High-strength and environmentally stable wood conductive eutectogels enabled by metal-based deep eutectic solvents
Available online 30 January 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,...
Sustainable dual-response optical modulation: WO3-based transparent cellulose composite membrane for photo- and electro-responsive chromatic devices
Available online 12 January 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....
Hydrothermal liquefaction of sewage sludge for circular bioeconomy: Focus on lignocellulose wastes, microplastics, and pharmaceuticals
November 2025
The rapid increase in sewage sludge (SS) generation from wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) has become a pressing global environmental challenge. The SS contains a wide variety of pollutants, including...
Sustainable anti-fibrillation and multifunction enhancement of lyocell fabric via electrostatic adsorption and discontinuous membrane formation
November 2025
Lyocell is a type of regenerated cellulose fiber with an eco-friendly production process and desirable properties. However, it is susceptible to fibrillation, which often results in pilling and diminished...
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...
Biofunctional cellulose fibers from mulberry bast via suberin nanointerface engineering
November 2025
The development of yarn-free cellulose fibers from natural biomass provides a low-energy and environmentally conscious alternative for producing functional textiles. This study introduced a method for...
Catalyst-free engineered robust cellulose ionogel for high-performance ionotronic devices
November 2025
Ionogels, a newly emerging type of gel material, are considered the most attractive candidate for constructing the next-generation ionotronic devices in the Internet of Things era. However, building...
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...
Modulating pore channels of activated carbon from biomass to assemble zinc ion hybrid supercapacitor with high specific capacitance
November 2025
A notable challenge in zinc ion hybrid supercapacitor (ZiHSC) is the size discrepancy between the carbon cathode pores and the [Zn·(H2O)6]2+ (diameter of ∼0.86 nm), which weakens ionic migration kinetics...
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...
Structural insights of sulfoethylated kraft lignin at different drying temperatures
November 2025
Sulfonated lignin has potential applications in various fields, including wastewater treatment, the textile industry, and construction. Although the reaction chemistry of sulfonated lignin has been...
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...
Evaluating nanocellulose from food waste as a functional amendment for sandy soils: Linking fiber structure to water dynamics, soil mechanics, and plant-microbes interactions
November 2025
Micro and nanofibers have the ability to imbue control over water transport properties and mechanical cohesion to granular materials. These key characteristics are proportional to the fiber size, if...
Cellulose nanofibrils-stabilized legume protein-based pickering emulsions for capsaicin delivery: Fabrication, characterization, and encapsulation mechanism exploration
November 2025
Capsaicin (CAP) faces limitations in its widespread application due to its low bioaccessibility. Pickering emulsions based on legume proteins are efficient for encapsulating bioactive compounds, but...
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....
Cellulose-based suture: State of art, challenge, and future outlook
August 2025
Surgical sutures as the most widely used and high-value implanted materials are of vital importance in wound closure and healing. Among them, cellulose-based sutures with multifunctionality have been...
Structural characteristics of hemicelluloses and lignin-carbohydrate complexes in alkaline-extracted bamboo green, core, and yellow
August 2025
Understanding the differences in the chemical structures of important components in different bamboo tissues is crucial for maximizing bamboo utilization and biorefining bamboo resources. Hemicellulose...
Kraft lignin as wet-strength and wet-stiffness additives for molded pulp materials
August 2025
Derived from renewable resources, cellulose based materials are gaining new importance due to their recyclability and biodegradability. Still, one fundamental challenge is their high sensitivity to...
Lateral resistance performance of wood-frame shear walls with wooden nail connections: Experimental and finite element analysis
August 2025
Modern architecture and engineering increasingly favor timber structures due to their sustainability. Wooden nails, as eco-friendly alternatives to traditional metal connectors, offer promising potential...