brj: A Pathfinder

This is a computer-generated pathfinder created against the Distant Reader study called brj.

Each Distant Reader study carrel is composed of many individual items. Each item is bibliographically described with author, title, date, summary, and keyword values. Below is a list of the items' most signficant keywords as well as lists of the items themselves. Purpusing the content of this pathfinder provides the student, researcher, or scholar with one way to get their heads around the scope of the carrel. The keywords include:

Article; Wood; Properties; Bioresources; Strength; Water; Cellulose; Surface; Temperature; Samples; Paper; Materials; Acid; Production; Model; Treatment; Lignin; Fiber; Species; Bamboo; Biomass; Design; Composites; Carbon; Pulp; Review; Furniture; Activity; Analysis; Process; Plant; Test; Values; Soil; Energy; Time; Oil; Density; Waste; Fibers; Moisture; Growth; Adsorption; Extract; Material; Value; Heat; Composite; Yield; Timber; Data; Pine; Table; Chemical; Straw; Wang; Products; Method; Biochar; Adhesive; Extraction; Color; Shear; Nanoparticles; Bending; Performance; Specimens; Resin; Drying; Absorption; Sound; Results; Coating; Zhang; Control; Fermentation; Pyrolysis; Min; Concentration; Pla; Compounds; Leaf; Weight; Load; Modification; Air; Forest; Cells; Pressure; Diameter; Frequency; Leaves; Fruit; China; Nanocellulose; Industry; Ash; Hemicellulose; Thickness; Elements; Engineering; String; Emissions; Bacteria; Mass; Film; Development; Phase; Laccase; Image; Market; Set; Papermaking; Dewatering; Images; Sustainability; Beams; Expression; Liquor; Roots; Pickering; Separation; Lignocellulosic; Books

Depending on how this pathfinder was created, many of the bibliographic sections will include elaborations on the meaning(s) of the given keywords. These elaborations were generated by feeding the items' summaries to a large langauge model and asking the model to address the question, "What is X?", where "X" is the keyword. The result will be a few sentences of elaboration. Be forewarned. The elaborations are often plausible, but they should not be take as truth. Instead, they should be taken as points for consideration.

• Cationized Dialdehyde Cellulose Synthesized with Deep Eutectic-like Solvents: Effects on Sheet Dewatering and Mechanical Properties When Used as Wet-End Additive by Hashemzehi, Mozhgan; Sjöstrand, Björn (2023) - The swelling behavior of cellulose fibers was described in different modes by Cuissinat and Navard (2006): –Mode 1: Fast dissolution by disintegration. “Hard to remove water in cellulose fibers characterized by high resolution thermogravimetric analysis-methods development,” Cellulose 13(1), 23-30. Keywords: additive; article; bioresources; cdac; cellulose; des; dewatering; dialdehyde; doi; et al; fibers; fig; paper; properties; pulp; solvent; strength; swelling
• Activated Carbon and Cellulose-reinforced Biodegradable Chitosan Foams by Ergun, Mehmet Emin (2022) - Thermal conductivity of cellulose and activated carbon reinforced foams are given in Fig. “Overview on foam forming cellulose materials for cushioning packaging applications,” Polymers 14(10), Article Number 1963. Keywords: acid; article; boric; carbon; cellulose; chitosan; compression; density; doi; et al; foams; materials; properties
• Synergy of Modified Lignin and p-Coumaric Acid for Improving the Function of Sun-protection in Sunscreen by Wen, Rui; Fu, Shiyu; Zhang, Hui (2023) - The viscosity of lignin sunscreens was evaluated at room temperature in a rheometer (HAAKE MARS60) equipped with a 1 mm parallel plate geometry. Lignin- based sunscreens were prepared by adding different concentrations of L-PBA NPs, CA, and CA@L-PBA NPs mixtures (ratio: 1:1) to pure cream with simply blending. Keywords: article; ca@l; cream; doi; et al; lignin; nps; pba; pba nps; spf; sunscreen
• Solid Acid Catalyst WO3-ZrO2 for the Catalytic Deoxygenation of Jatropha Oil for the Preparation of Aviation Paraffin by Lin, Jiayu; Li, Jin; Zhou, Shiyun; Cao, Yang; Wang, Shurong; Jiao, Jiang (2022) - Distribution of product components of oil generated at different pressures at 360 C As shown in Fig. 7, the deoxygenation percentage of jatropha oil increased with the increase of temperature, while the effect of pressure on the deoxygenation of jatropha oil was not obvious. DOI: 10.15376/biores.17.4.5679-5694 Keywords: WO3-ZrO2; Jatropha oil; Catalytic deoxygenation; Response surface methodology Contact information: a: College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, Hainan, China; b: Qiongtai Normal University, Haikou 571127, China; * Corresponding author: 316800681@qq.com INTRODUCTION Global energy consumption is projected to rise to 50% by 2050 (Kim et al. 2021). Keywords: acid; article; catalyst; deoxygenation; doi; et al; jatropha; jatropha oil; oil; pressure; reaction; temperature; wo3; zro2
• Development of Bio-based Membranes for Building Envelope Applications from Poly(lactic acid) and Cellulose Microfibers by Dadras Chomachayi, Masoud; Blanchet, Pierre; Hussain, Atif (2022) - “PLA membranes,” BioResources 17(4), 5707-5727. 5723 through the sample films is enhanced with the addition of modified fibers. Additionally, the Tg value of PLA in PLA/CGP biocomposites containing 30 wt% of CMF-G-PEG was 72.5 °C, which is higher than that of neat PLA. Keywords: article; biocomposites; cellulose; chomachayi; cmf; doi; et al; fibers; materials; membranes; peg; pla; properties; results
• pH-responsive Hydrogels of Carboxymethyl Cellulose and Polyethyleneimine for Efficient Removal of Ionic Dye Molecules by Jung, Minjung; Kim, Jungkyu; Jung, Seungoh; Kim, Yunjin; Bang, Junsik; Yeo, Hwanmyeong; Choi, In-Gyu; Kwak, Hyo Won (2022) - Optical images of solution gelation experiment according to different CMC/PEI and ECH ratio (a) Gelation behavior according to the CMC/PEI ratio: and crosslinker concentration; (b) Stability evaluation result of the CMC/PEI hydrogel in an aquatic environment Meanwhile, for the prepared CMC/PEI polyelectrolyte hydrogel, the peak in the 3500 to 3000 cm-1 region was further broadened because the N-H and O-H groups coexist and form numerous hydrogen bonds. To confirm the PEI present in the CMC/PEI polyelectrolyte hydrogel, C, N, and H elemental analysis using the dynamic flash combustion method was performed, and the results are shown in Fig. 2(b). Keywords: adsorption; article; cmc; doi; dye; efficiency; et al; hydrogel; pei; pei hydrogel; polyelectrolyte; removal; water
• The Transcriptome and Metabolic Pathways of Persea americana under Drought and Low-temperature Stress by Zhang, Yi; Luo, Maniya; Yuan, Xiaolong; Yang, Zhijuan; Wang, Yi; Zheng, Yuan (2023) - The results showed that the expression of Pa0058, Pa0027, Pa0039 and Pa0168 genes were upregulated, Pa0068 and Pa0005 genes were downregulated under drought stress; the expression of Pa0068, Pa0537 and Pa0005 genes were upregulated; and Pa0149 gene expression was downregulated under low temperature stress. Identification of Differentially Expressed Genes Differential analysis of gene expression using DESeq identified a total of 5,171 differential genes (Table 3), of which 800 were identified for PAMG_vs_PAM4 (280 upregulated, 520 downregulated), 797 for PAMG_vs._PAM5 (203 upregulated, 594 downregulated), 991 for PAM5_vs_PAM4 (714 upregulated, 277 downregulated), 850 for PAMZ_vs_PAM5 (271 upregulated, 579 downregulated), 866 for PAMZ_vs_PAMG (556 upregulated, 310 downregulated) and 867 for PAMZ_vs_PAM4 (458 upregulated, 409 downregulated). Keywords: americana; analysis; article; doi; drought; drought stress; et al; expression; genes; metabolism; metabolism metabolism; persea; stress; temperature; temperature stress; transcription; transcriptome; zhang
• Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation (QCM-D) as a Way to Study Adsorption and Adsorbed Layer Characteristics of Hemicelluloses and Other Macromolecules on Thin Cellulose Films: A Review by Dong, Zijian; Liang, Chen; Zhao, Jinwei (2023) - Influencing factors of cellulose adsorption of hemicellulose Application of Cellulose Adsorbs Hemicellulose in Pulp and Papermaking Industry Thus, studying the adsorption mechanism of hemicellulose adsorption onto cellulose will contribute to further understanding of the fiber network, promote the development of new materials, and improve the utilization rate of resources. Keywords: adsorption; article; cellulose; doi; effect; et al; hemicellulose; hemicellulose adsorption; paper; qcm; review; study; surface; xylan
• Ionic Liquid-assisted Isolation of Lignin From Lignocellulose and Its Esterification with Fatty Acids by Lee, Eun-Ah; Kim, Jeong-Ki; Bandi, Rajkumar; Dadigala, Ramakrishna; Han, Song-Yi; Kwon, Gu-Joong; Gwon, Jaegyoung; Youe, Won-Jae; Park, Ji-Soo; Park, Chan-Woo; Kim, Nam-Hun; Lee, Seung-Hwan (2022) - However, the effect of IL treatment on lignin structure has been less explored. Additionally, ILs can isolate lignin from lignocellulose without high energy consumption and do not lead to the condensation of lignin structures (Sathitsuksanoh et al. 2014). Keywords: article; biomass; doi; emim]ac; group; hydroxyl; ill; ills; isolation; lignin; mwl; weight
• Lignin in Place of Carbon Black for Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Based Automotive Sealing Profiles by Poyraz, Bayram; Güner, Yusuf; Tozluoglu, Ayhan; Yamanoğlu, Rıdvan; Candan, Zeki; Şen, Murat (2025) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.17.4.5905-5918 Keywords: Lignin; EPDM; Carbon black; Mechanical properties; Rheological properties Contact information: a: Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Düzce University, Düzce, Turkey, b: Research and Development Center, Standard Profil Corporation, Duzce, Turkey; c: Department of MEtallurgy and Material Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kocaeli University, Department of Forest Product Engineering, Faculty of Forestry, Düzce University, Düzce, Turkey, d: Department of Forest Products Enginering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Sariyer, 34772, IStanbul, Turkey, e: Hacettepe University, Department of Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry Division, 06800 Ankara, Turkey; f: Hacettepe University, Institute of Science, Polymer Science and Technology Division, 06800; * Corresponding author: bayrampoyraz@duzce.edu.tr INTRODUCTION Elastomer composites incorporated with green materials have been encountered in many applications ranging from automotive parts to smart devices (Sen et al. 2015; Meng et al. 2019). “The effect of functional groups of carbon black on rubber properties,” Procedia Engineering 152, 563-569. Keywords: article; carbon; composites; elastomers; epdm; et al; lignin; polymer; properties; rubber; sealing
• Light Transmittance of Mahogany Wood Treated with 20% Hydrogen Peroxide Solution by Popović, Jasmina; Svrzić, Srdjan; Gajić, Milica; Maletić, Slavica; Dodevski, Vladimir; Djiporović-Momčilović, Milanka; Krstić, Sanja; Popović, Mladjan (2022) - Haze results in information loss, i.e., decreasing the sharpness of image observed through wood samples. Unlike wood samples, all optical properties of the epoxy resin were almost constant throughout the whole visible EM spectral range. Keywords: article; cm-1; delignification; doi; et al; fig; haze; light; lignin; mahogany; peroxide; resin; samples; transmittance; treatment; values; wood
• Application of Three Types of Aminated Lignins for Efficient Removal of Cd(II) and Pb(II) Ions in Aqueous Solution by Heo, Ji Won; An, Liangliang; Chen, Jiansong; Kim, Min Soo; Lee, Sang-Deok; Kim, Yong Sik (2022) - Figure 6 presents the N core-level spectra before and after metal ion adsorptions onto PAL, SAL, and TAL. However, after metal ion adsorption, slightly different absorption peaks were observed. Keywords: adsorbent; adsorption; als; amine; article; cd(ii; cm-1; doi; et al; groups; heo; ions; lignin; metal; metal ions; pal; pb(ii; sal
• An Optimized Method for Extracting Oenothein B from Eucalyptus Leaves by Deng, Yating; Tan, Ziyi; Dang, Xiaoqi; Mao, Rongjie; Long, Siyu; Li, Wei; Li, Meng (2022) - Orthogonal experimental design and analysis of variance On the basis of a single factor experiment, the ethanol concentration (A), extraction temperature (B), and solid-liquid ratio (C) were selected as the factors to be investigated, and a L9 (34) orthogonal experiment was designed to study the extraction process of Eucalyptus OeB (as shown in Table 1). The 8 times diluted Eucalyptus OeB reached 74.3% and 83.6% of DPPH and ABTS free radicals, respectively, showing strong antioxidant ability. Keywords: article; concentration; doi; et al; ethanol; eucalyptus; extraction; leaves; oeb; oenothein
• Performance Testing of Modified Waterborne Polyurethane Coating Applied on Laminated Bamboo by Zhou, Xinjie; Guo, Hui; Wang, Shuo; Yu, Lili; Li, Hui; Yang, Zhibin (2022) - Three types of UV absorbents including 2-hydroxy-4-n-octoxy-benzophenone (UV-531), 2-(2 H- benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3 tetramethylbutyl) phenol (UV-329), and nano- TiO2, and four types of preservatives including boric acid (BA), borax (BX), ammonium polyphosphate (APP), and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate (DOT) were selected to modify WPU coatings. However, WPU coating is also easily destroyed by exterior factors (Deng et al. 2018; Hormaiztegui et al. 2020). Keywords: article; bamboo; coating; doi; et al; properties; stability; test; water; wpu
• Three-Dimensional Bioprinting and Electrospinning of Cellulose Nanocrystal/Polycaprolactone for Tracheal Scaffolds by Feng, Chen; Zhou, Ji-ping; Xu, Xiao-dong; Jiang, Ya-ni; Shi, Hong-can; Zhao, Guo-qi (2022) - “Bioprinting of tracheal scaffolds,” BioResources 17(4), 6341-6357. “Bioprinting of tracheal scaffolds,” BioResources 17(4), 6341-6357. Keywords: article; bioprinting; cnc; doi; electrospinning; et al; fig; layer; pcl; printing; properties; scaffold; tissue; tracheal
• Transcriptome Analysis Reveals the Molecular Patterns Regulating Prickle Reduction in Grafted Zanthoxylum armatum by Yi, Wang; Feng, Fayu; Yuan, Xiaolong; Hao, Jiabo; Guo, Yongqing; Lu, Bin (2022) - Moreover, the number of DEGs in the different tissues of grafted plants was higher than in the tissues of seedling materials, indicating that grafting affected the hormone transduction pathways in tender stems and leaves of Z. armatum. In this study, multiple auxin signal-related genes were highly expressed in grafted materials, indicating that auxin has a crucial regulatory role in grafted Z. armatum (Fig. 2). Keywords: armatum; article; biosynthesis; degs; doi; et al; expression; genes; grafting; hormone; materials; plant; transcriptome; wang; z. armatum
• Reuse of Cornus officinalis Nutlet for Bioenergy by Yue, Xiaochen; Li, Zhaolin; Lam, Su Shiung; Peng, Wan-Xi; He, Yifeng (2022) - 6423 of more substances are as follows: 4-methyl-2-Hexanamine (2.82%), Glycidol (1.33%), Formic acid (1.13%), Acetic acid (8.72%), Furfural (2.78%), 1,2-Cyclopentanedione (1.06%), 2,2-diethyl-3-methyl-Oxazolidine (1.02%), 2-Methyliminoperhydro-1,3-oxazine (1.07%), 2-methoxy-Phenol (2.21%), Creosol (1.95%), Catechol (1.67%), 5- Hydroxymethylfurfural (2.07%), 2-Methoxy-4-vinylphenol (2.55%), 2,6-dimethoxy- Phenol (1.87%), 1,2,3-Benzenetriol (1.29%), Vanillin (1.81%), 3,5-Dimethoxy-4- hydroxytoluene (1.55%), trans-Isoeugenol (1.52%), 1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2- Propanone (1.11%), (E)-Stilbene (3.27%), D-Allose (1.95%), 1,6-anhydro-.beta.-D- Glucopyranose (1.67%), (E)-2,6-Dimethoxy-4-(prop-1-en-1-yl)phenol (1.12%), and n- Hexadecanoic acid (1.31%). 2D-HSQC NMR spectra of CON Medicinal properties The compounds identified in Tables S2 to S5 in the Appendix are also classified as esters, acids, phenols, tannins, iridoids, soaps, ketones, and glycosides. Keywords: acid; analysis; article; bioresources; chemical; con; cornus; cornus officinalis; doi; ester; et al; ethanol; methyl; nmr; officinalis; peer; usage; yue; yue et
• Preparation and Characterization of Biochar from Four Types of Waste Biomass under Matched Conditions by Hu, Yu; Li, Pei-yuan; Yang, Yuan-ping; Ling, Meng; Li, Xianfa (2022) - 6464 Preparation and Characterization of Biochar from Four Types of Waste Biomass under Matched Conditions Yu Hu,a,# Pei-yuan Li,b,# Yuan-ping Yang,a Meng Ling,a and Xian-fa Li a,* Four contrasting types of waste biomass were subjected to matching treatments to prepare biochar for the potential removal or immobility Cr(VI) in polluted water or soil. “Association of biochar properties with changes in soil bacterial, fungal and fauna communities and nutrient cycling processes,” Biochar 3(3), 239-254. Keywords: adsorption; article; biochar; doi; et al; klbc; materials; rhbc; soil; surface
• Characterization and Identification of Wooden Rice Bucket Made in 1860s by Tu, Xin Wei; Liu, Xin You; Varodi, Anca Maria (2022) - Wood samples were prepared by applying a sputter gold coating (2 nm) using Gold Palladium SEM 4. FTIR spectra for old and new Chinese fire wood Morphology To assess potential changes in physical structure due to natural ageing, a SEM micrograph was used to see the difference of wood samples, as shown in Fig. Keywords: article; bucket; cellulose; doi; et al; rice; samples; wood
• Extraction of Lignin Using scCO2 and Preparation of High-Performance Composite Films with Poly(vinyl alcohol) by Feng, Yan-Hong; Shi, Fei-Ming; Zhang, Yun-Hao; Jiang, Yue-Ping; Sun, Hang; Wu, Bo; Zhou, Xi-Ling (2022) - “Fabrication and characterization of lignin particles and their ultraviolet protection ability in PVOH composite film,” ACS Omega 5(33), 20976-20982. Compared with pure PVOH, the addition of lignin increased the maximum decomposition temperature of the films from 312 °C (PVOH film) to 314 °C (AL/PVOH film), 320 °C (EL/PVOH film), and 328 °C (SCEL/PVOH film), and the peak height of the DTG decreased, which indicates that the degradation rate of the film becomes slower after adding lignin (Zhang et al. 2019). Keywords: alcohol; article; bonds; content; doi; et al; feng; films; form; groups; lignin; pvoh; scel; temperature; water
• Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Extracts from the Fruit, Leaf, and Branchlet of Cupressus arizonica Greene by Barzegari, Fatemeh; Hosseinihashemi, Seyyed Khalil; Baseri, Hadi (2022) - According to the findings of Mannai et al. (2021) regarding antifungal activities of Raphanus raphanistrum, it seems that benzeneacetonitrile, 4-fluoro as a glucosinolate product could be responsible of a part of antioxidant activity of C. arizonica leaf extracts. This paper is the first report on antioxidant activity of fruit extracts (FE), leaf extracts (LE), and branchlet extracts (BE) of C. arizonica. Keywords: acid; activity; antioxidant; arizonica; article; branchlet; chemical; compounds; cupressus; cypress; doi; et al; extracts; fruit; leaf
• Preparation and Physicochemical Properties of Cyperus esculentus Starch from its Tubers Using Ultrasound-assisted Alkali Method by Liu, Zixuan; Tian, Shuangqi; Lv, Chenlong; Chen, Zhicheng (2022) - Ultrasonic treatment can break the combination of starch, protein, and dietary fiber, especially in C. esculentus, which is rich in dietary fiber, and can better extract starch from C. esculentus tubers, thereby improving the extraction yield and shortening the extraction time. X-ray diffraction analysis showed that C. esculentus starch possessed an A-type crystal structure. Keywords: article; cyperus esculentus; doi; esculentus; esculentus starch; et al; extraction; potato; starch; starches; temperature
• Compressive Strength of Light-Weight Concrete Material Made from Treated Wood Waste as a Coarse Aggregate by Alrubaie, Murtada Abass A.; Wtaife, Salam; Alsafy, Zahraa Hussein Joudah Hussein Joudah; Abd Khalid, Nur Hafizah (2022) - The density of the mortar was decreased when wood shavings wood waste was used. This ongoing project aims to provide CMU based on the use of wood waste materials. Keywords: aggregate; article; astm; cement; coarse; compressive; concrete; et al; materials; strength; study; waste; wood; wood shavings; wood waste
• Design and Manufacture of Laminated Veneer Lumber Packaging Boxes and Pallets and Evaluation of Their Mechanical Properties by Zhang, Rongzhuo; He, Yuhang; Dauletbek, Assima; Shen, Zhaoyu; Zhou, Yuhao; Wang, Zheng (2022) - Clearly, the quality grading evaluation of the base material LVL will determine the quality assurance efficiency and market competitiveness of LVL packaging boxes and pallets. Steel nails of 50 mm were used to assemble LVL packaging boxes, and at least two steel nails were used to fix each PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Keywords: article; boxes; fig; load; lvl; lvl packaging; packaging; packaging boxes; pallets; test
• Determination of the Ignition Temperature of Hay for the Purposes of Fire Risk Assessment on Farms - Slovak Case Study by Markova, Iveta; Mitrenga, Patrik; Makovická Osvaldová, Linda; Hybská, Helena (2022) - Moreover, based on the obtained results, it aims to verify the developed Slovak standards concerning preventive measures regarding the risk of hay fire. According to statistical data (BORGA 2022), most straw and hay fires occur within six weeks of baling. Keywords: article; fig; fire; hay; ignition; marková; plate; slovak; specimen; temperature
• Green Production of Prebiotic Xylooligosaccharides via Enzymatic Hydrolysis from Xylan Black Liquor of Oil Palm Frond by Ahmad Sobri, Nur Syahirah; Shuhaida, Harun; Md Jahim, Jamaliah; Masdar, Mohd Shahbudin; Takriff, Mohd Sobri; Mohammad , Abdul Wahab; Abd Manaf , Mastura (2023) - The yield of XOS was calculated as follows, XOS yield (%) = XOS concentration ( g L ) Compared to processes with high reaction rates, processes OPF Xylan Fraction Beechwood Xylan Hydrolytic reagents 4 U/mL xylanase Time 48 h Temperature 50 °C Xylan loading 3% XOS yield (%) Xylobiose (X2) Xylotriose (X3) Keywords: article; doi; et al; hydrolysis; lignin; liquor; oil; opf; palm; production; sobri; xos; xylan; xylooligosaccharides
• A Review of Polyphenol and Whey Protein-based Conjugates by Tazeddinova, Diana; Toshev, Abduvali Djabarovich; Abylgazinova, Aizhan; Rahman, Md. Rezaur; Matin, Md. Mahbubul; Bin Bakri, Muhammad Khusairy; Ayan, Orazov (2022) - Milk protein interactions with caffeic acid while heating caused a reduction in the availability of thiol groups and lysine, which is related to the presence of quinones via caffeic acid oxidation and the formation of an amino acid complex (Kroll et al. 2003). Soy protein interactions with gallic acid/caffeic acid/chlorogenic acid/quercetin cause a reduction in lysine, tryptophan, and cysteine contents. Keywords: acid; activity; antioxidant; article; chemistry; conjugates; covalent; doi; et al; food; interactions; journal; lactoglobulin; liu; phenolic; polyphenols; properties; protein; review; stability; tazeddinova et; whey; whey protein
• Interfacial Bonding Mechanisms of Natural Fibre-Matrix Composites: An Overview by Mohammed, Mohammed Muhanna; Rasidi, M.S.M.; Mohammed, Aeshah Muhanna; Rahman, Rozyanty Binit; Osman, Azlin Fazlin; Adam, Tijjani; Betar, Bashir O.; Dahham, Omar Sabar (2022) - Thus, it is critical to optimise the matrix- fibre interaction mechanism to broaden the applications of fibre reinforced composites. “Effect of nano- SiO2 on physical and mechanical properties of fibre reinforced composites (FRCs),” Journal of the Indian Academy of Wood Science 11(2), 116-121. Keywords: adhesion; article; bioresources; bonding; carbon; cellulose; characteristics; chemical; composites; doi; effect; et al; fiber; fibre; fibre composites; fibre surface; groups; ifb; interface; interfacial; journal; materials; matrix; matrix composites; modification; mohammed et; nano; nfpcs; nfr; nps; peer; polymer composites; polymer matrix; properties; review; science; strength; surface; tensile; treatment; water
• Designing an Improved Strategy for Chinese Warehouses to Store Bamboo and its Semi-finished Products by Jia, Hao; Fang, Changhua; Liu, Huanrong; Zhang, Xiubiao; Ma, Xinxin; Sun, Fengbo; Fei, Benhua (2022) - “Bamboo warehousing technology,” BioResources 17(4), 7091-7109 7095 prevent mold, and inhibit bacterial growth during grain storage. “Bamboo warehousing technology,” BioResources 17(4), 7091-7109 7097 BAMBOO STORAGE AND TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY Bamboo warehousing technology can be expected to solve problems of integration and optimization of bamboo resources. Keywords: article; bamboo; bamboo warehousing; coal; development; doi; et al; fig; grain; industry; materials; processing; review; storage; technology; treatment; warehouse; warehousing; warehousing technology
• Plant Based Polyphenol Associations with Protein: A Prospective Review by Tazeddinova, Diana; Rahman, Md. Rezaur; Hamdan, Sinin Bin; Matin, Mohammed Mahbubul; Bin Bakri, Muhammad Khusairy; Rahman, Mohammed M. (2022) - In addition, polyphenol protein binding may cause protein unfolding, increasing cleavage site exposure, and causing protein digestibility to improve (Velickovic and Stanic-Vucinic 2018). It showed a protective role and synergistic antioxidant regeneration (Wu et al. 1996; Keywords: article; binding; bioresources; chemistry; covalent; doi; et al; fig; food; group; journal; peer; plant; polyphenol; protein; reaction; review; structure; tazeddinova et
• Computer Simulation in Lignocellulosic Biomass Conversion Processes: A Review by Kong, Yi; Fu, Shiyu (2022) - DOI: 10.1039/C5CP02009C Li, J. J., Jing, Y. R., Liu, C. B., and Zhang, D. J. (2017a). DOI: 10.1039/C7GC03318D Li, R. X., Qiu, J. J., Chen, H. Q., Shu, R. Y., Chen, Y., Liu, Y., and Liu, P. F. (2020). Keywords: article; biomass; cellulose; chemical; chemistry; conversion; dft; dissolution; doi; et al; hemicellulose; journal; kong; lignin; liu; mechanism; pyrolysis; reaction; review; simulation; wang; water; zhang
• Detergency Mechanisms and Cellulosic Surfaces: A Review by Hubbe, Martin A.; Szlek, Dorota B.; Vera, Ramon E. (2022) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.10.4.Hubbe_Gardner_Shen Hubbe, M. A., Hasan, S. H., and Ducoste, J. J. (2011). 10.1016/j.carbpol.2012.05.026 Leal, J. S., Perez, L., Ribosa, I., Garcia, M. T., and Gonzalez, J. J. (1996). Keywords: acid; action; addition; adsorption; article; bioresources; cellulose; cellulosics; cleaning; components; conditions; cotton; detergency; dirt; doi; effects; enzymes; et al; fabric; fibers; fig; flow; formulation; groups; hubbe et; hydrophobic; laundering; lignin; liquid; material; mechanism; oil; particles; phaodee et; phase; process; properties; release; removal; review; sodium; soil; surface; surfactants; systems; temperature; textile; use; washing; water
• Development of Sustainable Bioproducts from Microalgae Biomass: Current Status and Future Perspectives by Baala Harini, Anandapadmanaban; Rajkumar, Renganathan (2022) - DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2018.11.096 Raposo, M. F., Morais, R. M. S., and Morais, A. M. M. B. (2013). DOI: 10.3390/polysaccharides3020027 Mostafa, S. S. M. (2012). Keywords: article; baala; biomass; bioresources; biotechnol; cellulose; chlorella; doi; et al; food; growth; harini; lipid; microalgae; peer; polysaccharides; production; products; rajkumar; review; wastewater
• Bio-polyethylene Furanoate (Bio-PEF) from Lignocellulosic Biomass Adapted to the Circular Bioeconomy by Mendieta, Carolina Mónica; González, Giselle; Vallejos, María Evangelina; Area, María Cristina (2022) - The production route for PEF adapts well to a circular bioeconomy (Kim et al. 2022), whose main objective is the reinsertion through the recycling process at the end of their life cycle (Coppola et al. 2021; Dahmen et al. 2019; Gatto and Re 2021; Orejuela- Escobar et al. 2021). However, a higher polymer degradation implies higher overall costs (De Castro et al. 2006; Liu et al. 2018; Shogren et al. 2019). Keywords: article; bio; biomass; bioresources; chemical; doi; et al; ethylene; fdca; journal; meg; mendieta; mendieta et; pef; pet; plastic; polyethylene; process; production; recycling; review
• Influence of the Number of Layers on the Strength of Beech Laminated Elements in the Three-Point Flexural Test by Réh, Roman; Hitka, Miloš; Naď, Milan; Langová, Nadežda; Rolník, Ladislav; Lee, Seng Hua; Sydor, Maciej (2023) - The load-bearing capacity of the three tested types of beech laminated elements was confirmed by the verification of the tensile strength of beech laminated elements in the three-point bending flexural test and FE analysis. Molded chair laminated elements made from glued European beech veneers are composite wood materials and represent a standard design solution for modern chairs worldwide. Keywords: article; beech; bending; elements; et al; lamellas; strength; structure; tensile; veneers; wood
• Replacing Benzyl Chloride with a Lignin-degradation Product in Cellulose Etherification Decreases the Melting Point by Yahia, Mohamed; Sundman, Ola (2022) - A commonly used strategy to circumvent these problems is to modify the chemical structure of the cellulose, and the products of such chemical modifications are collectively called cellulose derivatives (Zhang et al. 2019; Cellulose derivatives are divided into two different groups: cellulose esters (e.g., cellulose acetate) and cellulose ethers (e.g., carboxymethyl cellulose) (Candido and Gonçalves 2016). Keywords: article; benzyl; cellulose; chloride; derivatives; doi; etherification; ppm; sundman; vc2; veratryl
• Anaerobic Co-digestion of Grass, Alfalfa, and Red Clover for Methane Production and the Kinetic Analysis by Li, Wentao; Chai, Baohua; Lu, Yan; Wang, Meijing (2023) - Wang et al. (2022) reported that co-digestion of grass and pretreated sewage sludge under thermophilic condition, based on C/N ratio of 10, acquired highest methane production, and dissolution of organics improved from 25% to 33.6%. Grass and cattle manure co-digestion showed a very good improvement in methane production, acquiring the most net energy (Moset et al. 2017). Keywords: anaerobic; article; bmp; concentration; digestion; doi; et al; grass; methane; methane production; perennials; production
• Preparation and Characterization of Cellulose Triacetate from Cocoa Pod Husk by Bamba, Massé; Assanvo , Edja Florentin; Kouassi , Esaïe Kouadio Appiah; Soro, Doudjo; Ouattara , Leygnima Yaya; Yao, Kouassi Benjamin; Drogui, Allali Patrick; Tyagi, Dayal Rajeshwar (2023) - X-ray diffraction showed that the crystallinity index of CPH cellulose was 38.4%, while indicating the semi-crystalline nature of CTA produced. The surface morphologies of CPH cellulose before and after acetylation were observed by a TESCAN field emission scanning electron microscope, CLARA model combined with EDAX (Chennai, India). Keywords: acetylation; article; bioresources; cellulose; cellulose triacetate; cocoa; cph; cph cellulose; cta; doi; et al; pod; preparation; triacetate
• Effectiveness of Oil-based Nanoemulsions with Molecular Docking of its Antimicrobial Potential by Qanash, Husam; Alotaibi, Khulud; Aldarhami, Abdu; Bazaid, Abdulrahman S.; Ganash, Magdah; Saeedi, Nizar H.; Abdel Ghany, Tarek M. (2023) - However, the antioxidant activity of coconut oil and its NEs increment as the concentration increased, but generally at all used concentrations the antioxidant activity of coconut oil NEs was better than coconut oil with IC50 80.5 µg/mL and 109.4 µg/mL, respectively. Through scanned NEs droplets of salad rocket oil, the mean size was 195.3 nm (Eid et al. 2020), and the droplet size of coconut oil NEs was between 65 and 195 nm (Hosny et al. 2020). Keywords: acid; activity; antioxidant; article; coconut oil; didecoin; doi; ester; et al; nanoemulsions; nes; oil; qanash; rocket; salad; salad oil; trimethylsilyl
• Monopodial and Sympodial Bamboos Grown in Tropic and Sub-tropic Countries – A Review by Hamid, Norul Hisham; Jawaid, Mohammad; Abdullah, Ummi Hani; Alomar, Taghrid S. (2023) - In contrast to the findings made by Itoh (1990), the lignification of bamboo cells in various age classes of bamboo P. pubescens still occurred after the first growing season. The D. asper recorded 15.3% weight loss after it was exposed to Schizosphyllum commune for 12 weeks (Suprapti 2010), and it was only 4.3% weight loss after it was exposed to the same fungus for 52 weeks (Schmidt et al. 2013). Keywords: age; article; bamboo; bambusoides; basal; bioresources; bundle; china; culm; diameter; doi; et al; fangchun; fibre; hamid et; hisham et; journal; lignin; mohmod et; monopodial; nordahlia et; peer; properties; pubescens; review; schmidt et; scortechinii; species; suprapti; sympodial; table; vascular; vulgaris; years
• Environmental Applications of Immobilized and Bio-Resourced Redox Mediators: A Review by Guo, Wenrui; Huang, Jingang (2023) - Further, a two-step procedure consisting of amination and the Buchwald–Hartwig reaction was also developed to immobilize quinone-based RMs, efficiently mediating the reductive removal of azo dyes, nitrate, and NACs (Zhang et al. 2014b; In consideration of the above drawbacks, researchers have attempted to selectively modify the surface chemistry of carbon materials to promote the richness of desired groups and thereby develop the electron-transferal capacity for contaminants removal (Li et al. 2016a). Keywords: article; azo; carbon; decolorization; doi; electron; et al; guo; huang; immobilization; mediators; redox; reduction; removal; review; rms; wang; zhang
• The Agreement in Accuracy between Tomograms, Resistograms, and the Actual Condition of the Wood from Lime Trees Harvested from Cities by Musat, Elena Camelia (2023) - “Study on application of stress wave for nondestructive test of wood defect,” Applied Mechanics and Materials 401-403, 1119-1123. “Study of wood defects detection based on image processing,” Seventh International Conference on Fuzzy Systems and Knowledge Discovery (FSKD 2010), 607-611. Keywords: article; beldeanu; bioresources; defects; doi; et al; fig; lime; musat; piece; propagation; resistograms; sensors; sound; speeds; tomograms; tree; wang; wood
• Study on Mechanical Strength of Cantilever Handrail Joints for Chair by Li, Shuang; Hu, Wengang (2022) - Three novel joints, including dovetail tenon joint, cross stepped tenon joint and the rear corner tenon joint were proposed to improve the bending moment capacity of the cantilever handrail joint. In this study, the joint applied to the cantilevered handrail chair was investigated to find the suitable mortise and tenon joint in manufacturing. Keywords: article; cross; doi; handrail; joints; mortise; strength; tenon; wood
• Coir from Coconut Processing Waste as a Raw Material for Applications beyond Traditional Uses by Stelte, Wolfgang; Reddy, Narendra; Barsberg, Søren; Sanadi, Anand Ramesh (2023) - Tufted mats 51718 54279 54131 58131 81799 Coir fibers 370357 374320 299279 308457 Coir fibers were treated with sodium hydroxide or (3-triethoxysilylpropyl)-t-butylcarbamate (carbamate silane) to improve the interfacial interaction and mechanical properties. Keywords: 18(1; applications; article; bioresources; coconut; coconut coir; coir; coir fibers; coir pith; coir review; composites; doi; et al; fibers; lignin; new; peer; pith; production; properties; review; sorption; stelte; stelte et; strength
• In-Soil Degradation of Polymer Materials Waste – A Survey of Different Approaches in Relation with Environmental Impact by Teaca, Carmen-Alice; Ignat, Maurusa-Elena; Nechifor, Marioara; Tanasa, Fulga; Ignat, Leonard (2023) - Lau, W. Y., Shiran, Y., Bailey, R. M., Cook, E., Stuchtey, M. R., Koskella, J., Velis, C. A., Godfrey, L., Boucher, J., Murphy, M. B., Thompson, R. C., Jankowska, E., Castillo, C. A., Pilditch, T. D., Dixon, B., Koerselman, L., Kosior, E., Favoino, E., Gutberlet, J., Baulch, S., Atreya, M. E., Fischer, D., He, K. K., Petit, M. M., Sumaila, U. R., Neil, E., Bernhofen, M. V., Lawrence, K., and Palardy, J. E. (2020). Lopes, R. V. V., Loureiro, N. P. D., Quirino, R. L., Gomes, A. C. M., Pezzin, A. P. T., Manzur, L. P., dos Santos, M. L., and Sales, M. J. A. (2022). Keywords: 18(1; a. a.; article; biodegradability; biodegradation; bioresources; cellulose; chemical; composites; composting; conditions; degradation; doi; environmental; et al; fibers; fungi; m. a.; materials; microorganisms; natural; peer; plastics; polymers; process; properties; review; review article; sci; soil; soil degradation; teacă; waste; water; weight; wood
• Improving Biorefinery Sustainability and Profitability by Cultivating Aquatic Plants on Ozonized Distillery Effluents by Dziugan, Piotr; Romanowska-Duda, Zdzisława; Piotrowski, Krzysztof; Cieciura-Włoch, Weronika; Antolak, Hubert; Śmigielski, Krzysztof; Binczarski, Michał; Witońska, Izabela; Domanski, Jaroslaw (2022) - DOI:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2010.06.011 Radić, S., Stipaničev, D., Cvjetko, P., Mikelić, I. L., Rajčić, M. M., Širac, S., Pevalek- Kozlina, B., and Pavlica, M. (2010). 332 Calicioglu, O., Shreve, M. J., Richard, T. L., and Brennan, R. A. (2018). Keywords: article; biomass; biorefinery; dziugan; et al; lemna; medium; minor; ozonation; ozone; plant; polyrhiza; production; wastewater
• Nanoemulsions of Some Edible Oils and their Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Anti-hemolytic Activities by Al-Rajhi, Aisha M. H.; Abdel Ghany, Tarek M. (2025) - Negligible hemolysis was observed using olive oil, unlike peanut oil, while hemolysis based olive oil NEs was increased compared with hemolysis based peanut oil NEs, particularly at high concentrations of 600 to 1000 µg/mL. Molecular docking investigation offered the structure–activity correlation and binding modes of cis-8,11,14- eicosatrienoic acid with Salmonella typhi (5ZXM) enzymes. TEM examination indicated that the diameter of peanut oil NEs (14.6 nm) was less than that of olive oil NEs (24.5 nm). Keywords: acid; activity; article; doi; et al; fatty; nanoemulsions; nes; oil; oil nes; oils; olive; olive oil; peanut; peanut oil
• Health Damage and Repair Mechanism Related to Formaldehyde Released from Wood-based Panels by Gao, Fan; Yue, Xiaohen; Yang, Hongqi; Yang, Yafeng; Lam, Su Shiung; Peng, Wanxi; Chen, Xiangmeng (2023) - Meanwhile, the epidemiology of formaldehyde hazards, formaldehyde pathogenesis genes and damage repair mechanism should be studied systematically, which can help to develop gene drugs to remove excess formaldehyde and activate the damage gene repair mechanism and void the harm of formaldehyde to health in the future. The long-term problem of formaldehyde emission can be effectively improved through improving hot pressing technology, modification of adhesives, and developments in wood-based panel post- processing technology (Basta et al. 2006; Mo et al. 2022). Keywords: article; doi; et al; exposure; formaldehyde; health; panels; products; review; wood
• Wooden Door Preferences Based on Lifestyle Theory and Consumer Behaviour Theory by Zhou, Chengmin; Wang, Qiyu; Kaner, Jake; Lv, Yixin (2023) - Therefore, this paper examines wooden door users based on life and consumer behaviour theories and segments wooden door user groups, and thus discusses the differences in consumer behaviour and needs of different segments. Qiyu Wang,a,b Jake Kaner,c and Yixin Lv a,b This paper analyses users with different lifestyles and consumer behaviour, and then segments wooden door users with different consumer preferences, to inspire wooden door companies in their product design and further research on wooden doors. Keywords: analysis; article; colour; consumer; design; doi; door; door users; et al; factor; home; home users; javascript; life; lifestyle; products; research; type; users
• Space-time Analysis of the Longitudinal Variation in Wood Specific Gravity of Teak and Its Effect on Tree Growth and Development by Adutwum, Jerry Oppong; Sakagami, Hiroki; Koga, Shinya; Matsumura, Junji (2023) - “Modeling variability of wood density in beech as affected by ring age, radial growth, and climate,” Trees 18, 264-276. “Modelling variation in wood density within and among trees in stands of New Zealand-grown radiata pine,” NZ J. For. Keywords: article; correlation; doi; effects; et al; formation; growth; height; meristem; radial; rrd; space; teak; time; tree; variation; wood
• Biodegradable Composites Based on Well-characterized Cellulose and Poly (Butyleneadipate-Co-Terephthalate) by Li, Peipei; Qin, Yiqing; Xu, Qi; Jiang, Guichang (2023) - Before processing, silanized cellulose was dried in a vacuum oven (~80 °C) for 12 h to remove the moisture due to its hydrophilic nature. The silanized cellulose/PBAT composite films were achieved by adding silanized cellulose at ratios of 0 wt%, 0.5 wt%, 1 wt%, 1.5 wt%, and 2 wt%. Keywords: article; bamboo; cellulose; composites; doi; et al; fig; film; pbat; properties; water
• Training Data Augmentations for Improving Hyperbola Recognition in Ground Penetrating Radar B-Scan Image for Tree Roots Detection by Li, Zeqing; Zhang, Xiaowei; Li, Haibin; Wang, Zepeng; Wen, Jian (2022) - Zhang et al. (2021) used the Faster R-CNN to train 1442 GPR B-scan images (282 for real images and 1160 for simulation images) to achieve automatic recognition and localization of hyperbolas in GPR images. Dataset Construction The composition of GPR image dataset consisted of four parts: acquisition of real data, simulated data generation, enhanced data generation, and data combination. Keywords: article; dataset; detection; doi; et al; fig; images; map; model; results; root; scan; training; tree
• Plant Biomass as a Source of Low-Temperature Yeasts by Liszkowska, Wiktoria; Motyl, Ilona; Pielech-Przybylska, Katarzyna; Szulc, Justyna; Sypka, Marcin; Dziugan, Piotr; Berlowska, Joanna (2022) - Yeast isolates were grown at 30 °C for 16 h on solid wort broth plates. Identified yeast isolates were compared to the following sequences deposited in GenBank: • Kazachstania barnetti – AY046173.1 • Saccharomyces cerevisiae – KT764941.1 (isolate 2) and MT322849.1 (isolate 13) • Pichia fermentans – KY104537.1 • Hanseniaspora uvarum – KY103573.1 (isolate 9) • Wickerhamomyces anomalus – MZ351763.1 (isolate 11) and JX188245.1 (isolate 12). Keywords: anomalus; article; biomass; cerevisiae; compounds; doi; et al; identification; isolates; temperature; yeast
• Nanofibrous Material of N-Succinyl Chitosan/ Polyethylene Oxide in the Removal of Emerging Pharmaceuticals from Aqueous Solution by Adsorption/Desorption Method by Khierallah, Amna Hassan Issa; Bouazza, Amel Hadj; Montplaisir, Daniel (2023) - The mechanisms of FLX adsorption, as well as the effects of pH value in the original solution on adsorption capacities, were investigated using high- performance liquid chromatography (HPLC-UV DAD) under identical adsorption conditions. FLX adsorption on NSCS/PEO nanofibers was favoured at pH 8.0. Keywords: 18(1; adsorbent; adsorption; article; bioresources; capacity; chitosan; doi; electrospinning; et al; flx; groups; khierallah; nanofibers; nscs; order; peer; peo; peo nanofibers; pseudo; solution; succinyl; water
• Nano Co3O4/NiO Catalysts Pyrolysis of Cotinus nana Bark for Bio-oil and Biochemicals Raw Material by Lou, Junwei; Yue, Xiaochen; Yang, Yafeng (2022) - Ge et al. (2022) studied the micromolecules of the extracts and pyrolysis products of Pinus armandii by GC-MS, PY-GC/MS and NMR. 5. FTIR spectrum of pyrolysis products from HP1, HP2, HP3, and HP4 PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Lou et al. (2023). Keywords: acid; analysis; article; bark; cotinus; doi; et al; ftir; journal; min; products; pyrolysis; rate; sample; time
• Effects of Adding Pyrochar and Hydrochar to Calcareous Soil on Nutrient Uptake by Maize by Cai, Yuxiao; Liu, Luyu; Zhang, Wei; Xing, Sen; Liang, Xiaohui; Gao, Mingjie; Yu, Hewei; Jiang, Zhaoxia; Ogino, Kenji; Chen, Xiuxiu; Wang, Bing; Si, Hongyu (2023) - Biochar may directly supplement soil nutrients through the introduction of exogenous sources of nutrients or affect plant nutrient uptake through its effects on soil structure and soil microbes (Hou et al. 2022). Thus, hydrochar prepared at 220 °C and pyrochar prepared at 550 °C may aid in supplementing soil nutrients and promoting nutrient sequestration. Keywords: accumulation; article; biochar; colonization; doi; et al; hydrochar; maize; mycorrhizal; nutrient; pyrochar; soil; uptake
