPS) was introduced as a novel approach for the deposition and simultaneous plasma-induced chemical modification of soda lignin. A colloidal...
Scaffold-microenvironment decoupling in chitosan hydrogels: A design strategy for integrated energy storage, sensing, and energy harvesting
August 2026
Chitosan-based hydrogels are attractive for sustainable flexible electronics, yet their development is fundamentally hampered by a persistent materials dilemma in which enhancing mechanical integrity...
Water-triggered adaptive polyvinyl alcohol-polysaccharide supramolecular films with switchable structural and adhesive functions
August 2026
Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) based films experience significant degradation in mechanical properties under high humidity conditions. This study employed ultrasonic-assisted assembly technology, utilizing...
Green production of dissolving pulp from sugarcane bagasse via carbonate-based oxygen-alkali pulping and enzymatic totally chlorine-free bleaching
August 2026
The increasing demand for dissolving pulp in high-value applications imposes resource constraints on traditional feedstocks and thus necessitates the exploration of eco-friendly non-wood alternatives....
Electronegativity regulation and graphitization: Synergistic enhancement of wood-derived carbon-based high-entropy alloy electrocatalysts for efficient hydrogen evolution
August 2026
Developing efficient and durable hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) electrocatalysts based on wood-supported high-entropy alloy (HEA) nanoparticles (NPs) remains challenging due to the difficulty in...
Chitosan hydrogel-stabilized red blood cell membrane interface for robust electrochemical sensing of environmental contaminants
August 2026
The development of robust biomimetic interfaces remains challenging due to the inherent instability of native cell membranes when integrated into functional devices. Herein, we reported a bio-based...
Paper-based smart packaging: Multifunctional materials for sustainable food preservation
August 2026
Given the dual challenges of global food waste and plastic pollution, paper-based packaging has emerged as a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics. However, native paper exhibits poor...
3D printable ionically conductive cellulose hydrogel sensor with robust water binding property at low temperatures
August 2026
Conductive hydrogel sensors are pivotal for next-generation flexible wearable devices. However, conventional hydrogels suffer from limitations such as insufficient low temperature tolerance, mechanical...
Curvature-Induced Metal-Support Interaction Regulates Co-N4 Electronic Structure for Enhanced Oxygen Electrocatalysis
Available online 25 August 2026
Single-atom catalysts (SACs) have advantages such as high atom utilization and well-defined active sites, and have been extensively studied in the field of oxygen electrocatalysis. However, current...
Multicomponent Kinetic Modeling of Lignocellulose Deconstruction via Coupling Lignin Dynamics with Biphasic Hemicellulose Hydrolysis
Available online 20 August 2026
The inherent structural complexity of lignocellulosic biomass, characterized by the intricate interplay between its major constituents, has posed fundamental challenges to predictive modeling of its...
Sustainable dual-response optical modulation: WO3-based transparent cellulose composite membrane for photo- and electro-responsive chromatic devices
June 2026
Photo- and electro-chromic devices can facilitate the realization of a wide set of future applications, ranging from transparent displays, dynamic windows, optical switches, and variable optical attenuators....
High-strength and environmentally stable wood conductive eutectogels enabled by metal-based deep eutectic solvents
June 2026
Conductive gels hold significant promise for applications in flexible sensing and wearable electronics, yet face the challenge of limitations in mechanical strength and environmental stability. Herein,...
An all-in-one water-soluble cellulose adhesive: Exhibiting robust bonding, extreme-temperature tolerance, and reusability
June 2026
The replacement of formaldehyde-based wood adhesives with sustainable alternatives remains a significant challenge due to performance and reusability limitations. Herein, we reported a water-soluble...
Component modulation of bamboo scraps enhances interfacial compatibility and strength of thermal insulation composites
June 2026
The combination of bamboo waste and magnesium oxychloride (MOC) cement is a promising pathway to obtain green, lightweight construction materials. However, bamboo scraps tend to hinder the formation...
Heterolytic H2 activation over platinum supported on oxygen‑vacancy‑rich CeO2 (Pt/CeO2–Vo) for efficient reductive amination of levulinic acid to pyrrolidones under ambient conditions
June 2026
Reductive amination of biomass-derived levulinic acid (LA) to N-substituted-5-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (BMP), versatile nitrogen-containing chemicals, under ambient conditions is highly desirable but challenging...
Closing loop: Systems-level integration of synthetic consortia and process engineering for lignocellulosic microbial lipid biomanufacturing
June 2026
Amidst the urgent quest for carbon neutrality, lignocellulosic biomass has emerged as a key feedstock for sustainable biomanufacturing. However, the commercial viability of converting this recalcitrant...
Environmental life cycle assessment of hemp hurd-based biocomposites for packaging and mulch film applications
June 2026
This study evaluated the environmental performance of producing biocomposites (packaging and mulch films) from hemp hurd-based microfibers as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics, with...
Ambient-pressure-dried cellulose/MXene sediment aerogel for spectra compatible defense and Joule heating
June 2026
Ambient pressure-dried aerogels show great potential in the field of spectra compatible defense, such as integrating electromagnetic interference shielding and infrared stealth, due to their porous...
Decoupling optical and mechanical trade-offs in photonic hydrogels via bioinspired multi-network architecture
June 2026
The mechanochromic photonic hydrogels based on cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) face a contradiction between vividness of structural color and mechanical robustness. Inspired by octopus iridophores, a...
Dual-scale encapsulation via Pickering emulsion microencapsulation in nanocellulose aerogel for thermal energy storage
Available online 22 June 2026
This study reports a dual-scale encapsulation strategy using nanocellulose (CNF) to create high-performance, leakage-proof composite phase change materials. Bio-derived palmitic acid (PA) and lauric...
Multiscale dual-network cellulose hydrogel electrolytes for dendrite-free Zn anode
April 2026
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) have emerged as promising energy storage systems owing to their high safety, low cost, and environmental friendliness. However, their practical application faces critical...
Mechanistic hydrogen bond mediated screening of hydroxyl functionalized additives for lignin condensation suppression
April 2026
Hydroxyl functionalized additives (Ga-OHs) that can inhibit lignin re-polymerization have demonstrated significant potential in biomass resource conversion and utilization. However, the molecular mechanisms...
Valorization of waste lignocellulosic biomass for soil amendment: A critical assessment and strategic framework
April 2026
Global agriculture faces a dual crisis: accelerating soil degradation, which depletes soil organic carbon (SOC) and water-holding capacity (WHC), coupled with the buildup of unutilized (waste) lignocellulosic...
Lignin nanoparticle stabilized Pickering emulsion coating for fabricating water- and oil-proof, biodegradable, and recyclable paper
April 2026
Paper derived from plant fibers is considered a highly promising alternative to non-degradable plastic packaging. However, its widespread use in packaging is limited by its poor water- and oil-proof...