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On the Origins of Toughness in Corymbia calophylla (Marri Tree) Nuts

Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 28, 18 May 2026.
We uncover the natural toughening mechanisms of the marri nut, including fiber pullout, crack deflection, and a viscoelastic matrix, which enable exceptional energy absorption and ductility comparable to Teflon, with an elastic modulus similar to acrylic.
Wegood M. Awad, Ahmed S. Dalaq, Marieh B. Al‐Handawi, Rezo Getsadze, Oraib Al‐Ketan, James Weston, Mohammed Daqaq, Panče Naumov   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Review of the Unintended Consequences of Biochar in Various Applications

Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research, Volume 7, Issue 5, May 2026.
Biochar is widely promoted as a sustainable material for applications ranging from soil amendment to energy storage and construction materials. This review critically examines the often‐overlooked and unintended consequences of biochar, including variability in properties, safety risks, and performance limitations.
Singaravelu Vivekanandhan, Elif Kaynak, Dong Wang, Vigneshwaran Shanmugam, Aurelio Bifulco, Julio Diarte Almada, Imelda Saran Piri, Zhengyang Wang, Lokesh P. Padhye, Nam Kyeun Kim, Michael Försth, Jaime Gonzalez‐Libreros, Igor Wachter, Sabrina Karim, Oisik Das   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Plant population effects on fiber hemp growth and yield in Southeastern United States

Agronomy Journal, Volume 118, Issue 3, May/June 2026.
Abstract Fiber hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) has gained renewed interest in the United States as a bast fiber crop used in textiles, nonwovens, and composite materials. Region‐specific production practices are limited due to the crops relatively recent legal status.
Samantha Carroll Salazar, Shannon Henriquez Inoa, Ashlee N. George, Amanda Cardoso, Rong Yin, David H. Suchoff   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Optimizing biomass use for carbon storage and land use with the OptiBiU model

Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, Volume 20, Issue 3, Page 1641-1652, May/June 2026.
Abstract Optimal biomass use in a circular bioeconomy requires a system perspective to guide decision‐making. The Optimizing Biomass Use (OptiBiU) model was developed for this purpose. The model distinguishes among primary biomass production, intermediate products, and biobased products, and incorporates recycling.
Pim M. Post, Heleen Ballemans, Argyris Kanellopoulos, Iris Vural Gürsel, Berien Elbersen, Steven Hoek, Remco Kranendonk, Wolter Elbersen, Sjaak Conijn   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hierarchical Modeling of Archaeological and Modern Flax Fiber: From Micro- to Macroscale

Fibers
Flax fiber reinforcements weaken with aging and microstructural changes, limiting their applications. Here, we examine the effects of microstructure and aging on flax fiber elements’ performance by using 4000-year-old and modern Egyptian flax as ...
Vasuki Rajakumaran, Johnny Beaugrand, Alessia Melelli, Mario Scheel, Timm Weitkamp, Jonathan Perrin, Alain Bourmaud, Henry Proudhon, Sofiane Guessasma   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparative Phytochemical and Fatty Acid Profiling of Flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) Cultivars Across Diverse Geographic Origins

European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology, Volume 128, Issue 5, May 2026.
Flax varieties differ in growth, oil quality, and beneficial compounds, but these differences are not always clear‐cut. In this study, 10 flax types were grown under the same conditions and compared for plant traits, natural compounds, and oil content. Some showed high omega‐3 and lignan levels, making them valuable for healthier foods and future crop ...
Mehmet Zeki Koçak, Sara Zare
wiley   +1 more source

Economic Feasibility of Establishing a Flax Tow or Flax Shive Pelleting Plant in North Dakota [PDF]

Agribusiness,
Cole, Gary V., Helgeson, Delmer L., Mittleider, John F.   +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
wiley   +1 more source

The Toolbox for Fiber Flax Breeding: A Pipeline From Gene Expression to Fiber Quality. [PDF]

Front Genet, 2020
Galinousky D, Mokshina N, Padvitski T, Ageeva M, Bogdan V, Kilchevsky A, Gorshkova T.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

POTENTIAL USE OF GRAFT COPOLYMERS OF MERCERIZED FLAX AS FILLER IN POLYSTYRENE COMPOSITE MATERIALS [PDF]

, 2008
Graft copolymerization of binary vinyl monomers onto mercerized flax fiber was carried out for the enhancement of mechanical properties of polystyrene composites. Binary vinyl monomer mixture of AA+AN has been found to show maximum grafting (33.55%) onto
A.S. Singha, B.S. Kaith, Bandna Bhardwaj, Sanjeev Sharma, Susheel Kalia   +4 more
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