• Effects of Melatonin Applications on Anatolian Black Pine (Pinus nigra J. F. Arnold. subsp. pallasiana (Lamb.) Holmboe) Afforestation Performance in Semi-Arid Areas by Yer Çelik, Esra Nurten; Ayan, Sezgin; Özel, Halil Barış; Turfan, Nezahat; Yer, Batın Mehmet; Abdaloğlu, Gülbahar (2023) - The fact that the seedlings in the Tosya plantation site with a semi-arid climate have a positive effect on the characteristics of seedlings roots, especially LI, RCD, RL, and FWR, at the end of the first year shows that the seedlings can maintain their success performance in the subsequent years. DOI: 10.1111/jpi.12392 Ledo, A., Paul, K. I., Burslem, D. F. R. P., Ewel, J. J., Barton, C., Battaglia, M., Brooksbank, K., Carter, J., Eid, T. H., England, J. R. et al. (2018). Keywords: application; april; article; chlorophyll; control; dipping; doi; doses; et al; journal; july; melatonin; melatonin application; needle; november; pine; plant; root; seedlings; spraying; stress; table
• Flushed But Not Forgotten: The Rising Costs and Opportunities of Disposable Wet Wipes by Hadley, Tilda; Hickey, Kate; Lix, Kelsi; Sharma, Shivani; Berretta, Tyler; Navessin, Titichai (2023) - Consumer wipes include household, baby, and personal care wipes, making up approximately 80% of the market. “Sustainable appeal to boost nonwoven wipes market,” https://doi.org/10.1002/app.20405 https://doi.org/10.1002/app.20405 PEER-REVIEWED REVIEW ARTICLE bioresources.com Hadley et al. (2023). Keywords: article; consumers; fibres; flushable; industry; market; materials; nonwoven; peer; products; review; strength; use; wipes
• Preparation of High-performance Activated Carbons from Hemicellulose Pre-extracted Residues of Poplar and their Application in VOCs Removal by He, Jiakai; Zhao, Yuanyuan; Zhou, Yun; Wu, Shubin (2023) - “Activated carbon from poplar,” BioResources 18(2), 2874-2896. 2875 of studies on the removal of VOCs by activated carbon have been reported (Gil et al. 2014; Pui et al. 2019; “Activated carbon from poplar,” BioResources 18(2), 2874-2896. 2881 (approximately 91.5% increase), indicating that the pre-extraction of organic solvent optimized the pore structures of activated carbons prepared from poplar (no pretreatment). Keywords: adsorption; adsorption capacity; article; capacity; carbon; dichloromethane; doi; et al; extraction; hemicellulose; poplar; rate; removal; toluene; vocs
• Effects of Pine Rosin on the Degradation of Mechanical Performance in Flax-Reinforced Polymeric Composites after Soil Burial at Low Temperatures by Jutila, Lauri; Layek, Rama; Javanshour, Farzin; George, Lijo; Sarlin, Essi; Kanerva, Mikko (2022) - In the current literature, natural fibers with cellulosic content have been observed to increase the biodegradation rate in PLA composites (Siakeng et al. 2019; Hubbe et al. 2021). Therefore, the crystallinity in PLA series specimens was surveyed by using XRD first. Keywords: article; bioresources; composites; days; degradation; doi; et al; fibers; fig; flax; jutila; mbi; pla; polymer; rosin; series; specimens; strength
• Bacterial Nanocellulose from Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast Kombucha Prepared with Lemongrass Tea and Sucrose: Optimization and Characterization by Aditiawati, Pingkan; Taufik, Intan; Alexis, Julio Jonathan Gilbert; Dungani, Rudi (2023) - “Optimized culture conditions for bacterial cellulose production by Acetobacter senegalensis MA1,” BMC Biotechnol. 20, article 46. “Understanding kombucha tea fermentation: A review,” J. Food Sci. 83(3), 580-588. Keywords: aditiawati; article; bnc; bnc kombucha; cellulose; doi; et al; fermentation; kombucha; lemongrass; production; scoby; sugar; total
• Physico-mechanical Properties of Sapindus mukorossi Seed by Bai, Xiaopeng; Xu, Daochun; Sun, Wendi; Diao, Ziyu (2022) - “Properties of S. mukorossi seed,” BioResources 18(1), 1008-1024. 1008 Physico-mechanical Properties of Sapindus mukorossi Seed Xiaopeng Bai,a,b Daochun Xu,a,b,* Wendi Sun,a and Ziyu Diao a This work characterized physical and mechanical properties of Sapindus mukorossi seed to explore the mechanical behaviors of the seed during compression in a roll crusher. “Properties of S. mukorossi seed,” BioResources 18(1), 1008-1024. 1009 mukorossi oil would provide a renewable, sustainable, and environmentally friendly source of energy (Chakraborty and Baruah 2013). Keywords: analysis; article; deformation; doi; et al; fig; modulus; mukorossi; mukorossi seed; properties; seed; shell
• Non-Destructive Testing of Mechanical Properties of Solid Wood Panel Based on Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling Transfer Method by Jiang, Dapeng; Zhang, Yizhuo; Chen, Jinhao (2023) - Several standardisation approaches address this crucial issue and permit the transfer of calibration models (X. Li et al. 2021). 3636 Result of Wood Tensile Strength Transfer Model Following SNV-SG pre-processing, transferable models based on the PLS-SEM framework from NIR to online HSI were constructed by employing several types of calibration transfer method for the prediction of the Solid Wood Panels Tensile Strength, and CCA and SST method were compared. Keywords: article; calibration; doi; efea; et al; fig; matrix; model; pls; sem; spectra; strength; t t; testing; transfer; wood
• Converting Operations Impact on Tissue Paper Product Properties – A Review by Costa Vieira, Joana; Fiadeiro, Paulo Torrão; Costa, Ana Paula (2023) - Commercially, tissue paper products can be classified according to the purpose of use both at-home (referred to as “consumer” or At Home – AtH products) and away-from-home (referred to as HORECA products - HOtel REstaurants and Coffee, or Away From Home – AFH) (Galli 2022). Embossing of tissue paper products is a sensitive process because of the presence of different factors such as flexibility, weight, softness, and attractive design of the paper (DeMaio and Patterson 2008; Pejic 2016). Keywords: article; bioresources; converting; embossing; et al; fig; paper; paper products; process; products; properties; review; roll; sheet; tissue paper; vieira
• Rice Straw as a Source of Nanocellulose for Sustainable Food Packaging Materials: A Review by Islam, Makdud; Saini, Praveen; Das, Rahul; Shekhar, Shubhra; Sinha, Akhouri Sanjay Kumar; Prasad, Kamlesh (2023) - It has been reported that rice straw cellulose has a slightly higher degree of polymerization (weight average molecular weight, Mw: 1820) measured by viscometry method compared to other agricultural residues such as wheat straw (Mw: 1045) and bagasse (Mw: 925) cellulose, but it is much lower than wood lignocellulosic biomass cellulose (Mw: 4000 to 5500) Rice straw cellulose nanofibers are inexpensive and globally abundant. Keywords: 18(1; acid; article; bioresources; cellulose; doi; et al; fibers; food; index; islam; islam et; lignin; materials; min; nanocellulose; nanocomposite; packaging; paper; peer; process; production; properties; pulping; pvoh; review; rice straw; straw cellulose; straw nc; wt%
• Bamboo for Biomass Energy Production by Ku Aizuddin, Ku Nur Azwa; Lai, Kok-Song; Baharum, Nadiya Akmal; Thau Lym Yong, Wilson; Ngi Hoon, Lau; Abdul Hamid, Mohd Zahir; Cheng, Wan Hee; Ong Abdullah, Janna (2023) - Thus, bamboo biomass is a sustainable resource that can be used as a feedstock for biofuel and bioenergy production. The production of bamboo biomass can give rise to environmental and ecological issues. Keywords: aizuddin; article; b978; bamboo; bioenergy; biofuel; biomass; biomass energy; bioresources; doi; energy; et al; growth; journal; malaysia; peer; plant; production; review; species
• Evaluation of Colombian Coffee Waste to Produce Antioxidant Extracts by Arango-Agudelo, Erika Milena; Rendón-Muñóz, Yazmín; Cadena-Chamorro, Edith Marleny; Santa, Juan Felipe; Buitriago-Sierra, Robison (2023) - The highest total phenolic contents, caffeine and epicatechin, was observed for coffee pulp extract. “Antibacterial activity of coffee extracts and selected coffee chemical compounds against enterobacteria,” Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 54 (23), 8738- 8743. Keywords: acid; antioxidant; article; caffeine; coffee; coffee pulp; coffee wastes; compounds; doi; et al; extracts; food; min; parchment; products; pulp; scg; wastes
• Flexible Functional Composites for Athlete Health and Performance and Auxiliary Training Applications by Zuo, Zhi-Kai; Xu, Zheng; Diao, Guo-Yan; Li, Ming; Ma, Ming-Guo; Shi, Zheng-Jun (2023) - The development of flexible composites sensors is still in its infancy and many problems need to be solved, such as signal interference, short continuous monitoring time, and poor durability. Monitoring methods can be simple and low- cost methods, or more complex and expensive methods, including the analysis of biochemical markers and the use of GPS and motion sensors to measure athletes' trajectory. Keywords: article; composites; detection; doi; et al; graphene; health; human; monitoring; motion; mxene; sensor; strain; strain sensor
• Preparation of Bacterial Cellulose Using Enzymatic Hydrolysate of Olive Pomace as Carbon Source by Sagdic-Oztan, Ceren; Koschella, Andreas; Heinze, Thomas; Gul-Karaguler, Nevin; Tuter, Melek (2023) - With its superior lignocellulose content, OP can be a good candidate to generate reducing sugars which would serve as a carbon source for bacterial cellulose production. “Comparison of methods for detoxification of spruce hydrolysate for bacterial cellulose production,” Microbial Cell Factories 12, article 93. Keywords: article; cellulose; doi; et al; glucose; media; medium; olive; production; sugar
• Poultry Litter Physiochemical Characterization Based on Production Conditions for Circular Systems by Katuwal, Sheela; Rafsan, Nur-Al-Sarah; Ashworth, Amanda J.; Kolar, Praveen (2023) - “Characterization of poultry litter,” BioResources 18(2), 3961-3977. Overall, poultry litters evaluated had similar surface chemistries, with nutrient composition varying based on rearing conditions, which has implications for downstream use in thermochemical conversion and other value-added products. Keywords: arkansas; article; characterization; content; d.b; doi; energy; et al; litter; pl1; pl2; poultry litter; production; soil
• All-cellulose Composites Fabricated by in-situ Welding by Gan, Meixue; Tian, Lang; Chen, Yiruo; Xin, Jieting; Si, Hui; Xie, Yimin; Feng, Qinghua (2023) - Excluding the peaks of primary peaks of cellulose I (14.7°, 16.4°, 22.2°, and 34.4°), the ACCs showed a high additional absorption peak around 12.2° and a relatively obvious peak around 20.2°, corresponding to the (1-10) and (110) crystallographic planes of cellulose II, respectively (Wang et al. 2019; From the spectra, it could be noted that the appearance of a new spectral peak at 577 cm-1 corresponds to the typical bond in cellulose II. Keywords: accs; article; cellulose; composites; doi; et al; raman; spectroscopy
• Improvement of Residual Oil Recovery from Oil Palm Biomass Using High Pressure Water Steam System for Biodiesel Production by Chu, Chang Jie; Hafid, Halimatun Saadiah; Omar, Farah Nadia; Hairuddin, Abdul Aziz; Mokhtar, Mohd Noriznan; Samsu Baharuddin, Azhari; Wakisaka, Minato (2023) - “Solvent extraction and performance analysis of residual palm oil for biodiesel production: Experimental and simulation study,” J. Environ. As one of the major agricultural plantation industries in Malaysia, oil palm plays a significant role in heightening the economy. Keywords: article; biodiesel; biomass; bioresources; doi; et al; fruit; hpwss; oil; oil palm; oil recovery; opefb; palm; removal; water
• Effects of Microwave Drying on the Cell Wall Structures of Round Bamboo by Lv, Huangfei; Yang, Shun; Zhu, Yixin; Shu, Xin; Cao, Wenshi; Xu, Bin; Fei, Benhua (2023) - 4071 Effects of Microwave Drying on the Cell Wall Structures of Round Bamboo Huangfei Lv,a,# Shun Yang,a,# Yixin Zhu,a Xin Shu,a Wenshi Cao,a Bin Xu,a,* and Benhua Fei b,* Effects of microwave irradiation on bamboo cell wall structures were studied. Bamboo walls are rich in parenchyma cells, are highly hygroscopic, and bamboo shrinks below the fiber saturation point when dry (Prasad and Pandey 2012). Keywords: article; bamboo; bonds; cell; cellulose; cm-1; doi; drying; et al; hemicellulose; microwave; samples; surface; treatment; wall
• Integrated Application of Selected Elements of Sustainability, Circular Economy, Bioeconomy, and Environmental Management System in Guesthouses by Scholz, Petr; Vrabcová, Pavla; Linderová, Ivica; Kotoučková, Hana (2023) - First Class guesthouses (n6 = 35) achieved the highest score for all five elements of environmental management (except for the first three elements, where Tourist class guesthouses scored 100%) and overall. This method takes advantage of the fact that a group atmosphere can help to relax certain stereotypes and attitudes regarding implementing environmental measures and environmental management. Keywords: accommodation; article; class; doi; economy; elements; et al; guesthouses; hospitality; journal; management; measures; research; scholz; standard; sustainability; tourism; waste
• The Establishment and Numerical Calculation of a Heat Transfer Model of a Graphene Heating Energy Storage Floor by Yang, Chunmei; Guan, Bo; Zhang, Zihao; Zhang, Jiawei; Xue, Bo; Tian, Xinchi (2023) - 2. Layered structure of composite graphene floor (Note: 1: Floor surface layer; 2: Graphene heating layer; 3: Heat-accumulating layer; 4: Aluminum foil reflective layer and ceramic aluminum silicate thermal insulation layer; and 5: Floor substrate layer) Most of the existing research results have focused on the establishment of a theoretical model of low-temperature radiant water heating (Hauser et al. 2000; Yang et al. 2001; Shi 2007; González and Prieto 2021) and the detection of heat storage performance of heating floor (Du et al. 2018; Zhou et al. 2018; Cao et al. 2018; Liu et al. 2018) and there is no complete theoretical system for the problem of the temperature increase rate. Keywords: article; floor; floor surface; graphene; heat; heat transfer; heating; layer; model; surface; surface layer; temperature; test; thickness
• Dichotomy of Predictor Variables of Indoor Air Quality and Prevailing Public Perception of Green Living Space – A Preliminary Assessment by Ab Latib, Hazirah; Amir, Mohd. Afthar; Othman, Kamaruzaman; Ratnasingam, Jegatheswaran; Choon Liat, Lim (2023) - In this respect, this study evaluates indoor air quality in terms of its various parameters in sustainably built homes in three different locations. The air quality in a home or building is determined by indoor air quality, which in turn is affected by ventilation efficiency as well as the volume of air exchanged with outdoor air. Keywords: air; air quality; article; building; doi; emission; formaldehyde; green; health; homes; ieq; latib; level; malaysia; perception; quality; study; wood
• Alkylated Phosphorylated Fibers: A New Substitute for Silicone in Release Paper Manufacturing by Abenghal, Lahbib; Lamoudan, Hamid; Brouillette, François (2023) - The chemical composition of the surface of phosphorylated fibers was determined by elemental analysis, in which the comparison of the percentages of the different elements present on the surface of fibers, before and after the alkylation reaction of phosphorylated fibers, allows for the degree of substitution DSP of phosphorylated fibers and DSA of alkylated phosphorylated fibers to be determined. The first option was to apply PVOH before fiber coating. Keywords: adhesive; alkylation; article; coating; et al; fibers; occp; paper; phosphate; release; surface; water
• Effects of Pyrolysis Temperature on the Release Characteristics of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons during Pyrolysis of Corn Stover Pellet by Li, Lijie; Niu, Wenjuan; Cong, Hongbin; Meng, Haibo; Niu, Zhiyou; Shen, Xiuli; Cao, Licong; Kong, Xianrui (2023) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.1.2112-2136 Keywords: Corn stover pellet; Pyrolysis; Pyrolysis temperature; Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons; Transient vapor products Contact information: a: Key Laboratory of Agricultural Equipment in Mid–lower Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Engineering, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, P. R. China; b: Key Laboratory of Energy Resource Utilization from Agriculture Residue, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Academy of Agricultural Planning and Engineering, Beijing, 100125, P. R. China; *Corresponding author: newmhb7209@163.com; nzhy@mail.hzau.edu.cn INTRODUCTION Renewable energy is of growing importance in addressing the environmental concerns over fossil fuel usage, as it has been widely promoted as an alternative to fossil fuel and a potential strategy to tackle climate changes at the global and national scales (IEA 2018). The composition of main non-condensable gases during corn stover pellet pyrolysis was detected (Figs. 2b, 2c). Keywords: article; biochar; corn; doi; et al; fig; formation; pahs; pellets; pyrolysis; pyrolysis release; pyrolysis temperature; release; stover; temperature; ° c
• Data-Driven Soft Sensors in Refining Processes – Pulp Property Estimation Using ARX - Models by Karlström, Anders; Hill, Jan; Johansson, Lars (2023) - 3, the box labeled refining model includes both information from the flat zone and the conical zone when estimating the pulp properties. Both external and internal variables are considered as model inputs. Keywords: article; fiber; fig; karlström; model; process; pulp; refining; sensors; variables; zone
• Synthesis and Characterization of Ground Biochar (GB) Reinforced Composites for Removal of Heavy Metal from Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) by Rahman, Md Rezaur; Anak James, Anthonette; Marwani, Hadi M.; bin Hamdan , Sinin; bin Mohamad Said, Khairul Anwar; Bin Bakri, Muhammad Khusairy; Uddin, Jamal; Matin, Mohammed Mahbubul; Madkhali, Osamam; Aljabri, Mahmood D.; Rahman , Mohammed M. (2023) - The medium vibrations at 3226.91 cm-1 in sample A and 3234.62 cm-1 in sample C were attributed to the stretching bond of N-H, which arise in the same region of alcohol O-H, similar to the previous findings by Kowalczuk and Pitucha (2019). The existence of 1635.64 cm-1 in sample C indicates a strong C=O vibration of aldehyde groups where a strong adhesion interaction between the activated carbon and PLA and TiO2 particles has been observed. Keywords: adsorption; analysis; article; biochar; bioresources; carbon; cm-1; composites; doi; et al; fig; ground; ground biochar; oil; palm; peer; pla; pome; rahman; rahman et; sample; surface; tio2
• Thermal Energy Utilization of High Temperature Ash: Current Situation and Prospects by Yin , Taikun; Huang, Xinya; Yao, Sen; Li, Gang (2023) - In addition, due to the excellent thermal insulation ability of phase-change materials, it is not only feasible to use heat carriers to recover ash heat energy and then dry biomass, but also possible to achieve efficient utilization of heat energy. To promote the heat exchange effect of high- temperature ash and to improve the efficiency of ash waste heat recovery, granulation operations are generally performed on high-temperature ash (Barati and Jahanshahi 2019). Keywords: article; ash; change; coal; doi; efficiency; energy; et al; heat; heat recovery; materials; phase; recovery; temperature; utilization; waste heat
• Implementing Circular Economy in the Construction Sector: Evaluating CE Strategies by Developing a Framework by Hosseini, Zahra; Laratte, Bertrand; Blanchet, Pierre (2023) - Evaluating CE Strategies by Developing a Framework Zahra Hosseini,a,* Bertrand Laratte,b and Pierre Blanchet a Among various industries, the construction sector has one of the greatest impacts on the environment. The purpose of this study was to examine the impacts of using CE strategies in the construction sector. Keywords: article; building; construction; construction sector; doi; economy; environmental; et al; framework; landfilling; landfilling landfilling; landfilling recycling; life; materials; recycling; sector; strategies; study
• Physical and Mechanical Properties of Glued Laminated Bamboo by Lima, Douglas Mateus de; Lima Júnior, Humberto Correia; Medeiros, Iálysson da Silva (2023) - Based on such findings, this paper aims to evaluate the physical and mechanical properties of glued laminated bamboo of the Dendrocalamus giganteus species. However, the lack of suitable equipment to complete lamination limits the production of glued laminated bamboo (GLB) (Beraldo and Rivero 2003), with lamination being an important aspect that interferes with the quality of the surface of the material. Keywords: adhesive; article; bamboo; direction; fiber; fig; glb; lima; parallel; properties; shear; specimens; strength
• Methylene Blue Adsorption Mechanism onto Palm Kernel Shell-derived Activated Carbon: From Particle Diffusion to Site Adsorption by Mohamad Said, Khairul Anwar; Mohamed Amin, Mohamed Afizal; Yakub, Ibrahim; Rahman, Md Rezaur; Hong Kueh, Ahmad Beng; Hamdan, Sinin; M. Rahman , Mohammed (2023) - The adsorption capacity of activated carbon was calculated using Eq. 1 (Mohamad Said et al. 2022), 0( )e e C C V q W −  = (1) where qe refers to dye adsorption at equilibrium (mg/g), Co and Ce are the initial and dye concentrations at equilibrium (mg/L), respectively, V is the volume of dye solution (L), and m is the activated carbon mass fixed at 1 g. The adsorption data were fitted to the kinetic model classified as adsorption reaction (pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order, Ritchie, Ritchie-second-order, and mixed-order models) and diffusion models (Boyd equation and Weber and Morris) to understand the dye adsorption mechanism. At equilibrium, by minimizing the occurrence of bulk to adsorption site adsorption and desorption (steps 1 and 5), it can be assumed that r = ro. Keywords: adsorption; article; blue; carbon; diffusion; doi; dye; mechanism; methylene; model; surface
• Assessment of Termite Damage in Cross-laminated Timber Sections Using Micro-computed Tomography and Vibration Analysis by Shirmohammadi, Maryam; Faircloth, Adam; Chan, Keng-Yew; Fitzgerald, Chris (2023) - Sample damage in the growth ring and damage patterns around the glue line Figure 12 shows a sample with a resin knot; there were damaged sections around the resin knot without any damage going into the knot. DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.3.4430-4449 Keywords: Termite damage; Engineered wood products; Microcomputer tomography; Vibration analysis; Mass loss Contact information: Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Forest product innovation, 50 Evans Rd, Salisbury, Brisbane, Australia; *Corresponding author: maryam.shirmohammadi@daf.qld.gov.au INTRODUCTION Timber is one of the most used building materials globally. Keywords: article; clt; damage; edge; et al; fig; loss; mass; samples; shirmohammadi; termite; timber; wood
• Catalytic Hydrogenolysis Lignin to Obtain Phenols: A Review of Selective Cleavage of Ether Bonds by Du, Xiongjian; Wu, Shubin; Li, Penghui (2023) - In 1986, Walter started to experiment with precious metals as catalysts for hydrogenation degradation reactions and achieved satisfactory results (Mycke and Michaelis 1986). Table 1 lists some investigations in which α-O-4 served as a model compound as the substrate for hydrogenation degradation reaction. Keywords: article; bar; bond; carbon; catalyst; compounds; degradation; doi; et al; ether; hydrogen; hydrogenation; hydrogenation degradation; hydrogenolysis; lignin; lignin model; model; o-4; phenols; products; reaction; review; yield
• Insights into the Microbial Community Structure in the Biodegradation Process of High-Strength Ammonia Digestate Liquid Fraction in Conventional Activated Sludge System by Chuda, Aleksandra; Otlewska, Anna; Ziemiński, Krzysztof (2023) - 3549 wastewater treatment plants and denitrification environments, playing a significant role in removing organic components and nutrients (Gao et al. 2016; Xue et al. 2018; Xu et al. 2019; Wen et al. 2020; Yang et al. 2020; Ríos-Castro et al. 2022). These results were similar to the amounts of these bacteria in the activated sludge during the treatment of domestic and industrial wastewater conducted by Xu et al. (2018) in the WWTP and the activated sludge collected by Gao et al. (2016) from full- scale municipal WWTP treated domestic wastewater (Table 4). Keywords: article; bacteria; carbon; cod; community; digestate; doi; et al; liquid; ratio; series; sludge; source; treatment; wastewater
• Self-assembly Fundamentals in the Reconstruction of Lignocellulosic Materials: A Review by Hubbe, Martin A.; Trovagunta, Ramakrishna; Zambrano, Franklin; Tiller, Phoenix; Jardim, Juliana (2023) - First, fields such as gravity, flow, or electrical attraction may cause the entities under consideration to be constrained into limited space, thus requiring them to adopt an arrangement that minimizes their occupation of space (Pelesko 2007; Grzybowski et al. 2009). Other aspects, including condensation reactions (Kim and Kim 2018) and curing reactions involving phenolic groups (Yu et al. 2018), might be considered in future research involving the self-assembly of lignin fragments. Keywords: applications; article; assembly; assembly fundamentals; bioresources; bonding; cellulose; chem; colloidal; components; doi; energy; et al; fibers; fig; forces; formation; hubbe et; hydrogen; hydrophobic; illustration; li et; lignin; m. a.; materials; molecular; nature; paper; particles; printing; process; processes; review; review article; self; solution; structures; surfaces; water; wood
• Seaweed Biochar (Sourced from Marine Water Remediation Farms) for Soil Remediation: Towards an Integrated Approach of Terrestrial-Coastal Marine Water Remediation by Ginocchio, Rosanna; Araya, Matías; Machado, Jéssica; de la Fuente, Luz María; Orrego, Fabiola; Arellano, Eduardo; Contreras-Porcia, Loretto (2023) - (Jones et al. 2016; Wu et al. 2017; O'Connor et al. 2018), whereas others have found that metal(loid) concentrations in pore water of biochar amended soils may increase. For example, Beesley et al. (2010) found that Cu and As concentrations in pore water of biochar amended soils increased more than 30-fold, which could be explained by a significant increase of Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC). Keywords: article; biochar; biomass; doi; et al; ginocchio; plant; remediation; seaweed; seaweed biochar; soil; study; table; vermicompost; water
• Nanocellulose and Polysiloxane Coatings for Strength Enhancement and Oil-proof and Hydrophobicity Improvement of Recycled Pulp Sheets by Yi, Kai; Fu, Shiyu; Yi, Zede; Yang, Xuedi; Lan, Xingyu (2023) - The physical properties and barrier performance of coated paper were greatly improved compared to recycling paper. Fiber analysis of raw pulp and pulp with different repetitions of papermaking, fiber weighted length (a), fiber width (b), fiber coarseness (c), weighted ratio of fine fiber length (d) Chemical Analysis of Coated and Uncoated Paper Both FTIR and XPS were used to analyze differences in structural properties and elemental composition of the uncoated paper and coated paper. Keywords: article; bioresources; doi; fibers; fig; hydrophobic; oil; paper; properties; strength; surface; water
• Comparative Research on the Structure, Chemistry, and Physical Properties of Turkey Oak and Sessile Oak Wood by Deaconu, Iulia; Porojan, Mihaela; Timar, Maria Cristina; Bedelean, Bogdan; Campean, Mihaela (2023) - The shrinkage coefficients of Turkey oak wood maintain the same tendency, being higher than those of sessile oak wood. According to the Wood Database, the shrinkage anisotropy coefficient is higher for sessile oak wood, with an average of 2.16, compared to 1.7 for Turkey oak wood. Keywords: article; average; cm-1; density; groups; heartwood; oak heartwood; oak sapwood; oak wood; sapwood; sessile; species; turkey oak; values; wood
• Bioactive Metabolites from Germinated Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp. Seeds after Treating with Different Concentrations of Salicylic Acid by Vasudevan, Vinduja; Karthikeyan, Aradhana; Rajamuthu, Tharun Prasanna; Sarkar, Ananya; Paranjothi, Girinath; Krishnan, Nagasathiya; Sakthivelu, Meenakumari; Velusamy, Palaniyandi; Anbu , Periasamy; Raman, Pachaiappan (2023) - Seeds after Treating with Different Concentrations of Salicylic Acid Vinduja Vasudevan,a Aradhana Karthikeyan,a Tharun Prasanna Rajamuthu,a Ananya Sarkar,a Girinath Parnjothi,a Nagasathiya Krishnan,a Meenakumari Sakthivelu,a Palaniyandi Velusamy,b,* Periasamy Anbu,c,* and Pachaiappan Raman, a,* Salicylic acid (SA) is an effective elicitor for enhancing product formation in various agricultural practices. DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.2.4085-4103 Keywords: Salicylic acid; Cajanus cajan; Germination; Secondary metabolites; GC-MS Contact information: a: Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur – 603 203, Chengalpet – Keywords: acid; article; c. cajan; cajan; cajan seeds; cajanus; doi; ester; et al; incubation; metabolites; methyl; peer; salicylic; seeds; treatment; vasudevan
• Wood Impregnation in Relation to Its Mechanisms and Properties Enhancement: - by Augustina, Sarah; Dwianto , Wahyu; Wahyudi, Imam; Syafii, Wasrin; Gérardin, Phillipe; Marbun, Sari Delviana (2023) - 4332 Wood Impregnation in Relation to Its Mechanisms and Properties Enhancement Sarah Augustina,a,* Wahyu Dwianto,a,* Imam Wahyudi,b Wasrin Syafii,b Philippe Gérardin,c and Sari Delviana Marbun a The principle of wood impregnation entails treating wood with a monomer/impregnating agent that diffuses into the cell walls, often followed by polymerization to change desired properties. Numerous studies related to this matter have been reported and continue to attract more interest, as wood impregnation can significantly improve wood properties. Keywords: agents; anhydride; article; ase; augustina et; bioresources; cell; curing; doi; et al; formaldehyde; journal; modification; oil; peer; pressure; process; properties; resin; review; science; stability; treatment; wall; water; wood; wood cell; wood impregnation; wood science; wpg
• Numerical Simulation on Influencing Factors of Co-firing of Municipal Solid Waste and Leather by Guo, Huang; Yi, Baojun; Xu, Hongpeng; Dong, Lu; Guo, Guangzhao; Gong, Lifang (2023) - “Co-firing solid waste and leather,” BioResources 18(2), 3666-3680. 3673 Effect of Ratio of PA and SA on the Co-firing The ratio of PA and SA affects the effect of solid phase combustion on the bed and gas phase combustion in the furnace. Temperature distribution at different height section of furnace Effect of Fuel Feed Rate on Leather Blending The effect of waste combustion on the grate mainly depends on three factors: fuel layer thickness, air supply, and grate movement speed. Keywords: air; article; blending; combustion; doi; furnace; gas; leather; solid; temperature; waste
• Optimization of Green Extraction Process of Cinnamomum camphora Fruit Dye and its Performance by Response Surface Methodology by Qi, Yiqing; Liu, Guangyu; Zhang, Zhi; Zhou, Ziwen (2023) - 7. Digital images of the effect of (a) pH, (b) temperature, and (c) UV irradiation on Cinnamomum camphora fruit dye; (d) UV spectra of the effect of pH on the absorbance, (e) UV spectra of the effect of temperature on the absorbance, and (f) UV spectra of the effect of UV irradiation on the absorbance of Cinnamomum camphora fruit dye Environmental impacts of Microwave-assisted extraction of Cinnamomum camphora fruit dye Table 7 summarizes the environmental impacts of microwave-assisted extraction of C. camphora fruit dye on electricity consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. The R2 values for quadratic and cubic terms were 0.97 and 0.99 (Kusuma et al. 2017; Kusuma and Mahfud 2017a,c), which reflects a high degree of validity of the model C. camphora fruit dye extraction (Table 4). Keywords: absorbance; article; camphora; camphora dye; camphora fruit; doi; dye; dyes; et al; extraction; fruit; fruit dye; microwave; response; time
• Thermal Properties of Radiant Floor Surface Materials and Numerical Evaluation of the Thermal Performance by Zhou, Shiyu; Cao, Jiaqi; Zhang, Zhili; Wang, Haibo; Liu, Jiying (2023) - A 2D unsteady model was constructed to analyze floor surface temperature and indoor temperature fields in an enclosure space. The relationship between floor surface temperature and thermal properties of floor was analyzed. Keywords: article; boards; conductivity; doi; fig; floor; heating; materials; performance; radiant; surface; temperature
• Transparent Nanopaper from Nanofibrillated Bamboo Pulp by Liu, Xuran; Dong, Xilong; Wang, Hongkun; Wu, Min; Huang, Yong (2023) - Isocyanate could easily react with the hydroxyl groups of bamboo cellulose, so the hydrophobicity of modified cellulose was enhanced (Ye et al. 2017). Cellulose nanopaper is highly transparent, flexible, and thermally resistant, which makes it very suitable for use as a substrate material for optoelectronic materials. Keywords: article; bamboo; cellulose; cnf; doi; fig; isocyanate; nanopaper
• Lyocell Fibre Production Using NMMO – A Simulation-based Techno-Economic Analysis by Hytönen, Eemeli; Sorsamäki, Lotta; Kolehmainen, Erik; Sturm, Michael; von Weymarn, Niklas (2023) - Moreover, based on the assumptions and modelling work in this study, NMMO decomposition and losses in recovery cycle take up the remaining 75% of the total NMMO losses and are thus a larger contributor to makeup NMMO costs and overall economics than the washing. Fig. The bath receives continuously water from the washing block and the corresponding amount of bath liquid is led to NMMO recycling process. Keywords: analysis; article; bath; bioresources; capital; case; content; cooling; cost; design; et al; evaporation; fibre; hytönen; lyocell; model; nmmo; process; production; recovery; scenario; simulation; washing; water
• Adsorption of Malachite Green from Aqueous Phase by Tea Stalk Powder: Parameters, Kinetic, Isothermal, and Thermodynamic Studies by Liu, Xiyao; Wu, Yilin; Zhao, Wenchang; Wu, Zhuanrong; Han, Hua; Xie, Zhenbang; Yilmaz, Murat; Ko, Tzu-Hsing (2023) - RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Screening of Various Types of Used Tea Powder for MG Adsorption To evaluate the adsorption potential for MG, different types of waste tea powder were pretested. The adsorption efficiency after 30 min for all tea powder samples exceeded 90%, which is an acceptable for MG adsorption (Fig. 2a). Keywords: adsorption; adsorption efficiency; article; doi; efficiency; et al; green; liu; malachite; model; powder; solution; stalk powder; tea; tea stalk
• Extraction, Purification and Characterization of an Arabinogalactan from Frost (Riverbank) Grape (Vitis riparia Michx.) Stems by Eller, Fred J.; Vaughn, Steven F.; Price, Neil P. J.; Kenar, James A.; Jackson, Michael A.; Berhow, Mark A.; Brownstein, Korey J.; Selling, Gordon W. (2023) - Therefore, it is probably prudent to process FGP extracts to dryness as quickly as possible to prevent the growth of any microbes that might be present. Frost grape stem chip extract (FGSCExt) yield as a function of number of extractions PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Eller et al. (2023). Keywords: 100k; arabinogalactan; article; bioresources; doi; eller; et al; extraction; fgp; fgsc; fgscext; frost; frost grape; glucose; grape; methanol; peer; pressure; stems; water
• Organosilane-modified Wood Materials: A Review of Research and Applications by Liu, Honghai; Zhou, Ting; Sun, Xinlu; Zong, Guanggong (2023) - Using silane modified wood fiber as a filler, Chen et al. (2022) prepared an ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) bio-composite material by melt mixing and compression molding. When OS is used for wood modification, the hydrolyzed products combine with the groups on the cell wall (CW) to improve wood properties. Keywords: article; composites; coupling; doi; et al; fiber; groups; liu; materials; modification; organosilane; properties; reaction; resistance; review; silane; stability; surface; water; wood; wood materials
• Identification and Analysis of Ancient Ship Wood Excavated at Nantong Hydraulic Site by Gao, Qinghui; You, Jiang; Liao, Xiaomei; Wang, Zhigao (2023) - The content of ash, α-cellulose, and total cellulose are usually used for the determination of wood health wood (Xia et al. 2018). “Identity & analysis of ancient wood,” BioResources 18(3), 5028-5040. Keywords: analysis; article; cellulose; chemical; doi; et al; samples; ship; wood
• Hydrodeoxygenation of Phenol as a Model Compound by Ni2P/HBeta-SBA-15 by Jiang, Jiao; Wang, Shurong; Li, Jin; Cao, Yang; Zhou, Shiyun; Gao, Mingyuan; Tang, Boheng (2023) - 5. TEM images of SBA-15(a), HBeta-SBA-15(b), and Ni2P/HBeta-SBA-15(c) Py-IR analysis It can be seen from Table 2 that the acid values of Brönsted acid and Lewis acid of HBeta catalyst were very high no matter at 150 ℃ or 350 ℃, indicating its strong acidity. It can be used in this experiment to study the influence of interaction of various influencing factors (reaction time, reaction temperature, hydrogen dosage, and catalyst dosage) on the yield of phenol hydrodeoxygenation cyclohexane (Mohammed et al. 2020). Keywords: acid; article; catalyst; cyclohexane; doi; et al; hbeta; hydrodeoxygenation; ni2p; phenol; reaction; sba-15; surface; yield
• The Influence of Rainfall and Temperature on Radial Growth of Urban Trees Under the Impact of Steel Industry Pollution by Castor Neto, Thayanne Caroline; Penetra Cerveira Lousada, José Luis; Fontana, Cláudia; Gomes Moreira, Carolina; de Figueiredo Latorraca, João Vicente (2023) - Ravenna in urban environments in relation to the rainfall and the dry and hot climate, and the absence of natural water reserves in urban soil may explain this more immediate response of urban tree growth to rainfall and temperature indexes. “Biomonitoring of environmental pollution using growth tree rings of Tipuana tipu: Quantification by synchrotron radiation total reflection X-ray fluorescence,” Radiation Physics and Chemistry 95, 346-348. Keywords: article; catappa; climate; doi; et al; growth; influence; pollution; rainfall; region; resende; rings; species; study; trees
• Facile Preparation of Scalable Bamboo-Derived Activated Carbon for Efficient Wastewater Treatment by Hassan, Siti Suhana; Khong, Heng Yen; Chang, Yee Hui Robin (2023) - Finally, the highest removal of activated carbon sample was used to determine the surface functional groups present and surface morphology. Then, activated carbon samples produced were used to determine the heavy metals and dyes removal by using the best parameter from the preliminary study. Keywords: adsorption; article; bamboo; carbon; doi; dyes; et al; metals; process; removal
• Aqueous-phase Hydrogenation of α-Pinene to cis-Pinane Using an Amphiphilic Ni-based Catalyst by Bao, Ming-Hao; Yu, Feng-Li; Yuan, Bing; Xie, Cong-Xia; Yu, Shi-Tao (2023) - DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2016.12.036 Li, K. X., Yang, X. H., Zhao, T. T., Liu, J. J., Liu, J. H., Li, Y. C., Li, F. H., Tai, X. S., and Cao, S. H. (2019). DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2010.04.105 Li, X. Z., Qin, F., Dai, Q. G., Shao, S. J., and Wang X. Y. (2018). Keywords: article; c@ms; catalyst; doi; et al; fig; hydrogenation; pinene; reaction; temperature; water
• Designing Chairs For Users With High Body Weight by Hitka, Miloš; Naď, Milan; Langová, Nadežda; Gejdoš, Miloš; Lizoňová, Denisa; Sydor, Maciej (2023) - This paper is focused on the concept of chair structural design, which is suitable for bariatric users, including the application of additional reinforcing structural components. There are many construction methods for making suitable joints between chair components, but this is not the main purpose of this paper. Keywords: article; chair; components; design; furniture; hitka; seat; strength; users; weight
• Microwave-assisted Extraction of Functional Compounds from Plants: A Review by López-Salazar, Herminia; Camacho-Díaz, Brenda Hildeliza; Arenas Ocampo, Martha Lucía; Jiménez-Aparicio, Antonio Ruperto (2023) - For microwave extraction to be efficient, the following parameters must be considered: solvent characteristics, volume, exposure time, temperature, size and characteristics of plant material, power (MHz), and type of equipment. The results indicated that microwave extraction produced pectin with a higher equivalent weight and degree of esterification, as well as a lighter color. Keywords: article; bioresources; cell; compounds; doi; et al; extraction; heating; lópez; mae; material; method; microwave; microwave extraction; peer; plant; process; review; salazar; salazar et; solvent
• Preparation, Characterization of Chitin-Based Activated Carbon for Orange II Removal by Wang, Yanan; Ji, Qingsong; Li, Haichao (2023) - Adsorbents such as activated carbon, clays, composites, and other polymeric adsorbents have been tested for dye removal (Gupta et al. 2000 Activated carbon is a specially treated carbon with a well-developed porous structure, a high surface area, abundant active functional groups, and high adsorption activity (Sharghi et al. 2008). Keywords: adsorption; article; cac; carbon; chitin; doi; dye; et al; surface; wang
• Nanocellulose Preparation from Diverse Plant Feedstocks, Processes, and Chemical Treatments: A Review Emphasizing Non-woods by Das, Rasel; Lindström, Tom; Khan, Madani; Rezaei, Mahdi; Hsiao, Benjamin S. (2024) - The failure to produce nanocellulose from flax fibers using this procedure was attributed to their high cellulose content (Chen et al. 2011a). PEER-REVIEW ARTICLE PEER-REVIEWED REVIEW ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Das et al. (2024). Keywords: acid; article; bioresources; bleaching; chemical; das et; dioxide; doi; et al; feedstock; fibers; homogenization; hydrolysis; journal; kraft; lignin; materials; naclo2; nanocellulose; nanofibers; naoh; nitrogen; oxidation; palm; peer; plant; process; production; properties; pulping; residues; review; samuelson; straw; study; treatment; waste; water; wood
• Production of Biodegradable Composite Plates from Cross-Linked Starch and Cellulosic Fibers by Köselerli, Sebahir Ülpki; Gucus , Mehmet Onurhan; Uslu, Mustafa Kemal (2023) - Composite plates made from cross-linked wheat starch and cellulosic fibers were observed to have superior properties to natural starch plates. DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.4.6772-6783 Keywords: Biodegradable; Cross-linked starch; Composite plate; Cellulosic fiber Contact information: a: Department of Forest İndustry Engineering, Karamanoglu Mehmetbey University, 70100 Karaman, Turkey; b: Department of Food Engineering, Karamanoglu Mehmetbey University, 70100 Karaman, Turkey; c: Department of Food Engineering, Akdeniz University, 07000 Antalya, Turkey; *Corresponding author: onurgucus@kmu.edu.tr INTRODUCTION The use of polystyrene foam plates in the food packaging sector is growing persistently (Baker 2018). Keywords: article; cellulose; commercial; fiber; hemp; linter; plates; starch; water; wheat
• Archival Performance of Paper as Affected by Chemical Components: A Review by Hubbe, Martin A.; Maitland, Crystal; Nanjiba, Moumita; Horst, Tali; Ahn, Kyujin; Potthast, Antje (2023) - Likewise, deacidification by spraying aqueous suspensions of magnesium carbonate, an alkaline buffering agent, was found to slow down the aging of such papers. However, Zou et al. (1993) found that the presence of as much as 28% of lignin in paper fibers did not have a significant accelerating effect on the loss of strength of paper subjected to accelerated aging. Keywords: acid; agents; aging; alkaline; archival; archival paper; article; bioresources; bleaching; calcium; cellulose; chemical; conditions; conservation; deacidification; degradation; doi; effects; et al; fibers; fig; groups; hubbe et; lignin; m. a.; materials; paper; paper components; paper conservation; paper items; paper specimens; papermaking; permanence; potthast; products; properties; pulp; pulping; restaurator; review; rosin; sizing; stability; starch; storage; strength; tappi; treatment; water
