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Nanoscale Structural and Mechanical Characterization of the Cell Wall of Bamboo Fibers

, 2009
Bamboo is a natural biological composite with superior mechanical strength and toughness. What is the secret recipe that Mother Nature uses to fabricate bamboo?
Jin, Helena, Li, Xiaodong, Zou, Linhua, Lu, Wei-Yang   +3 more
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Integrating indigenous crops in agroforestry systems: Lesser yam and teak mixed systems are more profitable than monocultures in Indonesia

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 8, Issue 5, Page 1662-1674, September 2026.
Major staple crops are often introduced and cultivated in monocultures. Yams are staple crops native to the majority of low‐ and middle‐income countries and can provide an alternative to introduced staple crops. We showed that lesser yams cultivated together with teak trees (planted at the border of the farm) are more profitable than lesser yam ...
Budiadi, Sawitri, Enggal Primananda, Aqmal Nur Jihad, Marco Campera, Rika Bela Rahmawati   +5 more
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Sustainable Polymer Biocomposites for Food Packaging: Green Nanotechnology, Circular Plastic Upcycling and Smart Functional Materials

Packaging Technology and Science, Volume 39, Issue 9, Page 1141-1178, September 2026.
Graphical abstract showing the development of biodegradable polymer biocomposites reinforced with natural fibres, green nanoparticles and waste‐plastic upcycling pathways toward sustainable smart food packaging materials ABSTRACT The fundamental hypothesis behind this review is that the combination of biodegradable polymer‐based biocomposites, which ...
Chandra Sekhar Espenti, Jaewoong Lee
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Research on Bio-Inspired Decussated Bamboo-Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Composites: The Effect of Vertical Fiber Proportion on Tribological Performances

Bamboo fiber is a prime green fiber due to its renewability, biodegradability, and high specific strength. Bamboo-fiber-reinforced epoxy (BFRE) composites have seen extensive use and shown great promise for natural biofiber-reinforced friction materials.
Ningfeng Wu, Shengwei Liang, Zijie Zhou, Heng Xiao, Lei Ma, Hao Yi, Wen Zhong   +6 more
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Nanocellulose‐Based Aerogels for Adsorption Applications in Environmental Remediation: State of Art, Challenges, and Future Outlook

Rare Metals, Volume 45, Issue 9, September 2026.
ABSTRACT The escalating severity of global environmental pollution necessitates the development of sustainable and efficient adsorption materials. Nanocellulose (NC), sourced from the most abundant natural polymer on earth, has shown great potential in this field due to its renewability, biodegradability, and exceptional nanoscale properties.
Yaqian Yu, Yufan Feng, Hongqi Dai, Xuelian Zhou, Huining Xiao, Huiyang Bian   +5 more
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Active semiconductor fibers and devices

Unary and compound semiconductors have been deposited into microstructured optical fibers to make junction-based fiber devices, very high power infrared fibers, mid-infrared fiber lasers, and nonlinear hydrogenated amorphous silicon ...
Peacock, A.C., Sparks, J., He, R., Gopalan, V., Healy, N., Mehta, P., Badding, J.V.   +6 more
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Priority species of bamboo and rattan

, 1994
Meeting: Consultative Meeting on Priority Species of Bamboo and Rattan, 6-9 Dec.
Dransfield, J., Ramanatha Rao, V., Rao, A.N., International Board for Plant Genetic Resources, Dransfield, S., Williams, J.T., International Network for Bamboo and Rattan   +6 more
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Exploring the Use and Impact of Composite Materials in Robotics: A Systematic Review

Journal of Field Robotics, Volume 43, Issue 6, Page 4037-4060, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Lightweight and high‐strength materials are important in robotics, as structural design impacts efficiency, payload capacity, and energy consumption. Composite materials, with their superior stiffness‐to‐weight ratios and multifunctional properties, offer clear advantages over conventional metals and polymers.
Doglas Negri, Gabriela Wessling Oening, Felipe Augusto Carvalho de Faria, Sarah Maria Schroeder, Ricardo De Medeiros   +4 more
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Bionic Tactile Skins for Robotics: Fundamentals, Advances, and Future Prospects

SmartSys, Volume 2, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Robotic bionic tactile skins (RBTSs), as crucial components of next‐generation robotic systems, have attracted significant attention in recent years. By enabling robots to achieve human‐like tactile perception and interact effectively with their surroundings, RBTSs play an essential role in enhancing robotic intelligence.
Jiajun Wu, Zitong Zhang, Xuhui Zhou, Yu Meng, Jie Ni, Junshan Liu, Faheng Zang, Xiaojun Guo, Zhuoqing Yang   +8 more
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Biomimetic Design of Biopolymer‐Based Water‐Resistant Food Packaging Materials

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Volume 25, Issue 5, September 2026.
ABSTRACT With the growing demand for sustainable and eco‐friendly food packaging, biopolymer‐based materials are emerging as promising candidates due to their recyclability, biodegradability, and food safety. However, in practical applications dealing with high moisture content or perishable foods, their lack of water resistance poses a significant ...
Ajahar Khan, Zohreh Riahi, Ruchir Priyadarshi, Jong‐Whan Rhim   +3 more
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