H2O as an efficient green initiator to construct renewable hydrophobic porous materials for pollutant removal
April 2026
The utilization of H2O as solvent is widely favored in the field of material synthesis due to its environmentally friendly properties. However, in the synthesis process of renewable hydrophobic materials,...
Scalable ultrastrong bamboo strips via interfacial homogeneous fusion
April 2026
Ultrastrong bamboo is a lightweight, high-strength material with application potential exceeding that of natural bamboo. However, its high strength is not preserved in longer macroscopic assemblies...
Functionalized microalgae as emerging composite bioproducts for biomedical applications: Design, fabrication and prospects
April 2026
The transformation of abundant bioresources into versatile bioproducts is the cornerstone of modern bioeconomy. Microalgae are sustainable bioresources traditionally used for biofuels and food supplements....
Rational screening and mechanistic elucidation of surfactants for mitigating phenolic inhibition in lignocellulose enzymatic hydrolysis: Combining experimental and computational approaches
April 2026
Lignin-derived phenolic compounds pose a critical bottleneck in the sustainable enzymatic hydrolysis of lignocellulose by causing severe enzyme inhibition. While surfactants can significantly alleviate...
Bioresources and bioproducts with carbon capture and storage: a firm energy option for carbon neutrality
February 2026
Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) is the most promising option among various carbon dioxide removal technologies needed to cope with hard-to-abate emissions and limit global warming...
Surface amination modification of cellulose hydrogels for enhancing triboelectric performance of extreme environment-resistant triboelectric sensors
February 2026
Multifunctional wearable flexible electronic devices based on hydrogels have received extensive research in recent years. Despite their promising applications, a significant challenge persists in terms...
Successful conversion of corn stover into microbial lipids at high solids loading by Rhodosporidium toruloides at pilot scale
February 2026
Lignocellulosic biomass (LCB) offers potential feedstocks for biofuels. As it generally involves processes including pretreatment, hydrolysis, and fermentation, LCB-based biorefinery at higher solids...
High-flux rattan biochar microreactor for efficient peroxymonosulfate activation via component-regulated structure engineering
February 2026
Agroforestry waste-derived biochar has attracted wide interest in environmental remediation owing to its resource abundance and structural advantages. However, pristine biochar powders usually exhibit...
Skin repairing procedure inspired polypyrrole/bacterial cellulose/platelet rich plasma composite hydrogel as diabetes wound dressing
February 2026
Diabetic ulcers represent a kind of severe chronic wound that presents significant challenges to global healthcare systems. The impaired healing process in diabetic wounds is attributed to persistent...
Sustainable transparent bamboo/W-VO2 composites for solar modulation and energy-efficient buildings
February 2026
Energy-efficient buildings require sustainable materials that combine structural performance with advanced optical and thermal functionalities to minimize energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions....
High-barrier cellulose-based packaging material for enhanced food preservation with visual freshness monitoring
February 2026
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the development of cellulose or nanocellulose (CNF) materials in food packaging industry due to their green and processable nature, while the inherent...
Benzoylation strategy for enhancing the light stability of kenaf fibers through lignin removal and radical scavenging
February 2026
Enhancing photostability of lignocellulosic fibers is essential for their long-term use in light exposure applications. In this study, benzoylation was applied to kenaf fibers to suppress ultraviolet...
Sacrificial strategy to fabricate durable superhydrophobic wood via hierarchical roughness and elastic crosslinking
February 2026
With growing demand for renewable resources, superhydrophobic wood is widely regarded as leading candidate for outdoor construction applications. However, superhydrophobic wood still suffers from insufficient...
Challenges and prospects of forest biological resource transformation under the dual-carbon policy framework
February 2026
Against the background of dual carbon goals, the transformation of forest biological resources has become a global research hotspot in sustainable forestry because of its dual value of efficient resource...
Unveiling the potential of olive oil production residues as adsorbent materials for water treatment: A literature review
November 2025
Olive oil is a nutritionally and economically valuable product whose global production has steadily increased, alongside the generation of large volumes of solid and liquid waste. Olive oil mill wastewater...
Hierarchically porous coaxial wet-spun cellulose/polyurethane based hexamethylene diisocyanate (PUH) solid-solid phase change fiber for enhanced thermal management
November 2025
In the present study, we innovatively construct a porous sponge-like solid-solid phase change fiber (SSPCF) based on one-pot coaxial wet spinning process. For the core-sheath SSPCF, cellulose serves...
Design of bio-based P-N synergistic aerogels: Integrating phosphorylated chitosan into sodium alginate for fire-safe thermal insulation
November 2025
In response to the growing demand for sustainable thermal management solutions, this study developed an eco-friendly flame-retardant aerogel through a green manufacturing process that incorporates bio-derived...
Hydrothermal aging of moso bamboo: Degradation mechanisms and storage life prediction
November 2025
The fluctuations of storage temperature and humidity detrimentally affect the bamboo quality and longevity, making it crucial to investigate. Herein, we explored the physical and mechanical properties...
An end-to-end microbial platform for 100% bio-based long-chain polyester: From renewable substrate to eco-friendly polymer
November 2025
The development of sustainable, eco-friendly polyesters from renewable resources is crucial for reducing dependence on petroleum-based plastics. However, despite advances in microbial production of...
Antioxidative lignin materials attenuate type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) progression by preserving glutathione via insulin receptor substrate 1/phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B (IRS1/PI3K/AKT) axis
November 2025
Lignin, a natural and renewable aromatic biopolymer, has gained attention in various biomedical applications due to its diverse structure, excellent biocompatibility, and antioxidant activity. However,...
Multifunctional biomass materials based on electroless plating
November 2025
The multifunctional utilization of biomass materials represents an effective strategy to address global resource shortages, mitigate environmental challenges, and support sustainable human development....