• Physicochemical Parameters Optimization and Peroxidase Characterization from Aspergillus niger Native Strain by Solid-State Fermentation for Improved Dye Decolorization by Ashraf, Shiv Ram; Afroz, Amber; Anwar, Zahid (2023) - POX Activity After POX production by A. niger, a flask with spore culture was placed for 10 days under optimum conditions at 37 °C. Supernatants were used to check POX activity at 540 nm. Keywords: activity; article; bmb; bmb17; decolorization; doi; dyes; et al; fig; niger; peroxidase; pox; textile
• Aligned Cellulose Nanocrystal Composite Filament with High Tensile Strength Enhanced by Cationic Polyacrylamide via Flow Focusing Approach by Wang, Yuda; Zhang, Pinle; Guo, Jinge; Zhong, Ziyi; Li, Wei; Liu, Xinliang (2023) - 6. Tensile-tensile curve of composite fiber filament under different CPAM concentrations a and flow velocity b. Tensile mechanical properties of bio-based and select synthetic fibrous materials. In the POM diagram (Fig. 4b), several sets of fiber filaments had clear and rich colors, indicating that the fiber filaments were oriented. Keywords: article; cellulose; channel; cnc; cncs; composite; concentration; core; core flow; cpam; cpam filaments; doi; et al; fiber; fig; filaments; flow; nanocellulose; sheath; sheath flow; spinning; wang
• Formulation of Tengger Herbal Coffee: Effect of Coffee Type and Fennel Seed Powder by Wijana, Susinggih; Ayuningtias, Mitha; Perdani, Claudia Gadizza; Kartikaningrum, Widhistya (2023) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.3.5447-5465 Keywords: Arabica coffee; Fennel seeds; Herbal coffee; Robusta coffee; Tengger area Contact information: Department of Agro-industrial Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, 65145 Indonesia; *Corresponding author: singgih_wijana@ub.ac.id INTRODUCTION Indonesia is a tropical country that is well-known for its beautiful nature. However, limited studies have been reported on using fennel seed to make herbal coffee. Keywords: activity; antioxidant; arabica coffee; aroma; article; coffee; color; content; doi; et al; fennel; fennel seed; food; powder; robusta coffee; seed; study; tengger; wijana
• Extraction and Characterization of Modified Algae Derivative Cellulose and its Mixtures for Dye Removal by Rahman, Md Rezaur; James, Anthonette Anak; bin Othman, Al-Khalid; Bin Bakri, Muhammad Khusairy; Uddin, Jamal; Sueraya, Ain Zaienah; Matin , Mohammed Mahbubul; Alfaifi, Sulaiman Y.; Madkhali, O.; Aljabri, Mahmood D.; Rahman, Mohammed M. (2023) - A greater weight loss was observed for sample PLA + 2% cellulose + 2% AC, with a weight loss of 96.1%. The finding indicates that a high sorption rate was observed during the first 10 min for all samples, with sample PLA + 2% cellulose + 2% AC + 1% MMT showing the highest dye removal percentage. Keywords: adsorption; analysis; article; cellulose; doi; dye; dye removal; et al; fig; mmt; pla; rahman; removal; sample; surface
• Removal Efficacy of Toxic Metals in Leachate through Micro-Organisms Isolated from the Natural Environment by Kocaman, Ayhan; Savaş, Burak Feyyaz; İşler Ceyhan, Derya (2023) - “The relative impact of toxic heavy metals (THMs)(arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr)(VI), mercury (Hg), and lead (Pb)) on the total environment: An overview,” Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 191, article 419. “Biosorbents for heavy metals removal and their future,” Biotechnology Advances 27(2), 195-226. Keywords: article; aryabhattai; bacteria; doi; enterobacter; et al; hormaechei; landfill; leachate; metal; priestia; removal; soil; treatment
• Essential Oil Extraction for All: A Flexible and Modular System for Citrus Biomass Waste by Armenta, Edson E.; Coronado, Marcos A.; Ayala, José R.; León, José A.; Montes, Daniela G. (2023) - Essential oil extraction system Factorial Design Applied to the Essential Oil Extraction from Orange Waste To characterize the extraction system and determine its optimal operating levels, a 23 factorial design was specifically developed for orange waste (OW) (Ghasemi et al. 2021). At this scale, the Clevenger is the most widely used device in essential oil extractions (Kant and Kumar 2022). Keywords: article; doi; et al; extraction; lemon; oil; oil extraction; oils; orange; scale; system; waste; water
• Biocomposite Optimization with NaOH-modified Bagasse Fiber, Polybutylene Succinate, and Poly(Lactic Acid) using RSM Approach by Pei, Pei; Zou, Rui; Wang, Xinyao; Liu, Jinyan; Liu, Lulu; Deng, Xiaoyu; Li , Xuehua; Yu, Menghui; Tan, Jia; Li , Shizhong (2023) - Initially, treated bagasse fiber was modified with KH-560 solution (silane coupling agent) and oven-dried at 80 °C. This result was associated with the suitability of treated bagasse fiber in polymer matrix with removing part of lignocellulosic components, increasing the contact area, better adhesion, and accessibility (Bartos et al. 2020; Chougan et al. 2020). Keywords: acid; alkali; analysis; article; bagasse fiber; bending; biocomposite; composite; doi; et al; materials; naoh; pbs; pei; pla; pla composite; properties; strength
• Seed Germination Ability and Biochemical Features of Two Teucrium Taxa (Germander) of Lamiaceae by Dönmez, Şirin; Önal, Fatma (2023) - “Chemical and genetic diversity of two Mediterranean subspecies of Teucrium polium L.,” Phytochemistry 83, 51-62. “Chemical analysis and antimicrobial activity of Teucrium polium L. essential oil from Western Algeria,” Journal of Medicinal Plants Research 7(14), 897-902. Keywords: article; chamaedrys; doi; dönmez; et al; germination; journal; plants; polium; seeds; species; teucrium
• Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Phytochemical Activities of Rhus coriaria L. and its Phenolic Compounds and Volatile Component Analyses by Öz, Mehmet; Baltacı, Cemalettin; Fidan, Muhammed Said; Karataş, Şeyda Merve (2023) - The results of the antimicrobial activity analysis of R. coriaria fruit samples showed antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes microorganisms. In this research, R. coriaria fruit samples were gathered in Torul-Köstere Village (40°36ꞌ20ꞌꞌN, 39°19ꞌ17ꞌꞌE, Altitude: 1040 m) located within the borders of Gümüşhane Province, Türkiye. Keywords: acid; activity; analysis; antioxidant; article; constituents; coriaria; doi; eq./g; et al; extract; fruits; journal; methanol; phenolic; rhus; samples
• Effects of Nanoclay Modification with Aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) on the Performance of Urea–formaldehyde Resin Adhesives by Asadi Khorramabadi, Leila; Behroozb , Rabi; Kazemi, Saeed (2023) - For preparing modified UF resins, UF resin was mixed with 2.5% nanoclay and modified nanoclay (based on the solid content of UF resin) for 10 min The powders of UF resin, modified UF resins, nanoclay, and modified nanoclay were scanned using the KBr pellet method (5 mg sample in 300 mg KBr) with a spectral resolution of 8 cm-1, spanning 400 to 4000 cm-1. Keywords: adhesive; article; doi; et al; formaldehyde; formaldehyde resin; journal; khorramabadi et; nanoclay; polymer; resin; uf resin; urea
• Advances in Historical Wood Consolidation and Conservation Materials by Wang, Qi; Feng, Xinhao; Liu, Xinyou (2023) - Keratin and oligoamides Proteins, molecules that provide structure in biological cells, are potentially valuable for reinforcing degraded wood, and thus proteins as wood consolidation materials have been investigated. There are numerous methods and materials used for wood consolidation, including filling, impregnation, and in-situ polymerization (Broda and Hill 2021), but these consolidation methods have subsequently led to unanticipated problems. Keywords: article; bioresources; cellulose; chemical; conservation materials; consolidation; degradation; doi; drying; et al; journal; lignin; materials; method; peer; polymer; properties; research; review; science; stability; structure; treatment; wall; wang et; wood; wood cell; wood conservation; wood consolidation; wood products; wood structure
• Supercritical Extraction Technique of Agarwood Essential Oil Induced by Plant Hormones by Pan, Zhihong; Wang, Xian; Li, Qingde; Li, Jichang; Wang, Haikun (2023) - Hence, the optimal process parameters in the supercritical extraction of agarwood essential oil were as follows: the pressure, temperature, and flow rate of 24 MPa, 35 °C, and 33 L/h, respectively. An analysis was conducted with the statistical analysis software Design-Expert 11, which indicated that the extraction yield of agarwood essential oil by supercritical carbon dioxide was mainly affected by the pressure and flow rate. Keywords: agarwood; aquilaria; article; et al; extraction; fig; flow; oil; pressure; rate; reagent; sinensis; temperature; tree; yield
• Predicting Prices of Case Furniture Products Using Web Mining Techniques by Bardak, Timucin (2023) - Predicting Prices of Case Furniture Products Using Web Mining Techniques Timucin Bardak * This article presents a methodology based on web mining techniques for estimating furniture prices using e-commerce data. Models developed based on web mining to predict furniture prices gave satisfactory results. Keywords: article; data; doi; et al; furniture; furniture prices; mining; models; prediction; price; web
• Artificial Weathering Resistance and Biological Durability of Surface-Charred Beech Wood Combined with Linseed Oil Coating by Šeda, Vít; Baar, Jan; Pluháček, Viktor; Šernek, Milan; Cermak, Petr (2023) - “Artificial weathering charred wood,” BioResources 18(4), 7645-7662. 7646 environment – for example, in temperature, rain, relative humidity, etc. – result in cyclical shrinkage and swelling of the exposed wooden elements, which leads to deterioration of the appearance and mechanical resistance of the wood (Popescu et al. 2011; “Artificial weathering charred wood,” BioResources 18(4), 7645-7662. 7647 on the information presented in the literature review, it is assumed that the use of a charring process with appropriate process parameters (temperature and time) in combination with a natural oil coating would increase the hydrophobicity of the surface, which should also favorably affect biological resistance. Keywords: absorption; article; charring; coating; decrease; doi; et al; oil; process; specimens; surface; values; water; weathering; wood
• Structure Design of Polysaccharides by Selective Conversion: Old Hat or Topical? by Koschella, Andreas; Heinze, Thomas (2023) - Cellulose derivative bearing an activating group (A) and solubilizing substituents (X) Synthesis and structural characterization of 3- O-ethylene glycol functionalized cellulose derivatives, Carbohydrate Polymers 76(1), 60-67. Keywords: acid; article; bioresources; cellulose; derivatives; design; doi; edgar; et al; fig; groups; heinze; koschella; peer; review; synthesis
• Artificial Neural Network Modeling to Predict the Efficiency of Phosphoric Acid-Hydrogen Peroxide Pretreatment of Wheat Straw by Wang, Qing; Hua, Jinxiang; Hu, Jinguang; Zhao, Li; Huang, Mei; Tian, Dong; Zeng, Yongmei; Deng, Shihuai; Shen, Fei; Zhang, Xinquan (2023) - Effect of PHP pretreatment conditions on CEF components: (a) L-Rl, lignin removal; (b) H- Rl, hemicellulose removal; (c) C-C, cellulose content; (d) C-Ry, cellulose recovery. Testing the trained ANN model (a) and RI values of PHP pretreatment conditions on each output variable (b) Keywords: ann; article; biomass; cellulose; doi; et al; modeling; neurons; php; php pretreatment; pretreatment; wang
• Characterization and Modification of Biochar from a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Plant for Amending Sandy Soils Collected from Wild Blueberry Fields by Novak, Abigayl; Li, Ling; Wason, Jay; Wang, Jinwu; Zhang, Yong-Jiang (2023) - After that, the five groups of biochar samples were oven-dried at 103 °C until no water was in the biochar, which ensured all the samples had the same initial moisture contents before doing the final measurement of biochar pH. Each crucible had approximately 1 gram of biochar sample. Keywords: acid; article; ash; biochar; biochar samples; blueberries; capacity; doi; et al; fig; holding; maine; samples; sandy; soil; type; water; wild
• Investigation of Cellulose Filaments as Filler in Rigid Insulating Polyurethane Foam by Beaufils-Marquet, Manon; Blanchet, Pierre; Hussain, Atif; Landry, Véronic (2023) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.3.6086-6117 Keywords: Polyurethane foam; Cellulose filaments; Biocomposites; Mechanical properties; Thermal conductivity Contact information: a: Department of Wood and Forest Sciences, Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics, Université Laval, 2405 rue De La Terrasse, Québec City, Quebec G1V 0A6, Canada; b: NSERC Industrial Research Chair on Eco-responsible Wood Construction (CIRCERB), Université Laval, 2425 rue De L’Université, Québec City, Quebec G1V 0A6, Canada; c: NSERC Canlak Industrial Research Chair in Interior Wood-Product Finishes (CRIF), Université Laval, 2425 rue De L’Université, Québec City, Quebec G1V 0A6, Canada; One example of a traditional insulation material is sprayed polyurethane foam, which has mailto:veronic.landry@sbf.ulaval.ca PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Beaufils-Marquet et al. (2023). Keywords: 18(3; article; beaufils; bioresources; cellulose; cf content; cfs; conductivity; content; doi; et al; fig; foam; formulations; marquet; marquet et; materials; peer; polyurethane; properties; results; samples; values
• Physical Characterization of Biobased Corrugated Panels, an Innovative Material by Gaudelas, Adrien; Blanchet, Pierre; Gosselin, Louis; Cabral, Matheus Roberto (2023) - Corrugated panels are particularly interesting because their inner materials have properties comparable to those of conventional wood-based panels such as plywood. However, the apparent properties of corrugated panels become one to ten times smaller or larger, which opens up new design possibilities for building envelope applications. Keywords: article; astm; building; doi; et al; heat; materials; moisture; panels; properties; results; samples; water; wood
• Kinetic Analysis and Pyrolysis Behavior of Pine Needles by TG-FTIR and Py-GC/MS by Xu, Langui; Zhang, Yujian; Wang, Ziyong; Guo, Shurui; Hao, Yongxing; Gao, Yuguo; Xin, Min; Ran, Yi; Li, Shuxun; Ji, Rui; Li, Hongmei; Jiang, Huixia; He, Qingyan; Huang, Ruyi (2023) - Peak wavelengths profiles of PN pyrolysis products at 10 °C/min Py-GC/MS Patterns Monitoring the evolved products from PN pyrolysis can be effectively achieved by combining thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) with thermogravimetric analysis coupled with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (TG-FTIR) Keywords: activation; analysis; article; doi; energy; et al; hydrocarbons; kinetics; pine; pyrolysis; rate; temperature
• Emissions and Combustion Characteristics of Torrefied Wood Pellets by Fuwape, Joseph Adeola; Opara, Emmanuel Uchechukwu (2023) - “Torrefied wood pellets,” BioResources 19(1), 134-145. 134 Emissions and Combustion Characteristics of Torrefied Wood Pellets Joseph Adeola Fuwape,a,* and Emmanuel Uchechukwu Opara b The influence of torrefaction temperature on the durability, combustion characteristics, and emissions of CO, CO2, NOX, and particulate matter (PM) from biomass pellets was studied. Torrefied wood pellets exhibit environmentally friendly performance compared to coal, firewood, and natural, conventional biomass pellets (Zhang et al. 2020). Keywords: article; biomass; combustion; doi; emissions; energy; et al; pellets; temperature; torrefaction; wood; wood pellets
• Comparing Four Kinds of Lignocellulosic Biomass for the Performance of Fiber/PHB/PBS Bio-composites by Pei, Pei; Sun, Yelin; Zou, Rui; Wang, Xinyao; Liu, Jinyan; Liu, Lulu; Deng, Xiaoyu; Li, Xuehua; Yu, Menghui; Li, Shizhong (2023) - “Biomass fibers in bioplastic matrix,” BioResources 18(4), 7154-7171. 7165 alkali treated bamboo fiber could be better when the external force for biomass fiber and polymers was transmitted uniformly, while the stress concentration was avoided effectively, and the interfacial quality incremented notably. The pyrolysis temperature span for alkali modified fiber-based composites was slightly longer than that of native fiber based composite materials. Keywords: article; bamboo; bamboo fiber; biomass; biomass fiber; composites; doi; et al; fiber; materials; matrix; pbs; phb; rice; straw; strength
• Applicational Properties of Reinforced Plywood with Nanomaterials and Kenaf Fiber by Omrani, Pantea; Abdolzadeh, Hamideh; Roshan, Foad; Ganjkhani, Mahdi (2023) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.4.7054-7065 Keywords: Plywood; Nanomaterials; Kenaf fiber reinforced composite; Nanosilica; Nanocellulose Contact information: Department of Wood Science & Technology, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran, Iran; *Corresponding author: h_abdolzadeh@sru.ac.ir INTRODUCTION Wood is a natural, polymeric, cellular fiber composite that is broadly accessible and has been used for all kinds of application purposes throughout the history of mankind (Shi and Walker 2006). 7056 studied the effect of using flax fiber reinforced composites on plywood. Keywords: article; composites; doi; et al; fibers; kenaf; plywood; properties; resin; strength; use
• Properties of Oak Wood Incorporating Microencapsulated Phase Change Material by Can, Ahmet; Ergun, Mehmet Emin; Özlüsoylu, İsmail (2023) - 6068 Properties of Oak Wood Incorporating Microencapsulated Phase Change Material Ahmet Can,a,* Mehmet Emin Ergun,a,b,* and İsmail Özlüsoylu a Microencapsulated phase change materials (MPCMs) incorporated into oak wood via vacuum impregnation have shown promise as thermal energy storage (TES) materials. DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.3.6068-6085 Keywords: Oak wood; Microencapsulated phase change materials; Impregnation; Energy storage Contact information: a: Department of Forest Industry Engineering, Bartin University, 74100 Bartın, Turkey; b: Department of Forestry, Akseki Vocational School Alaaddin Keykubat University, 07630 Antalya, Turkey; *Corresponding author: acan@bartin.edu.tr; mehmet.ergun@alanya.edu.tr INTRODUCTION The demand for energy continues to rise due to the growth in population and the rapid development of technology. Keywords: article; change; doi; energy; et al; materials; mpcm; oak; oak wood; phase; samples; wood
• Improvement of Thermal Stability and Flame Retardancy of Beech Wood Fibers Using Steam Explosion and Phosphorylation Reaction by Cheng, Liangsong; Zhan, Tianyi; Vahabi , Henri; Ziegler-Devin , Isabelle; Antoun , Karina; Ju, Zehui; Chrusciel, Laurent; Lu, Xiaoning; Brosse, Nicolas (2023) - (Boehm 1930) and was later experimented for the decomposition of wood fiber materials such as paper and paperboard pulp. DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.4.7309-7319 Keywords: Beech wood; Steam explosion; Phosphorylation; Thermal stability; Flame-retardancy Contact information: a: College of Art and Design, Huainan Normal University, 232038, Anhui, Huainan, China; b: College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, 210037 Nanjing, China; c: Laboratoire d’Etude et de Recherches sur le Matériau Bois–Green Process for Wood (LERMaB- GP4W), Faculté des Sciences et Technologies, Université de Lorraine, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France; Keywords: article; doi; et al; explosion; fibers; flame; steam; steam explosion; wood
• Effect of Thermochemical Treatment on the Physicochemical Properties of Fiber Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) by-Product by Žiūra, Kęstutis; Zvicevičius, Egidijus; Černiauskienė, Živilė; Tilvikienė, Vita; Bakšinskaitė, Aušra; Pilipavičius, Jurgis (2023) - Compared to the raw material, the carbon content of fiber hemp stem biochar increased 1.82 times, from 45.0 ± 2.26% to 81.9 ± 8.46%, and seed husk biochar increased 1.20 times, from 56.5 ± 11.6% to 67.9 ± 7.47%. High temperature treatment increased the ash content of fiber hemp seed husk biochar by 3.49 times, from 2.08 ± 0.1% to 7.25 ± 0.2% and fiber hemp stem biochar by 3.83 times, from 2.78 ± 0.1% to 10.66 ± 0.5%. Keywords: article; ash; biochar; biomass; carbon; content; conversion; doi; et al; fiber hemp; ground; hemp; husks; material; seed; seed husks; stems; temperature; times
• Glycerol-based Liquefied Palm Kernel Shell Product and its Blend with Citric Acid as Bio-based Wood Adhesive by Choowang, Rattana; Rodpan, Weerachat; Raknarong, Jiraporn; Noopum, Nutchanart (2023) - “Influence of different hot-pressing conditions on the performance of eco-friendly jabon plywood bonded with citric acid adhesive,” Wood Material Science & Engineering 17(6), 400-409. The obtained glycerol-based liquefied PKS, and its blend with citric acid, were tested for bonding in a study on the effects of hot-pressing conditions (temperature and time). Keywords: acid; adhesive; article; bio; citric; doi; et al; glycerol; pks; water; wood
• Enzyme Technology in Bioethanol Production from Lignocellulosic Biomass: Recent Trends with a Focus on Immobilized Enzymes by Meneghetti Costa de Araújo, Beatriz; Oliveira Costa, Isabela; Gomes de Brito, Hellockston; Saraiva Rios, Nathália; Silvino dos Santos, Everaldo (2023) - DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2004.06.025 Murilhas, S. S. A. (2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2012.08.080 Choi, J. M., Han, S. S., and Kim, H. S. (2015). Keywords: activity; araújo et; article; bioethanol; biomass; bioresources; cellulose; doi; enzymes; et al; hydrolysis; immobilization; immobilized; laccase; lignin; nanoparticles; pre; process; production; review; saccharification; treatment
• Simulation Calculation and Analysis of Building Energy Consumption of Multi-Story Glued Laminated Timber Structures by Zou, Yuying; Gu, Xiaoyu; Adjei, Patrick; Wang, Zheng; Huang, Yujie (2023) - The total annual energy consumption compared to the window wall was 3238 kW·h lower than before the change, accounting for about 1.1% of the total before the change, and the reduction of heating energy consumption was greater than that of cooling energy consumption. Histogram of annual cooling and heating energy consumption of R&D center building The highest energy consumption for heating was 72.2 kW at 10 a.m. on February 19, and the highest energy consumption for cooling was 172.3 kW at 12 p.m. on August 21. Keywords: air; airtightness; analysis; article; building; coefficient; cooling; energy; energy consumption; fig; heat; heating; test; transfer; wall
• Preparation of Dehydroabietyl Polyethylene Glycol Aldehyde Modified Hydroxyethyl Chitosans and their Physicochemical Properties by Yang, Quan; Huang, Xujuan; Cai, Zhaosheng; Ding, Zhenqing; Yang, Xinxin; Yan, Xinyan (2023) - Finally, the polymeric surfactant, DHA(EO)4CH2CHO modified HEC (DHA(EO)4CH2CHO-m-HEC), was obtained by reducing the Schiff-base with sodium borohydride. First, DHA(EO)5H was oxidized using activated MnO2 and transformed into dehydroabietyl polyethylene glycol(5) aldehyde (DHA(EO)4CH2CHO). Keywords: article; chitosan; dha(eo)4ch2cho; doi; et al; hec; hecs; solution; surface; surfactants
• Factor and Cluster Analyses of the Structure of Correlations between High Consistency Pulp Properties during Refining and Paper Strength Characteristics by Ushakov, Alexander; Alashkevich, Yuri; Pen, Robert; Kozhukhov, Viktor (2023) - “Curl, crimps, kinks and microcompressions in pulp fibres – their origin, measurement and significance,” in: Paper Making Raw Materials, Transactions of the 8th Fundamental Research Symposium, Oxford, England, pp. DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.4.8090-8103 Keywords: Pulp refining; Correlation factor analysis; Cluster analysis; Morphology of cellulose fibres; Physical and mechanical characteristics of handsheets Contact information: Reshetnev Siberian State University of Science and Technology 31, Krasnoyarskiy Rabochiy Prospekt, Krasnoyarsk, 660037 Russian Federation; * Corresponding author: al.ushakov2194@mail.ru INTRODUCTION Pulp refining in disk refiners is an important operation in pulp and paper production on which the morphological properties of fibres and the strength characteristics of paper largely depend (Alashkevich et al. 2006, 2010; Chen et al. 2016). Keywords: analysis; article; consistency; doi; et al; factor; fibre; paper; properties; pulp; refining
• Fiber Wastes of Date Palm for Bioethanol Production in Saudi Arabia by Al-Rajhi, Aisha M. H.; Abdelghany, Tarek M. (2023) - The current study aimed to use the date palm fibers (DPF) for bioethanol production via a saccharization step (by hydrochloric acid or by Trichoderma harzianum) for cellulose. The optimum period of bioethanol production was at day 6 (12.52 ± 1.3 g/L), while at day 5 it became (12.76 ± 0.75 g/L) when the DPF were fortified with yeast extract. Keywords: article; bioethanol; date; date palm; doi; dpf; harzianum; incubation; palm; production
• Fungal Melanins and their Potential Applications: A Review by Salgado-Castillo, Sac N.; López-Peña, Hugo A.; Diaz, Ruben; Peña-Solis, Kathia; Ponce-Alquicira, Edith; Soriano-Santos, Jorge; Díaz-Godínez, Gerardo (2023) - “Suggested sustainable medical and environmental uses of melanin pigment from halotolerant black yeast Hortaea werneckii AS1,” Front. “Synthesis of melanin pigment by Candida albicans in vitro and during infection,” Infect. Keywords: article; bioresources; castillo; cell; doi; dopa; et al; fungi; melanin; microbiol; peer; pigment; properties; review; salgado; synthesis
• Converting and its Effects on Barrier Properties of Coated Packaging Materials: A Review by Lev, Roman; Tanninen, Panu; Lyytikäinen, Johanna; Leminen, Ville (2023) - The dependence of the coated surface integrity on different creasing toolsets used was studied by Tanninen et al. (2015c). The amount of damage in the products formed increases as a function of BHF value if the force is set above a certain limit (Tanninen et al. 2020). Keywords: article; barrier; barrier paperboard; bhf; bioresources; coatings; converting; creasing; doi; effect; et al; folding; forming; leminen et; lev et; material; moisture; packaging; paperboard; properties; resistance; review; surface; tanninen et
• Evaluation Model for Modular Children's Wooden Storage Cabinet Design by Zhao, Yin; Xu, Yunjia (2023) - “The application of paper materials in children furniture,” AMR 945–949, 465-469. “Understanding the consumer: Multi-modal market research on consumer attitudes in Germany towards lightweight furniture and lightweight materials in furniture design,” European Journal of Wood and Wood Products 73(2), 259-270. Keywords: ahp; article; bioresources; cabinets; children; design; design evaluation; doi; evaluation; evaluation indicators; evaluation model; furniture; grey; indicators; method; model; research; storage
• Polypropylene-based Composites Reinforced with Waste Tropic Wood Flours: Determination of Accelerated Weathering Resistance, Tribological, and Thermal Properties by Başboğa, İbrahim Halil (2023) - “Wear of wood polymer composite for journal bearing materials,” Wood Research Journal 1(1), 22-26. “An investigation into the tribological properties of wood flour reinforced polypropylene composites,” PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Başboğa (2023). Keywords: article; başboğa; bioresources; composites; density; doi; effects; et al; fig; fillers; groups; increase; materials; peer; polymer; properties; results; roughness; samples; strength; surface; tio2; usage; values; weathering; wood flour; wpcs
• Influence of Seaweed Extracts on the Degradation and Effectiveness of 3,4-Dimethylpyrazole Phosphate by Xiao, Furong; Li, Dongpo; Zhang, Lili; Li, Yonghua; Du, Yandi; Xue, Yan; Zhang, Yiji; Zhang, Ke; Gong, Ping; Song, Yuchao; Wu, Kaikuo (2023) - The effect of DMPP in black soil was diminished and instead accelerated soil nitrification (Fig. 4 a). There was no significant difference in MBC content between DMPP and DMP+SE before 65 days in black soil (P < 0.05), and compared to DMPP, DMPP+SE increased the MBC content from 1 to 5 days, after which both treatments exhibited similar impact in loess soil. Keywords: activity; article; b b; c b; c c; content; days; dmpp; doi; et al; fig; loess; nitrification; seaweed; soil; urea
• Agricultural Products Supply Chain Risk Assessment Model Construction and Application in IOT Environment by Lu, Yiming (2023) - From the practical level, for enterprises, most agricultural products enterprises in the past are still relatively weak in the awareness of supply chain risks. A method of quantifying supply chain risks based on a conceptual framework has been proposed, using graph theory to quantify information risks (Mulwa et al. 2016). Keywords: article; assessment; chain; chain risk; data; factors; fig; iot; management; model; risk; supply; supply chain
• Conversion of Xylose into D-Xylitol using Catalytic Transfer Hydrogenation with Formic Acid as H-Donor by Aigner, Danuta Joanna; Hinterholzer, Lena; Almhofer, Lukas; Bischof, Robert H.; Wrodnigg, Tanja (2023) - Influence of the support on sulfur poisoning and regeneration of Ru catalysts probed by sulfur K-edge X-ray absorption spectroscopy, Catalysis Today 229, 56-63. Espro et al. (2018) described the use of short-chain alcohols and formic acid as appropriate H-donors in transfer hydrogenation reactions. Keywords: acid; article; catalyst; doi; et al; formic; hydrogenation; reaction; temperature; xylitol; xylose; yield
• Characterization and Efficiency of Ganoderma lucidum Biomass as an Antimicrobial and Anticancer Agent by Alghonaim, Mohammed Ibrahim; Alsalamah, Sulaiman A.; Alsolami, Ahmed; Abdel Ghany, Tarek M. (2023) - Several indicators were associated with apoptosis of cancer cells (Riedl and Shi 2004). The DMSO as a negative control was applied also against cancer cells. Keywords: acid; activities; activity; article; cancer; cells; characterization; doi; et al; extract; g. lucidum; hexadecanoic; hexadecanoic acid; lucidum; mcf-7; uce
• Environment-Friendly Waterborne Fire Retardants for Protection of Wood and Bark against Fire Flames by Hosseinashrafi, Sayyed Khosrow; Hosseinihashemi, Seyyed Khalil; Gorji, Pedram; Akhtari, Maliheh (2023) - “Wood & bark fire retardants,” BioResources 18(4), 7681-7699. 7683 The bark protects the tree from weather conditions, insect pests, and browsing, and it also has a crucial role in wood fires. Table 2 shows that the lowest AR values of FR-treated samples observed by the treatment of 22.5% PSG-treated AV wood samples without bark (33.2 kg/m3) and the highest AR values of FR-treated samples showed by the treatment of 42.5% PSGM- treated AV wood samples without bark (144.7 kg/m3). Keywords: article; bark; bark fire; concentration; doi; effect; et al; fire; flame; frs; samples; species; surfaces; time; wood; wood samples; wood species
• Effect of Hydrosol Obtained from Camellia japonica Branch on α-MSH-Induced Melanin and Tyrosinase Activity in B16F10 Melanoma Cells by Ha, Si Young; Jung, Ji Young; Lee, Jung Myoung; Yang, Jae Kyung (2023) - The cascade of melanin biosynthesis hinges on melanocyte-specific enzymes such as TRP-1 and TRP-2 (Ryu et al. 2021). Hydrosol Preparation A quantity of 500 g of C. japonica branches was introduced into a container and subjected to a 30-min distillation process using 2,000 mL of water. Keywords: activity; article; cells; doi; et al; hydrosol; japonica; melanin; min; skin; tyrosinase
• Preparation and Optimization of Chemically Modified Corn Straw/Chitosan/PLA Composite Using RSM by Pei, Pei; Guo , Lemin; Zou, Rui; Liu, Chunlan; Deng, Xiaoyu; Liu, Lulu; Wang, Xinyao; Liu, Jinyan; Yu, Menghui; Li, Shizhong (2023) - The contact angle values for chitosan/PLA, native corn straw based composites and chemically modified corn straw based composites were 87, 76, and 82 respectively. Tharazi et al. (2017) optimized the hot pressing parameters on the tensile strength of unidirectional long kenaf fiber reinforced PLA composite by RSM-BBD. Keywords: acid; article; bending; chitosan; composites; corn straw; doi; et al; fibers; fig; pla; pla composite; properties; rsm; straw; strength; water
• Use of Phase Change Materials in Wood and Wood-Based Composites for Thermal Energy Storage: A Review by E. Rodríguez, Gustavo; Bustos Ávila, Cecilia; Cloutier, Alain (2023) - “Fabrication of thermal energy storage wood based on graphene aerogel encapsulated polyethylene glycol as phase change material,” Materials Research Express 7, article 095503. “The effect of ultraviolet coating on containment and fire hazards of phase change materials impregnated wood structure,” Journal of Energy Storage 32, article 101727. Keywords: acid; article; change; composite; doi; energy; energy storage; et al; heat; impregnation; latent; materials; pcm; pcms; phase; phase change; review; storage; temperature; wood
• Consumer Behavior Based on the SOR Model: How do Short Video Advertisements Affect Furniture Consumers’ Purchase Intentions? by Yu, Shulan; Zhang, Hongli; Zheng, Qun; Chu, Dongdong; Chen, Tianyue; Chen, Xinran (2024) - Social influence significantly impacts short video users’ willingness to share, watch, and create short videos (Zheng 2023). The study also found that when short video users experienced a strong telepresence and flow experience, their interest in the home furnishings displayed in the short video increased. Keywords: advertisements; article; behavior; consumer; doi; et al; experience; flow; furniture; influence; information; intention; model; purchase; research; short; study; video
• Improved Performance of Brutian Pine Wood via Impregnation with Nanoclay by Beram, Abdullah (2023) - “Effects of chemical modification and nanotechnology on wood properties,” Nanotechnology Reviews 10(1), 978-1008. “Improvement of wood properties by urea- formaldehyde resin and nano-SiO2,” Frontiers of Forestry in China 2, 104-109. Keywords: article; beram; bioresources; chemical; doi; et al; impregnation; nanoclay; pine; properties; samples; wood
• Fabrication of Surface Embedded Silver Cellulose-based Flexible Transparent Electrodes by Self-Assembly by Zhang, Wentao; Wang, Tianhao; Zhu, Ying; Gao, Yanan; Liu, Lin; Li, Mengling; Zhang, Liping (2024) - Figure S2 shows the change in weight loss degradation of cellulose film in natural farmland soil over time. Regenerated cellulose films prepared by ionic liquids generally have high optical transmittance and low surface roughness (Guo et al. 2021), but there are only a few reports on flexible electrodes using regenerated cellulose. Keywords: acnc; agnws; article; cellulose; doi; et al; films; materials; resistance; silver; surface; zhang
• Evaluation of Structure and Compressive Properties of Eco-friendly Cushioning Materials Based on Starch and Cellulose Types by Jo, Hae Min; Lee, Soo Hyun; Lee, Ji Young (2023) - There have been attempts to improve the strength properties by diversifying starch raw materials obtained from cassava, potatoes, tapioca, and waxy corn or by controlling the foaming conditions (Georges et al. 2018; Pachor et al. 2019; Machado et al. 2020). Overview on foam forming cellulose materials for cushioning packaging applications, Polymers 14(10), article 1963. Keywords: article; cellulose; doi; ecm; ecms; et al; materials; mfc; starch; structure
• Preparation and Physicochemical Properties of Biochar from the Pyrolysis of Pruning Waste of Typical Fruit Tree in North China by Liu, Xuelei; Ren, Xueyong; Dong, Jiangchuang; Wang, Bowei; Gao, Jianli; Wang, Ruijiang; Yao, Jingjing; Cao, Wenbo (2023) - However, the pore structure of different biochar types exhibited some flocculation when viewed at higher magnifications, which is believed to be caused by incomplete release of volatile components during pyrolysis and subsequent re-condensation of volatiles on the biochar surface during cooling. “Influence of biomass components, temperature and pressure on the pyrolysis behavior and biochar properties of pine nut shells,” Bioresource Technol. 313, article ID 123682. Keywords: article; biochar; carbon; content; doi; et al; fruit; fruit tree; pruning; pyrolysis; species; temperature; tree; waste; wood
• Use of Hemp Waste for the Development of Mycelium-grown Matrix Biocomposites: A Concise Bibliographic Review by Palanisamy, Sivasubramanian; Murugesan, Thulasi Mani; Palaniappan, Murugesan; Santulli, Carlo; Ayrilmis, Nadir (2023) - “Hemp shives mycelium composites - An alternative material for traditionally used plastic packaging,” in: Materials Science Forum, Trans Tech Publ, 126-138. Transdisciplinary top-down review of hemp fibre composites: From an advanced product design to crop variety selection, Composites Part C: Open Access 2, article 100010. Keywords: article; composites; doi; et al; hemp; hurds; materials; mycelium; myco; review
• Impact of Coconut Husk Microcrystalline Cellulose on the Properties of Geopolymer Lightweight Concrete by Parvathi, Rajalekshmi; Jose, J. Prakash Arul (2024) - The experimental result shows that control geopolymer concrete and 5% MCC GPC had large voids and were porous, but 3% MCC blended geopolymer concrete was very dense compared to the CGPC and 5% MCC GPC. 3% MCC blended geopolymer concrete achieved optium mechnical performace. Keywords: article; cellulose; concrete; days; geopolymer; gpc; mcc; mix; specimens; strength; water
• Effect of Impregnation with Diammonium Phosphate and Sodium Silicate on Some Physical and Mechanical Properties of Modified Laminated Veneer Lumber Made of Jabon Wood by Alamsyah, Eka Mulya; Abdullah, Ahmad Fawwaz; Suhaya, Yoyo; Sutrisno; Darwis, Atmawi; Sumardi, Ihak; Suheri, Asep; Munawar, Sasa Sofyan; Malik, Jamaludin (2023) - Yan et al. (2023) researched wood impregnation with phosphate- based materials, when mixed with formaldehyde-based adhesives will reduce its shear strength. This is in accordance with the research of Li et al. (2020), which states that impregnation can increase wood density. Keywords: article; control; dap; density; fire; impregnation; lvb; lvl; test; treatment; wood
• Influence of Growth Ring Number and Width on Elastic Constants of Poplar by Aydın, Murat; Yılmaz Aydın, Tuğba (2023) - “The influence of wood density on longitudinal wave velocity determined by the ultrasound method in comparison to the resonance longitudinal method,” European Journal of Wood and Wood Products 70(5), 767- 769. “Wood density and fiber length in young populus stems: Relation to clone, age, growth rate, and pruning,” Wood and Fiber Science 34(4), 529–539. PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Aydın & Yılmaz Aydın (2023). Keywords: article; aydın; density; doi; et al; grn; grw; influence; poplar; populus; properties; rings; wood
• Wild Edible Mushrooms as an Alternative for the Consumption of Antioxidants and Phenolic Compounds: An Overview by Tellez-Tellez, Maura (2024) - It has been indicated that there will be an annual growth rate of close to 6% in the intra-industrial trade indexes of edible wild mushrooms in different countries; apparently, the capacity to produce said resource is static, and if changes occur, they tend to decrease. Edible wild mushrooms have had great importance within the population, either as food, medicine, or both; they are essential for the survival and economy of ethnic groups and present components that have attributions to health (Lakhanpal and Rana 2005; Chang 2006). Keywords: acid; antioxidant; article; cinnamic; compounds; doi; et al; fe2/100 g; food; g ce; g dw; g fw; g m; gallic acid; mg gae; mg te; mushrooms; phenolic; protocatechuic acid; review; species; téllez; vanillic acid; g/100 g; -coumaric acid; -hydroxybenzoic acid
• Formaldehyde Emission Pattern of Melamine Impregnated Paper Decorated Medium Density Fiberboard and its Furniture Products by Chen, Chen; Qiu, Yan; Yang, Yueqian; Xu, Wei (2023) - The correlation between the formaldehyde content in adhesives and formaldehyde-specific emission rate from wood-based boards (He et al. 2012), using a small chamber method to determine the formaldehyde emission factor and the formaldehyde emission factor to find ways to reduce the impact of formaldehyde emission on using wood-based boards has been investigated (Shalbafan et al. 2020; Zhou et al. 2020). 6. MIP-MDF nightstands formaldehyde emission process trend diagram Influence of Carrying Load on Formaldehyde Emission Per Unit of MIP-MDF and Nightstands To explore the effect of the carrying load on the formaldehyde emission per unit of the MIP-MDF and nightstand, the stable value of formaldehyde emission from 40 to 132 h was taken for the MIP-MDF, and the stable value of formaldehyde emission from 60 to 132 h was taken for the nightstand. Keywords: article; carrying; doi; formaldehyde; formaldehyde emission; furniture; mdf; mip; nightstand
• Selection and Processing of Natural Fibers and Nanocellulose for Biocomposite Applications: A Brief Review by Palanisamy, Sivasubramanian; Murugesan, Thulasi Mani; Palaniappan, Murugesan; Santulli, Carlo; Ayrilmis, Nadir; Alavudeen, Azeez (2024) - In this study the recent developments in raw materials, manufacturing processes, and applications of natural fiber composites (NFCs) were reviewed. DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.1.Palanisamy Keywords: Natural fiber composites (NFCs); Keywords: applications; article; bioresources; cellulose; composites; doi; engineering; epoxy; et al; fibers; fig; jute; materials; nanocellulose; palanisamy; peer; polymer; processing; properties; review; sisal
• Rice Waste Feedstocks: A Review of Alternatives for their Conversion into High-Value Added Products by Sanoja-Lopez, Kelvin; Loor-Molina, Nikolt; Luque, Rafael (2024) - DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128445 Zambrano-Intriago, L. A., Gorozabel-Mendoza, M. L., Córdova Mosquera, A., Delgado- Demera, M. H., Duarte, M. M. M. B., and Rodríguez-Díaz, J. M. (2022). A systematic review was conducted regarding the valorization of rice production waste. Keywords: article; biomass; bioplastics; bioresources; bran; doi; et al; husk; lopez; lopez et; materials; peer; potential; process; production; products; properties; results; rice; rice production; rice waste; sanoja; silica; straw; uses; waste; water
• Design of Kindergarten Toy Lockers by Miao, Yanfeng; Xie, Xiaojie; Qi, Wenye; Xu, Wei (2023) - However, the current layout of kindergarten toy lockers is chaotic, and children cannot efficiently and autonomously take toys from toy lockers. By comparing the data such as hot spot map, trajectory map, area of the first viewpoint, and gaze time when children observed different lockers layout during the experiment, the optimal layout scheme of kindergarten toy lockers was comprehensively analyzed. Keywords: area; article; children; design; doi; et al; eye; furniture; game; kindergarten; kindergarten toy; lockers; play; research; storage; time; toy; toy lockers; toys
• Affective Response Difference to the Viewing of Different Styles of Solid Wood Furniture Based on Kansei Engineering by Lin, Qiuli; Cai, Jun; Xue, Yisi (2023) - of wood furniture,” BioResources 19(1), 805-822. 819 age group for three styles of solid wood furniture. DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.1.805-822 Keywords: Kansei engineering; Solid wood furniture; Affective response; Furniture style Contact information: a: College of Art and Design, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510000, China; b: Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University, Beijing100084, China; *Corresponding author: caijun@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn INTRODUCTION Ever since man began to make utensils, wood seems to be the first choice because of its strong plasticity and long service life, and wood-based furniture occupies an important position in the history of human furniture. Keywords: affective; article; consumers; design; elements; engineering; et al; furniture; group; response; style; style furniture; wood; wood furniture
• Starch-based Active Packaging Film and its Application by Kang, Xingya; Ma, Falai; Sun, Peipei; Gao, Ang; Zhang, Yan (2023) - However, the addition of nano-ZnO could reduce the optical, mechanical, and water vapor barrier properties of composite films. 371 was 3%, the WVP coefficient was 2.25 × 10-12 g·cm/(cm2·s·Pa), and there was no big difference compared to that of composite films with a 5% MMT content. Keywords: article; content; doi; et al; films; mmt; nano; packaging; properties; starch; zno
