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...
Synergistic enhancement of electrochemical performance in lignin-based carbon aerogel supercapacitors through phytic acid-induced spherical structure formation and dual P/S heteroatom doping
April 2026
The widespread deployment of renewable energy sources worldwide, such as wind power and photovoltaics, has created an urgent need for efficient energy storage systems. Biomass-derived carbon aerogels,...
Greenhouse gas recovery performance of chitin-derived porous carbons from waste chitinous biomass
April 2026
This work upcycled waste chitin-based shells into porous carbons via a chemical-free steam activation route using only N2 and water vapor, and investigated their adsorption/desorption behaviors toward...
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...
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-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...