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Biomass‐Derived Transparent Bamboo Composite Films with Europium‐Based Photoconversion for Energy‐Efficient Smart Agriculture

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, Volume 9, Issue 3, May 2026.
A biomass‐based transparent bamboo composite doped with europium efficiently converts UV light into photosynthetically active red light, significantly enhancing plant growth and providing a sustainable alternative to petroleum‐based agricultural films. The rational design of sustainable light‐conversion agricultural materials is critical for enhancing ...
Dandan Xu, Yingjie Cheng, Sheng He, Weiqi Leng, Yuhe Chen, Jinyue Dai, Mengjiao Sun, Zaixing Wu, Jingpeng Li   +8 more
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Effect of alkali and peroxide treatments of bamboo fibers on bamboo/E-Glass hybrid composites

Next Materials
The hydrophilic nature of natural fibers limits their compatibility with polymer matrices in composite applications. This study examines chemical surface treatments to improve the performance of bamboo/E-glass fiber hybrid composites.
Wondimhunegne Misganaw Alemu, Bimrew Tamrat Admasu, Gashaw Minaye Asnake   +2 more
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Influence of Manganese Dioxide (MnO2) Coated Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Spikelet Fibers on the Physicochemical and Mechanical Properties of Fiber Cement Composites

Engineering Reports, Volume 8, Issue 5, May 2026.
MnO2‐coated OPEFB fibers produced via a simple wet process showed smoother surfaces and significantly reduced water absorption in fiber cement composites, enhancing moisture resistance. ABSTRACT The use of natural fibers in cement‐based composites is increasingly encouraged as a sustainable alternative to synthetic fibers; however, their inherent ...
Jerum Biepinwoh Kengoh, Wannyuy Kingsly Mofor, Yakum Reneta Nafu, Azemafac Desmond Nkapleweh, Armel Edwige Mewoli, Fabien Betene Ebanda, Foba Josepha Tendo   +6 more
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REPLACEMENT OF SOFTWOOD KRAFT PULP WITH ECF-BLEACHED BAMBOO KRAFT PULP IN FINE PAPER

BioResources, 2010
Non-wood fibers such as bamboo and wheat straw have been playing important roles in the pulp and paper industry in China. In this study an ECF-bleached bamboo kraft pulp was compared with a bleached softwood kraft pulp (NBSK) as the reinforcement pulp in
Guanglei Zhao, Ronald Lai, Xiaofeng Li, Beihai He, Thomas Greschik   +4 more
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Preparation and Performance of Cement Mortar Reinforced by Modified Bamboo Fibers. [PDF]

Polymers (Basel), 2020
Ban Y, Zhi W, Fei M, Liu W, Yu D, Fu T, Qiu R.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Anti/De‐Icing and Broad‐Band IR Stealth: Ag2S‐Modified Wool

EcoMat, Volume 8, Issue 5, May 2026.
This study develops the multifunctional HMWF@Ag2S wool fabric via a simple two‐step strategy: fabricating hydrophobic HMWF through DA‐HDTMS reactions, then introducing Ag2S particles onto it via a green method to form a micro‐nano structure; the optimized fabric boasts 62.3% photothermal efficiency with power generation, anti/de‐icing performances and ...
Yuanlong Guo, Juchun Liu, Hongrun Li, Yunqi Li, Haibo Xie, Qun Xu   +5 more
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Utilization of Waste Bamboo Fibers in Thermoplastic Composites: Influence of the Chemical Composition and Thermal Decomposition Behavior. [PDF]

Polymers (Basel), 2020
Yeh CH, Yang TC.
europepmc   +1 more source

Fungal Polysaccharides as Next‐Generation Bioactive: Advances in Structure–Activity Mapping, Mode of Action, and Biotechnological Horizons

Food Frontiers, Volume 7, Issue 3, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Fungal polysaccharides (FPs) represent a diverse class of bioactive macromolecules widely studied for their nutritional, therapeutic, and biotechnological value. This review synthesizes recent advances (2020–2025) in the structural characterization, biological functions, and translational potential of FPs.
Muhammad Aaqil, Feng Zhang, Jingchuan Zheng, Muhammad Kamil, Yuwei Guo, Cunchao Zhao, Yang Tian   +6 more
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Green Proteins: A Sustainable Alternative to Animal‐Based Proteins for Global Protein Security

Food Frontiers, Volume 7, Issue 3, May 2026.
This study highlights the drawbacks associated with animal‐based proteins, such as their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, large‐scale land use, and worsening food insecurity. It suggests that green sources of proteins, including legumes, grains, seeds, leaves, and algae, are possible sustainable alternatives. Shifting towards these plant‐based
Ifrah Usman, Muhammad Afzaal, Ali Imran, Ali Ikram, Muhammad Tayyab Arshad, Ayesha Siddiqua, Maryam Bibi, Ayesha Ibrahim, Reuben Acheampong   +8 more
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Advanced Composite Technologies for High‐Performance Sports Equipment: Materials, Manufacturing, and Sustainability Perspectives

Polymers for Advanced Technologies, Volume 37, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Advanced composite materials have become the leading material platform for high‐performance sports equipment, enabling superior strength‐to‐weight performance, stiffness tailoring, and enhanced functional integration compared with conventional materials. This review summarizes state‐of‐the‐art developments across multiple sporting disciplines,
Alhayat Getu Temesgen, Ümit Koç, Jörg Kaufmann, Holger Cebulla, Ercan Aydoğmuş, Hasan Arslanoğlu   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source