• Investigation of Indoor Noise Pollution Level and Air Quality of Furniture Manufacturers by Tasdemir, Cagatay; Yildirim, Yalcin; Uysal, Mesut; Angin, Naile; Ertas, Murat (2024) - In conclusion, this study documented the current status of indoor air quality and noise pollution of furniture manufacturing organizations of all sizes from a holistic perspective. The study’s results indicated that organization size and department were significant factors for PM 2.5 and HCHO parameters, while only department type was substantial for noise exposure levels. Keywords: air; article; department; et al; exposure; furniture; hcho; health; industry; levels; manufacturing; noise; noise levels; organization; quality; size; study
• Aflatoxin Detoxification by Biosynthesized Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Using Green and Black Tea Extracts by Gedikli, Hasan; Akdogan, Arda; Karpuz, Omer; Akmese, Osman; Kobya, Havva Nur; Baltaci, Cemalettin (2023) - Chemical methods used for aflatoxin detoxification include chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, ozone, bisulfite, ammonia, alkali, and various chemical applications. The increase in percent adsorption of aflatoxins with increasing temperature increases the sorptive effect between active sites on soluble black and green tea extracts, aflatoxin species, and adjacent aflatoxin molecules in the adsorbed phase. Keywords: activity; aflatoxin; aflb1; article; atcc; black; bte; btfeonp; detoxification; doi; et al; extracts; feonps; fig; green; gte; nanoparticles; nps; sem; tea; tea extracts; total
• Study on Bearing Capacity of LVL Asymmetric Truss of Lightweight Poplar Wood by Wan, Zeqing; Zhang, Yu; Liu, Yan; Fang, Xiuyuan; Gong, Meng (2023) - The static load test was carried out by using 3 pieces of LVL truss, and the load-deflection relationship, load-strain relationship, bearing capacity and failure mode of LVL trusses were studied. In order to study the bearing capacity of LVL trusses, the mechanical properties of LVL materials were tested. Keywords: article; bearing; capacity; grain; load; lvl; specimen; strain; strength; truss; trusses; wood
• Time Scales of Spontaneous Imbibition into Porous Material: From Classic Models to Papers Applications by Bloch, Pierre-Yves; Olejnik, Konrad; Bloch, Jean-Francis; Bloch, Alexandre; Hammond, Jules; Brissaud, Daniel (2023) - Different time scales must be considered, limiting the range of possible characterization tools. This study contributes to bridging the gap between spontaneous imbibition and capillary phenomena at different time scales, their modeling, and a characterization of material and/or fluid properties paving the way for enhanced understanding and control of fluid behavior in porous media. Keywords: 2𝐵 𝐴; article; bloch; doi; fluid; imbibition; model; paper; scales; time; tissue
• Broad-leaved Forest’s Impact on Spontaneous Activities of Mice and their Mental State by Wang, Donglin; Wang, Qian; Du, Weining; Wang, Yuebin; Shu, Jianhua; Ma, Luyao; Cao, Xiaolei; Han, Lili; Wang, Yuerong (2024) - However, there are minimal studies on the impact of different types of urban forest environments, such as coniferous forests (CF), broad-leaved forests (BF), and mixed coniferous and broad-leaved forests (MF), on human health or the health of animals. Analysis showed that the mice that stayed in the three types of urban forest environment, especially BF, increased their levels of exercise and improved their exploration and cognitive abilities significantly, and also increased appetite and relieved tension effectively (Fig. 4). Keywords: air; article; doi; environment; et al; forest; group; mice; urban; wang
• Comprehensive Treatment and Disposal of Logistics Waste in China: Prospects of Biomass Resource Conversion by Ma, Hongzhi; Lv, Pin; Wang, Chen; Zhou, Jun (2024) - Compared with landfill and combustion, the application of waste logistics plastics in pyrolysis has a lower carbon footprint, and the impact on the environment is also greatly reduced. The degradation and reuse of logistics waste plastics and biomass reuse seems to be a more reasonable disposal method. Keywords: article; biomass; china; corrugated; doi; et al; logistics; logistics waste; material; packaging; packaging waste; paper; plastic; production; properties; pyrolysis; recycling; review; utilization; waste; waste plastics
• Species and Deterioration of Woods Used in a Traditional Turkish House by Tirak Hizal, Kamile (2023) - Many studies have been conducted regarding the woods used in historical wooden structures, identifying the species, dating, and properties of historical woods in Anatolia (Akkemik and Köse 2010; Hızal Tırak and Doğu 2018; However, systematic information about the structure and properties of historical wood, which has been widely used in Anatolia and has an important place in architecture, is inadequate. Keywords: arrow; article; bioresources; doi; fig; holes; house; species; spp; surface; turkish; window; wood
• Polyamidoamine Epichlorohydrin (PAAE) Wet-strength Agent: Generations, Application, Performance, and Recyclability in Paperboard and Linerboard by Ntifafa, Yao; Ji, Yun; Hart, Peter W. (2024) - Rita et al. (1999) used appropriate combinations of chemical and mechanical treatment to repulp wet strength paper by depolymerizing the resin. “Recycling of wet strength paper,” IPPTA 11, 19-26. Keywords: agents; application; article; aug; bioresources; cellulose; doi; epichlorohydrin; et al; fiber; ntifafa; paae; pae; paper; peer; polyamide; process; products; pulp; recycling; resin; review; sheet; strength; water; wet
• Biowaste Management: Comparison of Banana (Musa acuminata) and Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) Fibers by Jeyaraj, Dhesighraja; Kalimuthu, Mayandi; Rajini Nagarajan; Chithamparam, Prakash; Ismail, Sikiru O.; Mohammad, Faruq; Al-Lohedan, Hamad A.; Krishnan, Kumar (2024) - The experimental analysis, using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD) established that bamboo fiber possessed greater cellulose content than banana fiber at its highest peak. The water absorption ability of banana fiber was found to be more than bamboo fiber because the length of bamboo was much less in this research. Keywords: applications; article; bamboo; bamboo fibers; banana; banana fiber; et al; fibers; level; materials; plant; properties; waste
• Effects of Different Biochars on Cd Immobilization in Rice Paddy Soil: A Two-year Field Study by Ge, Haochuan; Sui, Fengfeng; Pu, Yangqiong; Quan, Guixiang; Cui, Liqiang; Yan, Jinlong (2025) - “Biochar for Cd in rice paddy soil,” BioResources 20(2), 4620-4634. “Biochar for Cd in rice paddy soil,” BioResources 20(2), 4620-4634. Keywords: article; biochar; br2; doi; et al; paddy; rice; soil; treatments
• Mono and Simultaneous Adsorption of Aldrin and Toxic Metals from Aqueous Solution Using Rice Husk Biochar by Tichem, Tibamba Matthew; Wang, Youbao; Gameli, Raphael B. H.; Mbage , Bawa; Duwiejuah, Abudu Ballu; Wang, Nannan; Bing, Li (2023) - 257 Mono and Simultaneous Adsorption of Aldrin and Toxic Metals from Aqueous Solution Using Rice Husk Biochar Tibamba Matthew Tichem,a Youbao Wang,a,* Raphael B. H. Gameli,b Bawa Mbage,c Abudu Ballu Duwiejuah,d Nannan Wang,e and Li Bing f Recent research has explored the potential of rice husk biochar as a low- cost adsorbent for the removal of contaminants from aqueous solutions, including aldrin, mercury (Hg2+), lead (Pb2+), and cadmium (Cd2+). Consequently, the study highlights rice husk biochar as an efficient, sustainable, and environmentally friendly option for wastewater treatment. Keywords: adsorbent; adsorption; aldrin; article; biochar; cd2; doi; et al; hg2; husk biochar; isotherm; pb2; rice husk; value
• Microwave-Assisted Extraction of β-Sitosterol: A by-Product from Agave angustifolia Haw Bagasse by López-Salazar, Herminia; Camacho-Díaz, Brenda Hildeliza; Arenas Ocampo, Martha Lucia; Campos-Mendiola, Roberto; Martínez-Velarde, Rita; López-Bonilla, Argelia; Jiménez-Aparicio, Antonio Ruperto (2023) - MAE emerges as a promising method for the efficient recovery of β-sitosterol (BSS) and β-sitosterol glucoside (BSSG) from A. angustifolia bagasse. This study aimed to identify and quantify β-sitosterol and its glucoside in an ethanol extract obtained from A. angustifolia bagasse using MAE. Keywords: agave; angustifolia; article; bagasse; bss; bssg; et al; extraction; lópez; microwave; salazar; sitosterol
• Exploring Polyphenols Extraction from Thuja occidentalis L. Bark: Optimization, Phytochemical Profiling, and Biological Evaluation by Coman, Năstaca-Alina; Babotă, Mihai; Nădășan, Ingrid; Lucian, Rideg; Ștefănescu, Ruxandra; Frumuzachi, Oleg; Mocan, Andrei; Nicolescu, Alexandru; Tanase, Corneliu (2023) - The antiviral activity of Thuja occidentalis L. extracts has been tested in several studies, considering the empirical results obtained from the traditional use of leaf tinctures in the treatment of papillomas and warts. 842 Exploring Polyphenols Extraction from Thuja occidentalis L. Bark: Optimization, Phytochemical Profiling, and Biological Evaluation Năstaca-Alina Coman,a,b Mihai Babotă,b,c * Ingrid Nădășan,a,b Rideg Lucian,c Ruxandra Ștefănescu,d Oleg Frumuzachi,e Andrei Mocan,e,f Alexandru Nicolescu,e,f and Corneliu Tanase b,c Polyphenols were extracted from Thuja occidentalis L. bark and characterized in terms of phytochemical composition and biological activity. Keywords: activity; article; bark; design; doi; et al; extract; extraction; occidentalis; thuja; tpc
• Upcycling of Protein Concentrates from Industrial Byproducts into Polyurethane Wood Adhesives by Mary, Alex; Blanchet, Pierre; Pepin, Simon; Chamberland, Julien; Landry, Véronic (2024) - Protein concentrates have been obtained from these raw materials. Before their transformation into protein concentrates, the raw materials predominantly comprised proteins, fats, ashes, and carbohydrates. Keywords: adhesives; article; bioresources; concentrates; content; doi; et al; fig; mary; milk; peer; penetration; protein; protein concentrate; protein content; samples; spc; viscosity; wood; wood adhesives
• Potential of Walnut Shell Flour as a Binder in Briquette Production from Industrial and Garden Wastes by Ghorbani, Maryam; Khalilian, Amir Mohammad; Dastoorian, Foroogh; Nikkhah Shahmirzadi, Azadeh (2023) - 694 production in Burkina Faso: Case study of fuel briquettes made from cashew industry waste,” Journal of Cleaner Production 195, 1047-1056. “Influence of binders on physical properties of fuel briquettes produced from cassava rhizome waste,” International Journal of Environment and Waste Management 17(2), 158-175. DOI:10.1504/IJEWM.2016.076750 Singh, J., Mishra, N. S., Uma, Banerjee, S., and Sharma, Y. C. (2011). Keywords: article; binder; biomass; briquettes; content; doi; et al; flour; garden; moisture; ratio; sawdust; shell; walnut
• Design Solution for a Device to Determine the Energy Consumption of Sawing Wood with Chain Saws by Kuvik, Tomáš; Krilek, Jozef; Kováč, Ján; Pedryc, Norbert (2024) - In the conceptual design, calculations for cutting force Fr = 924 N and tensile force Fn = 290 N are processed in the work. “Velocity, depth of cut and physical properties effects on saw chain cutting,” BioResources 10(4), 7273-7291. Keywords: article; chain; cutting; device; saw; shaft; wood
• Lignin-derived Lithiophilic Nitrogen-doped Three-dimensional Porous Carbon as Lithium Growth Guiding Layers for Lithium-metal Batteries by Kim, Nak Hyun; Lee, Merry; Kwon, Hye Min; Sim, Woo Hyeong; Kim, Donghyoung; Son, Samick; Bae, Ki Yoon; Kim, Ji Young; Youn, Duck Hyun; Kim, Yong Sik; Jeong, Hyung Mo (2023) - Mitigating Dendritic Li Growth Through Li Growth Guiding Layers of Nitrogen-doped Three-dimensional Porous Carbon In a battery test, the effects of additional layers for metal anodes were investigated through a half-cell configuration with a Cu foil as working electrodes and Li metal as counter/reference electrodes (Supplementary Fig. 5a). Prior research has attempted to address these challenges by incorporating additives in electrolytes to establish a stable solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) on Li-metal anodes (Togasaki et al. 2014; Li et al. 2016) or by inducing uniform Li deposition through modified separators (Huang et al. 2015; Tung et al. 2015). Keywords: article; batteries; battery; carbon; doi; et al; fig; growth; kim; klc; li growth; lignin; metal; nlc
• Effects of Chitosan Application on the Yield and Quality of Lettuce by Ovalı, Gökhan; Özdamar Ünlü, Halime (2023) - The aim of this study was to determine the effects of chitosan application on yield and quality in lettuce cultivation. Furthermore, chitosan applications were effective in preventing nitrate accumulation. Keywords: applications; article; chitosan; chitosan applications; doi; effects; et al; lettuce; plant; ppm; ppm chitosan; values; yield
• Upcycling Waste Tempura Flake-derived Starch Powder as an Environment-Friendly Polymer Matrix Filler for Thermoplastic Starch Compounds by Yoo, Seunghyun; Lee, Seungho; Kang, Sung-Won; Ahn, Kwang-Ho (2024) - Direct production of polyhydroxybutyrate from waste starch by newly-isolated Bacillus aryabhattai T34-N4, Environmental Technology 41(25), 3318-3328. Direct production of acetone–butanol–ethanol from waste starch by free and immobilized Clostridium acetobutylicum, Fuel 142, 129-133. Keywords: article; doi; et al; flake; oil; samples; starch; tempura; thermoplastic; tps; upcycling; waste; waste tempura
• Interactions between Geometrical Forms and Microstructural Features in Culm of Square Bamboo by Jiang, Qianqian; Gao, Wenli; Ding, Zhangchao; Lu, Changqing; Yan, Yan; Yu, Min; Gao, Junlan; Zhou, Liang; Liu, Shengquan (2024) - Therefore, research on square bamboo culm is essential to understand the mechanism of how to manipulate the geometrical shape of culm. “Square bamboo factors,” BioResources 19(4), 8894-8911. 8894 Interactions between Geometrical Forms and Microstructural Features in Culm of Square Bamboo Qianqian Jiang,a,b,f Wenli Gao,a,f Zhangchao Ding,c Changqing Lu,a,f Yan Yan,d Min Yu,a,f Junlan Gao,d Liang Zhou,a,f,* and Shengquan Liu a,f,* Bamboo culms can alter the bamboo’s geometric shape by adjusting the hierarchical organization of anatomical components as a means of adapting to different living conditions. Keywords: article; bamboo; culm; fibre; jiang; radial; square; variation; zone
• Physical and Mechanical Properties of Mycelium-based Insulation Materials Produced from Desilicated Wheat Straws - Part A by Kuştaş, Süleyman; Gezer, Engin Derya (2024) - Mycelium composites are typically hygroscopic and have been reported by many researchers to increase in weight approximately 40% to 580% when in contact with water for 48 to 192 h (Holt et al. 2012; López Nava et al. 2016; Appels et al. 2019; Elsacker et al. 2019; Sun et al. 2019). In the present study, the WA rate of mycelium-based insulation boards produced using desilicated wheat straws was relatively lower than that of mycelium composites produced by other researchers using various substrates, fungi, and incubation intervals (Holt et al. 2012; López Nava et al. 2016; Appels et al. 2019; Elsacker et al. 2019; Sun et al. 2019). Keywords: article; composites; doi; et al; fungus; incubation; insulation boards; materials; mycelia; mycelium; properties; straw; values; wheat
• Acoustic and Thermal Properties of Mycelium-based Insulation Materials Produced from Desilicated Wheat Straw - Part B by Gezer, Engin Derya; Kuştaş, Süleyman (2024) - “State of the art in thermal insulation materials and aims for future developments,” Energy and buildings 37(1), 77-86. The apparent density (fractional pore volume) and pore size distribution of mycelium boards are critical factors that influence their acoustic absorption properties. Keywords: absorption; article; boards; conductivity; density; doi; et al; fungus; insulation; insulation boards; materials; mycelium; properties; sound; wheat
• Thermoplastic Sugar Palm Starch Reinforced Graphene Nanoplatelets for Sustainable Biocomposite Films by Rahmat, Noor Fadhilah; Sajab, Mohd Shaiful; Afdzaluddin, Atiqah Mohd; Gongtao, Ding; Chia, Chin Hua (2024) - “Functional characteristics, wettability properties and cytotoxic effect of starch film incorporated with multi- walled and hydroxylated multi-walled carbon nanotubes,” International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 104, 597–605. Because TPS has the ability to use water as a universal solvent, it can facilitate the even distribution of GNP nanoparticles within the polymer matrix. Keywords: article; doi; et al; films; gnp; graphene; nanoparticles; properties; starch; tps; water
• Effects of Heavy Metal Contamination on Fungal Diversity in Pinus brutia Shoots by Cebi Kilicoglu, Melike (2024) - The effects of heavy metal pollution have become a significant global issue in recent years. In the future, this study may serve as a reference for the development of innovative strategies for the remediation of heavy metal pollution for a sustainable and clean environment using biological sources. Keywords: adalar; article; concentrations; doi; fungi; metals; oiz; pollution; region; samples; shoot
• Phytic Acid-based NP Fire Retardant and its Effect on Combustion Property of Poplar Wood by Qin, Shenglei; Liu, Yangguang; Shi, Xin; Shen, Xiaoshuang; Chu, Demiao; Liu, Shengquan (2023) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.1.955-972 Keywords: Nitrogen; Phosphorus; Coordination; Wood flame retardant; Phytic acid; Graphitization degree Contact information: School of Forestry & Landscape Architecture, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China; 1†: Authors are co-first authors; *Corresponding authors: demiaochu@ahau.edu.cn; liusq@ahau.edu.cn INTRODUCTION As a natural and environmentally friendly biopolymer group, wood has extensive use in the construction industry, and the demand for wood is rapidly increasing in many industrial sectors (Chen et al. 2020; Tang et al. 2021). “Recent advances in biomass phytic acid flame retardants,” Polymer Testing. Keywords: acid; article; char; doi; et al; flame; flame retardant; group; heat; layer; pan-6; release; retardant; smoke; urea; wood
• Research Progress on Lignin-Based Carbon Electrode Materials in Rechargeable Batteries by Li, Penghui; Wu, Shubin; Ding, Yu (2024) - More deeply, the process and synthesis methods of lignin carbon materials are cumbersome and demanding, and further optimization is needed in controlling the porosity of lignin-based porous carbon materials, and the porosity requirements of lithium- ion batteries and sodium-ion batteries are not the same, so it is necessary to choose the optimal process conditions for a specific battery. 3979 Research Progress on Lignin-Based Carbon Electrode Materials in Rechargeable Batteries Penghui Li, Shubin Wu,* and Yu Ding Lignin, with its carbon content of up to 60%, can be an ideal precursor for the preparation of carbon materials. Keywords: article; batteries; capacity; carbon; carbon materials; doi; et al; high; ion; ion batteries; li et; lignin; lignin carbon; lithium; mah; materials; performance; sodium
• Preparation of Antibacterial and Strong Regenerated Cellulose Film via Crosslinking with Polymeric Quaternary Ammonium Salt Containing Epoxy/ZnO by Zhang, Meng; Tang, Xiaoning; Si, Tian; Wang, Xueping; Wu, Xue (2024) - The hydrophobic properties of RC composite films were improved due to the incorporation of Si-O addition. The results suggested that a net-like structure was obtained due to the addition of P/ZnO, which remarkably improved the strength of RC films. Keywords: article; cellulose; doi; et al; film; properties; zhang; zno
• Optimisation of Nitrogen Plasma Exposure Time for Surface Modification of Cotton Fibre by Abdul Hair, Ainul Hafiza; Salleh, Kushairi Mohd; Nyak Mazlan, Nyak Syazwani; Khairunnisa Atiqah, Mohamad Khalid; Purhanudin, Noorain; Mohd Akhiri, Anin Sofya; Zakaria, Sarani; Awang, Rozidawati (2024) - According to Kramar et al. (2018), surface modification caused by plasma treatment on cotton surfaces can affect their electrokinetic properties (i.e., zeta potential). The microcracks and large surface area on the treated cotton surface provide a better space for the mechanical interlocking between biomaterials (nanoparticles, drugs, polymers) and cotton surface (Zhang et al. 2016). Keywords: article; cellulose; cotton; cotton plasma; cotton surface; doi; effect; et al; exposure; gauze; min; nitrogen; nitrogen plasma; plasma; plasma treatment; surface; tcg
• Comparative Production Performance and Rumen Bacterial Diversity of Fattening Beef Cattle Supplemented with Different Levels Concentrated Feed by Han, Changze; Zhu, Xinqiang; Chen, Kai; Wang, Xiaoli; Leng, Feifan; Wang, Yonggang; Li, Shaowei (2024) - Feeding biological concentrates changed the relative abundance of taxonomic units of beef cattle rumen samples. Notably, fattening cattle fed diets supplemented with biological concentrate exhibited lower cholesterol concentrations, and fattening cattle fed mixed silage had higher cholesterol concentrations than those fed single silage. Keywords: animal; article; beef; bio; bioresources; cattle; concentrate; concentrate feeds; concentrate group; corn; diet; doi; et al; group; han; meat; peer; performance; quality; rumen; silage; sorghum
• Effect of Bacterial Nanocellulose and Plant-Containing Facial Serum on Hyperpigmentation in in-vitro Conditions by Dikmen Kucuk, Sibel; Groso, Anthony; Collet, Guillaume; Daniellou, Richard; Koca Çalışkan, Ufuk (2024) - Chemical structures of actives used as skin whitening products In addition to these products, natural melanogenesis inhibitors have recently been investigated. “Hyperpigmentation serum,” BioResources 19(2), 3208-3233. 3216 pH Values Recently, cleansers and skin care products with a pH of 5.5 have attracted special attention because they do not change the skin pH (Schmid and Korting 1995). Keywords: activity; article; bioresources; doi; et al; fig; formulations; hyperpigmentation; kucuk; peer; serum; skin; tyrosinase; values; vol
• Are Biological Pretreatments of Lignocellulosic Residues a Real Option for Biofuels Production? by Alba Fierro, Carlos Antonio; Escobedo Bretado, Miguel Ángel; Núñez Ramírez, Diola Marina; Martell Nevárez, María Angélica; Ríos Fránquez, Francisco Javier (2024) - “Nanobiotechnological advancements in lignocellulosic biomass pretreatment,” Materials Science for Energy Technologies 3(1), 308-318. “Combination of fungal and physicochemical process for lignocellulosic biomass pretreatment – A review,” Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 54, 217-234. Keywords: article; bioethanol; biohydrogen; biomass; cellulose; delignification; doi; energy; et al; lignin; methods; pretreatment; production; residues; review; saccharification; straw; sugar; use; yield
• High-precision Discrimination of Maize Silage Based on Olfactory Visualization Technology Integrated with Chemometrics Analysis by Tao, Yan; Tian, Haiqing; Zhao, Kai; Yu, Yang; Guo, Li'na; Liu, Genhao; Bai, Xin (2024) - (3) PCA was used to extract feature variables by compression and visualize the spatial distribution of different quality maize silage samples. This is primarily attributed to the different composition and content of volatile components in different quality maize silage samples. Keywords: array; article; color; data; discrimination; doi; maize silage; model; olfactory; pcs; quality; samples; sensor; silage; silage quality; svm
• Synergistic Effects of Biochar and Arabidopsis helleri on Soil Cd and Pb Bioavailability and Uptake and Disposition by Cui, Liqiang; Quan, Guixiang; Yan, Jinlong; Sui, Fengfeng; Wang, Hui; Hina, Kiran; Abro, Shaukat Ali; Kitajima, Nobuyuki; Kubota, Hiroshi; Tong, Ama; Shinoda, Moeko; Fukuro, Syota; Zhang, Wenyu (2024) - The application of wheat straw-biochar had positive effects on soil properties, leading to a reduction in soil Cd and Pb bioavailability. Biochar achieves a mass balance by reducing soil Cd levels during plant growth while changing Cd's chemical form (Grignet et al. 2022). Keywords: application; arabidopsis; article; biochar; cadmium; cui; doi; et al; helleri; hyperaccumulator; metal; plant; soil
• Leucaena leucocephala and Montmorillonite Co-pyrolysis Biochar: A Study on Physicochemical Properties and Stability by Lin, Po-Heng; Ko, Chun-Han; Tu, San-Hsien; Lin, Cheng-Jung (2024) - (c), (d), (e) display biochar surfaces with 5%, 10%, 20% montmorillonite modification. Scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray (SEM-EDX) data indicated that montmorillonite-carbon complexes had formed on biochar surfaces and pores after co-pyrolysis of and different L. leucocephala blending ratios of montmorillonite. Keywords: analysis; article; biochar; carbon; doi; et al; leucaena; leucocephala; montmorillonite; pyrolysis; stability; surface; temperature; wood
• Carbon Footprint and Techno-economic Analysis to Decarbonize the Production of Linerboard via Fuel Switching in the Lime Kiln and Boiler: Development of a Marginal Abatement Cost Curve by Buitrago-Tello, Rodrigo; Venditti, Richard A.; Jameel, Hasan; Hart, Peter W.; Ghosh, Ashok (2025) - -11.7% 1.5% -5.3% 3.9% Crude tall oil (25%) -2.2% 0.6% -2.0% 0.5% -6.0% -0.7% -5.6% 0.8% -2.5% 1.9% Tall oil pitch (100%) -12.5 Keywords: alternative; article; biomass; bioresources; boiler; buitrago; co2; cost; demand; emissions; fuels; gas; gwp; kiln; lignin; lime; linerboard; production; pulp; scope; table
• Effects of Different Acidification-resisting Strategies on Anaerobic Digestion of Kitchen Waste: Methanogenic Properties and Microbial Community Shift by Hua, Dongliang; Yuan, Shuai; Zhao, Yuxiao; Xu, Haipeng; Chen, Lei; Jin, Fuqiang; Li, Yan (2024) - Zhang et al. (2014) confirmed that the instable long-term AD of KW caused by propionate inhibition could be recovered by the supplementation of Fe, Co, Mo, and Ni. Zhang et al. (2020a) reported that the methane yield was improved by 16.6% with supplementation of granular activated carbon (GAC). Keywords: addition; anaerobic; article; digestion; doi; et al; kitchen; methane; pac; production; sludge; tes; waste; zvi
• Optimizing Dimensions in Furniture Design: A Literature Review by Jasińska, Anna; Maciej Sydor; Miloš Hitka (2024) - For overcoming the design process complexity, an adaptive approach to the key meta-decision of how to make design decisions is necessary (Harman 2007). The researchers suggest that design practitioners should experiment with geometric design templates to establish balanced proportions as part of their design conceptualization work, before making design decisions that were previously based solely on technical functionality, manufacturability, and usability. Keywords: article; body; decision; design; dimensions; doi; et al; fibonacci; furniture; furniture design; jasińska; journal; making; numbers; peer; proportions; ratio; sequence
• Utilization of Flours from Hemp Stalks as Reinforcement in Polypropylene Matrix by Kilic, Ibrahim; Avcı, Büşra; Atar, İlkay; Korkmaz, Nesrin; Yılmaz, Güngör; Mengeloğlu, Fatih (2024) - “Mechanical properties of wood–fiber reinforced polypropylene composites: Effect of a novel compatibilizer with isocyanate functional group,” Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing 38(2), 227-233. “Additive manufacturing of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites: Processing and prospects,” Composites Part B: Engineering 174, article ID 106956. Keywords: article; composites; doi; et al; fibers; filler; hemp; mapp; matrix; polymer; polypropylene; properties; specimens; stalk; strength; tensile; values; water; wpcs
• Determination of Volatile Components of Citrus Flowers and Leaves Growing in Hatay, Türkiye by Dönmez, Şirin (2024) - Limonene is a widely distributed terpene found in nature and a primary component of many Citrus volatile oils (Fig. 2). Linalool is one of the principal components of many Citrus volatile oils (Kamatou and Viljoen 2008). Keywords: article; citrus; citrus aurantium; components; doi; dönmez; et al; flowers; journal; leaves; linalool; species
• Effect of Activated Carbon Compaction on Water Filtration Efficiency by Mohd Elfy Mersal; Kuok, Kuok King; Rahman, Md. Rezaur; Chiu Po Chan; Bin Bakri, Muhammad Khusairy; Md. Didarul Alam Chowdhury; Md Abdul Majed Patwary (2024) - Based on the comprehensive analysis and findings, the study concludes that compacted activated carbon should be favored in the construction of water filters due to its demonstrated effectiveness in improving water clarity, enhancing water quality parameters, achieving higher WQI ratings, and exhibiting superior adsorption qualities compared to uncompacted activated carbon. These findings emphasize the efficacy of compacted activated carbon in water filtration, advocating for its integration into filter construction to enhance water quality in rural regions. Keywords: adsorption; article; carbon; compaction; et al; filter; isotherm; oxygen; quality; study; values; water; wqi
• Online Prediction of the Enzymatic Hydrolysis Efficiency of Crop Straw by Fu, Xu; Yu, Fei; Zhang, Huning; Luo, Yunhui; Zang, Lihua (2024) - This study examines the effects of various pretreatment methods on the efficacy of straw enzymatic hydrolysis by applying mathematical models to clarify the connection between these influencing factors and enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency (Kumar et al. 2022). 2. Prediction of straw enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency based on GRA-KPCA-LSSVM GRA-based Variable Selection The GRA method enables quantitative assessment of the interrelationships among different factors within a given system. Keywords: article; doi; hydrolysis; lignin; lssvm; model; prediction; removal; straw; 𝑁 𝑖=1
• Policies and Strategies for Sustainable Use of Biochar in Indian Agriculture by Sharma, Peeyush; Abrol, Vikas; Sharma, Neetu; Sharma, Reetika; Chadha, Divya; Anand, Shrdha; Khenrab, Stanzin; Maanik, .; Shabir, Haziq; Singh, Priti; Kumari, Shruti; Verma, Divyansh (2024) - “The effects of biochar soil amendment on rice growth may vary greatly with rice genotypes,” Science of the Total Environment 810, article 152223. DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.3.Sharma Keywords: Biochar; Environment pollution: Policy challenge; Soil properties; Waste management Contact information: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Jammu, Chatha, J&K-180009, India; *Corresponding authors: abrolvics@gmail.com INTRODUCTION India generates a substantial volume of agricultural wastes, which has been estimated to be between 350 and 990 million tons per year; this waste encompasses crop residues such as leaf litter, seed pods, stalks, aquaculture waste, agro-industrial waste, and livestock waste (Sadh et al. 2018; Premalatha et al. 2023). Keywords: article; biochar; carbon; doi; et al; properties; review; sharma; sharma et; soil; water
• Methods for Characterization and Continuum Modeling of Inhomogeneous Properties of Paper and Paperboard Materials: A Review by Sanjon, Cedric Wilfried; Leng, Yuchen; Hauptmann, Marek; Groche, Peter; Majschak, Jens-Peter (2024) - On the other hand, paper materials used for book covers or packaging can exceed 1 mm in thickness. Some reviews are presently accessible, focusing on the modeling of paper materials or forming processes. Keywords: analysis; article; behavior; bioresources; direction; doi; et al; fiber; forming; journal; material; measurements; method; modeling; paper; paperboard; peer; plane; process; properties; pulp; resolution; review; sanjon; shear; structure; tensile; test; thickness
• Effects of Cellulose Micro and Nanocrystals on the Mechanical, Thermal, Morphological, and Structural Properties of Rigid Polyurethanes by Kaya , Ali İhsan; Yalçın, Ömer Ümit; Aydemir , Deniz (2025) - “Comparison study on morphology and mechanical properties of starch, lignin, cellulose–based polyurethane foam,” in: AIP Conference Proceedings 2175(1), article ID 020061. DOI: 10.1039/D2GC04644J Nikje, M. M. A., and Tehrani, Z. M. (2010). Keywords: article; cellulose; cnc; composites; doi; et al; fillers; kaya; mcc; polyurethane; properties; rpu
• In vitro Assessment on Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Lipidemic Properties of Selected Plant Species by Ezung, Benchilo; Kalivarathan, Roja; Khusro, Ameer; Agastian, Paul; Almutairi, Bader O.; Arokiyaraj, Selvaraj (2024) - The findings from the carrageenan-induced paw edema experiment, a commonly used and reliable animal model for evaluating anti-inflammatory properties, support the notion that nettle leaves extract possesses anti-inflammatory effects, as reported by Hajhashemi and Klooshani (2013). “Evaluation of in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of coffee against the denaturation of protein,” Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 2(1), S178-S180. Keywords: acetate; activity; article; chinense; doi; et al; ethyl; extracts; urens
• The Compostability of Denim Fabrics Dyed with Various Indigos by Alwala, Wendy; Perju, Antonia; Schwarz, Mary; Bonhotal, Jean; Pires, Steven; Ankeny, Mary; Daystar, Jesse; Frey, Margaret (2024) - At 50 days, fabric samples were visibly degraded. After 77 days, fabric samples were disintegrating and had visible holes and frayed edges. Keywords: article; biodegradation; composting; cotton; degradation; denim; doi; et al; fabric; indigo; samples
• Effect of Alkaline Pretreatment on the Characteristics of Barley Straw and Modeling of Methane Production via Codigestion of Pretreated Straw with Sewage Sludge by Alrowais, Raid; Abdel daiem, Mahmoud M.; Helmi, Ahmed M.; Nasef, Basheer M.; Rao Hari, Ananda; Saikaly, Pascal; Said, Noha (2024) - 2179 Effect of Alkaline Pretreatment on the Characteristics of Barley Straw and Modeling of Methane Production via Codigestion of Pretreated Straw with Sewage Sludge Raid Alrowais,a Mahmoud M. Abdel daiem,b,c Ahmed M. Helmi,d,e Basheer M. Nasef,e Ananda Rao Hari,f Pascal Saikaly,f,g and Noha Said b,* Straw pretreatment enhances the cellulose accessibility and increases the methane yield from anaerobic digestion. Straw pretreatment is necessary to improve the accessibility of cellulose, lignin, and hemicelluloses and increase the biodegradation rate and biogas yield of anaerobic digestion (Ouahabi et al. 2021). Keywords: alrowais et; anaerobic; article; biogas; bioresources; digestion; et al; ffnn; methane; methane production; model; peer; pretreatment; production; samples; sludge; smo; straw
• Analysis of the Treatability, Water Repellency Efficiency, and Dimensional Stability of Maritime Pine after Microwave Drying by Mascarenhas, Fernando J. R.; Dias, Alfredo M. P. G.; Christoforo, André L.; Simões, Rogério M. S.; Cunha, André E. P.; Carneiro, Lucas C. P.; Dias, André M. A. (2024) - The volume of wood samples MW-treated in each cycle was 0.000512 m3. In Eq. 1, 𝐸 is the specific energy provided in the entire MW drying (MJ/m3); 𝑃 is the power provided by the MW (W); 𝑉 is the volume of wood samples during each MW drying (m3); and 𝑡 is the total MW treatment time (s). Keywords: article; bioresources; doi; drying; et al; mascarenhas; microwave; pine; preservative; samples; specimens; treatment; water; wood; wood samples
• Two Step Synthesis and Application of Porous Carbon for Removal of Copper (II) from Wastewater: Statistical Optimization and Equilibrium Isotherm Analysis by Sinniha, Shobana; Chowdhury, Zaira Zaman; Ibrahimy, Ahmad Ibn; Ahmed, Mostak; Johan, Mohd. Rafie Bin; Khandaker, Mayeen Uddin; Badaruddin, Irfan Anjum; Kamangar, Sarfaraz; Hussien, Mohamed (2024) - The samples were stored for activation under different experimental conditions of temperature (𝐴1) and time (𝐵1) as shown by the design matrix of Tables 1 and 2. Fixed bed pyrolysis to produce activated carbon BSPAC from hydrochar BSPC Approximately 40 g of K2CO3 impregnated hydro-char (BSPC) was placed inside the fixed bed reactor and N2 gas flow was given at 100 mL/min to ensure inert atmosphere and then the gas cylinder was changed to CO2 gas flow. Several biomass wastes, mainly containing lignocellulosic biopolymers (cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin), have been used to produce activated carbon (ACs). Keywords: activation; adsorption; article; bioresources; bspac; carbon; cu(ii; doi; et al; percentages; process; ratio; removal; surface; temperature; time; yield
• Sustainable Thermoplastic Road Marking Paint Production from Natural Modified Rosins by Yilmaz, Bilge; Deniz, İlhan; Fazli, Hilal; Bekircan, Olcay; Pranovich, Andrey; Karaoğul, Eyyüp (2024) - “Green synthesis of starch nanoparticles (SNPs) by esterification with rosin acid catalyzed by maghnite-H+ (Algerian montmorillonite) with enhanced antioxidant activity,” Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering 48(1), 311-326. “A review of wood biomass-based fatty acids and rosin acids use in polymeric materials,” Polymers 12(11), article 2706. Keywords: acids; analysis; article; doi; ester; esterification; et al; paint; pentaerythritol; production; reaction; results; rosin; softening; trmps
• Altitude-dependent Variations in Some Morphological and Anatomical Features of Anatolian Chestnut by Özdikmenli, Gizem; Yiğit, Nurcan; Barış Özel, Halil; Şevik, Hakan (2024) - The differences between fibre elevation, fibre wall thickness, elasticity coefficient, rigidity coefficient, Muhlstep rate, and Runkel ratio were found in the wood samples taken from different altitude zones. Variance analysis was applied to the values measured from the samples taken from different altitude zones, and the analysis results are given in Table 1. Keywords: altitude; article; castanea; characteristics; doi; et al; fibre; groups; leaf; mill; sativa; stoma; width; zones
• Effects of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens on Volatile Components and Nutrient Element Contents of Mentha piperita L. Grown under Salt Stress by Üner, Songül Tuğba; Cesur Turgut, Aslıhan (2024) - DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.133718 Ngalimat, M. S., Yahaya, R. S. R., Baharudin, M. M. A., Yaminudin, S. M., Karim, M., Ahmad, S. A., and Sabri, S. (2021). “Overview of the role of rhizobacteria in plant salt stress tolerance,” Agronomy 11(9), article 1759. Keywords: amyloliquefaciens; article; bacillus; doi; et al; growth; nacl; plant; salinity; salt; salt stress; stress; uptake
• Research on Color Matching Model for Wood Panel Furniture Based on a Back Propagation Neural Network by Chen, Yushu; Bian, Jun (2024) - Foreign research on color models focuses on multi-level differentiation of color models, combining colors with other elements (such as texture) to introduce new hybrid models, and constructing new color models and their standardization based on existing color models. The 20 participants selected for this study are all individuals engaged in the furniture industry, with a certain level of experience in furniture color matching. Keywords: article; bioresources; chen; color; combinations; data; function; furniture; matching; model; network; neural; panel; values; wood; 𝐶𝑚𝑎𝑥
• Influence of Washing with Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS) Surfactant on Different Properties of Ramie Fibres by Palaniappan, Murugesan; Palanisamy, Sivasubramanian; Murugesan, Thulasi mani; Tadepalli, Srinivas; Khan, Rashid; Ataya, Sabbah; Santulli, Carlo (2024) - SEM images of SLS treated Ramie fibres: (a) Presence of cracks; (b) Surface cleanliness; (c) Fibril partition; (d) Multi-fibril fracture On the other hand, the surface patterns of SLS treated ramie fibres were distinctly different, indicating some presence of cracks (Fig. 6a), yet on the other side the surface appear cleaner, due to the removal of non-structural matter retained after fibre extraction (Fig. 6b), and the fibril partitions (Fig. 6c) appear comparable to what was observed in the untreated fibres. “Ramie fibres with SLS,” BioResources 19(2), 2609-2625. 2610 cotton, jute, flax, hemp, and sisal, are well-suited for uses in biocomposites, paper manufacturing, textiles, and other industries. Keywords: article; cellulose; composites; doi; et al; fibres; journal; palanisamy; properties; ramie; sls; treatment
• Supercritical Water Gasification of Oily Sludge and Its Life Cycle Assessment by Qiu, Yuxin; Liu, Yunyun; Fang, Chong; Ju, Miaomiao; Xia, Rundong; Wang, Yujing (2024) - Under the optimal parameters, LCA analysis results revealed that in the three stages of oily sludge gasification, the stage with the highest contribution to the global warming index was the cooling and separation stage (S3). Sensitivity analysis of the primary influencing factors in the gasification process indicated that in the process of oily sludge gasification, it is necessary to optimize environmental impact factors by adjusting parameters such as temperature, sludge concentration, and oxidation coefficient. Keywords: article; doi; energy; et al; fig; gasification; process; production; sludge; system; temperature; water
• Synthesis of Iso-amyl Ester Rosin and Its Evaluation as an Alternative to Paraffin in Medium Density Fiberboard Production by Yılmaz, Bilge; Deniz, İlhan; Fazlı, Hilal; Gürsoy, Samet; Yarıcı, Tugay; Bengü, Başak (2024) - 3. LC-MS/MS analysis of a: Gum rosin, b: Iso amyl ester rosin Physical and Mechanical Properties of MDFs Because of the iso amyl ester rosin having a chemical structure different from the paraffin, it can be stated to influence the final product density. Keywords: alcohol; amyl; article; doi; ester; ester rosin; et al; iso; isoamyl; mdf; mdfs; oil; production; rosin
• Nanoparticles Enhanced Ligninolytic Enzymes Activity of Rotten Wood Fungus Phanerochaete chrysosporium by Al-Rajhi , Aisha M. H.; Alharbi, Asmaa A.; Alsalamah, Sulaiman A.; Abdelghany, Tarek M. (2024) - 2379 Abdelghany, T. M., Al-Rajhi, A. M. H., Al Abboud, M. A., Alawlaqi, M. M., Ganash Magdah, A., Helmy, E. A. M., and Mabrouk, A. S. (2018a). DOI: 10.1007/s12668-017-0413-3 Abdelghany, T. M., Ganash, M., Bakri, M. M., and Al-Rajhi, A. M. H. (2018b). Keywords: article; doi; enzymes; et al; laccase; nanoparticles; nps; production; rajhi; rot; wood
• Robust Pretreatment in Combination with Ultrasound-Assisted Surfactant to Improve the Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Eucalyptus pellita by Zhand, Soodeh; Yang, Bong Suk; Kang, Kyu-Young; Jeong, Myung-Joon (2024) - The results demonstrated that surfactant associated with sonication pretreatment could overcome the limitation of alkaline pretreatment and could increase the amount of delignification alongside enzymatic hydrolysis glucose yield of Eucalyptus pellita wood by around 90%. So, to overcome the limitations of applying only alkaline pretreatment, ultrasound assisted surfactant pretreatment were used. Keywords: alkaline; alkaline pretreatment; article; biomass; cellulose; delignification; doi; effect; et al; glucose; glucose yield; hydrolysis; hydroxide; lignin; pretreatment; samples; sodium; sonication; surfactant; temperature; ultrasound; yield; zhand
• Size Press Practices and Formulations Affecting Paper Properties and Process Efficiency: A Review by Hubbe, Martin A. (2024) - Pregelatinization For some specialty applications of size press starch, there may be an advantage of using a starch product that does not require cooking at the point of usage. It is important to measure viscosity to monitor the degree of conversion of size press starch. Keywords: 19(1; addition; amylose; application; article; base; bioresources; coating; doi; effects; et al; fig; film press; hubbe; hydrophobic; nip size; paper; paper size; paper surface; press application; press formulation; press nip; press practices; press starch; presses; products; properties; review; review article; roll; sheet; size press; sizing; solids; solution; speed; starch film; starch solution; strength; surface; surface size; surface sizing; tappi; tappi press; viscosity; water; web
• Low-temperature and Low-concentration Sodium Hydroxide Pretreatment for Enhanced Enzyme Hydrolysis Rate from Quercus variabilis Blume by Ha, Si Young; Jung, Ji Young; Kim, Hyeon Cheol; Lim, Woo Seok; Yang, Jae-Kyung (2024) - However, NaOH pretreatment faces two persistent challenges in alkaline pretreatment: the substantial water consumption required to wash alkali-treated lignocellulosic solid residue for subsequent enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation (Xu et al. 2016), and the generation of considerable black liquor during the pretreatment process and waste washing water during the washing process (Shah et al. 2023). Box-Behnken experimental design The Box-Behnken model was used to design the response surface experiment of NaOH pretreatment including three factors of time, temperature, and NaOH concentrations as shown in Table 1, and one response value of enzyme hydrolysis rate. Keywords: article; doi; enzyme; et al; explosion; hydrolysis; naoh; pretreatment; rate; steam; temperature
• Flexural Vibration Test Method for Determining the Dynamic Elastic Modulus of Full-Size Strawboards for Use in Transportation Framed Cases by Gu, Xiaoyu; Xu, Qiyun; Mwamba, Benjamin; Wang, Zheng; Qi, Liang; Wang, Jun; Song, Liming; Wu, Jinliang (2024) - Comparative analysis of dynamic test and static test results Results of the dynamic and static tests of the beam specimens are summarized in Table 1. Free plate transient excitation test (Hanging) When a rubber cord is used to suspend the plate specimen to realize the free state, the transverse vibration is generated by striking the corner point of the plate with a knocking hammer. Keywords: article; beam; bending; doi; free; method; modulus; plate; strawboard; test; vibration
• Carbon Dots Prepared from Waste Wood and Residual Adhesive and Their Use as Catalysts for Hydrogen Production by Wu, Ji; Zhao, Liang; Song, Guohui (2024) - The curves of Tauc plots (Davis and Mott 1970), whose data was solved by Eq. 2 (Chen et al. 2016) for the g-C3N4 direct transition photocatalysts, are plotted in Fig. 3(C), ( ) 2 2g h E h A   = − (2) where Eg is band gap energy, h is Planck’s constant, ν represents light frequency, and A means a constant. PEER-REVIEW ARTICLE PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Wu et al. (2024). Keywords: article; c3n4; carbon; cds; doi; dots; et al; evolution; fig; mcn; peak; samples; surface; wood
• Biomass of Invasive Plants as a Resource for the Development of the Bioeconomy by Klavins, Maris; Purmalis, Oskars; Klavina, Laura; Niedrite, Evelina; Ansone-Bertina, Linda (2024) - Invasive plant biomass can be used as fuel or for energy production applying either biochemical or thermochemical processing technologies. According to these concepts, invasive plant biomass is not a waste, but a valuable resource, possibly supporting its rational use. Keywords: article; biochar; biomass; bioresources; doi; energy; et al; extracts; klavins; klavins et; peer; plant biomass; plants; potential; processing; production; review; reynoutria; solidago; species; substances; use
• Mechanical and Barrier Properties of Chitosan-based Composite Film as Food Packaging: A Review by Shi, Baoying; Hao, Zhanhua; Du, Yuzhen; Jia, Mengke; Xie, Siqi (2024) - “Berry wax improves the physico-mechanical, thermal, water barrier properties and biodegradable potential of chitosan food packaging film,” Int. On the contrary, the addition of plasticizers to chitosan composite films also resulted in alterations in permeability. Keywords: article; barrier; chitosan; chitosan films; deacetylation; degree; doi; et al; films; food; packaging; properties; review
• A True Biomass Standout: Preparation and Application of Biomass-Derived Carbon Quantum Dots by Yang, Xuedi; Fu, Shiyu; Basta, Altaf H.; Lucia, Lucian (2024) - Biomass carbon quantum dots with abundant surface functional groups and good biocompatibility show great potential in ion detection and bioimaging. With the deepening level of research on biomass quantum dots, machine learning, a powerful technology based on comprehensive data analysis, has also been applied to optimize the pyrolysis and preparation conditions of biomass carbon quantum dots. Keywords: article; biomass; biomass carbon; carbon; carbon dots; carbon quantum; cqds; detection; doi; dots; et al; lignin; method; quantum; quantum dots; review; synthesis; wang; yang
• Effect of Unbleached and Bleached Softwood Cellulose Pulp Fibers on Poly(lactic acid) Properties by Asad, Faizan; Immonen, Kirsi; Kiiskinen, Titta; Sarlin, Essi (2024) - Higher fiber content PLA biocomposites showed void formation and agglomeration of fibers. PLA UBSWPF showed better values of modulus than PLA BSWPF. Keywords: acid; article; biocomposites; doi; et al; fibers; lignin; pla; pulp; softwood; strength; ubswpf
• Effect of Nanofibrillated Cellulose on Alginate and Chitosan Film Properties as Potential Barrier Coatings for Paper Food Packaging by Milbreta, Ulla; Andze, Laura; Filipova, Inese; Dortins, Ervins (2024) - The solutions were poured into 10 cm  polyurethane petri dishes until reaching 30 g and then left at room temperature (RT) at a relative humidity (RH) of 40% overnight, after which they were dried at 60 C for 6 h for alginate films and 7 h for chitosan films in the Universal oven U (Memmert GmBH, Schwabach, Germany). When analysing stretch at break (Fig. 3), alginate films stretched 30% to 40% until the break, while chitosan films stretched 40% to 50%, thus indicating that chitosan films were more flexible. Keywords: addition; alginate; article; chitosan; doi; et al; films; food; nanocellulose; nfc; packaging; properties; samples; water
• Development and Characterization of Nanocellulose/ Carbonized Waste Rubber Nanocomposites by Kocatürk, Engin; Şen, Ferhat; Zor, Mustafa; Candan, Zeki (2024) - “Synthesis and chemical modification of crystalline nanocellulose to reinforce natural rubber composites,” Polymers for Advanced Technologies 31(12), 3059-3069. Additionally, the use of nanocellulose as a matrix material in synthetic rubber nanocomposites has never been encountered before (Njuguna et al. 2008; Keywords: article; doi; et al; nanocellulose; nanocomposites; properties; rubber; structure; thermal; waste; waste rubber
• Enhanced Dimensional Stability of Straw-based Biocomposites Modified with UV Light-cured Coatings by Yuan, Yuan; Sun, Xiang; Xu, Dong; He, Jianyu; Wang, Xuansong; Wu, Donghua; Li, Sidan (2024) - Response surface plots and response contour plots showing the interaction effect of hydrolysis time (XA), Darocur 1173 dosage (XB), and CS dosage (XC) on IBMR PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Yuan et al. (2024). Response surface plots and response contour plots showing the interaction effect of hydrolysis time (XA), Darocur 1173 dosage (XB), and CS dosage (XC) on TSMR Optimization and Verification Experiment The main objective was to figure out the optimal preparation conditions that could aid in providing maximum value of IBMR and minimum value of TSMR. Keywords: article; biocomposites; coating; doi; dosage; memo; pva; straw; surface
• Morpho-Physiological Traces of Exogenous Biogenic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles in Basil Seedlings by Kilic, Semra; Onder, Sercan; Onder, Damla; Kaya, Havva; Sencan, Aziz (2024) - REFERENCES CITED Ahmad, B., Khan, M. M. A., Jaleel, H., Shabbir, A., Sadiq, Y., and Uddin, M. (2020). DOI: 10.1007/s00344-019-09986 Ahmad, B., Shabbir, A., Jaleel, H., Khan, M. M. A., and Sadiq, Y. (2018). Keywords: activity; article; basil; bio; concentration; doi; et al; growth; h2o2; increase; iron; nps; oxide; plant; seedlings; stomata; trichomes
• Production of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural from Non-edible Lignocellulosic Food Wastes by Muslu, Ayşe; Ucuncu, Osman; Baltacı, Cemalettin (2024) - Lignocellulosic biomass, such as hazelnut shells and tea processing residues, was employed in this study for HMF production through two distinct methods. Typically, HMF production takes place in aqueous systems of mineral acids (H2SO4, HCl, H3PO4). Keywords: acid; article; biomass; cellulose; conversion; doi; et al; food; hmf; production; tea; waste; yield
• Merits of Bamboo Utilization in Earth Preservation, Water and Wastewater Treatment: A Mini Review by Kuok King Kuok; Muhammad Khusairy Bin Bakri; Chiu Po Chan; Rahman, Md. Rezaur; Murtala Namakka; Khairul Anwar Mohamad Said; Chin Mei Yun; Mohammed Muzibur Rahmand (2024) - Nguyen et al. (2021) developed biochars derived from water bamboo (Zizania latifolia) shoot husks using pyrolysis and ultrasound-assisted pyrolysis for the treatment of Reactive Black 5 (RB5) in PEER-REVIEWED REVIEW ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Kuok et al. (2024). “Development of biochars derived from water bamboo (Zizania latifolia) shoot husks using pyrolysis and ultrasound-assisted pyrolysis for the treatment of Reactive Black 5 (RB5) in wastewater,” Water 13(12), 1615. Keywords: article; bamboo; bamboo charcoal; bamboo use; bioresources; carbon; doi; et al; fig; flow; kuok; kuok et; peer; review; roots; system; treatment; use; wastewater; water; wetland
• Remediation of 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol from Aqueous Solution by Raw and Chemical Modified Date Palm Stone Biomass: Kinetics and Isotherms Studies by Siva Kumar, Nadavala; Asif, Mohammad; Poulose, Anesh Manjaly; Al-Ghurabi, Ebrahim H.; Alhamedi, Shaddad S.; Koduru, Janardhan Reddy (2024) - DOI: 10.1007/s13201-022-01832-y Haque, A. N. M. A., Sultana, N., Sayem, A. S. M., and Smriti, S. A. (2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2012.06.019 Al-Ghouti, M. A., Li, J., Salamh, Y., Al-Laqtah, N., Walker, G., and Ahmad, M. N. M. (2010). Keywords: 2,4,6; adsorption; article; ball; biomass; date; doi; et al; kinetic; kumar; kumar et; mdsb; model; palm; rdsb; remediation; stone; tcp; trichlorophenol
• An Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Modelling Approach for Evaluating Turbidity Properties of Paper Recycling Wastewater by Kardeş, Serkan; Özkan, Uğur; Bayram, Okan; Şahin, Halil Turgut (2024) - Although paper mills employ wastewater treatment processes to alleviate adverse effects, challenges persist in developing more efficient and sustainable treatment technologies. This technology includes learning algorithms that can be utilized to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of wastewater treatment processes. Keywords: ann; article; centrifuge; doi; et al; experimental; layer; microwave; model; paper; recycling; treatment; turbidity; values; wastewater
• Enhanced Mechanical Properties of 3D Printed Concrete Sculpture Material with Wood Fibers Reinforcement by Zhang, Kejia; Abdullah, Muhammad Fadhil Wong bin (2024) - 2. 3D printed wood fiber concrete sculpture material: (a) printed part (b) cut part Micromorphological Analysis 4. Compressive strength of wood fiber concrete sculpture material In the range of 0.5% to 0.6% wood fiber addition, the compressive strength decreased in X, Y, and Z directions. Keywords: article; concrete; direction; doi; fiber; materials; printing; properties; sculpture; strength; wood; wood fiber; zhang
• Enhancement on Physicomechanical Properties of Short-Rotation Teak Woods by Non-Biocide Chemical and Thermal Treatments by Basri, Efrida; Rahayu, Istie Sekartining; Saefudin, Saefudin; Santoso, Adi; Sulastiningsih, Ignasia Maria; Damayanti, Ratih; Martha, Resa; Darmawan, Wayan (2024) - 3294 MOE and MOR in bending test MOE and MOR of the untreated as well as the chemical thermal modified (CTM) SRT wood samples were tested using a Universal Testing Machine (UTM) Instron 4667 and then measured in accordance with the ASTM D143-22 (2022). Unfortunately, SRT woods exhibit inferior strength, dimensional stability, and durability against wood-destroying organisms (Rizanti et al. 2018; Martha et al. 2021a; Basri et al. 2022). Keywords: acid; article; bonds; chemical; doi; groups; impregnants; srt; teak; thermal; treatment; water; wood
• Furniture Design Considerations with Using Smart Display Tables for Customer Interactions by Zhan, Wenjing; Zhou, Chengmin; He, Chenchen; Jake Kaner (2024) - This study considers the background of consumer rejuvenation and the diversification of needs, through in-depth examination of user pain points, and output of the design of smart product display table from the user experience perspective. On the one hand, this study provides users with the innovative design of smart product display tables, which can reduce the resource consumption of experience stores, help users to improve their sense of use, and enhance consumer awareness and shopping experience. Keywords: article; design; display; display table; doi; et al; experience; furniture; level; product; research; study; table; user
• From Waste to Watts: Investigating Teak Biomass Waste for Bioenergy by Oliveira, Paulo Renato S.; Santos Júnior, Alfredo J.; Pereira, Allana K. S.; Dias Júnior, Ananias F.; Mourão, Cibelle P.; Cupertino, Gabriela F. M.; Brito, José O.; Numazawa, Sueo; Saloni, Daniel (2024) - “Waste to watts: teak biomass,” BioResources 19(2), 2883-2900. “Waste to watts: teak biomass,” BioResources 19(2), 2883-2900. 2883 From Waste to Watts: Investigating Teak Biomass Waste for Bioenergy Paulo Renato S. Oliveira,a Alfredo J. Santos Júnior,a Allana K. S. Pereira,a Ananias F. Dias Júnior,b Cibelle P. Mourão,a Gabriela F. M. Cupertino,b José O. Brito,a Sueo Numazawa,c and Daniel Saloni d,* The appropriate use of forest biomass can support the transition to a society with clean and renewable energy. Keywords: article; biomass; content; density; doi; energy; et al; eucalyptus; oliveira; teak; values; waste; wood
• One-Pot Synthesis of 2,5-Diformylfuran from Fructose using a Bifunctional Catalyst Derived from Phosphomolybdic Acid and Chitosan by Johnravindar, Davidraj; Rehman, Mian Laiq Ur; Wang, Peixin; Kumar, Reeti; Zhao, Jun (2024) - Catalytic one pot and one step conversion of fructose into DFF over PMA catalyst (a) PMAC- 1, (b) PMAC-2, (c) PMAC-3, and (d) PMAC-4. Effect of reaction temperature and time on catalytic one-pot and one-step conversion of fructose into DFF over PMAC-3 catalyst (a) HMF yield, (b) DFF yield; Reaction conditions: 30 mg catalyst, 200 mg fructose, DMSO (5 mL), O2 = 10 mL/min, and time (1 h, 2 h, and 6 h) Keywords: acid; article; catalyst; chitosan; conversion; dff; doi; et al; fructose; hmf; oxidation; pma; reaction; yield
• Performance of Growth and Remediation Potency of Jacaranda mimosifolia in Cadmium and Lead Contaminated Soil by El-Mahrouk , El-Sayed; M.A. Ebrahim, Hayam; Gaber , Mohamed K.; Aly , Mahmoud A.; El-Naggar, Assem A.M.; Honfi , Péter; Tilly-Mándy , Andrea; Eisa, Eman Abdelhakim (2024) - Also with an increase in soil Cd levels, the Cd bioconcentration factor (Cd BCF) was found to decrease. Also, despite the retardation impacts on the growth traits related to soil Cd and Pb at high concentrations, Populus maximowiczii x P. nigra has the ability to thrive in 7.3 and 1368 mg Cd and Pb/kg soil, respectively (Kubátová et al. 2016). Keywords: article; cadmium; control; doi; environ; et al; growth; hcd; hms; hpb; jacaranda; kg soil; lead; leaves; levels; mahrouk et; mcd; metal; phytoremediation; plant; roots; soil; species; uptake
• Climate-affected Multi-decadal Variations of Biogenic Volatile Organic Compounds in Pinus tabuliformis Growth Rings by Li, Zhenjiang; Wang, Ting; Liu, Shengyun; Yang, Yafeng; Yang, Liu; Yu, Chenyi; Wang, Guanjie; Hui, Yi; Li , Zongshan; Li, Ximei (2024) - BVOCs emissions vary depending on the local biotic and abiotic factors in which the trees stand (Margarita et al. 2013), to some extent, BVOC concentration in P. tabuliformis growth rings varied depending on growth stages in this study. First, the Mann-Kendall test was used to evaluate the significance of the temporal trends of BVOCs from tree rings throughout the full growth stages (1985to 2018) of P. tabuliformis tree. Keywords: article; bvocs; climate; compounds; correlation; doi; emission; et al; growth; monoterpenes; rings; study; tabuliformis; temperature; tree
• Exploring the Potential of Cashew Nutshells: A Critical Review of Alternative Applications by Cruz, Tatiana; Maranon, Alejandro; Hernandez, Camilo; Alvarez, Oscar; Ayala-García, Camilo; Porras, Alicia (2024) - Densification is a simple process, and the resulting briquettes can meet heating and cooking needs in rural areas (Sawadogo et al. 2018). For instance, Sawadogo et al. (2018) determined the optimal percentage of components and evaluated briquettes’ mechanical, physical, and thermal properties. Keywords: adsorption; applications; article; biomass; bioresources; briquettes; carbon; cashew; cashew nut; chemical; cns; cnsc; cruz et; doi; energy; et al; kumar et; n.d; nut; nut shell; peer; production; properties; pyrolysis; review; senthil; shell; studies; surface; uses; waste
• Integration of Genome-Scale Metabolic Model with Biorefinery Process Model Reveals Market-Competitive Carbon-Negative Sustainable Aviation Fuel Utilizing Microbial Cell Mass Lipids and Biogenic CO2 by Baral, Nawa Raj; Banerjee, Deepanwita; Mukhopadhyay, Aindrila; Simmons, Blake A.; Singer, Steven W.; Scown, Corinne D. (2024) - It is assumed that the delivered biomass has a moisture content of 20% (Baral et al. 2020). Yaegashi et al. 2017) as well as tolerance for lignin pretreatment chemicals such as ionic liquids (Sundstrom et al. 2018). Keywords: article; baral et; biomass; biorefinery; bisabolene; carbon; cell; co2; cost; doi; emissions; energy; et al; fuel; hydrogen; mass; metabolic; methanol; model; price; process; production; yield
• Effects of Pretreatment on the Microcharacterization and Fermentation of Bamboo Shoot Shells by Zhou, Tengmian; Li, Meiqun; Zeng, Baiquan; Meng, Yong; Chen, Jinjiao; Xiang, Chun; Hu, Chunfeng; Yang, Ming (2024) - As depicted in Table 2 and Fig. 7, the zeta potential of bamboo shell substrate became less negative, changing from -29.5 to -21.6 mV after being soaked in sodium hydroxide and subjected to high pressure steam treatment, while cellulase itself exhibited a negative charge (Sammond et al. 2014). In essence, there exists a repulsive relationship between cellulase and bamboo shell substrate; however, the In te n s it y ( a .u .) PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Zhou et al. (2024). Keywords: article; bamboo; bss; cellulase; doi; et al; lignin; pretreatment; shell; shoot; zhou
• In Vitro and Molecular Docking Evaluation of Target Proteins of Lipase and Protease for the Degradation of Aflatoxins by Al-Rajhi, Aisha M. H.; Ganash, Magdah; Alshammari, Amal Naif; Alsalamah, Sulaiman A.; Abdelghany, Tarek (2024) - “Degradation of aflatoxins,” BioResources 19(2), 2701-2713. 2710 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The authors would like to acknowledge Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University Researchers Supporting Project number (PNURSP2024R217), Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia REFERENCES CITED Abd El-Ghany, T. M., Ganash, M. A., Bakri, M. M., Al-Rajhi, A. M. H., and Al Abboud, M. A. (2016). DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.1.1465-1481 Al-Rajhi, A. M. H., Bakri, M. M., Qanash, H., Alzahrani, H. Y., Halawani, H., Algaydi, M. A., and Abdelghany, T. M. (2023). Keywords: aflatoxin; aflatoxin b1; article; degradation; docking; doi; et al; lipase; protease; rajhi
• Virtual Display of Wooden Furniture Cultural Relics Based on Laser and CT Scanning Technology by Zhao, Guiling; He, Xi; Cai, Jiaqing; Zhongji Deng; Liu, Dan (2024) - However, the precision of 3D printing model is contingent upon factors such as the precision of digital model, the type of printer, and the printing material. This enhancement helps to achieve 3D model completely consistent with the texture and model of test-piece, facilitating highly realistic displays in museums. Keywords: article; data; display; fig; furniture; image; laser; model; scanning; specimen; zhao
• The Usability of Black Pine (Pinus nigra Arnold.) in Monitoring The Changes in Silver, Selenium, Antimony, and Thallium Concentrations in The Air and in Reducing Pollution by Şevik, Hakan; Yildiz, Yafes; Özel, Halil Barış (2024) - Thus, monitoring the changes in heavy metal concentrations in the air and reducing pollution are of great importance in terms of human health. Thus, heavy metal pollution in air, water, and soil is reduced (Shahid et al. 2017; PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Şevik et al. (2024). Keywords: air; article; cetin; concentrations; doi; elements; et al; metals; pine; plants; pollution; sevik; study
• Analytical Equations for Predicting Effective Thermal Conductivity in Laminated Wood Composites by Pal, Harsh; Malek, Sardar (2025) - “Wood thermal conductivity,” BioResources 20(1), 2150-2170. 2154 outside through the resin layer becomes 𝑊 × 𝑡resin, and the cross-sectional area available for heat conduction through the wood becomes 𝑊 × 𝑡wood (where 𝑡 represents the material thickness). “Wood thermal conductivity,” BioResources 20(1), 2150-2170. 2159 Generalization of 3-D Equations for Multiple Layers The above analysis for a two-layered material can be generalized to n-layered materials. Keywords: article; clt; conductivity; direction; doi; equations; malek; properties; resin; wood; 𝑇2−𝑇1 𝐿
• How Well Can Sound Tomograms Characterize Inner-Trunk Defects in Beech Trees from a Burned Plot? by Mușat, Elena C. (2024) - “Study on application of stress wave for nondestructive test of wood defect,” Applied Mechanics and Materials 401-403, 1119-1123. “Development of low-cost portable spectrometers for detection of wood defects,” Sensors 20(2), article 545. Keywords: article; beech; bioresources; defects; doi; et al; fig; fire; forest; level; musat; number; peer; sensors; sound; speeds; tomograms; tree; trunk; wood
• Crash-worthiness Analysis of Hollow Hybrid Structural Tube by Aluminum with Basalt-Bamboo Hybrid Fiber Laminates by Roll Wrapping Method by Rengaiyah Govindarajan, Padmanabhan; Shanmugavel, Rajesh; Palanisamy, Sivasubramanian; Khan, Tabrej; Ahmed, Omar Shabbir (2024) - The result is a comprehensively fabricated set of hybrid structural tubes exhibiting enhanced mechanical properties (Suresh and Jayakumari 2016), making them suitable for a wide array of engineering applications in micromobility frames. In axial compression tests on hybrid structural tubes combining bamboo and ALDMEM mesh with a basalt woven outer layer, forms a crumple-resistant structure relative to compressive failure. Keywords: article; bamboo; basalt; composite; compression; crashworthiness; doi; energy; et al; hybrid; materials; tubes
• Research on the Influence Mechanism of Short Video Communication Effect of Furniture Brand: Based on ELM Model and Regression Analysis by Yu, Shulan; Wu, Zehui (2024) - Formulation of Hypotheses Following an in-depth analysis of the characteristics of short videos for furniture brand communication and a review of existing literature, the following research hypotheses were proposed to explore the specific impact of short video features on communication effectiveness: H1: The type of content theme (e.g., designer/celebrity IP, purchasing tips, scenario-based content, etc.) has a significant effect on the communication effectiveness of furniture brand short videos. Furniture brand short videos with durations of 31 to 60 s had a highly significant positive impact, while videos with durations of 16 to 30 s also had a significantly positive impact. Keywords: article; bioresources; brands; communication; content; doi; effect; furniture; furniture brands; number; quality; research; videos
• Livestock and Poultry Waste Compost as an Amendment in Medium for Pumpkin Seedlings by Meng, Lili; Kamaruddin, Mohamad Anuar; Yusoff, Mohd Suffian; Bai, Zongchun; Sun, Qian (2024) - Peat 150.71 ± 2.03e 59.27 ± 1.25d 6.43 ± 0.55d 52.84 ± 0.70c 0.12 ± 0.01c 7.08 ± 0.08d 4.13 ± 0.12c T2 185.34 ± 1.37gh 63.04 ± 0.95b 13.55 ± 0.50b 49.49 ± 0.51f 0.27 ± 0.01b 7.29 ± 0.01e 3.01 ± 0.06d T3 186.60 ± 1.61fg 64.18 ± 0.91a 15.00 ± 0.52a 49.17 ± 0.49g 0.31 ± 0.01a 7.27 ± 0.01f 2.99 ± 0.07e T4 187.49 ± 0.45f 61.32 ± 0.94e 10.47 ± 0.42e 50.85 ± 0.55c 0.21 ± 0.01e 7.24 ± 0.02g 3.12 ± 0.05c Keywords: article; compost; content; ddc; dung; et al; gdc; porosity; pumpkin; seedlings; total; treatments; water
• Colour and Furniture Brand Identity: Exploring the Strategic Value of Brand’s Iconic Colour by Tang, Tingli; Chen, Yushu (2024) - Examples of different saturation (vertical axis) and value (horizontal axis) of colors for two arbitrarily selected hues (A = 0; B = 200) in the HSV colour system Literature reviews have underscored the significance of colour in brand identity, highlighting its role in conveying brand values and differentiating brands in the marketplace (Urde 2013; Chiang et al. 2020). Contrary to conventional beliefs, variations in saturation and value are not solely detrimental; they can also enrich brand identity. Keywords: article; brand; brand identity; branding; colour; colour sample; consumer; design; experiment; furniture; furniture brand; imagery; journal; marketing; research; sample; saturation; value
• Synthesis of Carbon Quantum Dots Based on Quinoa Straw and their Application in Alkali Metal Ions Detection by Xing, Ye; Wang, Ya-nan; Li, Haichao (2024) - Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) have received great academic attention since their discovery in 2004, and quantum dot research has once again received even wider attention when scientists in the field of quantum dots won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 2023 PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Xing et al. (2024). 3319 Synthesis of Carbon Quantum Dots Based on Quinoa Straw and their Application in Alkali Metal Ions Detection Ye Xing, Ya-nan Wang, and Haichao Li * Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) with good water solubility and fluorescence properties were successfully synthesized from Chenopodium quinoa Willd. Keywords: article; carbon; cqds; doi; dots; excitation; fluorescence; quantum; straw; wavelength
• Finite Element Explicit Dynamics Simulation of an Impact Cutting Mechanism Analysis of Populus tomentosa Branches by Ba, Shihong; Ban, Yichen; Lyu, Kun; Liu, Yang; Wen, Jian; Li, Wenbin (2024) - However, there is no complete theory describing the mechanism of branch failure. Therefore, an analysis of branch failure is needed. Keywords: article; branch diameter; branch failure; branches; cutting; element; et al; failure mode; impact; impact cutting; impact failure; model; process; pruning; results; simulation; stress
• Evaluation of Environmental Assets Value on Borneo Using the Travel Cost Method by Prochazka, Petr; Abrhám, Josef (2024) - “A travel cost study to estimate recreational value for a bird refuge at Lake Manyas, Turkey,” Journal of Environmental Management 88(4), 1350-1360. “Determining the recreational value of forest park by travel cost method and defining its effective factors,” Journal of Forest Science 62(9), 399-406. Keywords: areas; article; borneo; brunei; cost; doi; et al; forest; national; parks; recreational; tourism; travel; value
• Ultrasound-assisted Extraction and Physicochemical Properties of Starch from Cyperus esculentus Tubers by Meng, Fanhao; Tian , Shuangqi; Wang, Ya’nan; Lu, Jing; Liu, Zehua; Niu, Yongwu (2024) - The starch from C. esculentus was not easily separated from oil, and there was no mature industrial method for C. esculentus starch extraction. The physicochemical properties of C. esculentus starch were compared with those of cassava, potato, and corn starch. Keywords: article; doi; esculentus; esculentus starch; et al; extraction; properties; starch; starch extraction; temperature; ultrasound
• Prediction of Values of Borsa Istanbul Forest, Paper, and Printing Index Using Machine Learning Methods by Akyüz, İlker; Polat, Kinyas; Bardak, Selahattin; Ersen, Nadir (2024) - When the literature on machine learning applications in the forest-based industry was examined, it was found that the number of studies on stock market index value and stock price predictions in the forest-based industry is limited. Since stock market index values are affected by many factors in both short and long time periods, it would be meaningful for further research to include and analyze market psychology, and companies’ financial ratios such as current ratio, cash ratio, leverage ratio as well as macroeconomic economic variables. Keywords: article; data; doi; et al; exchange; forest; index; learning; machine; model; prediction; stock; study; values
• Facile Fabrication of Lignin Crosslinked Hydrogel for Cationic Dye Adsorption and Antioxidant by Kim, Min Soo; Heo, Ji Won; Xia, Qian; Oh, Do Hun; Kim, Ji Woo; Kim, Yong Sik (2024) - For comparative purposes, MCC crosslinked hydrogel was prepared. Physical crosslinked hydrogels generally are held together by weak interactions such as hydrogen bonds (Dankers et al. 2005), ionic forces (Shim et al. 2005), hydrophobic forces, or van der Waals interactions (Brizzolara et al. 1996; Chung and Park 2009; Carafa et al. 2011). Keywords: adsorption; antioxidant; article; cm-1; doi; et al; hydrogel; kim; klh; lignin; pegdge; properties; samples
• Enhanced Activity of Ru-based Catalysts for Ammonia Decomposition through Nitrogen Doping of Hierarchical Porous Carbon Carriers by Wang, Rui; Chen, Xiuxiu; Hao, Han; Wang, Bing; Yu, Hewei; Wang, Meng; Xie, Yongjun; Wang, Jianmei; Si, Hongyu (2024) - Schematic of NH3 decomposition reaction in the presence of Ru catalyst As previously mentioned, the nitrogen-doped carbon structures deposited in AC- GN predominantly reside on the outer surface and within large pores, preserving a hierarchical porous structure conducive to gas transport. 10b show no significant change in Ru size after 24 h of durability testing. Keywords: ammonia; article; carbon; catalyst; decomposition; doi; et al; fig; hydrogen; nitrogen; ru catalyst; surface; temperature; wang
• Utilization of Straw Ash as a Partial Substitute for Ordinary Portland Cement in Concrete by Wen, Liang; Yan, Changhong; Shi, Yehui; Wang, Zhenxiang; Liu, Gang; Shi, Wei (2024) - The permeability resistance of SSA concrete was stronger than that of CSA concrete, and the cracking resistance of straw ash concrete was improved. The compressive strength of CSA concrete was greater than that of SSA concrete, but the resistance of concrete to water penetration was weaker than that of SSA concrete. Keywords: article; ash; cement; concrete; csa; doi; fig; ssa; ssa concrete; straw; straw ash; strength; water
• Chiral Hydroxypropyl Cellulose and Nanocellulose Liquid Crystal Structural and Phase Behavior Elucidation and Their Photonic Elastomer Advanced Manufacturing – A Review by Zhang, Jinlong; De Hoop, Cornelis F.; Wu, Qinglin; Negulescu, Ioan (2024) - Besides, diverse HPC and CNC liquid crystal photonic elastomers were systemically summarized. Therefore, this section primarily focuses on the advanced characterization of liquid crystal HPC solutions and CNC suspensions. Keywords: article; cellulose; cnc; crystal; crystal hpc; doi; elastomer; et al; hpc; hydroxypropyl; liquid; liquid crystal; materials; phase; photonic; solutions; structure; temperature; zhang
• Lab to Pilot Scale Assessment on the Pretreatment of Empty Fruit Bunch Using Anhydrous Ammonia by Abdul Latif, Azuan; Shuhaida, Harun; Sajab, Mohd Shaiful; Markom, Masturah (2024) - Thus, the most prevailing practice for EFB pretreatment is hydrothermal treatment due to its technology availability and its potential to enhance oil recovery from EFB (Diyanilla et al. 2020). Different morphologies of EFB samples used were unpressed EFB (UE), pressed EFB (PE), pressed and shredded EFB (PES), and lastly pressed, shredded and ground EFB (PESG). Keywords: aap; aapb; abdul; ammonia; ammonia pretreatment; article; biomass; content; conversion; doi; efb; et al; glucan; hydrolysis; latif; lignin; moisture; oil; palm; pes; pretreatment; process; scale
• Industrial Byproducts as Adhesive Allies: Unraveling the Role of Proteins and Isocyanates in Polyurethane Wood Bonding by Mary, Alex; Blanchet, Pierre; Pepin, Simon; Hermann, Aurélien; Charron, Stéphane; Landry, Véronic (2024) - The PB adhesives exhibited a longer period to reach maximum viscosity, leading to lower viscosity values for PB adhesives measured at a specific time t compared to P adhesives. In addition, these results are consistent with the gel time findings presented in Fig. 3, which illustrate that PB adhesives exhibit a lengthier gel time, resulting in lower viscosity values for PB adhesives at a given time t compared to P adhesives. Keywords: adhesives; allies; article; bioresources; byproducts; doi; et al; fig; isocyanate; mary; peer; penetration; polyurethane; protein; viscosity; wood
• Physical and Mechanical Properties of Mycelium-based Fiberboards by Gezer, Engin Derya; Uçar , Ezel; Gümüşkaya, Esat (2024) - The density of mycelium fiberboards produced in this study was determined, and the results are shown in Fig. The higher MOR and MOE values seen in this study may be attributed to various factors, including fiberboard density, press settings, board thickness, lignocellulosic materials used, and the species of fungi present. Keywords: article; control; doi; et al; fiberboards; fibers; fungus; mycelium; study; water; wood
• Development of New Systems Based on Hydrotalcites for Stabilization and Deacidification of Paper Information Carriers by Guzikiewiczová, Eva; Malečková, Soňa; Jurišová , Jana; Králik, Milan; Tiňo, Radko; Katuščák, Svetozár; Vizárová, Katarína (2024) - Colorimetry The changes in optical properties of paper samples after modification and accelerated aging were monitored (the change in lightness and color) using the coordinates of the CIE Lab color space (coordinates L*, a*, b*) measured by the SpectroDens This work considered a series of acidic paper samples modified by various types of HTC and evaluated their suitability for use in the stabilization and deacidification of acidic paper information carriers. Keywords: 14b; 19b; aging; article; bioresources; control; deacidification; et al; fig; guzikiewiczová; hydrotalcites; paper; samples
• Utilizing SSR Markers to Examine the Population Structure and Molecular Genetic Diversity of Walnut (Juglans regia L.) Genotypes in the Northwestern Himalayan Region of Jammu and Kashmir by Wani, Ab Waheed; Ghulam Irshad Hassan; Khalid Mushtaq Bhat; Meraj Ahmad; Manzer Hussain Siddiqui; Kumar, Sanjeev; Ram Krishan Naresh; Gupta, Rajeev Kumar (2024) - Microsatellite markers have proven to be efficacious in genetic research, particularly in the examination of walnut genetic diversity (Hamza et al. 2004; Karimi et al. 2010; Ahmed et al. 2012), because of the area's exceptional conservation. In addition to its implications for walnut genetic diversity, this research may also have implications for the practical properties of walnut wood. Keywords: analysis; article; bioresources; diversity; doi; et al; genotypes; heterozygosity; markers; peer; population; ssr; structure; value; walnut; walnut genotypes; wani; wani et
• The Eutrophication-related Index of Drinking Water Sources Based on the Oxidation-Reduction Potential by Wen Zhang; Jiaxin Zhu; Zhiwei Liu; Liu Li (2024) - The studies described above used algorithms to analyze the relationships between water quality parameters and attempted to simplify water quality assessment through various models, focusing on predicting or evaluating water quality based on key water quality parameters. By regularly monitoring water environments, authorities can track changes in water quality parameters, such as pH levels, turbidity, dissolved oxygen (DO), as well as the presence of biological or chemical contaminants. Keywords: analysis; article; correlation; doi; et al; eutrophication; index; nitrogen; orp; parameters; quality; relationship; reservoir; total; water; water quality; zhang
• Forest Carbon Trade in Malaysia: Early Assessment of Awareness, Knowledge, and Constraints among Forest Owners by Jegatheswaran, Natkuncaran; Ratnasingam, Jegatheswaran; Zbiec, Marcin; Ioras, Florin; Lim, Choon Liat; Ab Latib, Hazirah (2024) - In this context, it comes as no surprise that not many respondents have explored forest carbon projects, due to the difficulty and lack of clarity in forest carbon credit projects (Table 3). The findings of this study will provide insights into remedial measures that could be taken to encourage greater participation in forest carbon projects, which is deemed as an important carbon sequestration initiative both financially and socially. Keywords: article; biomass; bioresources; carbon credit; carbon projects; climate; country; credit projects; credits; doi; et al; forest carbon; forests; jegatheswaran; land; malaysia; market; peer; production; projects; respondents; study
• Thermosensitive Injectable Polysaccharide-Based Hydrogels: Gelation Mechanisms, Synthetic Strategies, Biomedical Applications, and Challenges by Sun, Meng; Sun, Hui; Jiang, Shuo; Tian, Ye (2024) - SOL-GEL PHASE TRANSITION MECHANISM OF THERMOSENSITIVE POLYSACCHARIDE-BASED POLYMERS The sol-gel phase transition mechanism of thermosensitive injectable hydrogels is primarily driven by the alteration in the hydrophilic and hydrophobic equilibrium of the polymer chains (Kotova et al. 2023). Alkylated Polysaccharides The design of thermosensitive injectable hydrogels for alkylated polysaccharides relies on balancing the alkyl side chains’ hydrophobicity and the polysaccharide backbone’s hydrophilicity (Tian et al. 2015). Keywords: applications; article; chitosan; delivery; doi; drug; et al; healing; hydrogels; injectable; phase; polymers; polysaccharide; properties; review; sol; sun; temperature; thermosensitive; transition; wound
• Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Effects of Flemingia macrophylla Leaf Extract and Fractions: In vitro, Molecular Docking, Dynamic Simulation, Pharmacokinetics, and Biological Activity Studies by Kaniz Fatema; Sharmin, Ayesha Akter; Fatema Sharna, Jinat; Md. Anamul Haque; Mst. Mahfuza Rahman; Shahin Sarker; Mohsin Kazi; Rahman, Md Rezaur; Murtala Namakka; Monir Uzzaman; Md Abdul Majed Patwary (2024) - Jannat, N., Fatema, K., Haque, M. A., Fatema, J., Rahman, M., Shimu, M. S. S., and Uzzaman, M. (2024). Uzzaman, M., Fatema, K., Akhter, S., Hossain, M. R., Akter, N., Tasnuva, S., Jahan, S., Hasan, M. K., Shimu, M. S. S., Hossain, M. K., and Afrin, M. F. (2023). Keywords: activity; antioxidant; article; bioresources; compounds; et al; extract; fatema; fig; fractions; journal; macrophylla; peer
• Volumetric and Energy Production Assessment of Wood in Managed Forest in the Brazilian Arid Biome by Epifanio de Lima, Jéssica Lamonnielly Peixoto; Santos, Rosimeire Cavalcante dos; Oliveira Castro, Renato Vinícius; Corneel Pareyn, Frans Germain; Damião Mendes, Mônica Cristina; Ferreira Gomes, Izabelle Rodrigues; Delatorre, Fabíola Martins; Dias Júnior, Ananias Francisco; Saloni, Daniel (2024) - Although a globally significant biome, semi-arid forests have received limited study. Mainly defined as tropical forests that receive 250 to 2000 mm of rain annually and have a dry season, typically lasting at least 3 to 4 rainless months, semi-arid forests can constitute up to 42% of all tropical forest ecosystems (Nascimento et al. 2023). Keywords: age; article; biomass; cutting; energy; et al; fields; forest; ha-1; lima; management; production; species; study; wood; years
• Salicylic Acid and Chitosan Effects on Fruit Quality When Applied to Fresh Strawberry or During Different Periods of Cold Storage by Almutairi , Khalid F.; Alharbi, Abdulaziz R.; Abdelaziz , Mohamed Ewis; Mosa, Walid F. A. (2024) - “A review of cellulose nanomaterials incorporated fruit coatings with improved barrier property and stability: Principles and applications,” Journal of Food Science and Technology 43(2), article e13344. By minimizing losses in weight, soluble solids, vitamin C, titratable acidity, and firmness, CHIT coating preserves fruit quality during storage (Lin et al. 2020). Keywords: acid; article; chit; coatings; content; days; doi; et al; food; fruit; postharvest; quality; storage; strawberry; time; treatment
• Effects of Liquid Organic Fertilizer on Growth and Volatile Components of Arugula under Salinity by Çetinkol, Leman; Cesur Turgut, Aslıhan (2024) - DOI: 10.7717/peerj.9749 Aiad, M. A., Amer, M., Khalifa, T., Shabana, M., Zoghdan, M. G., Shaker, E. M., Eid M. S. M., Ammar K. A., Al-Dhumri, S. A., and Kheir, A. M. S. (2021). REFERENCES CITED Abeed, A. H., Saleem, M. H., Asghar, M. A., Ameer, A., Ali, B., Alwahibi, M. S., Elshikh, M. S., Ercisli, S., Elsharkawy, M. M., Ali, S., and Soudy, F. A. (2023). Keywords: application; article; arugula; days; doi; effects; emergence; et al; fertilizer; germination; growth; liquid; lof; parameters; plant; salinity; salt; salt stress; sativa; seedlings; seeds; stress; water; weight
• Research on the Evaluation Model for the Tactile Feel of Custom Wardrobe Furniture Finishes by Chen, Yushu; Xu, Zixin (2024) - “Activation functions selection for BP neural network model of ground surface roughness,” Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing 1–12. “Furniture tactile evaluation,” BioResources 19(3), 5262-5287. 5270 accurately understand the rating scale and the experimental procedure. Keywords: adjectives; article; chen; custom; data; design; evaluation; evaluation layer; finishes; furniture; layer; model; network; neural; samples; sensation; values; wardrobe
• Fabrication of ZnO-Carbon Dots Composite via Microcrystalline Cellulose for Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production under Simulated Sunlight Irradiation by Li, Xiangyu; Hu, Wanquan; Qiao, Shuo; Chang, Yuexin; Gu, Longxiao; Wang, Yang; Sun, Hui-Liang; Guo, Yuan-Ru (2024) - Zn 2p, (c) O 1s, and (d) C 1s; PL spectra (e) ZnO and ZnO@CDs, (f) ZnO@CDs prepared at different temperature, (g) PL emission spectra at different excitation wavelength for ZnO suspension, ZnO@CDs suspension and CDs solution, the insert pictures are fluorescence pictures taken under 365 nm irradiation. Fluorescence pictures of CDs solution, ZnO suspension, and ZnO@CDs suspension were also taken under UV light irradiation (365 nm). Keywords: article; carbon; cds; doi; dots; et al; hydrogen; production; zno; zno@cds
• Preparation and Properties of Walnut Cake-based Wood Adhesive with Oxidation Modification by Gu, Wen; Tu, Yuan; Yuan, Shuangshuang; Yu, Danyun; Yang, Guifen; Gong, Feiyan; Yin, Shuang; Wu, Zhigang; Wang, Hongyan (2024) - Especially, the carbohydrate content in walnut cake is about 15%, which is suitable for preparing walnut cake adhesives by oxidation (Xu et al. 2015; Wang et al. 2019; Jia et al. 2020; Malayil et al. 2023; Deng et al. 2023b). 5501 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Bonding Performance Analysis Figure 2 shows the bonding strength results of walnut cake adhesives. Keywords: adhesive; article; bonding; cake; doi; et al; oxidation; protein; reaction; walnut; walnut cake; wood
• Chemical Constituents and Bioactivity Studies of Two Polytrichaceae Species, Polytrichum formosum Hedw. and Polytrichum commune Hedw. by Okan, Onur Tolga (2024) - This study aimed to assess the chemical composition, specifically metal content, phenolics, and fatty acids, of two bryophyte species, Polytrichum formosum and Polytrichum commune, which belong to the Polytrichaceae family. No. 10723, Serial No. 1081624) was used to separate fatty acids. Keywords: acid; antioxidant; article; chemical; commune; content; doi; fatty; formosum; min; okan; p. commune; polytrichaceae; species; total
• Evaluation of Substrates for Optimizing Vermicomposting Products by Dejene, Wondwosen; Natarajan, Pavanasam; Ayele, Shiferaw (2024) - 7183 Evaluation of Substrates for Optimizing Vermicomposting Products Wondwosen Dejene,a,* Pavanasam Natarajan,b and Shiferaw Ayele b The high global market value of fresh mushrooms implies high importance of spent mushroom substrate (SMS) as a by-product that poses environmental challenges, if not properly treated. DOI: 10.15376.biores.19.4.7183-7194 Keywords: Spent mushroom substrate; Eisenia fetida; Cow dung; Vermicomposting Contact information: a: Department of Animal Sciences, Werabe University, P.O. Box 46, Worabe, Ethiopia; b: Department of Biology, Hawassa University, PO. Keywords: article; content; doi; et al; growth; sms; soil; substrate; treatment; vermicomposting
• Decorative Wood Veneers as a Medium for Contemporary Design: A Review by Zhang, Xuechen; Zhou, Chengmin; Kaner, Jake (2024) - The use of bio-based materials and nanotechnology has opened up new opportunities for decorative wood veneers design. 9818 Decorative Wood Veneers as a Medium for Contemporary Design: A Review Xuechen Zhang,a,b Chengmin Zhou,a,b,* and Jake Kaner c The use of decorative wood veneers in contemporary design is increasingly emphasized as society becomes more aware of quality of life and environmental protection. Keywords: article; bioresources; design; doi; et al; materials; perception; products; properties; research; review; wood; wood veneers; zhang
• Properties and Hydrophobization of Nonwoven-Woven All-Cellulose Composites by Uusi-Tarkka, Eija-Katriina; Eronen, Eemeli; Begum, Afshan; Jänis, Janne; Kadi, Nawar; Khalili, Pooria; Skrifvars, Mikael; Heräjärvi, Henrik; Haapala, Antti (2024) - Much higher elongation values, 11% to 14%, have also been reported with woven ACC laminates (Chen et al. 2020; Uusi-Tarkka et al. 2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2015.12.002 Gardner, D. J., Oporto, G. S., Mills, R., and Samir, M. A. S. A. (2008). Keywords: acc; accs; article; cellulose; composites; doi; et al; fabric; nonwoven; properties; surface; tarkka; thick; thin; uusi
• Bio-Beneficial Spectrum of Tecoma stans Flower Extract in vitro for Fighting Prostate and Ovarian Cancers with its Anti-diabetic and Antioxidant Activities by Alfattah, Mohammed A. (2024) - DOI: 10.1021/jf000422s Peng, J., Zheng, T. T., Liang, Y., Duan, L. F., Zhang, Y. D., Wang, L. J., He, G. M., and Xiao H. T. (2018). REFERENCES CITED Abdelghany, T. M., Reham, Y., Bakri, M., Ganash, M., Basma H. A., and Husam, Q. (2021). Keywords: acid; antioxidant; article; cancer; cells; doi; et al; extract; flower; pc3; stans flower; t. m.; t. stans
• Sustainable Composting of Vegetable Waste, Cow Dung, Grasses, and Food Wastes into Soil Amendment using Starter Culture and Growth Characteristics in Guava Plant by Arokiyaraj, Selvaraj; Rajakrishnan, Rajagopal; Flanetraj, Subhanandaraj Russalamma (2024) - Iqbal et al. (2015) also reported improved levels of phosphate and potassium in municipal solid waste compost. “Effects of municipal solid waste compost supplemented with inorganic nitrogen on physicochemical soil characteristics, plant growth, nitrate content, and antioxidant activity in Spinach,” Horticulturae 7(3), article 53. Keywords: activity; article; composting; composting process; content; days; doi; et al; food; fruit; guava; moisture; process; ratio; soil; total; waste
• Skin Protective Effects of Acid-stress Sorghum Fermentation by Extremophile Monascus pilosus against UV-induced Inflammation and Photoaging by Zheng, Yuxi; Luo, Han; Ding, Nianhui; Huang, Yan; Wang, Kai; Li, Chun; Zhang, Chaolong; Feng, Jianguo (2024) - In the context of UV-induced OS, redox homeostasis disruption within skin cells leads to cellular damage, culminating in inflammation and apoptosis. Extensive evidence supports the notion that UV irradiation-triggered apoptosis in skin cells results from the synergistic interplay between mitochondrial (intrinsic) and death receptor (extrinsic) pathways (Lee et al. 2013). Keywords: acid; article; asf; cells; damage; doi; et al; extremophile; fermentation; levels; photoaging; samples; skin; study; zheng
• Production of Low-cost Lactic Acid from Dairy Wastes and Dates Wastewater and Bioactive Silver-Poly (Lactic Acid) Nanocomposite for Biological Applications by Muthuramamoorthy, Muthumareeswaran; Aldalbahi, Ali; Alanzi, Khwater Mishaal Radi; Pandiaraj, Saravanan; Karuppiah, Ponmurugan; Govindasami, Periyasami (2024) - Lactic acid production was significantly improved by glucose (carbon source), yeast extract (nitrogen source), initial inoculum level, and polysorbate 80. Lactic acid bacteria required sugars for lactic acid production. Keywords: acid; acid production; article; bacteria; doi; et al; medium; muthuramamoorthy; nanocomposite; pla; production; silver; strains; wastewater
• A Systematic Classification and Typological Assessment Method for Mortise and Tenon Joints by Shang, Bin; Chen, Zhe; Lin, Yuxi; Chang, Hong; Wei, Jianing (2024) - Although the classification of MT joints is crucial, current research in this area lacks a systematic approach. The study adopts a morphological composition paradigm to investigate MT joints. Keywords: article; bioresources; classification; design; doi; et al; fig; forms; joint; level; mortise; mt joints; peer; research; shang; tenon; tenon classification; types; wood
• Evaluating the Anti-yeast, Anti-diabetic, Wound Healing Activities of Moringa oleifera Extracted at Different Conditions of Pressure via Supercritical Fluid Extraction by Almehayawi, Mutasem S.; Almuhayawi, Mohammed S.; El-Fadl, Shams R. Abo; Nagshabandi, Mohammed K.; Tarabulsi, Muyassar K.; Selim, Samy; Alruwaili, Yasir S.; Mostafa, Ehab M.; Al Jaouni, Soad K.; Abdelghany, Tarek (2024) - Al-Rajhi, A. M. H., Qanash, H., Almuhayawi, M. S., Al Jaouni, S. K., Bakri, M. M., Ganash, M., Salama, H. M., Selim, S., and Abdelghany, T. M. (2022). 5973 REFERENCES CITED Abdelghany, T. M., Reham, Y., Bakri, M. M., Ganash, M., Basma, H. A., and Qanash, H. (2021). Keywords: acid; article; doi; et al; extract; extraction; leaves; moringa; moringa oleifera; mpa; oleifera; wound
• Fruit and Vegetable Peel Characteristics and their Conversion to Biosorbents using Hydrothermal Carbonization and Pyrolysis: A Review by Ngole-Jeme, Veronica; Ntumba, Christophe Nsaka (2024) - Whereas too much moisture could affect HTC, too little moisture in the biomass could cause localized overheating and uneven temperature distribution with consequences on the quality of the hydrochar produced (Wang et al. 2019). Pineapple hemicellulose, lignin, cellulose Ca, Zn, Fe, Mn, O, C, N, H, 6.78 - 8.86 3.13 - 6.55 19.09 0.83 – 19.52 68.96 - 83.8 45.7 - 47.4 6.1 - 6.5 0.53- 1.08 40.64 - 47.2 - (Pathak et al. 2016) (Hu et al. 2020) Keywords: activation; adsorbents; adsorption; article; biochar; biomass; bioresources; biosorbents; carbon; chemical; content; cost; doi; energy; et al; fruit; fvps; jeme; m. a.; materials; ngole; ntumba; orange; peel; peer; process; production; properties; pyrolysis; removal; review; review article; surface; temperature; treatment; waste; water
• Estimation and Action Mechanisms of Cinnamon Bark via Oxidative Enzymes and Ultrastructures as Antimicrobial, Anti-biofilm, Antioxidant, Anti-diabetic, and Anticancer Agents by Selim, Samy; Alruwaili, Yasir; Ejaz, Hasan; Abdalla, Abualgasim Elgaili; Almuhayawi, Mohammed S.; Nagshabandi, Mohammed K.; Tarabulsi, Muyassar K.; Al Jaouni, Soad K.; Bazuhair, Mohammed A.; Abdelghany, Tarek M. (2024) - The antimicrobial ability of cinnamon bark extract was measured employing the well agar diffusion procedure. The ability of cell lines to transfer soluble yellow of tetrazolium [3-(4, 5-dimethyl thiazolyl-2)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide] (MTT) to (E, Z)-5-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2- yl)-1,3-diphenyl (formazan) (insoluble form), which follows its dissolution with DMSO, is the basis for the cytotoxic effect of cinnamon bark extract (from 500 to 15.63 µg/mL) on MCF-7 (human breast cancer cells) and WI-38 cells (human fetal lung fibroblast cells), as determined by MTT analysis. Keywords: action; antioxidant; article; bark; bark extract; bioresources; cells; cinnamon; cinnamon bark; doi; et al; extract; mcf-7; mechanisms; selim
• Soil Respiration and Organic Carbon Changes along a Chronosequence of Pinus nigra Forest Stands by Aydın, Miraç; Rages, Ashraf Anwar (2024) - “Litter decomposition: What controls it, and how can we alter it to sequester more carbon in forest soils?,” Biogeochemistry 101, 133-149. 6095 Soil Respiration and Organic Carbon Changes along a Chronosequence of Pinus nigra Forest Stands Miraç Aydın * and Ashraf Anwar Rages Understanding the trajectory of changes in soil respiration (Rs) and soil organic carbon (SOC) with stand ages of the black pine (Pinus nigra Arnold) forest is essential for forest management and carbon budget estimates. Keywords: age; air; article; carbon; chronosequence; co2; doi; et al; forest; pine; rates; soc; soil; soil moisture; soil respiration; soil temperature; stand; temperature
• Banana Pseudo-Stem and Cattle Manure for Lactic Acid Production and the Application of Polylactic Acid-Cellulose Silver Nanoparticle-based Nanocomposite Films in Food Storage by Rejiniemon, Thankappan Sarasam; Raishy, Hussain Rejula; Bhamadevi, Rajamani; Binobead , Manal Abdulaziz; Reem M. Aljowaie; Muthaiyan Ahalliya, Rathi (2024) - After 24 h, lactic acid production was 19.4 ± 1.2 g/kg substrate, and it increased after 48 h (20.5 ± 0.1 g/kg substrate), and 72 h (26.3 ± 0.1 g/kg substrate). The amount of lactic acid production was determined using high-performance liquid chromatography (DIONEX, USA), and an internal standard was applied (Singh et al. 2023). Keywords: acid; acid production; article; bacteria; banana; cellulose; doi; et al; fermentation; film; manure; meat; production; stem
• Analytical Method with Iteration Technique (AMIT) and Finite Element Method (FEM) for Predicting the Flexural Performance of Glulam Wood/PVC Composite Hollow Member by Aunyingcharoen, Phatthana; Pulngern, Tawich; Rosarpitak, Vichai; Sombatsompop, Narongrit (2024) - The AMIT prediction and FEM simulation closely aligned with the experimental results, indicating that these methods can be used to assess WPVC composite flexural performance in glulam applications. The glulam WPVC composite hollow member specimen and testing setup (a) Cross-section of glulam WPVC composite hollow member (all values are given in mm) and (b) Flexural testing setup for glulam WPVC composite hollow member with a span length of 2,130 mm PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Aunyingcharoen et al. (2024). Keywords: amit; article; composite; doi; et al; fig; glulam; load; member; method; performance; properties; results; tensile; wood; wpvc
• Characterization of an Eco-friendly Gypsum Composite Board Using Agricultural Fibers (Rice Straw) by Hassanpoor Tichi, Ali; Khatiri, Amin (2024) - The roughness of straw fibers plays a crucial role in determining the mechanical strength of straw fiber materials, particularly affecting the pull-out resistance of fibers and their adhesion to gypsum. This utilization not only addresses waste management concerns, but it also showcases the high reinforcing potential of rice straw fibers in construction materials (Chen et al. 2018). Keywords: article; bioresources; board; cellulose; composite; doi; et al; fiber; gypsum; khatiri; materials; nanocellulose; peer; properties; residue; rice straw; straw; strength; tichi
• Dynamic Extraction Time’s Effect on Phytochemical Characterization of Vitex agnus-castus Dry Biomass with Healing Properties and their Activity Against Microorganisms and Ovarian Cancer by Selim, Samy; Alruwaili, Yasir S.; Manni, Emad; Atif, Muhammad; Almuhayawi, Mohammed S.; Alruhaili, Mohammed H.; Bazuhair, Mohammed A.; Abdelkareem, Eman M.; Alammari, Badriah Saleh; Al Jaouni, Soad K. (2024) - REFERENCES CITED Abdel Ghany, T. M., Mahmoud, M. S., Alawlaqi, M. M., Reyad, A. M., Al-Rajhi, A. M. H., and Abdkareem, E. M. (2021). DOI: 10.7537/marslsj130816.13 Abdelghany, T. M., Ganash, M., Alawlaqi, M. M., and Al-Rajhi, A. M. (2019). Keywords: acid; agnus; article; castus; code; doi; effect; et al; extraction; extraction time; min; sample; time
• Application of Surface-Modified Carboxymethylated Nanofibrillated Cellulose as a Strength Enhancer for Specialty Paper by Jo, Hae Min; Lee, Ji Young; Kim, Tae Young (2024) - The authors’ previous study showed that carboxymethylated NFC (CM-NFC) is more effective in enhancing paper strength than refined NFC (RE-NFC) and enzyme- pretreated NFC (EN-NFC) due to the higher nanofibril content. The viscosity of the NFC slurry was proportional to its nanofibril content, and a higher nanofibril content can effectively improve paper strength (Saarikoski et al. 2012; Keywords: article; doi; et al; nfc; pam; paper; pilot; strength; surface; tappi
• Variations in Sr, Tl, and V Concentrations at Copper Mining Sites Based on Soil Depth, Plant Species, and Plant Organ by Ergül, Hüseyin Ali; Kravkaz Kuşçu, İnci Sevinç (2024) - The study evaluated variations in heavy metal concentrations in soils based on species and soil depth and in plants based on plant species and organs. These elements are defined as heavy metals, and it is stated that heavy metal concentrations in nature are constantly increasing due to anthropogenic effects, particularly mining activities, industry, and vehicles, and decreasing heavy metal pollution is among the priority research subjects (Sulhan et al. 2023; Koc et al. 2024). Keywords: area; article; concentrations; doi; plant; soil; species; values
• Changes of Wood Surfaces Treated with Natural-based Products – Structural and Properties Investigation by Stanciu, Magdalena-Cristina; Teacă, Carmen-Alice (2024) - Wood samples impregnated with soybean oil underwent more chemical composition changes under exposure to soil contact conditions comparatively with wood samples impregnated with Asclepias syriaca seed oil and beeswax. Figures 1 through 4 show the FT-IR spectra of FT wood samples as a function of the treatment with vegetable oils and beeswax, initial and after degradation in soil burial tests. Keywords: article; asso; beeswax; bioresources; doi; oil; oils; samples; soil; vegetable; water; wood; wood samples
• Swelling of Cellulosic Fibers in Aqueous Systems: A Review of Chemical and Mechanistic Factors by Hubbe, Martin A.; Sjöstrand, Björn; Lestelius, Magnus; Håkansson, Helena; Swerin, Agne; Henriksson, Gunnar (2024) - The degree of swelling of cellulose fibers can be understood as involving a balance between forces of expansion (especially osmotic pressure) vs. various restraining forces, some of which involve the detailed structure of layers within the fibril structure of the fibers. In addition to the practical importance of swelling, as already described, the results of investigations into the swelling of cellulose fibers also can provide evidence into fundamentals of how the cellulosic material is being held together. Keywords: ability; acid; aqueous; article; bioresources; bonding; cellulose; cellulose swelling; cellulosic fibers; cellulosic materials; chains; chemical; dissolution; doi; drying; effects; et al; fibers; fig; films; findings; groups; hornification; hubbe et; hydrogen; interactions; j. a.; kraft; kraft fibers; lignin; m. a.; materials; naoh; paper; pore; process; properties; pulp; pulp fibers; refining; review; review article; sci; solution; solvent; structure; surface; swelling; systems; treatment; water; wood; wrv; zhang et
• Structural Investigation of Wood-Inspired Cell Wall Geometries Using Additive Manufacturing: Compression Testing and Finite Element Analysis Validation by Aydin, Murat; Gorgulu, Yasin Furkan (2024) - Contact information: Department of Machinery and Metal Technologies, Keciborlu Vocational School, Isparta University of Applied Sciences, Isparta, Turkiye; * Corresponding author: yasingorgulu@isparta.edu.tr INTRODUCTION One of the most important criteria determining the strength properties of wood material is the microstructure of wood cells (Chen et al. 2020; Toumpanaki et al. 2021; Yan et al. 2022). Wood cells are composed of cell walls and lumens (the interior hollow or water-filled core spaces) and resemble an octagonal structure similar to a honeycomb structure (Yan et al. 2022) for hardwoods while they resemble rows of parallelograms with rounded corners in the case of softwoods. Keywords: article; aydin; cell; compression; doi; models; properties; samples; stress; wood; wood cell
• An Innovative Application of Diagonal Ridge Elements of Classical Suzhou-style Buildings to Furniture Design Based on Kansei Engineering and Shape Grammar by Jing, Yin; Cheng, Yongsheng; Yu, Sheng; Lin, Jiaye (2024) - Moreover, combining SG with eye- movement technology, Zhao et al. (2023) extracted elements of cultural imagery of Tibetan Duomu Kettles and applied the elements to furniture product design, paving the way for blending ethnic artifacts with modern furniture design. While their study focused on the quantification of user perception by Kansei vocabulary, this study not only analyzed the Kansei factors but also innovatively applied design elements incorporating SG. Keywords: article; design; diagonal; doi; elements; factor; furniture; furniture design; kansei; ridge; shape; study; style; suzhou
• AHP-CRITIC-TOPSIS-based Analysis of the Influence of Young People’s Preferences on the Design of Funan Wicker Home Products by Yu, Shulan; Zhu, Yalin; Liu, Feng; Zhong, Zhen; Sun, Jing (2024) - The arrangement of relevant literature leads to the conclusion that various research techniques are available for assessing willow home product design. Subsequently, field research and expert interviews on willow home product design were integrated to further arrange these influential aspects. Keywords: ahp; analysis; article; bioresources; design; doi; et al; evaluation; funan; furniture; home; matrix; method; products; weaving; weights; wicker; willow; willow weaving
• Removal of Cyantraniliprole from Aquatic Environments by Chlamydomonas reinhardtii by Alrowais, Raid; Ibrahim, Eldesoky Sabri; El-Hefny, Dalia E.; Helmy , Rania M. A.; Yousef, Rania Saber; Abdel Mottaleb , Shady; Abdel daiem, Mahmoud M.; Ounaies , Wassef; Alwushayh, Bandar; Mahmoud-Aly , Mohamed (2024) - DOI: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2020.153943 Mahmoud-Aly, M., Li, Y., Shanab, S. M. M., Amin, A. Y., and Ahmed, A. H. H. (2018). REFERENCES CITED Abdel daiem, M. M., Sánchez-Polo, M., Rashed, A. S., Kamal, N., and Said, N. (2019). Keywords: alrowais; article; cells; chlamy; cyantraniliprole; doi; et al; growth; ppm; reinhardtii; removal; time; water
• Possible Changes of Pinus nigra Distribution Regions in Türkiye with the Impacts of Global Climate Change by Canturk, Ugur; Koç, İsmail; Özel, Halil Barış; Şevik, Hakan (2024) - “Limitations of species distribution models based on available climate change data: a case study in the Azorean Forest,” Forests 10(7), article 575. “Optimization of species distribution models using a genetic algorithm for simulating climate change effects on Zagros forests in Iran,” Ecol. Keywords: areas; article; change; climate; climate change; distribution; distribution areas; distribution regions; doi; et al; models; nigra; p. nigra; pinus; pinus nigra; regions; species; ssps; study
• Facility Location Selection and Layout Planning through AHP, PROMETHEE, and CORELAP Methods in the Furniture Industry by Ince, Melike Nur; Tasdemir, Cagatay (2024) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.3.6478-6509 Keywords: Format; Multi-criteria decision making; Facility location selection; Facility planning; Analytical hierarchy process; Commercial furniture Contact information: a: Department of Industrial Engineering (Grad. Another area in which MCDM is used is facility location selection. Keywords: ahp; alternatives; article; city; criteria; decision; district; et al; facility; facility location; factory; fig; furniture; layout; location; method; planning; preference; promethee; selection; study
• Biomass Analysis of Industrial Hemp “Felina 32” and the Influence of Plant Height on its Quality by Zvicevičius, Egidijus; Žiūra, Kęstutis; Tilvikienė, Vita; Bakšinskaitė, Aušra (2024) - In the laboratory, industrial hemp plants were first measured by determining total plant height, inflorescence length, and stem diameter at the base of each plant individually. Masses of industrial hemp plants and their morphological parts of different heights Taller hemp accumulates more above-ground plant mass. Keywords: article; average; biomass; content; density; doi; et al; felina; ground; height; hemp; hemp plant; mass; plant; stem; variety
• The Bio-preparation of CuO@ZnO Nanocomposite via Spent Mushroom Substrate and its Application against Candida albicans with Molecular Docking Study by Abada, Emad; Galal, Tarek M.; Alhejely, Amani; Mohammad, Abeer Mahmoud; Alruwaili, Yasir; Almuhayawi, Mohammed S.; Shater, Abdel-Rahman M.; Alruhaili, Mohammed H.; Selim, Samy (2024) - DOI: 10.1007/s12668-017-0413-3 Abdelghany, T. M., Bakri, M. M., Al-Rajhi, A. M. H., Al Abboud, M. A., Alawlaqi, M. M., and Shater, A. R. M. (2020). DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.4.8037-8061 Al-Rajhi, A. M. H., Yahya, R., Alawlaqi, M. M., Fareid, M. A., Amin, B. H., and Abdelghany, T. M. (2022a). Keywords: a. m.; activity; albicans; article; bio; bioresources; cuo@zno; cuo@zno nanocomposite; doi; et al; m. m.; nanocomposite; nanoparticles; nps
• Preliminary Optimization of Composite Compositions Based on Modified Sosnowsky’s Heracleum by Zhukov, Alexey; Stepina, Irina; Sodomon, Mark; Bazhenova, Sofia (2024) - Improving fire and bio-resistance is increasingly of concern for thermal insulation materials based on natural fibers, including cellulose fibers (Gnip et al. 2005; Stepina et al. 2023). Thermal insulation material based on modified H. sosnowskyi fibers and synthetic binder was obtained using the described methods. Keywords: article; insulation; materials; modified; sosnowskyi; strength
• Bioassay-guided Fractionation and Biological Activities of Antimycin A and 4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Isolated from Nocardiopsis sp. Strain LC-9 by Rozario, Sagaya Jansi; Khusro, Ameer; Agastian, Paul; Almutairi, Mikhlid H.; Almutairi, Bader O (2024) - DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2020.09.035 Selim, M. S. M., Abdelhamid, S. A., and Mohamed, S. S. (2021). “Bioactive traits of Nocardiopsis,” BioResources 19(4), 7673-7697. 7696 Ngema, S. S., Khumalo, S. H., Ojo, M. C., Pooe, O. J., Malilehe, T. S., Basson, A. K., and Madoroba, E. (2023). Keywords: acid; activity; antimycin; article; bioactive; bioresources; doi; et al; fig; hydroxybenzoic; jansi; mtcc; nocardiopsis; peer; traits
• Advancement in Graphical User Interface Tailored Quality Classification of Sape Soundboard by Wong, Tee Hao; Soong, Ming Foong; Ahmad Saifizul; Rahizar Ramli (2024) - In summary, the reduction in total cost underscores the effectiveness of the optimized Gaussian kernel SVM in accurately classifying sape audio sample quality, demonstrating improved generalization and robustness on unseen data. This seamless interaction facilitated efficient assessment and classification of sape soundboard qualities based on extracted acoustic features, enhancing the research’s ability to evaluate soundboard quality accurately and expediently. Keywords: article; features; gui; learning; machine; model; quality; samples; sape; soundboard; spectral; svm
• Crashworthiness Analysis and Morphology of Hybrid Hollow Tubes Reinforced by Aluminum Mesh with Hybrid Woven Fibre Composites (Basalt, Jute, Hemp, Banana, Bamboo) Using Roll-Wrapping Technique by Rengaiyah Govindarajan , Padmanabhan; Shanmugavel, Rajesh; Palanisamy, Sivasubramanian; Khan, Tabrej; Junaedi, Harri; Kumar, Ajay; Ali Sebaey, Tamer (2024) - This emphasizes the necessity for advanced bonding materials such as ALDMEM mesh to improve hybrid tube performance. 3. Specimens with deformation analysis: a) Axial compression, b) Transverse flexural, and c) Radial compression testing of hybrid composite tubes reinforced with aluminum mesh and epoxy matrix (ALDMEM) (Govindarajan et al. 2024). Keywords: absorption; analysis; article; bab; basalt; bbmabmb; composite; crashworthiness; doi; energy; et al; fiber; fibre; hybrid; materials; performance; specimens; tubes
• Valorization of Water Hyacinth with Vegetable Waste and Goat Dung for Improved Growth of Maize Plants by Ali, Mohammad Ajmal; M.A. Mustafa , Abd El-Zaher; Rajaselvam, Jayarajapazham; Hamlin, Stalin Rinna; Leema Rose, Pushpanathan (2024) - 7. Effect of water hyacinth, goat dung, and vegetable waste compost on the growth of maize plants. Effect of Organic Compost on Maize Growth To determine the growth of maize, organic compost (0 days, 12 days, 24 days, 36 days, 48 days, and 60 days) was maintained for four months in the field. Keywords: article; compost; composting; content; days; doi; dung; et al; goat; growth; hyacinth; vegetable; vegetable waste; waste; water; water hyacinth
• Emotional Design and Evaluation of Children’s Furniture Based on AHP-TOPSIS by Yu, Shun; Liu, Mingbin; Chen, Longping; Chen, Yanming; Yao, Li (2024) - Therefore, the evaluation system based on AHP and TOPSIS is feasible, which can effectively reduce the influence of subjective factors, make the design decision more scientific, and provide a new reference approach for furniture design. The design evaluation system proposed in this study can effectively reduce the influence of subjective factors and make reasonable decisions on design solutions, which is of reference value to furniture designers and manufacturers and provides a new research approach for furniture design. Keywords: ahp; article; children; design; doi; evaluation; factors; furniture; furniture design; hierarchy; product; scheme
• Preparation of Activated Carbon from Pine Wood and Fabrication of Polylactic Acid based Bio-composites by Sekar, Selwin Maria; Nagarajan, Rajini; Selvakumar, Ponsuriyaprakash; Pandian, Dheenathayalan; Mohammad, Faruq; Ali, Mohd Sajid; Krishnan, Kumar (2024) - In that, 10% of activated carbon powder reinforced PLA composites exhibited a higher withstanding Tg temperature of above 600 °C compared to all composites including pure PLA. 9. Compression Test Specimen (a) 0% reinforcement, (b) 10% reinforcement, (c) 20% reinforcement, (d) 30% reinforcement, (e) 40% reinforcement, and (f) 50% reinforcement TGA and DSC analysis A thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetric (DSC) analysis was employed to explore the weight loss behaviour and heat flow behaviour of PLA and activated carbon powder composites. Keywords: article; carbon; carbon powder; composites; et al; fig; matrix; pla; powder; reinforcement; sekar; strength; tensile
• Dyeing of Wooden Parts with Organic Dyes by Boiling Together Method by Yazıcı , Hikmet (2024) - The staining process was carried out by boiling walnut shells from the Zonguldak region in water along with wood samples. “Influence of moisture content on the contact angle and surface tension measured on birch wood surfaces,” European Journal of Wood and Wood Products 79(4), 907-913. Keywords: article; boiling; color; dyeing; dyestuff; naoh; parts; pine; samples; surface; toys; wood
• Wood Terpenes as Bio-based Monomers in Latex for Sustainable Coatings by Carrère, Maylis; Beaupré, Stéphane; Ecochard, Yvan; Landry, Véronic (2024) - A few papers have reported the possibility of synthesizing bio-based latexes from bio-based monomers. Mini- emulsion polymerization, selected due to IBOMA’s highly hydrophobic nature, aimed for maximal incorporation of bio-based monomers, a goal facilitated by this process's effectiveness. Keywords: article; bio; coatings; doi; et al; films; iboma; latex; latexes; monomers; terpenes; thga; wood
• Sustainable Packaging User-centered Design Employing CycleGAN and Deep Learning by Jin, Weiwei; Chen, Weiye; Ma, Ke (2024) - 7824 Sustainable Packaging User-centered Design Employing CycleGAN and Deep Learning Weiwei Jin,a Weiye Chen,b,* and Ke Ma c An innovative approach was pursued for sustainable packaging design using Cycle Generative Adversarial Networks (CycleGANs), tailored for wood packaging engraving. DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.4.7824-7841 Keywords: CycleGANs; User-centered design; Sustainable packaging design; CNC; Design for disassembly (DfD) Keywords: approach; article; cnc; cyclegans; database; design; doi; materials; packaging; packaging design; process; research; sustainability; user; wood
• Surface Functionalizing Woody Biochar with UV Irradiation to Promote Adsorption of Heavy Metals by Wang, Yin; Zeng, Xiaolan; Li, Qiao; Jin, Jiyuan; Xiao, Shuang; Xu, Xiaotang; Ding, Wenchuan (2024) - However, the study of modification mechanisms on biochar surface under UV irradiation has been limited. The physical morphology of biochar surface was examined using a scanning electron microscope (Nava 400 FEG-SEM, USA) under an acceleration voltage of 10.0 kV. Adsorption Experiments All chemicals were analytical grade. Keywords: adsorption; article; biochar; biochar surface; bioresources; doi; et al; fig; groups; irradiation; metals; mpc; surface; uv irradiation; wang
• Rubber Seed Shell as Low-cost Medium to Produce Lactic Acid Using Lactobacillus plantarum LB2 and Fabrication of a Polylactic Acid-Chitosan Composite for Fish Fillet Packing by Muthuramamoorthy, Muthumareeswaran; Aldalbahi, Ali; Radi Alanzi, Khwater Mishaal; Pandiaraj, Saravanan; Karuppiah, Ponmurugan (2024) - The amount of PSM was found to be a significant variable in lactic acid production. These biomasses are primarily starch-based substances that are subjected to lactic acid production. Keywords: acid; acid production; article; chitosan; composite; doi; et al; fermentation; film; food; moisture; production; psm; rubber; rubber seed; seed; shell
• Improving Weed Control through the Synergy of Waste Wood-based Panels Pyrolysis Liquid and Rice Husks: A Sustainable Strategy by Xia, Fan; Wang, Wei; Zhang, Jiahao; Yang, Yutong; Wang, Qiuyi; Liu, Xinyou (2024) - 7606 Improving Weed Control through the Synergy of Waste Wood-based Panels Pyrolysis Liquid and Rice Husks: A Sustainable Strategy Fan Xia,a,b Wei Wang,a,b,* Jiahao Zhang,a,b Yutong Yang,a,b Qiuyi Wang,a,b and Xinyou Liu a,b Synergistic effects of herbicidal rice husks and pyrolysis liquid from waste wood-based panels were studied relative to the germination of three common weed species in a tea plantation. Three seeds of smooth crabgrass (Digitaria ischaemum), annual fleabane (Erigeron annuus), and hedge-parsley (Torilis scabra (Thunb.) DC) were treated with 2000 and 4000 L/ha of pyrolysis liquid, as well as 50, 100, and 200 m3/ha of pyrolysis liquid as a cover material. Keywords: article; control; doi; et al; germination; husks; pyrolysis liquid; rice; rice husks; weed; wood
• High-Strength Hemicellulose-based Conductive Composite Hydrogels Reinforced by Hofmeister Effect by Guo, Zejiang; Fang, Yuxuan; Wang, Zhenyu (2024) - Preparation of composite hydrogels enhanced by Hofmeister effect A total of 225 mg PVOH and 90 mg gelatin were added to 1 mL deionized water and stirred at 80 °C to dissolve them completely to obtain solution A. 7711 SEM Analysis Morphology analysis of composite hydrogels (after freeze drying) in the cross- section was completed with imaging via Field Emission scanning electronic microscopy (SEM, SU8010, HITACHI Ltd., Tokyo, Japan) with a 3 kV accelerating voltage. Keywords: article; doi; et al; fig; hemicellulose; hydrogel; materials; na2so4; pgd; properties; solution; structure
• Directionality in Tree Ring Accumulation of Tin (Sn) in Three Tree Species by Ozturk Pulatoglu, Ayse (2024) - In each organ (outer bark, inner bark, wood) on a tree basis, in each tree on an organ basis, in each tree's annual rings on a direction basis, in each tree's annual rings on an age range basis, and in the process, the changes in heavy metal concentrations in the air were analyzed separately. Previous studies revealed that heavy metal concentrations were high in many species, especially in the outer bark (Koç 2021; Çobanoğlu et al. 2023). Keywords: air; article; average; bark; changes; concentrations; directions; doi; et al; metal; north; pollution; ppb; species; species sn; tree
• Wardrobe Furniture Color Design Based on Interactive Genetic Algorithm by Ma, Xinyu; Chen, Yushu; Liang, Qianwei; Wang, Jinjing (2024) - In recent years, due to the variability and diversification of customer requirements, the product life cycle has also been gradually shortened, relative to the design of product shape and function; the innovation of product color design has become the key to the renewal of product iteration and rapid innovation of enterprises (Yang and Tian 2019). “Combining users’ cognition noise with interactive genetic algorithms and trapezoidal fuzzy numbers for product color design,” Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience 2019(1), article ID 1019749. Keywords: article; color; data; design; evaluation; furniture; lda; model; product; scheme; selection; wardrobe
• Wooden Furniture Design Based on Physiological-Psychological Measurement Technology and Kansei Engineering: Taking Ming-style Chair as an Example by Lei, Yiling; Fu, Lei; Zhu, Ling; Lv, Jiufang (2024) - Therefore, this paper employs a combination of psychometric and physiological measurements to investigate the psychological and behavioral processes of consumers, and to develop new methodologies for wooden furniture design. “Wood furniture Kansei design,” BioResources 19(3), 6304-6324. Keywords: article; backrest; bioresources; data; design; eye; furniture; kansei; perceptual; rail; stick; table; value; wood
• Integrating Kansei Engineering with Hesitant Fuzzy Quality Function Deployment for Rosewood Furniture Design by Fu, Lei; Lei, Yiling; Zhu, Ling; Yan, Yuqi; Lv, Jiufang (2024) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.3.6403-6426 Keywords: Rosewood furniture; Furniture design; Hesitant fuzzy analytic hierarchy process; Hesitant fuzzy quality function deployment; Kansei engineering Contact information: College of Furnishings and Industrial Design, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; *Corresponding author: lvjiufang8189@njfu.edu.cn INTRODUCTION Rosewood furniture denotes traditional Chinese furniture crafted from high-quality hardwoods such as Pterocarpus erinaceus Poir. Hierarchical model of Kansei words Five experts with extensive experience in using rosewood furniture and engaged in furniture design and research were invited to form a focus group. Keywords: article; bioresources; design; doi; engineering; factor; form; furniture; furniture design; model; product; rosewood; rosewood furniture; table; weights; words
• Optimization of Poplar Wood Shavings Bio-pretreated with Coriolus versicolor to Produce Binderless Fiberboard Using Response Surface Methodology by Wu, Jianguo; Jin, Ci; Liu, Tingting; Yan, Guilong (2024) - Binderless fiberboard by wood self-bonding has become a research hotspot (Shi et al. 2023). The biological activation method is currently the most environmental-friendly method for producing binderless fiberboard. Keywords: article; binderless; bio; doi; et al; fiberboard; mor
• Research on the Design of Growable Children’s Beds Based on Combined Hierarchical Analyses by Wang, Nan; Zhao, Yin (2024) - “Application of innovative technology in children furniture design,” E3S Web of Conferences, M. Anpo and F. Song (eds.), 236, article 04059. Thus, in recent years, AHP and QFD have been widely applied in the field of furniture design (Jiao and Zuo 2021; Xu and Xia 2023; Wu et al. 2023) and they can help effectively capture and analyze the suggestions of customers and experts and improve the design and comprehensive planning of furniture. Keywords: ahp; article; beds; children; decision; design; doi; et al; furniture; product; qfd; research; structure; wang
• Using Machine Learning to Predict Biochar Yield and Carbon Content: Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability in Biomass Conversion by Xu, Qingsheng; Du, Long; Deng, Rui (2024) - However, current predictive models for biochar yield and composition are computationally intensive, complex, and lack accuracy for extrapolative scenarios. This study utilized machine learning to develop predictive models for biochar yield and carbon content based on pyrolysis data from lignocellulosic biomass. Keywords: article; biochar; biochar yield; biomass; carbon; content; et al; learning; machine; machine learning; model; pyrolysis; temperature; xgboost; yield
• Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extracts of Schinus terebinthifolia Fruits and their Utilization against Microbial Illness, Lipase, and Butyrylcholinesterase Activities in Vitro by Alghonaim, Mohammed Ibrahim; Alsalamah, Sulaiman; Alshammari, Amal Naif; Selim, Samy (2024) - Inhibition of Microbial Growth by S. terebinthifolia Extract A well diffusion technique was functioned to evaluate the plant extracts' antimicrobial potential (Al-Rajhi and Abdelghany 2023). DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.01330-22 Lopa, S. S., Al-Amin, M. Y., Hasan, M. K., Ahammed, M. S., Islam, K. M., Alam, A. H. M. K., Tanaka, T., and Sadik, M. G. (2021). Keywords: activity; alghonaim; article; co2; condition; doi; et al; extract; extraction; inhibition; mic; min; s. terebinthifolia; sfe
• Soil and Leaf Nutrient Responses in Strawberry to Nano-urea and Azotobacter Applications by Shaifali; Bakshi, Manish; Singh, Shailesh K.; Gupta, Rajeev Kumar; Sreethu, S.; Alamri, Saud; Siddiqui, Manzer H. (2024) - 8142 Soil Nutrient Analysis A significant impact of nano-urea was observed on the final soil nutrient status (NPK) in the Winter Dawn strawberry cultivar, especially for soil nitrogen, across two experimental years. “Azotobacter population, soil nitrogen and groundnut growth in mercury- contaminated tailing inoculated with Azotobacter,” J. Degraded Min. Lands Manag. 5(3), article 1269. Keywords: article; azotobacter; doi; et al; fertility; leaf; nano; nitrogen; nutrient; plant; rdf; soil; urea
• Sustainable Cotton Farming Trends: Leveraging Natural Resource Survey Insights for U.S. Cotton Production by Bayramova, Jeyran; Pires, Steven; Barnes, Ed; Morgan, Gaylon; Kurtz, Ryan; Daystar, Jesse (2024) - According to respondents’ percentages, there were slight increases in the populations of aphids (+4%), cotton flea hoppers (+10%), and grasshoppers (+8%). In total, the farmers managed 1,963,111 crop acres (+17% from 2015), with 48% (-1% from 2015) planted to cotton. Keywords: appendix; article; bayramova; bioresources; case; conservation; control; cotton; cotton farming; cotton growers; cotton production; cover; crop; data; field; fig; irrigation; midsouth; peer; practices; production; region; resource; resource survey; respondents; s2=2; soil; southeast; southwest; survey; tillage; trends; u.s; use; water; west; years
• Prestressed Wood or Bamboo Structures: Historical Overview and State-of-the-Art by Lv, Qingfang; Wang, Juewen; Lu, Yujie (2024) - Main forms of pre-arched timber/bamboo beams Anshari and associates (Anshari et al. 2012; Anshari and Guan 2014; Anshari 2015) conducted a series of research on inducing camber in timber beams using the moisture- dependent swelling nature of compressed wooden (CW) blocks since 2012. Peterson (1965) used epoxy resin to bond prestressed steel bars on the tension side of timber beams in 1965. Keywords: article; bamboo; bamboo structures; beams; bioresources; building; components; construction; doi; engineering; et al; fig; frp; journal; loss; lv et; materials; peer; performance; post; prestress; research; review; steel; string; structures; timber; timber beams; timber structures
• Effect of Varying Cinnamomum camphora Leaf Powder Content on the Pelletizing Quality of Bamboo Fiber Biomass Pellets for Renewable Energy Applications by Xu, Yunjie; Ye, Xinghua; Guan, Xun; Zhang, Liang; Hu, Xiaojun (2024) - These leaves, rich in lignin, could serve as a natural binder in the production of biomass pellets (Kaliyan and Morey 2010). The outcomes of this research provide valuable guidance for optimizing the quality of biomass pellets. MATERIALS AND METHODS Biomass and its Collection Camphor trees are mainly cultivated in the Yangtze River basin and its southwestern regions, often serving as ornamental plants in the northern part of Zhejiang Province. Keywords: article; bamboo; biomass; camphor; content; density; doi; durability; et al; fiber; fig; moisture; moisture content; pellets; pressure; quality
• Wound Healing Activity of Ipomoea Staphylina Leaves Extract in Wistar Rats by Lu, Manjun; Yang, Hongchao; Yang, Na; Peng, Jun; Hou, Xiuli (2024) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.4.9220-9233 Keywords: Wound healing; Ipomoea staphylina; Ointment; Epithelialization; Excision wound model; Pro- inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α); Incision wound model; Scratch assay Contact information: a: Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University Dezhou Hospital (Dezhou People’s Hospital), Dezhou, 253000, China; b: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Qilu Hospital Of Shandong University Dezhou Hospital (Dezhou People’s Hospital), Dezhou, 253000, China; The three phases of wound healing include proliferation, remodeling, and inflammation (Demidova- Rice et al. 2012a). Keywords: animals; article; cells; day; extract; group; healing; leaf; leaves; ointment; staphylina; wound; wound healing
• Preliminary Study of Fuelwood Properties in a Short-Rotation Tree, Indigofera tinctoria Planted in Indonesia by Irawati, Denny; Ishiguri, Futoshi; Nugroho, Ajidian; Haryo Wicaksono, Andika; Permadi, Dwiko Budi; Yokota, Shinso (2025) - Mean Absolute Error (MAE) in Each Regression Formula Property MAE Linear Exponential Logistic FW 0.918 0.506 0.274 DW 0.550 0.217 0.099 MC 1.969 1.932 53.422 VM Ash 0.053 0.052 0.900 FC 0.220 0.224 17.343 WDOD CV CC 0.239 0.102 0.047 Note: FW, fresh weight of above ground biomass except for leaves; DW, dry weight of above ground biomass except for leaves; MC, moisture content; VM, Volatile mater; C, fixed carbon; WDOD, fuelwood density including wood and bark at oven-dry condition; CV, calorific value; CC, carbon contents of above ground biomass except for leave. If this species can be utilized for biomass production, then it can be a multipurpose species for indigo dye production from leaves and biomass energy from wood. Keywords: article; biomass; doi; energy; et al; fuelwood; ground; indigofera; properties; species; tinctoria; value; weight
• The Hasapi of the Batak Toba from Sumatra Indonesia by Sinin, Aaliyawani Ezzerin; Hamdan, Sinin; Mohamad Said, Khairul Anwar; M. Duin, Ezra Alfandy; Musib, Ahmad Fauzi (2024) - The uning-uningan of Batak Toba musical instruments In general, uning-uningan musical instruments consist of 3 sections: Uning-uningan is a term for traditional Batak Toba musical instruments. Keywords: 1st; article; batak; batak toba; bioresources; frequency; hasapi; sinin; string; toba
• Bioconversion of Agro-residues to Make Extracellular Polysaccharides in Solid State Fermentation via Trichoderma hamatum Using Response Surface Methodology: Antioxidant and α-Glucosidase Inhibitor Activity by Adimy, Prakash Shoba Savariyar; Elshikh , Mohamed S.; Ali, Mohammad Ajmal; Biji , Gurupatham Devadhasan (2024) - EPS production was highest in pineapple peel (84.2 ± 0.4 mg/g), followed by mango peel (70.3 ± 0.41 mg/g) (p<0.01). Three significant variables affecting EPS production were assessed in central composite design (CCD) to optimize concentrations of MgSO4, and glucose, and the pH. The designed CCD model was fitted to the quadratic model and was significant (p<0.0001). Keywords: article; design; doi; eps; eps production; et al; fungus; glucose; medium; mgso4; peel; polysaccharides; production; response
• Preparation and Characterization of Hydroxyethyl Cellulose/Nanolignin Composite Films by Zor, Mustafa; Yazici, Hikmet; Şen, Ferhat; Eroğlu, Erdal; Candan, Zeki; Rodrigue, Denis; Wang, Xiaodong (Alice) (2024) - Nevertheless, biocomposite films are now seen as high-value-added engineering materials useful in several industrial applications such as in UV protective packaging materials, sweeteners to obtain nutritious and antioxidant-rich food ingredients in sugar-based cuisines, and hydrophilic films with high water vapor permeability food and non-food edible biocomposite films (Gennadios et al. 1994; According to the literature, limited studies investigated composite films based on HEC functionalized with lignins. Keywords: article; cellulose; composite; doi; et al; films; hec; nanolignin; properties; water
• Bio-based Lubricants: Progress in Research by Hao, Yinan; Zhang, Kai; Wang, Jingwen; Wang, Renfei; Zhang, Guo; Duan, Rao; Li, Mengyao; Ren, Zhiyuan; Wang, Shuo; Wang, Ximing (2025) - Ester bio-based lubricating oil base oil can also be prepared by epoxidation of carbon-carbon double bonds and then ring-opening esterification, which can not only reduce the number of carbon-carbon double bonds, but also increase the content of ester groups in lubricating oil base oil, so as to improve the polarity of oil. Through complex physical and chemical processes, the carbon chains of biomass are recombined to meet the structural and performance requirements of lubricating oil base oils (as shown in Fig. 4). Keywords: acid; article; base oil; carbon; catalyst; doi; et al; lubricants; lubricating; modification; oil; oils; performance; plant; properties; reaction; review; stability; synthesis; vegetable; vegetable oil
• Nanocellulose Production from Walnut Pruning Wastes Using Hydrated Deep Eutectic Solvent as Paper Strength Additives by Fidan, Hakan; Çetin, Nihat Sami (2024) - It was found that the width and length of cellulose fibers decreased significantly with increasing pretreatment time. “Improvement of deinked old newspaper/old magazine pulp suspensions by means of nanofibrillated cellulose addition,” Cellulose 22(1), 789- 802. Keywords: acid; addition; article; bioresources; cellulose; chcl; des; doi; et al; fibers; kraft; nfc; paper; properties; pulp; tensile
• Research on Willow Furniture Design Based on Kano-AHP and TRIZ by Chen, Yanming; Liu, Mingbin; Xu, Jinyang; Yu, Shun; Chen, Longping (2024) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.4.7723-7736 Keywords: Willow furniture; Furniture design; User requirements; Design factor Contact information: Department of Design, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, Anhui, China; * Corresponding author: Liumbdesign@163.com INTRODUCTION Integrating willow weaving into furniture design can improve the social and cultural value of furniture. Keywords: article; design; development; furniture; kano; model; requirements; sofa; storage; support; user; willow; willow furniture
• Pistachio Shell Powder as an Additive in Molded Pulp Products by Fereidooni, Leila; Morais, Ana Rita C.; Venditti, Richard; Kropat, Marcel; Shook, Jeff; Shiflett, Mark B. (2025) - This work showed the industrial scale production of molded pulp food trays made of double lined kraft clipping fibers with the addition of pistachio shell (PS) powder at levels from 5 to 30 wt% and evaluated the mechanical and barrier properties of the trays. The objective of this paper was to provide information regarding the production of pulp molded food trays (suitable, for example, to hold poultry, as a poultry tray) containing different percentages of PSP. Keywords: article; bioresources; c-20; control; doi; et al; fereidooni; fiber; fig; food; pistachio; powder; products; properties; psp; pulp; shell; strength; tensile; trays
• Using Trees to Monitor Airborne Cr Pollution: Effects of Compass Direction and Woody Species on Cr Uptake during Phytoremediation by Ozturk Pulatoglu, Ayse; Koç, İsmail; Özel, Halil Barış; Şevik, Hakan; Yıldız, Yafes (2024) - Cr concentration change in linden was statistically significant based on the direction in all organs except wood and on an organ basis in all directions. Cr concentration change was statistically meaningful based on the direction in 1963-1967, 1968-972, 1973-1977, 1978-1982, 1993-1997, and 1998-2002. Keywords: air; article; bark; bdl; concentration; direction; doi; et al; north; pollution; species; tree; value; wood
• Food Packaging Performance and Environmental Impact of Polysaccharide-Coated Papers by Roman (Iana-Roman), Mirela; Nechita, Petronela; Vasile, Aida Mihaela; Guiman, Maria Violeta (2024) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.4.6994-7018 Keywords: Xylan hemicellulose; Food packaging paper; Coated paper; Antimicrobial; Biodegradation; Chitosan; Polysaccharides Contact information: a: Doctoral School of Fundamental and Engineering Sciences, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, Brăila 817112, Romania; b: Department of Environmental, Applied Engineering and Agriculture, Faculty of Engineering and Agronomy, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, Brăila 817112, Romania; c: Department of Food Science, Food Engineering, Biotechnologies and Aquaculture, Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, Romania; “Polysaccharide-coated paper,” BioResources 19(4), 6994-7018. 6996 Results reported in the authors’ previous study (Nechita et al. 2021) on the performance of xylan hemicellulose coatings for food packaging papers indicate that, due to its high hydrophilic character, there were no significant improvements in the barrier properties of the coated papers. Keywords: article; barrier; cellulose; chitosan; coatings; derivatives; doi; et al; films; food; ncc; packaging; paper; polysaccharide; properties; roman; samples; surface; water; xylan
• Lactic Acid Production by Fermentation of Hydrolysate of the Macroalga Gracilaria corticata by Lactobacillus acidophilus by Anantha Rajan, Rayappan; Rizwana , Humaira; Elshikh, Mohamed Soliman; Mahmoud, Rania M.; Park, Sungkwon; Kalaiyarasi, Moni (2024) - “Lactic acid fermentation,” BioResources 19(4), 8563-8576. 8570 (Tango and Ghaly 1999).The optimum temperature was found to be 37°C for Lactobacillus for lactic acid production (Sarkar and Paul 2019). Effect of Temperature on Lactic Acid Production Using Gracilaria corticata Hydrolysate Temperature (C) Bacteria (Log CFU/mL) pH Value Lactic Acid (g/L) 25 6.61 ± 0.12 4.14 ± 0.17 9.41 ± 0.26 30 6.74 ± 0.39 4.06 ± 0.11 10.36 ± 0.38 35 6.84 ± 0.19 4.19 ± 0.29 9.16 ± 0.59 40 6.91 ± 0.41 4.37 ± 0.43 8.19 ± 0.91 Effect of agitation speed on lactic acid bacterial growth and lactic acid production The effect of agitation speed on lactic acid fermentation was tested at various agitation rates (75 to 150 rpm). Keywords: acid; acid fermentation; acid production; article; doi; et al; fermentation; hydrolysate; lactic; macroalgae; sugar
• Effects of Heating Media on Microstructure and Chemical Composition of Heat-treated Pometia pinnata by Ling, Caishan; Cai, Chenyang; Xiong, Xianqing; Shen, Yunfang (2024) - In contrast, the crystal size of saturated steam treated wood increased after leaching. The highest crystallinity (55.0%) was observed after saturated steam HT. Keywords: air; article; changes; doi; et al; heating; leaching; media; steam; treatment; water; wood
• Effects of Mechanical Defoliation and Pinching Applications on Plant Growth and Root System Analysis with Machine Learning in Boxwoods by Sari, Ömer (2024) - The effect of the applications on root root characteristics other than root length and number of forks was generally found to be lower than the control. Root growth of potted plants is a key element in the overall performance of the plant (Wraith and Wright 1998). Keywords: applications; article; boxwood; chlorophyll; content; control; defoliation; doi; et al; growth; leaf; leaves; number; nutrient; pinching; plant; results; root; study
• Surface Modification of Self-Adhesive Straw-Based Fiberboard via Alkali Treatment Combined with DES by Kan, Chenguang; Wu, Hao; Liu, Xin; Sun, Yi; Ruan, Fangtao (2024) - The study investigated the effects of straw fiber moisture content and hot-pressing temperature on board performance. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) Straw fibers and straw fibers treated with different methods were characterized by means of the KBr pellet method of FTIR. Keywords: article; content; des; fiberboard; fibers; moisture; properties; straw; strength; surface
• Feasibility of Protecting Bamboo Surface by High Temperature Wax Penetration by Zhu, Anming; Tian, Xinchi; Liang, Yanjun; Zhang, Suzhen; Yu, Haixia; Hong, Yifeng (2025) - 0s Paraffin wax 10s Paraffin wax 20s Paraffin wax 300s White wax 0s White wax 10s White wax 20s Through comparative analysis of bamboo wax scalding for 0.5, 2, and 4 min (Fig. 5(c), 5(b), 5(d)), the wax scalding time had certain influence on the paraffin penetration depth in bamboo, and the longer wax scalding time led to a larger penetration depth of paraffin in bamboo. Keywords: article; bamboo; doi; effect; et al; fig; heat; paraffin wax; penetration; scalding; surface; temperature; treatment; water; wax; wax scalding; white; ° c
• Coupling Kinetic Modeling with Artificial Neural Networks to Predict the Kinetic Parameters of Pine Needle Pyrolysis by Xu, Langui; Zhang, Lin; He, Xiangjun; He, Wenbin; Wang, Ziyong; Niu, Weihua; Wei, Dong; Ran, Yi; Wu, Wendan; Cheng, Mingjun; Liu, Jundou; Huang, Ruyi (2024) - The pyrolysis behavior of biomass is critical for industrial process design, yet the complexity of pyrolysis models makes this task challenging. DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.4.7513-7529 Keywords: Pine needle pyrolysis; Kinetic model; Artificial neural networks; Prediction Contact information: a: School of Mechanical Engineering, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou 450011, China; b: School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China; c: Henan ALST New Energy Technology Co. LTD, Zhengzhou 450001, China; d: Zhengzhou Yuzhong Energy Co., LTD, Zhengzhou, China; e: Biogas Institute of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Development and Application of Rural Renewable Energy, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chengdu 610041, China; Keywords: ann; article; biomass; conversion; data; degree; doi; et al; kinetic; model; parameters; pyrolysis; rate
• Fundamental Natural Frequency and Floor Impact Sound Insulation Performance of CLT Slabs Based on Wood Species and Panel Connections: An Experimental Study by Pang, Sung-Jun; Lee, Hyo-Jin; Ha, Yeon-Su; Kim, Chul-Ki; Cho, Ho-Jeong; Lee, Sang-Joon (2024) - 7. Relationship between bending stiffness of CLT slab and impact sound insulation performance Figure 8 illustrates the relationship between the dynamic and impact stiffness of the CLT slab and the heavy-weight impact sound insulation performance (dB) of CLT slabs. These findings suggest that wood species and joint methods can be flexibly applied in the design of CLT slabs. Keywords: article; clt; doi; impact; insulation; pang; performance; slab; sound; stiffness; timber; wood
• Effect of Paper-making Additives on Biodegradation of Lignocellulosic Fibers by Kwon, Soojin; Meza Carvajal, Luz; Pawlak, Joel J.; Venditti, Richard A. (2024) - Disintegrated paper materials exhibited similar lag phase values and ultimate biodegradation to MCC regardless of treatment, while punched paper materials showed noticeable differences, suggesting that fiber disintegration plays a critical role in initiating biodegradation. Disintegrated paper materials exhibited similar lag phase values to microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) regardless of treatment, while punched paper materials showed noticeable differences, suggesting that fiber disintegration plays a critical role in initiating biodegradation. Keywords: additives; article; biodegradability; biodegradation; et al; kwon; materials; mcc; paper; paper materials; pulp; rate
• Biocidal Properties of Gypsum Stone Modified with Reynoutria sachalinensis Raw Materials by Zemskova, Olga; Erofeev, Vladimir; Samchenko, Svetlana; Kozlova, Irina; Dudareva, Marina; Korshunov, Andrey (2024) - Tests of gypsum stone samples modified with R. Sachalinensis extract for resistance test to mould fungi were carried out in accordance with Russian standard 9.048-89 (1989) The 100% biostability of gypsum stone samples modified with R. sachalinensis extract to the mould fungi was revealed compared to the control sample containing only gypsum and water. Keywords: article; doi; gypsum; materials; sachalinensis; samples; stone
• Effects of Chitin Nano-flake Fillers on the Mechanical and Barrier Properties of Polylactic Acid Biocomposite Films by Kwon, Soojin; Kim, Sang Yun; Oh, Kyudeok; Han, Jung Soo (2024) - This study investigated the effect of CNFL on the properties of PLA composite films. This study comprehensively investigated the effect of disc-type nanofiller CNFL on PLA composite films, focusing on their mechanical, thermal, and oxygen barrier properties. Keywords: 19(4; article; bioresources; chitin; cnfl; composite; doi; et al; fig; films; kwon; materials; nanofillers; oxygen; peer; pla; pla films; polymer; properties
• Predicting Hardwood Porosity Domains: Toward Cascading Computer-Vision Wood Identification Models by Owens, Frank C.; Ravindran, Prabu; Costa, Adriana; Shmulsky, Rubin; Wiedenhoeft, Alex (2024) - Additionally, results of five-fold cross-validation analyses (i.e. internal validation) for both ResNet34 and ResNet50 based model architectures are presented in Table S4 and Figs. DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.4.9741-9772 Keywords: Wood identification; XyloTron; Computer vision; Machine learning; Deep learning; Porosity domain; Cascading models Contact information: a: Department of Sustainable Bioproducts, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, USA; b: Department of Botany, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA; c: Center for Wood Anatomy Research, USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, WI, USA; d: Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA; e: Departamento de Ciências Biológicas (Botânica), Universidade Estadual Paulista – Botucatu, São Paulo, Brasil. Keywords: accuracy; article; class; classes; computer; counts; diffuse; domain; et al; identification; indicate; model; owens; porosity; ravindran; ring; specimen; vision; wood
• Orange Peel: Low Cost Agro-waste for the Extraction of Polyphenols by Statistical Approach and Biological Activities by Charunivedha, S.; Aljowaie , Reem M.; Elshikh, Mohamed S.; Malar, T. Renisheya Joy Jeba (2024) - 2019).Chew et al. (2011) reported the effect of ethanol concentration on phenolic compound extraction from Centella asiatica. In addition, orange peel extract exhibited antifungal activity against A. flavus and C. albicans. Keywords: activity; antioxidant; article; compounds; doi; et al; ethanol; extraction; food; orange; orange peel; peel; phenolic; polyphenol; time; total
• Antioxidant Activity of Ultrasonic Assisted Ethanol Extract of Ainsliaea acerifolia and Prediction of Antioxidant Activity with Machine Learning by Kim, Hyeon Cheol; Ha, Si Young; Yang, Jae-Kyung (2024) - The XGB framework consisted of three variables (extraction temperature, extraction time, extraction solvent concentration) and one outcome (ABTS scavenging activity). As shown in Table 3, extraction temperature (A) had a substantial impact (p<0.0001), followed by extraction solvent concentration (C) (p<0.0006). Keywords: activity; antioxidant; article; extraction; kim; model; rsm; temperature; xgb
• Preparation of Stellera chamaejasme L. Mesoporous Activated Carbon by Rubidium Chloride Chemical Method by Dang, Shimin; Guo, Jianxia; Liu, Ze; Li, Haichao (2024) - Activated carbon is a general term for carbon materials with high specific surface area and strong adsorption capacity (Zhang et al. 2022). Activated carbon has a wide range of applications and is often used in medical, industrial production, food hygiene and other industries (Zhang et al. 2023). Keywords: adsorption; article; carbon; chamaejasme; et al; surface
• Using Mass Timber in Multi-Storey and Non-Residential Construction Projects: Motivations and Barriers for Professionals in Quebec by Giorgio, Baptiste; Barlet, Aline; Blanchet, Pierre; Cabral, Matheus R.; Perez, Cédric; Gaudelas, Adrien (2025) - However, mass timber construction accounts for only 10.2% of non-residential buildings four or less storeys high, 1% of multi-storey buildings five or six-storeys high, and 4% of those seven to twelve storeys high (Robichaud 2020). The literature also indicates that the professionals surveyed found a) the regulations reflect a poor understanding of the fire resistance of mass timber (O’Connor et al. 2004; Roos et al. 2010; Hurmekoski et al. 2015; Gosselin et al. 2017); b) there is a lack of knowledge about these regulations, including how to calculate lateral loads and connections (O’Connor et al. 2004; Mahapatra et al. 2012; Gosselin et al. 2017); and c) that building code interpretation and compliance are complex for mass timber construction (Gosselin et al. 2017). Keywords: article; barriers; bioresources; building; construction; costs; et al; giorgio et; mass; mass timber; material; motivations; perceptions; professionals; projects; quebec; respondents; roos et; study; timber; timber construction; timber perspectives; topics; use; wood; wood construction
• Fabrication of Ultrafiltration Membrane with Antibacterial Properties by Blending Ag/UiO-66-NH2 and Bamboo Cellulose by Weng, Rengui; Dong, Shuo; Tian, Feng; Liao, Dongqi; Qin, Jie; Bai, Junjiang; Chen, Guohong; Li, Shaojie; Zhao, Shikang (2024) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.4.8988-9006 Keywords: Cellulose membrane; Membrane separation; Antibacterial property; Adsorption property Contact information: a: Institute of Biology and Chemistry, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou 350118, China; b: College of Ecological Environment and Urban Construction, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou 350118, China; *Corresponding author: wengrengui109@fjut.edu.cn INTRODUCTION The demand for water purification has surged globally and in China due to the rapid advancement of living standards. However, cellulose membranes are susceptible to protein fouling in aqueous environments due to the partially hydrophobic nature and low surface energy of cellulose, depending on its crystal orientation (Yamane et al. 2006). Keywords: antibacterial; article; cellulose; composite; doi; et al; flux; membrane; metal; nh2; nh2@bcm; removal; surface; uio-66; ultrafiltration; water; weng
• Production of Activated Carbon from Decayed Wood: Surface Modification Using High-Frequency DBD Plasma for Enhanced Rhodamine B Dye Adsorption – A Kinetic and Equilibrium Study by Roohbakhsh Bidaei , Mahmood; Azadfallah, Mohammad; Yarahmadi, Rasoul; Goleij, Niloofar (2024) - 9510 Production of Activated Carbon from Decayed Wood: Surface Modification Using High-Frequency DBD Plasma for Enhanced Rhodamine B Dye Adsorption – A Kinetic and Equilibrium Study Mahmood Roohbakhsh Bidaei,a Mohammad Azadfallah,a Rasoul Yarahmadi,b and Niloofar Goleij c,* The potential of decayed wood was investigated as a raw material to produce activated carbon. Both sound and decayed beech wood specimens were subjected to chemical activation with ZnCl2 at a carbonization temperature of 400 °C and 75% impregnation ratio to produce activated carbon. Keywords: acr; acs; adsorption; article; bidaei; carbon; doi; dye; et al; journal; modification; plasma; removal; rhodamine; surface; wood
• Influence of Different Lignocellulosic Materials on Laccase Activity in Liquid Fermentation of Chinese Low-temperature Straw Mushroom (Volvariella brumalis) by Xiong, Xue; Li, Peng; Xiang, Zhun; Huang, Jing; Wang, Jing (2024) - “Lignocellulose vs. laccase activity,” BioResources 19(4), 8608-8620. “Lignocellulose vs. laccase activity,” BioResources 19(4), 8608-8620. Keywords: activity; article; brumalis; corn; cultivation; doi; et al; fermentation; laccase; laccase activity; rice; straw; substrates
• Morphological, Physiological, and Biochemical Responses of Some Olive Tree Cultivars to Low Temperature Stress by Al-Saif, Adel M.; Abdel-Aziz, Hosny F.; El-khamissi, Haitham; Abd El-Hakim, Ahmed F.; Abd El-wahed, Abd El-wahed N.; Elnaggar, Ibrahim A.; Farouk, Mohammed H.; Hamdy, Ashraf E.; Hammad, Eman M. (2024) - In the present study it was shown that Coratina olive tree cultivar possessed the highest values of fruit chemical characteristics such as fruit oil yield/tree, T.S.S %, Total acidity %, and T.S.S acid ratio %, followed in ascending order by those of Manzanello, Koroneiki, and Picual varieties (Fig. 6). There were significant variations in olive tree cultivar responses to cold stress. Keywords: article; conditions; content; coratina; cultivars; doi; et al; frost; fruit; koroneiki; olive; olive cultivars; olive tree; picual; plant; stress; temperatures; tolerance; total; tree; water
• The Bundengan of Wonosobo, Indonesia by Hamdan, Sinin; Mohamad Said, Khairul Anwar; Duin, Ezra A. M.; Sinin, Aaliyawani E.; Wahyono, Tri; Sosiati, Harini (2024) - The FFT of strings 1 to 5 0.277, -35.386 0.568, -33.944 1.003, -39.483 1.127, -34.331 -100 -80 -60 -40 -20 0 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 d B u Frequency (kHz) string2 (277.18Hz=C4#) 0.292, -31.508 0.489, -36.819 0.598, -39.285 0.968, -38.833 1.141, -43.144 1.462, -53.945 -100 -80 -60 -40 -20 0 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 d B u Frequency (kHz) string3 (293.67Hz=D4) 0.208, -41.277 0.420, -27.442 -120 -100 -80 -60 -40 -20 0 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 d B u Frequency (kHz) string 4 (207.65Hz=G3#) 0.049, -51.526 0.178, -60.901 0.306, -50.674 0.460, -53.2031.225, -50.423 1.304, -51.865 1.438, -55.294 -100 -80 -60 -40 -20 0 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 d B u Frequency (kHz) string 5 (311.13Hz=D4#) PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Hamdan et al. (2024). The distinctive sound of the bundengan is created by plucking a set of strings fitted with tiny bamboo clips using the right hand and three elongated, slender bamboo blades with the left hand. Keywords: article; bamboo; bundengan; drum; fig; hamdan; indonesia; pitch; sound; strings; wonosobo
• Pear Performance as Affected by the Application of Some Nano Fertilizers in Combination with Biochar as a Biostimulant Under Drought Conditions by Almutairi , Khalid F.; Górnik, Krzysztof; El Adly , Ragheb M.; Mosa, Walid F. A. (2024) - 9152 El-Naggar, M. E., Abdelsalam, N. R., Fouda, M. M., Mackled, M. I., Al-Jaddadi, M. A., Ali, H. M., Siddiqui, M. H., and Kandil, E. E. (2020). DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2023.127701 Harhash, M. M., Ahamed, M. M., and Mosa, W. F. (2022). Keywords: almutairi; almutairi et; article; biochar; bioresources; content; doi; et al; fruit; growth; leaf; pear; peer; plant; quality; soil; spraying; treatments; tree; tree soil; water; yield; ±0.02; ±0.03
• Dining Table Design Research Based on User Needs Hierarchy and DEMATEL-ISM by Xu, Jinyang; Wei, Dapeng; Zhang, Xuedong; Li, Xinlian; Chen, Yanming (2024) - (Level 1) represents the underlying logic of dining table design and responds to China’s green development strategy. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Through the DEMATEL-ISM theory, the complex relationships among the elements in dining table design were divided into a four-level structure, with arrows indicating the logical relationships between each element. Keywords: article; dematel; design; dining; doi; factors; furniture; hierarchy; influence; ism; level; matrix; needs; table; user
• Evaluation of Lignocellulatic Activity of Enzymes from Microwave-irradiated Pleurotus sajor-caju Cultivated with Wheat Straw by Al-Rajhi, Aisha M. H.; Bazaid, Abdulrahman S.; Abdulfattah, Ahmed M.; Abdelghany, T. M.; Shater, Abdel-Rahman M.; Selim, Samy (2024) - The content of moisture is a critical agent on enzymes production (Sosa- Martínez et al. 2023). The exposed fungus culture to 10 s of MR with cultivated certain optimum condition was studied for the optimization of enzymes production (laccase, MnPase, FPase, MCCase, and extracellular protein). Keywords: activity; article; doi; enzymes; et al; laccase; microwave; production; rajhi
• Effects of Thermal Bio-Oil Immersion Process on Antilarvicidal, Anisotropic, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties of Turkish Pine Wood by Var, Ahmet Ali (2025) - Van Eckeveld et al. (2011) revealed that increased density of linseed oil, wood oil, coconut oil and tall oil improved mechanical performance due to the fact that they form barriers and fill the gaps in the wood. Wood samples were impregnated with linseed oil, castor oil, and a mix of both oils. Keywords: article; bio; doi; immersion; larvae; linseed; lo100; mo50; oil; oil immersion; oils; pine; properties; samples; treatment; utw; wood; wood samples
• Preparation of Citrullus colocynthis Seed Extract and Assessment of Cyto-toxicity, Anti-microbial, Anti-inflammatory, and Analgesic Activities by Zhu, Zihan; Meng , Huan; Zhang, Jie (2025) - Live/Dead Staining Both untreated B16F10 cells and those treated with a concentration of 100 µg/mL of C. colocynthis plant extract were subjected to the Live/Dead cell test. “Chitosan elicitation impacts flavonolignan biosynthesis in Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn cell suspension and enhances antioxidant and anti- inflammatory activities of cell extracts,” Molecules 26(4), article 791. Keywords: article; cells; colocynthis; control; doi; effects; extract; pain; seed
• Light Tolerance-related Tree Growth Strategies and their Impacts on Key Functional Tree Traits: A Review by Nkene Mezui, Estelle; Brancheriau, Loic; Ikogou, Samuel; Moutou Pitti, Rostand (2024) - “Light-dependent changes in the relationship between seed mass and seedling traits: A meta-analysis for rain forest tree species,” “Carbohydrate storage and light requirements of tropical moist and dry forest tree species,” Ecology 88(4), 1000-1011. Keywords: article; density; doi; ecology; et al; forest; growth; light; plant; shade; species; traits; tree; tree species; wood
• Comparative Analysis of the Flavonoid Characteristics of Camellia oleifera Flowers in Different Plantations in Guizhou, China by Hao, Yurui; He, Guandi; Yang, Sanwei; Yang, Zhannan; Quan, Wenxuan (2025) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.1.1725-1737 Keywords: Camellia oleifera plantation; Total flavonoids; Medicinal material indicators; Flavonoid metabolome; Metabolic pathways Contact information: a: College of Agriculture/Institute of New Rural Development, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China; b: Provincial Key Laboratory of Mountainous Ecological Environment, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, China; *Corresponding author: swyang@gzu.edu.cn; quanwenxuan@qq.com INTRODUCTION Camellia oleifera Abel is an important woody oil plant in China, and its fruits accumulate large amounts of flavonoids and fatty acids (Xin et al. 2015; Ye et al. 2021). 2. Cluster analysis of total flavonoid metabolites in Camellia oleifera samples from different plantations PCA and OPLS-DA of Flavonoid Metabolites The PCA results revealed that three samples within the six planting groups clustered well, whereas there was a clear separation trend between the groups. Keywords: article; camellia; camellia oleifera; county; doi; et al; flavonoid; metabolites; oleifera; plantations; samples
• Ultrasonic Glued Wood Finger-jointed Panel Quality Inspection System with Barker Code Pulse Excitation by Chen, Jie; Yuan, Yongning; Fu, Daipeng; Wang, Jun; Zou, Hongyan; Qi, Liang; Wang, Zheng (2025) - Schematic diagram of phase coding technology (2) Comsol simulation analysis of Barker code pulse ultrasonic wood detection The transmission and reception models of the 7-bit sine wave signal and 7-bit Barker code signal were established in COMSOL, as depicted in Fig. “Finger-joint quality inspection,” BioResources 20(2), 2887-2903. 2894 System software design The software design of this quality inspection system includes: user interface, serial communication, motion control system, Barker Code pulse output, signal acquisition, signal processing, and imaging system. Keywords: article; detection; doi; et al; fig; finger; inspection; interpolation; quality; signal; system; ultrasonic; wang; wood
• Genome-based Study on the Mechanism of Rare Earth Neodymium Ions Increasing Ethanol Production from Clostridium thermocellum by Cui, Jinna; Sun, Tiantian; Liu, Lixia; Liu, Zhanying (2025) - This study serves as a reference for the targeted modification of C. thermocellum to optimize ethanol production. The utilization of lignocellulosic feedstock for ethanol production can mitigate the reliance on food sources for ethanol, thereby reducing competition for food resources among populations. Keywords: article; doi; downstream; enzyme; et al; ethanol; expression; gene; genome; primer; production; promoter; strain; study; thermocellum; upstream
• Interaction of Chlorella vulgaris: Cell Attachment on Nanocellulose-Based Hydrogel for Sustainable Microalgae Cultivation by Wan Jusoh, Wan Nazihah Liyana; Sajab, Mohd Shaiful; Mohd Yasin, Nazlina Haiza; Abdul, Peer Mohamed; Takriff, Mohd Sobri (2024) - “Development of a bacterial cellulose-based hydrogel cell carrier containing keratinocytes and fibroblasts for full-thickness wound healing,” Scientific Reports 8(1), 1-12. Preparation of C. vulgaris Inoculum Bold’s Basal Medium, the nutrient source for C. vulgaris cells, was prepared as per a previous study (Anderson 2005). Keywords: article; attachment; cell; cellulose; cmc; cnf; culture; doi; et al; growth; hydrogel; microalgae; vulgaris
• Investigating the Depolymerization Behavior of Structurally Modified Kraft Lignin in Deep Eutectic Solvents by Li, Wenguang; Wu, Shubin (2024) - The reasons for the higher depolymerization extent of HKL compared with SKL may be as follows: more ether bonds cleavage in the HKL or because the fragments obtained from HKL depolymerization undergo less condensation reaction. Oil yield = 𝑚2 𝑚𝑅𝑎𝑤 × 100% (2) where 𝑚𝑅𝑎𝑤, 𝑚1, and 𝑚2 denote the mass of lignin before degradation (g), RL (g), and lignin depolymerization oil (g), respectively. Keywords: article; depolymerization; dess; doi; hkl; kraft; lignin; lignin depolymerization; modification; oil; temperature
• Sustainable Utilization of Agave-Derived Sitosterol: A Review of Isolation Methods and Pharmacological Activities by López-Salazar, Herminia; Arenas-Ocampo, Martha Lucía; Camacho-Díaz, Brenda Hildeliza; Rodríguez-González, Francisco; Ávila-Reyes, Sandra Victoria (2025) - One of the most notable characteristics of Agave plants is their use of crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM), a specialized photosynthetic pathway that enhances water-use efficiency. Agave plants consist of two primary components: the large, spiny leaves—ranging from broad to narrow and arranged in a rosette formation and the stem, commonly referred to as the “piña” or “pineapple” (Fig. 2). Keywords: 20(3; agave; angustifolia; article; bioresources; bss; bssg; compounds; doi; et al; extraction; food; lópez; mae; methods; peer; plant; potential; review; salazar et; sitosterol; solvent; species
• Determination of the Elastic Modulus of Dinizia excelsa Wood at High Temperatures Using Impulse Excitation Technique (IET) by Costa Alves, Rejane; Mendonça de Miranda Júnior, Gilson; Vladimiro Mantilla Carrasco, Edgar; Teresa Gomes Barbosa, Maria; José dos Santos, White; de Rezende, Marco Antônio Penido; Pires Carvalho, Eliene (2025) - The values of elasticity modulus exhibited a reduction after the heat treatment, resulting in significant decreases of up to 45%. “Effect of indented growth rings on spruce wood mechanical properties and subsequent violin dynamics,” Holzforschung. Keywords: article; directions; doi; elasticity; et al; modulus; radial; temperature; wood
• Perceptual Imagery of Soft Sofa Fabrics Based on Visual-Tactile Evaluation by Tu, Ziyao; Wang, Wei (2024) - There is still a lack of a thorough and systematic evaluation framework for soft sofa fabric design that integrates users’ multi-sensory experiences and delves deeply into the psychological mechanisms underlying them. The two primary factors that comprise the fundamental aspects of the perceptual image of soft sofa fabrics were found to be the texture, quality experience factor, and the typical emotional reaction factor, which were extracted by factor analysis. Keywords: analysis; article; design; evaluation; fabrics; factor; home; imitation; sofa; sofa fabrics; tactile; users; wang
• White and Brown Rot Fungal Decay Resistance of Epoxy Composite Modified with Nanocellulose and Tetraethoxysilane by Hamid, Norul Hisham; Junedi, Mirratul Mukminah; Lipeh, Shahlinney; Jawaid, Mohammad; Ahmad Ludin, Norasikin; Abdullah, Ummi Hani; Daniel, Ahmad Azfar (2024) - 9645 White and Brown Rot Fungal Decay Resistance of Epoxy Composite Modified with Nanocellulose and Tetraethoxysilane Norul Hisham Hamid,a,b,* Mirratul Mukminah Junedi,a,b Shahlinney Lipeh,d Mohammad Jawaid,e Norasikin Ahmad Ludin,c Ummi Hani Abdullah,a,b and Ahmad Azfar Daniel a,b The resistance of epoxy composite modified with nanocellulose and tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) to decay by white rot (Trametes versicolor) and brown rot (Coniophora puteana) fungi was investigated using EN 113 (1996) as the guideline. All types of epoxy composites were air dried in a mold at ambient temperature for seven days followed by oven drying at 80 °C for 30 min. Keywords: article; composite; decay; doi; epoxy; et al; hamid; nanocellulose; rot; teos; weight; wood
• Degrading Large Old Tree Population Deserves More Conservation Effort: A Case of Endangered Barringtonia racemosa in Tropical Rural China by Xie, Chunping; Jiang, Shuangshuang; Liu, Dawei; Jim, C. Y. (2024) - This could include traditional harvesting methods that minimize damage, culturally significant practices that promote tree health, and historical data on tree populations. Capacity- building workshops can equip community members with the skills and knowledge to manage and monitor tree populations effectively, synergistically merging modern and traditional knowledge. Keywords: article; china; class; classes; conservation; doi; et al; individuals; population; racemosa; size; study; trees; xie
• Using Prefabricated Wood Light-Frame in Multi-Storey and Non-Residential Construction Projects: Motivations and Barriers of Professionals in Quebec by Giorgio, Baptiste; Blanchet, Pierre; Barlet, Aline; Gaudelas, Adrien (2024) - Finally, the acceleration of projects through prefabrication significantly reduces fixed costs associated with construction sites, such as labor for site management, site development, lifting equipment, and scaffolding (Zhang et al. 2022). Prefabrication is viewed as reducing labor requirements on construction sites (12). Keywords: article; barriers; bioresources; building; construction; design; doi; et al; factory; frame construction; frame multi; giorgio et; labor; light; multi; peer; perceptions; prefabrication; project; quality; rankohi et; respondents; shen; site; site construction; storey; wong et; wood; wuni; zhang et
• Effect of Biogas Slurry on the Nutrient Cycling and Micro-organisms Community in Two Types of Soil by Li, Pengcheng; Jiang, Dongqi; Wang, Shuqiang; Zhang, Xianying; Zhang, Yulan; Wang, Yonghuan; Chen, Zhenhua; Jiang, Nan (2025) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.1.1755-1770 Keywords: Biogas slurry; Black soil; Aeolian sandy soil; Soil enzymes; Soil microbes Contact information: a: CAS Key Laboratory of Forest Ecology and Silviculture, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China; b: Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 10016, China; c: Liaoning Agricultural Development Service Center, Shenyang 10016, China; d: University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China; e: Liaoning Key Laboratory of Modern Conservation Tillage and Ecological Agriculture, Shenyang Liaoning, Shenyang 10016, China; f: Shenyang National Field Scientific Observation and Research Station of Farmland Ecosystem, Liaoning Province, Shenyang Liaoning, Shenyang 10016, China; g: Key Laboratory of Terrestrial Ecosystem Carbon Neutrality, Liaoning Province, Shenyang 10016, China; *Corresponding authors: ylzhang@iae.ac.cn (Y.Z.); lntfflk@163.com (Y.W.); # In this work, 20 m3 · 667m-2 of BS was applied to black soil twice and to aeolian sandy soil once to explore microbial-driven nutrient cycling. Keywords: article; biogas; biogas slurry; china; cycling; doi; et al; incorporation; microbial; pig; sandy; slurry; soil
• Investigation of Toxicity in Textile Materials from Natural and Synthetic-based Polymers Utilizing Bioassay Performances by Pekhtasheva, Elena; Mastalygina, Elena; Leonova, Irina; Palanisamy, Sivasubramanian; Alagarsamy, Aravindhan; Ayrilmis, Nadir; Sillanpää, Mika; Al-Farraj, Saleh A (2024) - In addition, the inclusion of both dyes and synthetic fibres significantly influenced textile toxicity, with aqueous extracts from dyed textiles showing higher toxicity levels when tested alongside undyed textiles. Dye is the deciding factor in textile toxicity; sample No.5, which consisted of acidified linen, did not contain any free formaldehyde and did not influence spermatozoa motility. Keywords: acute; article; bleached; cotton; daphnia; daphnids; doi; et al; extracts; fabric; immobility; magna; materials; motility; pekhtasheva; polyester; sperm; test; textile; toxicity; use; water
• Phenolic and Flavonoid Compounds from Leaves and Branches of Schotia brachypetala for the Development of Biofungicide for Wood Protection by Salem, Mohamed Zidan; EL-Shanhorey, Nader A.; Mohamed , Nashwa H.; Mohamed, Abeer A. (2024) - DOI: 10.3390/molecules191016240 Mohamed, A. A., Salah, M. M., El-Dein, M. M. Z., EL-Hefny, M., Ali, H. M., Farraj, D. A. A., Hatamleh, A. A., Salem, M. Z. M., and Ashmawy, N. A. (2021). Mansour, M. M. A., and Salem, M. Z. M. (2015). Keywords: a. a.; acetone; acid; article; brachypetala; branches; compounds; doi; et al; extract; leaves; m. a.; m. m.; phenolic; salem; salem et; schotia; wood
• Effect of Furfural Residue Ash (FRA) as Additive on Portland Cement and Magnesium Oxysulfate Cement by Sun, Yining; Sun, Ruize; Jia, Xin; An, Ping; Liu, Yujian; Wu, Jinjie; Song, Xingfei; Xu, Guangwen (2024) - Consequently, cement mortar compressive strength will increase with its cotton- like and ettringite needles characteristics. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Strength of Portland cement mortar The compressive and flexural strength data of FRA blended Portland mortar are shown in Fig. Keywords: article; ash; cement; compressive; doi; fra; furfural; magnesium; mortar; residue; strength
• Hydrogen Production via Thermal Cracking of Ammonia Using Steel Fiber Catalyst by Zhang, Bo; Zhao, Mingyue; He, Kangwei; Huang, Jianye (2025) - Furthermore, MnO2 has been documented as a good support and effective promoter in ammonia decomposition catalysts (Okura et al. 2018). H₂-TPD and N₂-TPD profiles demonstrated markedly lower hydrogen desorption intensity compared with nitrogen for steel fiber catalyst, indicating it is easier to form Fe-N bonds. Keywords: ammonia; article; catalyst; cracking; decomposition; doi; et al; fiber; hydrogen; production; steel; temperature; zhang
• Antifungal Activity of the Monoterpenes Carvacrol, p-Cymene, Eugenol, and Iso-Eugenol When Applied to Wood against Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, and Fusarium culmorum by Salem, Mohamed Zidan; Abo-Elgat, Wael A. A.; Mansour, Maisa M. A.; Selim, Shady (2024) - DOI: 10.3390/pr8081003 Afifi, H. A. M., Mansour, M. M. A., Hassan, A. G. A. I., and Salem, M. Z. M. (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2013.05.026 Eldeeb, H. M. A., Ali, M. F., Mansour, M. M. A., Ali Ahmed, M. A., and Salem, M. Z. M. (2022). Keywords: a. a.; activity; article; aspergillus; carvacrol; cymene; doi; et al; eugenol; growth; iso; m. a.; monoterpenes; salem; wood
• Analysis of Nutritional Components in the Bran of Debranned Wheat and Comparison with Endosperm Flour by Yang, Tianqi; Tian , Shuangqi; Chen, Yanyan; Lu, Jing; Niu, Yongwu (2024) - Zhengmai 215 FD-1 253.67 ± 11.33b 0.10 ± 0.01a 47.23 ± 0.47d 1592.93±57.07a FD-2 286.93 ± 0.07a 0.05 ± 0.00b 87.42 ± 0.02a 1399.04 ± 0.96b FD-3 263.41 ± 0.41b 0.05 ± 0.00b 61.33 ± 0.03b 1001.24 ± 1.24c FD-4 152.11 ± 0.11c 0.04 ± 0.00c 49.57 ± 0.03c 791.02 ± 0.02d Nongda 3753 FD-1 502.5 ± 0.50a 0.38 ± 0.00d 41.18 ± 0.02c 1603.87 ± 3.87a FD-2 372.91 ± 0.09b 0.45 ± 0.00c 49.6 ± 0.00a 1093.63 ± 3.63b FD-3 214.84 ± 0.16c 0.49 ± 0.01a 43.38 ± 0.02b 844.08 ± 0.08c FD-4 149.46 ± 0.46d 0.47 ± 0.00b 37.37 ± 0.03d 657.42 ± 0.42d Taike Black Wheat No.1 FD-1 321.22 ± 0.22a 0.11 ± 0.00a 42.13 ± 0.03d 1521.88 ± 1.88a FD-2 57.63 ± 0.03c 0.08 ± 0.00b 49.73 ± 0.03a 1303.67 ± 3.67b FD-3 159.09 ± 0.09b 0.07 ± 0.01c 47.24 ± 0.04b 934.05 ± 0.05c FD-4 13.40 ± 0.00d 0.07 ± 0.00c 44.28 ± 0.02c 811.16 ± 0.16d Yuzhou Black Wheat No.1 FD-1 1130.64 ± 0.64a 0.25 ± 0.00c 42.43 ± 0.03b 3061.68 ± 1.68a FD-2 183.95 ± 0.05d 0.39 ± 0.00b 47.32 ± 0.02a 2031.35 ± 1.35b FD-3 285.06 ± 0.06b 0.40 ± 0.00a 37.50 ± 0.00d 954.50 ± 0.50c FD-4 186.47 ± 0.47c 0.40 ± 0.00a 37.97 ± 0.03c 767.99 ± 0.01d Means in the same column with different letters indicate a significant difference at p < 0.05. Keywords: article; ash; content; debranning; doi; endosperm; et al; flour; iron; layer; wheat; wheat bran
• Bleached Rice Straw Lignin: Thermal-Chemical Properties and Its Application in Polyurethane-based Paper Coatings by Nurcahyani, Puji Rahmawati; Fatriasari, Widya; Abdullah, Zaimatul Aqmar; Hassan, Nurul Husna Mohd; Lee, Seng Hua (2024) - In this context, it is important to address the missed opportunities in the use of rice straw lignin, particularly in the development of sustainable materials (Chelliah et al. 2023; Therefore, a bleaching process is necessary for rice straw lignin. Keywords: article; coatings; doi; et al; groups; lignin; lrs; nurcahyani; oxidation; polyurethane; rice; rice straw; straw; straw lignin; water
• Effect of Physical and Chemical Treatment on the Characteristics of Wheat Straw as Fuel for Energy Applications by Said, Noha; Alrowais, Raid; Abdel-Daiem, Mahmoud (2024) - 9531 Effect of Physical and Chemical Treatment on the Characteristics of Wheat Straw as Fuel for Energy Applications Noha Said,a,* Raid Alrowais,b,c and Mahmoud M. Abdel-Daiem a,d The use of wheat straw as a renewable energy source is essential from both energy production and environmental points of view. Water washing of wheat straw and mixing with KOH solution were applied for physical and chemical treatments. Keywords: anaerobic; article; chemical; doi; energy; et al; pretreatment; straw; treatment; wheat; wheat straw
• Sugarcane Peel Ash as a Sorbent for Methylene Blue by Ofudje, Edwin Andrew; Al-Ahmary, Khairia Mohammed; Alzahrani , Elham A.; Ud Din, Salah; Al-Otaibi, Jamelah S. (2024) - The intraparticle diffusion equation is given by Eq. 5 (Ofudje et al. 2022a; Adeogun et al. 2012), PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Ofudje et al. (2024). Because ΔH was positive, it indicates that MB adsorption by the two adsorbents was endothermic in nature (Ofudje et al. 2014, 2019). Keywords: adsorbent; adsorption; article; ash; biomass; bioresources; blue; doi; dye; et al; fig; methylene; mspw; ofudje et; peel; peer; sugarcane; surface; uptake; uspw; waste
• 3D-Printed Biocomposites from Hemp Fibers Reinforced Polylactic Acid: Thermal, Morphology, and Mechanical Performance by Celik, Esra; Uysal, Mesut; Gumus, Omer Yunus; Tasdemir, Cagatay (2024) - Alkali-treated hemp fiber and PLA biocomposites were found to provide higher mechanical strength compared to those of the non-treated (Baghaei et al. 2014; Arockiam et al. 2021). “Influences of 3D printing parameters on the mechanical properties of wood PLA filament: An experimental analysis by Taguchi method,” Progress in Additive Manufacturing 9, 1239-1251. Keywords: article; biocomposite; bioresources; doi; et al; fiber; fig; hemp; materials; pla; printing; properties; results; strength; temperature; tensile
• Fungal Communities of Scots Pine Needles from a Marginal, Understudied Population in Türkiye by Oskay, Funda; Çakır, Figen; Çakır, Meriç (2024) - “Fungal community, pine needles,” BioResources 19(4), 9560-9581. “Fungal community, pine needles,” BioResources 19(4), 9560-9581. Keywords: article; bioresources; community; diversity; doi; et al; forest; fungi; litter; needles; pine; pinus; scots; species; sylvestris; types
• Agro-industrial Residues: Low-cost Biomass for the Production of Bioactive Extracellular Polysaccharides by Lactobacillus plantarum in Solid State Fermentation by Alodaini, Hissah Abdulrahman; Sheeja, Rajamony Rajam; Joselin, Joseph; Hatamleh, Ashraf Atef; Al-Dosary, Munirah Abdullah; Rani, Sundaramani Alci; Vijayaraghavan, Ponnuswamy; Arokiyaraj, Selvaraj (2025) - Compared with the unoptimized medium, the response surface methodology improved EPS production twofold during solid-state fermentation. In the central composite design, the experimental model was significant (p<0.01), and the selected variables (moisture, sucrose and yeast extract) significantly influenced EPS production. Keywords: activity; alodaini; article; design; doi; eps; eps production; et al; extract; fermentation; polysaccharides; production; sucrose; variables
• Chronological Levels of As, Pd, V, and Sr in 356-year-old Pinus nigra Annual Rings in Northern Türkiye by Koç, İsmail (2025) - “The usability of Cupressus arizonica annual rings in monitoring the changes in heavy metal concentration in air,” Environmental Science and Pollution Research 28(27), 35642-35648. “Physicochemical water quality of Karabel, Çaltı, and Tohma brooks and blood biochemical parameters of Barbus plebejus fish: assessment of heavy metal concentrations for potential health risks,” Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 193, article 755. Keywords: air; article; concentrations; doi; elements; environmental; et al; koç; metal; nigra; plants; pollution; ppb; rings; species; study
• Wildfires and Tourism in the Mediterranean: Balancing Conservation and Economic Interests by Abrhám, Josef; Soukupova, Jana; Prochazka, Petr (2024) - Sometimes, on the other hand, one encounters “fire tourism”, where visitors purposefully go to a location that has been destroyed by fires just to see this disaster up close. Forest fires in Mediterranean countries were often caused by human activities such as agriculture, land burning, negligence, or even intentional actions (Santín and Doerr 2016; Ascoli et al. 2021). Keywords: abrham et; areas; article; bioresources; change; climate; countries; doi; et al; europe; factors; fires; forest; forest fires; management; mediterranean; risk; southern; tourism; vegetation; wildfires
• Multi-Response Optimization of Antioxidant and Total Phenols-Flavonoids Content of Polyherbal Extract Drink from Turmeric, Java Tea, and Seed-under-leaf by Hamad, Alwani; Hartanti, Dwi (2024) - Similarly, diagnostic fragments of Java tea powdered crude drugs covered glandular trichomes, glandular trichomes and stomata-dense epidermis, and pitted vessels. The total ash (11.37 ± 0.20%) and acid-insoluble ash (4.57 ± 0.02%) of seed-under-leaf also exceeded the standard (Malaysian Ministry of Health, 2016). Keywords: activity; antioxidant; article; doi; drink; drugs; hartanti; java; leaf; seed; tea; tpc; turmeric
• Integrating Kansei Engineering, Analytic Hierarchy Process, and Quality Function Development in Elderly-Oriented Seating Design by Xiong, Tingting; Shu, Quanfa; Li, Xuyi; Fan, Yuting; Qiu, Jing (2024) - The FA and AHP results showed that the emotional needs of the elderly for seating are primarily focused on the sense of lightness (32.5%), simplicity (45.7%), and sophistication (21.8%); and QFD analysis results show that among seating components, the No. 6 seat back, No. 1 seat cushion, No. 2 door post, and No. 2 seat leg have the highest importance and can best meet the emotional needs of elderly users. Wang et al. (2022) pointed out in their study that elderly-friendly furniture design not only needs to focus on the functional needs, but it should also focus on perceptual elements, such as color, form, and material, to enhance the emotional connection of elderly users to the furniture, thus improving the overall use experience. Keywords: ahp; article; design; furniture; needs; perceptual; qfd; seating; table; users; weight
• Analysis of Volatile Substances in Stropharia rugosoannulata Farlow Cultivated Under Forest Canopy with Four Different Culture Substrates by Electronic Nose and GC-IMS by Wang, Hui; Rao, Ying; Chen, Juanjuan; Zhou, Fei; Zhang, Jinping; Xu, Hongxia; Xu, Jianbin (2024) - Therefore, S. rugosoannulata samples were usually pre-dried at 40 °C for 20 h to reduce the moisture content from 98% to 7%, but the flavor remains unchanged to ensure that the flavor remains as fresh as possible. The significantly differential responses suggest that the sensor can clearly distinguish the substrates used to culture S. rugosoannulata samples by their odors. Keywords: analysis; article; compounds; doi; et al; flavor; groups; ims; nose; rugosoannulata; stropharia; substrates; vocs; wang
• Synergistic Effects of Salicylic Acid, Hydrogel, and Sulphur Sources for Boosting the Yield of Rapeseed under Limited Irrigation by Dogra, Palvi; Thakur, Ankita; Kukreja, Sarvjeet; Alfagham, Alanoud T.; Gupta, Rajeev Kumar; Ahmad, Meraj; Dahiya, Yogesh; Siddiqui, Manzer H.; Alamri, Saud (2025) - Therefore, farmers are adopting a variable double cropping method for mustard and beans due to the unpredictable weather patterns, the drop in groundwater tables, and the need for irrigation water (Jain et al. 2021; Chakraborty et al. 2023). To address water stress conditions, hydrogel as an absorbent and salicylic acid as a stress mitigator during flowering and siliqua formation can alleviate moisture stress and enhance growth and yield. Keywords: acid; article; et al; growth; hydrogel; irrigation; rapeseed; root; salicylic; soil; stress; sulphur; treatments; water; yield
• Evaluation of Nutrient Composition and Biostimulant Properties of Seaweeds for Improving Soil Microbial Population and Tomato Plant Growth by Xavier James, Venci Candida; Pushpa Thiraviam, Arokya Glory; Al-Dosary, Munirah Abdullah; Hatamleh, Ashraf Atef; Bukhari, Najat A.; Arokiyaraj, Selvaraj; Kalaiyarasi, Moni (2024) - The biostimulant properties of Padina gymnospora extract have been reported, and it improves nutrient uptake and absorption, and promotes tomato plant growth (Hernández-Herrera et al. 2014, 2016). “The effect of seaweed extract on tomato plant growth, productivity and soil,” Journal of Applied Phycology 33(2), 1305-1314. Keywords: acid; activity; application; article; biostimulant; composition; dap; doi; et al; extract; fertilizer; growth; james; journal; plant; plant growth; seaweed; soil; tomato
• Effects of Wooden and Plastic Toys on Indoor Air Quality in Kindergartens by Aykan, Recep; Demirarslan, Kazım Onur; Demirarslan, Elif Işık (2024) - “Exploration of the effects of classroom humidity levels on teachers’ respiratory symptoms,” International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health 89(5), 729-737. Scientific research indicates that it is crucial to keep indoor humidity levels within 40% to 60% relative humidity (RH) to provide a healthy learning environment (Dedyulin 2020). Keywords: air; article; children; formaldehyde; humidity; indoor; kindergartens; levels; mean; measurements; scenario; temperature; toys; tvoc
• Influence of Zeolite, Kaolin, and Chitosan on the Growth and Productivity of Strawberry by Mosa, Walid F. A.; Almutairi, Khalid; Górnik , Krzysztof; Sas-Paszt , Lidia (2025) - DOI:10.3389/fpls.2021.784482 Ahmad, B., Jaleel, H., Shabbir, A., Khan, M. M. A., and Sadiq, Y. (2019). 10.1016/j.scienta.2018.10.031 Ahmed, K. B. M., Khan, M. M. A., Siddiqui, H., and Jahan, A. (2020). Keywords: addition; application; article; b b; chitosan; content; doi; et al; fruit; growth; kg zeolite; mosa; plant; ppm cs; soil; spraying; strawberry; water; yield; zeolite; ±0.01
• Enhanced Photocatalytic and Filtration Properties of Carbon-Doped g-C3N4 Membranes Reinforced with Nanofibrillated Cellulose by Xiong, Beiyue; Liu, Yirong; Zheng, Wenbiao; He, Xiaoxiao; Ye, Chengning; Xue, Hanyu; Xia, Jianrong; Gao, Renjin; Wang, Liwei (2024) - Retention rate and feed flux of composite membranes before and after light exposure with different carbon doping content and 5% NFC content: (a) Retention rate of composite membrane before illumination; (b) Feed flux of composite membrane before illumination; (c) Retention rate of composite membrane after illumination; and (d) Feed flux of composite membrane after illumination Figures 7c and d show the results of the feed flux and retention tests on g-C3N4/NFC composite membranes under the light irradiation condition. DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.1.809-825 Keywords: Graphitic phase carbon nitride; Photocatalysis; Composite membrane; Cellulose; Water flux Contact information: a: College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Minjiang University, Fuzhou 350108, China; b: College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, China; c: College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002; Keywords: article; c3n4; carbon; composite; doi; doping; et al; flux; membrane; nfc; retention; wang; water
• Mitigation of Methanogenesis in Ruminants Using Wheatgrass Compounds as Methyl Coenzyme M Reductase Inhibitors: An In Silico Study by Saluguti, Ananya; Khusro, Ameer; Balasubramaniyan, Prabhalakshmi; Ganapathy, Dhanraj; Lackner, Maximilian; Cipriano-Salazar , Moises (2025) - DOI: 10.3390/vetsci10090556 Elghandour, M. M. M. Y., Pacheco, E. B. F., Khusro, A., Tirado-González, D. N., Lackner, M., Ponce-Covarrubias, J. L., De Palo, P., Maggiolino, A., and Salem, A. Z. M. (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2018.10.020 Elghandour, M. M., Maggiolino, A., Alvarado-Ramírez, E. R., Hernández-Meléndez, J., Rivas-Cacerese, R. R., Hernández-Ruiz, P. E., Khusro, A., De Palo, P., and Salem, A. Z. M. (2023). Keywords: acid; article; caryophyllene; ch4; chain; compounds; docking; doi; emissions; et al; mcr; ruminants
• Two-step Synthesis of Hard Carbons Anode Material from Poplar Wood with Enhanced Performance for Sodium-Ion Batteries by Jiang, Xiaojing; Zhou, Kai; Liang, Jun; Li, Zhulin; Zhang, Yujie; Wang, Zhaojiang; Gai, Ligang (2024) - The emerging chemistry of sodium ion batteries for electrochemical energy storage, Angewandte Chemie International Edition 54(11), 3431-3448. All-graphene-battery: Bridging the gap between supercapacitors and lithium ion batteries. Keywords: article; batteries; carbon; doi; et al; ion; materials; poplar; sodium; wood
• Non-Destructive Testing of the Quality of Wooden Columns in Zeng Jingyi’s Ancient Wooden Structures by Yang, Jing; Wu, Shaojie; Fang, Yingcai; Xu, Benhuan; Wang, Zheng (2025) - “Testing ancient wood columns,” BioResources 20(1), 2276-2292. 2287 However, judging from the average depth of the three fault sections, the density difference between the surfaces of wooden columns A and B was not large. Zhang et al. (2021) conducted non- destructive testing on wooden columns in the Forbidden City using tomography and micro- drill impedance methods. Keywords: article; columns; modulus; stress; stress wave; table; testing; wang; wave; wood; wood columns
• Degradative Potential of Laccase and Manganese Peroxidase to Mycotoxins on Infected Maize Grains by Fungi with Docking Interaction Studies by Selim, Samy; Al-Sanea, Mohammad M.; Alhejely, Amani; Moawad, Hanan; Masmali, Ibrahim; Hendawy , Omnia Magdy (2024) - Abdelghany, T. M., Ganash, M. A., Bakri, M. M., Al-Rajhi, A. M. H., and Al Abboud, M. A. (2016). DOI: 10.1007/s12668-017-0455-6 Abdelghany, T. M., Hassan, M. M., El-Naggar, M. A., and Abd El-Mongy, M. (2020). Keywords: abdelghany; article; docking; doi; don; et al; fungi; laccase; manganese; mycotoxins; peroxidase
• Synthesis of N-doped Activated Carbon with Ultra-microporous and the Capacity to Store Hydrogen by Liu, Ze; Xing, Ye; Cao, Yande; Li, Haichao (2024) - The selection of activators limits the development of activated carbon materials. Previous studies have shown that the straw can be used as a source for the preparation of activated carbon after activation (Abril et al. 2022). Keywords: activation; adsorption; article; carbon; doi; fig; hydrogen; materials; qsac; storage
• Water Hyacinth: A Sustainable Resource for Water Phytoremediation, Ethanol Production, Soil Nutrient Improvement, and the Dynamics of Microbial C and N in Vermicompost by Punitha, Amirtha Mani; Priyatharshini, Chellappa Josephine; Alghmdi, Mai Ahmad; Alfarraj, Dunia A.; Elshikh, Mohamed Soliman; Ali, M. Ajmal; Arokiyaraj, Selvaraj; Hamlin, S. Rinna (2024) - Water hyacinth removed >95% of ammonium nitrogen, nitrite, and nitrate from the water. The bioaccumulation potentials of water hyacinth for Cu, Cd, Cr, As, Li, and Zn after 30 days of treatment were 80 ± 2.3%, 78.6 ± 3.2%, 73.2 ± 1.2%, 69.6 ± 2.1%, 65.5 ± 1.9%, and 44.2 ± 2.2%, respectively. Keywords: article; biomass; days; doi; et al; hyacinth; metals; microbial; phytoremediation; soil; treatment; vermicompost; wastewater; water; water hyacinth
• Comparison of Wood Veneer-Based Composite Characteristics Made of Jabon Wood (Neolamarckia cadamba) and Sengon Wood (Falcataria moluccana) by Alamsyah, Eka Mulya; Abdullah, Ahmad Fawwaz; Navarro, Rafael Niko; Suhaya, Yoyo; Sutrisno, Sutrisno; Suheri, Asep; Yustiana, Yooce; Malik, Jamaludin; Munawar, Sasa Sofyan (2025) - In conditions of high air humidity during storage, wood veneer will absorb water content (moisture) from the surrounding environment. This study will investigate whether jabon wood can be utilized as raw material for wood composite, such as laminated veneer lumber (LVL), laminated veneer board (LVB), and plywood, from the aspect of physical and mechanical characteristics, such as moisture content, density, bending strength, hardness, delamination, and formaldehyde emission. Keywords: article; composite; doi; jabon; jabon wood; lvb; lvl; plywood; sengon; sengon wood; test; veneer; wood
• Nano Fertilizer Application Under Different Establishment Techniques for Sustainable Paddy (Oryza sativa L.) Production by Theerthana, Thangamuthu; Yogananda, Shivalli Boregowda; Prakash, Salekoppal Sannegowda; Thimmegowda, Matadadoddi Nanjundegowda; Jayadeva, Hadivappa Marulappa; Mallikarjun Gowda, Avverahalli Puttegowda; Ramanji, Rampura Shivappa (2024) - Implementing innovative crop establishment practices and utilizing nano fertilizers can enhance rice yields and mitigate environmental concerns, thereby contributing to a resilient and sustainable food system. System of Rice Intensification (SRI) is a renowned methodology that greatly enhances rice yield without requiring additional seeds, chemical fertilizer, or other external inputs (Devi and Ponnarasi 2009). Keywords: accumulation; article; bioresources; doi; et al; fertilizer; grain; growth; nano; nano nitrogen; nano rice; nano zinc; parameters; peer; rdn; regression; rice; theerthana; yield
• Effect of Natural Degradation on Wood Samples Used in Late Ottoman Period Architecture: A Case Study from Kahramanmaraş (Southern Türkiye) by Dumankaya, Oktay; Düzkale Sözbir, Gonca; Şahin Dumankaya, Songül; Sözbir, Tamer (2025) - In another study, it was found that the remaining ash content after the combustion of wood samples decayed by fungi was higher compared to intact wood (Kawase 1962). The results from the analysis on wood samples obtained from the historical mansion indicate that the wood has undergone aging due to environmental factors such as air, temperature, light, rain, and biological decay agents. Keywords: analysis; article; cellulose; cm-1; crystallinity; degradation; deterioration; doi; dumankaya; et al; lignin; reaction; samples; surface; wood
• Machine Learning Approaches to Natural Fiber Composites: A Review of Methodologies and Applications by Palanisamy, Sivasubramanian; Ayrilmis, Nadir; Sureshkumar, Kumar; Santulli, Carlo; Khan, Tabrej; Junaedi, Harri; Sebaey, Tamer Ali (2025) - REFERENCES CITED Abdolrasol, M. G. M., Hussain, S. M. S., Ustun, T. S., Sarker, M. R., Hannan, M. A., Mohamed, R., Ali, J. A., Mekhilef, S., and Milad, A. (2021). 10.1016/j.commatsci.2020.109986 Yassin, M. A. M., Shrestha, A., and Rabie, S. (2023). Keywords: algorithms; applications; article; bioresources; composites; data; design; doi; engineering; et al; fiber; learning; machine; materials; methods; models; nfcs; palanisamy; properties; review; science; techniques
• Anti-inflammatory, and Antioxidant Effect of Akebia quinata D. Leaves Aqueous Extract against Osteoarthritis in Mouse Chondrocytes and in Rat Model of Osteoarthritis: in Vitro and in Vivo Studies: by Wang, Panfeng; Guo, Tongya; Tan, Zhenwei; Yuan, Feng (2024) - Effect on Oxidative Stress Indices and Proinflammatory Cytokines Production in Serum In the next part of the study, the effect of AQDE was estimated on various indices of oxidative stress and pro-inflammatory cytokines in the serum of OA rats. The results indicate that AQDE significantly reduces NF-κB and COX-2 levels both in vitro and in vivo, suggesting that its anti-inflammatory effects in OA rats are mediated through the inhibition of these pathways. Keywords: aqde; article; cartilage; chondrocytes; doi; effect; et al; extract; inflammation; joint; osteoarthritis; rats
• Application of Regional Culture in Wooden Furniture Styling Design Based on Extension Semantics and Shape Grammar: Taking Su-Style Stool as an Example by Xue, Guanlan; Chen, Jinglian (2024) - The extension interval of Suzhou cultural semantics was calculated according to Eq. 4, and the calculation results are shown in Table 5. Among them, extension semantics is used to illustrate Suzhou regional culture, and shape grammar is used to deduce the shape of Su-style furniture. Keywords: article; chen; command; culture; design; extension; furniture; grammar; graphics; number; plan; regional; semantics; shape; shape grammar; stool; suzhou; table
• Analysis and Comparison of Methods for Determining Small Piles of Wood Chips Using Laser Scanning Technology by Gejdoš, Miloš; Lieskovský, Martin; Ferenčík, Michal (2025) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.1.1807-1819 Keywords: Biomass piles volume; Laser scan; Smart solutions; Wood chips Contact information: Department of Forest Harvesting, Logistics and Ameliorations, Technical University in Zvolen, T. G. Masaryka 24, Zvolen, 96001 Slovakia; *Corresponding author: gejdos@tuzvo.sk INTRODUCTION The increasing demand for renewable energy sources derived from forest biomass, coupled with the construction of new energy facilities using it as a primary energy source, introduces new technological challenges. Fast and accurate measurement of biomass pile volume is crucial for optimizing logistics in forestry operations and the processing industry. Keywords: article; biomass; doi; et al; forest; laser; lidar; methods; piles; scanning; volume; wood
• Sustainable Management of Biogas Slurry Discharge in Biogas Engineering: As a Chemical Fertilizer Substitute for Garlic Cultivation by Pan, Junhui; Shen, Jiali; Zhou, Zixuan; Xin, Yicong; Huang, Zhenxia; Xiong, Jianghua; Liu, Yuhuan; Cui, Xian; Liu, Yuxin (2024) - The higher enrichment coefficient associated with biogas slurry application compared to the fertilizer group suggests that biogas slurry facilitated the absorption of heavy metals from the soil by garlic, thereby aiding the transfer of heavy metals from the soil to the edible part of garlic (i.e., the leaves), particularly for Cd and As metals. Additionally, the soil available nitrogen and available phosphorus content after applying biogas slurry exceeded those after chemical fertilizer application (Fig. 4b), indicating that biogas slurry application is more conducive to improving the quality of soil nutrients compared to direct chemical fertilizer application. Keywords: application; article; biogas slurry; chemical; content; doi; et al; fertilizer; garlic; group; growth; nitrogen; plant; soil; total
• Essential Oils from Citrus Fruit Peels to Control Foodborne Bacteria in Fresh-cut Guava Fruits by Marithangam, Asathurai; Sarojini, Velayuthan Pillai; Al Farraj, Dunia A.; Elshiek , Mohammad S.; Arokiyaraj , Selvaraj (2025) - The increased phenolic and flavonoid contents of C. sinensis fruit peels were correlated with increased antioxidant activity compared with those of C. limon fruit peel essential oils. Compared with the essential oils isolated from C. limon, the C. sinensis essential oil showed maximum radical scavenging activity, with an IC50 value of 4.31 µg/mL. Bacillus subtilis growth was generally inhibited by essential oils, and the zone of inhibition was 21 ± 1 mm, while the zone of inhibition was 20 ± 2 mm against Escherichia coli. Keywords: activity; antioxidant; article; bacteria; citrus; citrus peel; compounds; doi; et al; food; fruits; limon; oils; peel; sinensis
• Broomcorn Stalk Fiber in Nonwoven Reinforced Polylactic Acid Matrix Composites by Ağırgan, Ahmet Özgür (2025) - “Environment friendly, renewable and sustainable polylactic acid (PLA) based natural fiber reinforced composites: A comprehensive review,” Journal of Cleaner Production 310, article 127483. A new trend in material science is using biocomposite materials reinforced with plant fibers, where natural components as raw materials are converted into products using clean production methods (Ağırgan et al. 2022). Keywords: article; ağırgan; bsf; composite; direction; doi; fibers; fig; layer; lignin; material; pla
• Medicinal Potential of Pine Trees: A Brief Review Focusing on Three Species by Li, Qinsong; Li, Qiyu; Wang, Anping; Quan, Wenxuan (2025) - Ethanolic pine needle extract modulates the stress response in mice, and the stress response in mice is significantly reduced after the administration of ethanolic pine needle extract (Lee et al. 2017a). PBE also reduces inflammation (Lee et al. 2018a), lowers blood pressure (Kim et al. 2020a), and enhances the thermal stability of biobased antioxidant films (Han et al. 2018). Keywords: antioxidant; article; bark; doi; drugs; et al; extract; extraction; kim; kim et; lee; lee et; li et; needle; pine; pinus; pollen; review; wang
• Influence of Strand Size on the Bending Properties of Parallel Strand Bamboo by Zhu, Wenli; Zhou, Jiannan; Chen, Guo; Qiu, Zhenyu (2024) - In the field of engineering, bamboo beams have emerged as a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional wooden beams. “Bamboo strand lumber bending,” BioResources 20(1), 1691-1702. 1696 demonstrated superior bending modulus, which was similar to specimens with a width of 20 mm and a cross-section height of 30 mm. Keywords: article; bamboo; bending; doi; failure; height; psb; specimen
• Enhancement of Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Polymer Composites Using Palmyra Palm and Coconut Sheath Fibers: The Role of Tamarind Shell Powder by Aruchamy, Karthik; Karuppusamy, Manickaraj; Krishnakumar , Sivasankari; Palanisamy, Sivasubramanian; Jayamani , Manivannan; Sureshkumar , Kumar; Ali, Syed Kashif; Al-Farraj, Saleh A. (2024) - “A review on natural fiber composites: Polymer matrices, fiber surface treatments, fabrication methods, properties, and applications,” Polymer Engineering & Science 64(6), 2345-2373, DOI: 10.1002/pen.26713 Neitzel, I., Mochalin, V., Knoke, I., Palmese, G. R., and Gogotsi, Y. (2011). “Environment friendly, renewable and sustainable poly lactic acid (PLA) based natural fiber reinforced composites-A comprehensive review,” Journal of Cleaner Production 310, 127483. Keywords: article; composites; content; doi; et al; fibers; filler; hybrid; materials; matrix; polymer; polymer composites; ppl; properties; review; strength; tensile; tsp
• Some Bioactivities of Limonium meyeri Extracts and their Separated Compounds by Sami, Masum; Sezen Karaoğlan, Esen; Hancı, Hayrunisa; Kazaz, Cavit (2025) - DOI: 10.2174/1389201022666210122125854 Dias, M. C., Pinto, D. C. G. A., and Silva, A. M. S. (2021). DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.4.8037-8061 Al-Rajhi, A. M. H., Bakri, M. M., Qanash, H., Alzahrani, H. Y., Halawani, H., Algaydi, M. A., and Abdelghany, T. M. (2023). Keywords: article; doi; et al; extract; limonium; meyeri; tyrosinase
• Unlocking the Habitat Suitability of Wild Olive to Improve Its industrial Potential: A Comprehensive Distribution Modeling Study by Çıvğa, Alican (2024) - The possible distribution areas of wild olive species that are resistant to heat waves, frost, and drought must thus be identified, and their distribution must be expanded into places that are ideal for their growth. As was already indicated, studies to increase the number of wild olive species— which are widely utilized for their fruits and leaves in medicine—have gained popularity recently. Keywords: article; bioresources; climate; distribution; doi; et al; europaea; model; olea; olive; potential; species; study; variables; çıvğa
• Physicochemical Properties and Cost-Benefit of Supplementing Signal Grass (Brachiaria decumbens) in Sasso Broilers Production by Seng, Kelly Wong Kai; Zheng, Alvin Lim Teik; Ong, Yee Lyn; Lease, Jacqueline; Andou, Yoshito; Jesse, Faez Firdaus Abdullah; Dunshea, Frank R.; Chung, Eric Lim Teik (2025) - Furthermore, establishing the optimal inclusion levels of B. decumbens grass meal in broiler diets is crucial for maximizing its benefits while ensuring farm productivity and cost efficiency. T6, which utilized 5.0g/kg of B. decumbens grass meal, generated the highest revenue (RM 1281.60) and was the most profitable, with a net profit of RM 74.52 (RM 2.07 per bird) and a profit margin of 5.95%. Keywords: article; broilers; cost; decumbens; decumbens grass; diet; doi; et al; feed; grass; grass meal; meal; total
• Environmental and Chemical Investigation of Mortar of Termite Nests at Hada Al-Sham, Saudi Arabia for Biomimicry of Ecofriendly Constructions: A New Construction Theory by Hindi, Sherif S.; Asiry, Khalid (2025) - Finally, a theory illustrating the fabrication of termite nests was postulated. Given that most termite species can’t degrade lignin, which was found to be 15 times more abundant at 10 cm depth of the reference soils, lignin might be a useful tracer of the organic matter incorporated into termite nests and released into nest surroundings (Rückamp et al. 2011). Keywords: article; asiry; bioresources; cellulose; construction; content; doi; et al; fig; hindi; infected; lignin; mcc; ncc; nest; nest construction; nest wall; peer; samples; soil; species; table; temperature; termite; tree; wall; wood
• The Effect of Alkali Lignin on Laccase Activity and Mycelial Biomass of Flammulina velutipes: Alkali Lignin on Laccase Activity and Mycelial Biomass by Han, Mei-Ling; Zhao, Yi-Lin; Liu, Tian-Yu; Bian, Lu-Sen; Li, Zi-Han; Li, Ming-Xue; Li, Jia; Yang, Xiao-Qi; An, Qi (2025) - The effect of alkali lignin on laccase activity and mycelial biomass of Flammulina velutipes was investigated at different fermentation temperatures. Under most fermentation medium conditions, no laccase activity of F. velutipes CCMSSC 00103 was detected, but laccase activity of F. velutipes FL 19 could be detected. Keywords: article; biomass; doi; et al; fermentation; flammulina; laccase; laccase activity; lignin; medium; strains; velutipes; velutipes ccmssc
• Fungal Endophytes Diversity and Influencing Factors in Liquidambar orientalis Mill. in Türkiye by Beram, Refika Ceyda; Akyol, Sultan (2024) - Fungal diversity was assessed using Shannon, Simpson, and Chao1 indices, revealing tissue type as the strongest factor influencing species diversity, followed by media and spatial factors. Notably, tissue type emerged as the strongest factor affecting species diversity within the endophytic community, followed closely by media-dependent and spatial factors, with only minor differences between them. Keywords: akyol; article; beram; bioresources; communities; diversity; doi; endophytes; et al; fungal; fungi; isolates; leaves; orientalis; peer; plant; sampling; species; türkiye
• Sustainable Bamboo Fiber-Tannin Composite Foam: A Green Substrate for Vertical Greening Systems by He, Ju; Li, Menghan; Zhao, Peiwen; Li, Fangying; Lyu, Kexin; Rao, Jiuping; Zhao, Weigang (2025) - While neat bamboo fiber foams were not prepared in this study, previous research has demonstrated that bamboo fibers can independently form lightweight porous structures with favorable mechanical properties. As a control, tannin foam without bamboo fibers (BTF-0) was prepared using the same procedure. Keywords: article; bamboo; bamboo fiber; density; doi; et al; fibers; foam; greening; properties; retention; tannin; tannin foam; water
• Hot Water-Treated Cow Waste Use as an Efficient Adsorbent for Cresol Red Dye and Chromium VI Removal from Aqueous Solutions by El-Rayyes, Ali; Arogundade, Ibrahim; Ogundiran , Abimbola Aina; Hefnawy, Mohamed; Ofudje, Edwin Andrew; El Gamal, Ali; Albedair, Lamia A.; Alsuhaibani, Amnah Mohammed (2025) - This indicates that surface adsorption played a more significant role in cresol red adsorption than in Cr(VI) adsorption, suggesting that cresol red adsorbs more on the surface before intra-particle diffusion takes place. The intercept value C₁ represents the thickness of the boundary layer, with a higher value indicating a greater contribution from surface adsorption. Keywords: adsorbent; adsorption; article; bioresources; chromium; cow; cow waste; cr(vi; cresol; doi; dye; et al; fig; ions; peer; rayyes et; red; removal; solution; surface; waste; water
• Valorization of Agricultural Residues: Challenges and Opportunities in the Production of Bio-Based Materials by Liu, Jun; Wang, Xiangyu; Fan, Zhixiong; Liu, Zhiren; Xu, Ping; Sawant, Trupti Rohan; Huang, Guijuan; Deng, Xinxin; Guo, Jiaqi; Wang, Jin; Zhou, Mengbo (2025) - Therefore, it is essential to continue exploring new green, efficient, and low-cost nanomaterial processing technologies for agricultural residues, which could enable the return of impurities-containing lignocellulosic nanomaterials (e.g., the lignin- containing CNFs) to agricultural applications (Shi et al. 2024; Chen et al. 2023). Additionally, it is important to note that in the context of agricultural applications of PLA-based materials, special attention should be paid to their biodegradation requirements. Keywords: agriculture; application; article; biochar; biomass; crop; development; doi; et al; fig; liu; liu et; materials; nanocellulose; production; residues; review; soil; wang; waste
• Preparation of Activated Carbons from Hemicellulose Pre-Extraction Residue of Eucalyptus Heartwood and Sapwood and their Application in Toluene Adsorption by Huang, Xixiang; Zhao, Yuanyuan; Wang, Zhiwei; Wang, Yanhong; Zhou, Yun; Cheng, Hao; Li, Penghui; Wu, Shubin (2025) - Among them, carbonization temperature has great influence on activated carbon adsorption. Activated carbons (ACs) with high toluene adsorption capacity were prepared by using KOH as activator and hemicellulose-pre-extracted residue (HPR) as AC precursor. Keywords: acs; adsorption; article; capacity; carbon; carbonization; et al; eucalyptus; hemicellulose; pore; temperature; toluene
• Determination of Some Physical and Mechanical Properties of Laminated Scots Pine Using Polylactic Acid in the Middle Layers by Uzun, Oğuzhan; Sarıkahya, Mehmet; Tokdemir, Veysel; Yildirim, Mehmet Nuri (2025) - In competition with this situation, the use of laminated wood material is increasing, and academic studies are being carried out on producing more durable and efficient materials. The structural element obtained by gluing wood lamellae, especially fibers, in parallel is defined as laminated wood material (TS EN 386 1999). Keywords: article; bending; doi; et al; filling; pine; pla; properties; results; samples; scots; strength; test; wood
• Analysis of Corn Deterioration Due to Molding Using Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy by Wei, Xiaoyan; Wu, Guifang; Qiu, Pengcheng; Yang, Huihe; Yan, Shubin; Di, Jianing; Zhao, Xiangpeng; Zhang, Feixu; Zhang, Hongda (2025) - “Cauliflower-inspired 3D SERS substrate for multiple mycotoxins detection,” Analytical Chemistry 91(6), 3885-3892. “Cauliflower-inspired 3D SERS substrate for multiple mycotoxins detection,” Analytical Chemistry 91, 3885-3892. Keywords: analysis; article; corn; detection; doi; et al; model; mycotoxins; raman; sample; sers; spectroscopy; wei
• 3D-Printed Green Biocomposites from Poly(lactic acid) and Pine Wood-derived Microcrystalline Cellulose: Characterization and Properties by Sekar, Selwin Maria; Nagarajan, Rajini; Selvakumar, Ponsuriyaprakash; Ayrilmis, Nadir; Krishnan, Kumar; Mohammad, Faruq; Al-Lohedan, Hamad A.; Ismail , Sikiru O. (2025) - (b) Box Plot PLA vs. MCC reinforced PLA specimens PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Sekar et al. (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2011.07.003 Krapez Tomec, D., Schöflinger, M., Leßlhumer, J., Gradisar Centa, U., Zigon, J., and Kariz, M. (2024).“The effects of microcrystalline cellulose addition on the properties of wood–PLA filaments for 3D printing,” Polymers 16(6), article 836. Keywords: article; biocomposites; bioresources; cellulose; doi; et al; fig; filament; mcc; peer; pla; printing; properties; sekar; strength; test
• Fermentation Biogas Production and its Combination with Hydrogen Production Using a Mixture of Livestock Manure and Straw: A Review by Liu, Enhai; Chen, Gengyang; Guo, Zhanghui; Jiang, Yine; Erdeng Du; Bai, Biaocai; Wei, Xiaoyong; Li, Pu (2025) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.2.Liu Keywords: Fermentation biogas production; Differential performance; Mechanism; Regulated dehydrogenation Contact information: a: School of Urban Construction, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China; b: School of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China; c: Bergstrom (Changzhou) Heat Exchangers Co., Ltd., Changzhou 213125, China; * Corresponding author: cc982706196@163.com; liuenhai1018@126.com INTRODUCTION With the sustainable development of social economy, energy and environment issues have become hot topics in today’s society. The purpose of this study was to study the coupling failure mechanism of fermentation strain activation-microstructure-fermentation temperature in anaerobic fermentation process and its differential performance with fermentation biogas production (yield and rate). Keywords: anaerobic; anaerobic fermentation; article; bacteria; biogas production; et al; fermentation; fermentation biogas; fermentation process; fermentation temperature; fig; hydrogen; hydrogen production; liquid; liu; manure; materials; production; production rate; ratio; straw; temperature
• Antibacterial Furan Derivatives from the Flowers of Chrysanthemum indicum L. by Nguyen, Van Phuong; Le, Thi Phuong Quynh; Le, Nhu Da; Nguyen , Thi Hong Anh; Do, Hoang Giang; Nguyen , Thi Luyen; Truong , Ngoc Minh; Duong , Thi Thuy; Nguyen , Tien Dat (2024) - 1198 Ilieva, Y., Zaharieva, M. M., Kroumov, A. D., and Najdenski, H. (2024). DOI: 10.32439/ps.v3i3.15-19 Uppu, D. S. S. M., Konai, M. M., Baul, U., Singh, P., Siersma, T. K., Samaddar, S., Vemparala, S., Hamoen, L. W., Narayana C., and Haldar, J. (2016). Keywords: aquaculture; article; chrysanthemum; compounds; derivatives; doi; et al; furan; indicum
• Dendrochronological Potential of Tropical Species in the Peruvian Amazon: An Analysis in Flooded Forests of the Southeast by Ranilla-Huamantuco, Miguel A.; Cassana-Huáman, Ingrid A.; Canales-Ramirez, John; Navio Chipa, Javier; Macedo Enriquez, Kerly J.; Farfan-Huanca, Robert F.; Portal-Cahuana, Leif A. (2024) - For instance, in areas affected by seasonal flooding, where cambial activity diminishes, these changes might be evident in wood cells, revealing variations in tree growth rings and highlighting their patterns. “Autocorrelated growth of tropical forest trees: Unraveling patterns and quantifying consequences,” Forest Ecology and Management 237(1-3), 179-190. Keywords: 20(1; article; doi; et al; forests; growth; huamantuco; peru; ranilla; rings; species; studies; tree; tropical; wood
• Influence of Elettaria Cardamomum L. and Myristica fragrans Houtt. Seeds on the Thermal Properties and Flammability of Poly(lactic acid) by Majka, Tomasz M. (2024) - Majka et al. (2024b) also studied the effect of calcium lignosulfonate (CLS) and tannic acid (TA) on the flammability and thermal properties of PLA composites. TGA curves for PLA composites including: A) EC; B) MF Pure PLA had the highest thermal stability over the entire measurement range of all biomaterials analyzed. Keywords: article; composites; compounds; decomposition; doi; et al; flame; flammability; journal; majka; myristica; peer; pla; pla flammability; seeds
• Improving Wood Surface Wettability through Gas-phase Ozone Treatment of Air-dry Wood by Korpela, Antti; Koso, Tetyana; Lillqvist, Kristiina; Rautkari, Lauri; Orelma, Hannes (2024) - In the present study, the ATR-FT-IR method was used to examine chemical changes caused by ozone treatment on wood sample surfaces. The findings suggest that the ozone treatment technique can enhance spreading, absorption, and adhesion of water-based adhesives and coatings to wood surfaces. Keywords: absorption; article; energy; et al; ozone; samples; surface; treatment; water; wood; wood surface
• Effect of Activated Palm Kernel Shell Nanoparticles as a Bio-filler on the Mechanical Properties Vulcanized Natural Rubber by Muhamad Haziq, Mohd Fadzli; Nur Aisyah Ar-Raudhoh , Mohammad Tahar; Siti Nur Liyana , Mamauod; Nahrul Hayawin , Zainal (2025) - This study presented an innovative approach to improving natural rubber performance by utilizing nano-sized sustainable fillers, offering valuable insights into the potential of bio-based materials to enhance rubber properties. “Standard test method for rubber property—vulcanization using oscillating disk cure meter,” ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, USA. Keywords: apks; article; doi; et al; fig; palm; properties; rubber
• Shelf-Life Assessment of Canola Protein Bio-Adhesive by Tene Tayo, Lawrence; Cárdenas-Oscanoa, Aldo Joao; Chen, Lizhen; Shivappa Nayaka, Darshan; Euring, Markus (2025) - Consequently, the development of bio-based adhesives has become a critical objective for a sustainable production of particleboards (Arbenz and Avérous 2015; Xu et al. 2020; Hussin et al. 2022). “Recent advancement in bio-based adhesives derived from plant proteins for plywood application: A review,” Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy 33, article 101143. Keywords: adhesive; article; b-0; binder; bio; canola; canola protein; cpi; doi; et al; protein; storage; tayo; time; values; wood
• Understanding the Powdery Mildew Pathogen and Rapeseed Mustard Interactions: Insights into Disease Resistance and Molecular Mechanisms to Enhance the Quality and Productivity of Oilseed Brassica Crops by Chanda, Sayantani; Awasthi, Laxmi; Tomar, Rakhi; Mehta, Samridhi; Kumari, Ankita; Sharma, Shiv Shankar; Rai, Prajjwal; Rao, Mahesh; Nallathambi, Peru; Meena, Prabhu Dayal; Rai, Archana; Gupta, Ashish Kumar (2025) - “Comparative analysis of powdery mildew disease resistance and susceptibility in Brassica Coenospecies,” Agronomy 13(4), article 1033. “Quantitative trait loci analysis of powdery mildew disease resistance in the Arabidopsis thaliana accession Kashmir-1,” Genetics 158(3), 1301-1309. Keywords: 20(4; arabidopsis; article; bioresources; bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu; brassica; cell; chanda et; cruciferarum; defense; disease; disease resistance; doi; et al; genes; host; india; journal; mildew; mildew pathogen; mildew resistance; mustard; pathogen; peer; plant; pm resistance; powdery; powdery mildew; resistance; review; species; thaliana
• Mangrove Restoration Using Rubberwood Fly Ash to Produce Biodegradable Seedling Pots for Coastal Erosion Control by Sirikunpitak, Siriphat; Techato, Kuaanan; Rattanamanee, Payom; Choomkong, Apichat; Phoungthong, Khamphe (2025) - 2874 Simulation of Free Surface Studies: SolidWorks “Intersect” Feature This study aims to explore the beneficial application of mangrove planting pots for energy attenuation, direction, and wave velocities. DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.2.2871-2886 Keywords: Biodegradable pots; Rubberwood fly ash; Attenuation wave energy; Computational fluid dynamics; Restoration mangrove forest Contact information: a: Faculty of Environmental Management, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand; Keywords: article; ash; doi; energy; et al; fly; mangrove; pots; results; sample; seedling; sirikunpitak; velocity; water; wave
• Review of Long-Term Performance of Timber-Concrete Composite Beams by Liu, Peiyang; Du, Hao; Chen, Zheng; Hu, Xiamin (2025) - The timber- concrete composite (TCC) beam is a structural component developed from timber beams, combining the timber beam with a concrete slab through shear connectors to form a cohesive unit, as shown in Fig. However, Eurocode 5(EN 1995-1-1: 2004) provides only a simplified calculation method for reduced wood stiffness in Section 3.2.3, without offering detailed guidance on timber creep behaviors. Keywords: article; beams; composite; concrete; connectors; creep; deformation; doi; et al; performance; shear; tcc; term; timber
• Properties of Plastic Composites Filled with Giant Reed Flour and Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles by Ayrilmis, Nadir; Yurttas, Elif; Avsar, Esra Yildiz; Kahraman, Memet Vezir; Özdemir, Ferhat; Palanisamy, Sivasubramanian; Yetiş, Ferhat; Ali, Syed Kashif; Gurusamy, Madhan Kumar; Palaniappan, Murugesan; Al-Farraj, Saleh A (2025) - Different amounts of GR flour from 10 wt% to 40 wt%, and nano-MgO from 1.0 wt% to 2 wt% were added into the RPP matrix. This study aimed to improve the mechanical and thermal properties of thermoplastic WPCs filled with GR flour and the nano-MgO. The main properties, such as bending and tensile behavior, thermal stability, and water absorption, of the WPCs were investigated. Keywords: article; ayrilmis; composites; doi; et al; flour; gr flour; mgo; nano; properties; reed; rpp; wpcs; wt%
• Improving Mechanical Performance of Hybrid Polymer Composites: Incorporating Banana Stem Leaf and Jute Fibers with Tamarind Shell Powder by Manickaraj, Karuppusamy; Karthik , Aruchamy; Palanisamy, Sivasubramanian; Jayamani, Manivannan; Ali, Syed Kashif; Lakshmi Sankar, Subramanian; Al-Farraj, Saleh A. (2025) - Common polymer matrices used in jute fiber composites include thermosetting resins like epoxy and polyester, as well as thermoplastic polymers such as polypropylene and polyethylene (Wang et al. 2019). The production process of jute fiber composites usually consists of several steps. Keywords: absorption; applications; article; composites; doi; epoxy; et al; fiber; hybrid; jute; manickaraj; manickaraj et; materials; matrix; polymer; polymer composites; powder; properties; strength; tamarind; tensile
• Enhanced Bio-Oil Production from Nannochloropsis Algae via Catalytic Liquefaction: Synthesis and Application of Iron-based Magnetically Recoverable Catalysts by Nirmala, Narasiman; Arun, Jayaseelan; Sanjay Kumar, Sivaperumal; Jayamani, Manivannan; Sureshkumar, Kumar; Jawhari, Ahmed Hussain; Palanisamy, Sivasubramanian; Ali, Syed Kashif; Al-Farraj, Saleh A (2025) - Figure 1 highlights the workflow of bio-oil production process from microalgae biomass. The use of magnetically recoverable catalysts are reusability, efficient recovery, and high catalytic performance by making them ideal for bio-oil production and its upgrading. Keywords: article; bio; biomass; carbon; catalyst; doi; energy; et al; htl; hydrothermal; liquefaction; microalgae; oil; oil production; process; production; yield
• Pretreatment Technologies for Lignocellulosic Biomass: Research Progress, Mechanisms, and Prospects by Fan, Jiamei; Lu, Yuan; An, Ning; Zhu, Wenbin; Li, Mingxi; Gao, Ming; Wang, Xiaona; Wu, Chuanfu; Wang, Ying (2025) - Pretreatment methods include physical (thermal pretreatment, mechanical pretreatment, irradiation pretreatment), chemical (acid pretreatment, alkali pretreatment, inorganic salt pretreatment, organic solvents pretreatment, deep eutectic solvents (DES) pretreatment, ionic liquids (ILs) pretreatment), biological (fungal pretreatment, bacterial pretreatment, and enzymatic pretreatment), and comprehensive treatment methods (combination of multiple pretreatment methods for better pretreatment results) (Fig. 3). Acid pretreatment can dissolve hemicellulose in the liquid and catalyze the substitution reaction of the lignin aromatic ring and the dehydration-condensation reaction of the sugar, removing the lignin, thereby exposing the cellulose, promoting enzymatic digestion, and increasing lactic acid production (Kucharska et al. 2018). Keywords: acid; article; biomass; biomass pretreatment; bioresources; doi; enzyme; et al; fan; fermentation; hemicellulose; hydrolysis; inhibitors; lignin; lignocellulose; pretreatment; pretreatment review; production; review; saccharification; straw; wang
• Research Progress of Finite Element Technology in Wood Processing by Wang, Maosen; Yang, Lin (2025) - “Research status and trends of wood drying stress,” Scientia Silvae Sinicae 57(09), 160-167. In wood processing simulations, FEA discretizes the processing operation into finite elements, each defined by specific shape functions and material properties. Keywords: analysis; article; behavior; bioresources; cutting; design; doi; drying; element; et al; fea; finite; materials; model; moisture; optimization; simulations; stress; wang; wood; wood processing; yang
• Composites of Poly(ethylene glycol) and Hydroxyapatite: Dynamic Mechanical Study of the Modulus of Elasticity under Cryogenic Conditions by Fauziyah, Nur Aini; Nurul Hidayah, Euis; Cahya Wardhani, Primasari; Permatasari, Ayunda W.; Wulandari, Amelia P.; Jawaid, M. (2025) - These interactions facilitate uniform coating or anchoring of PEG chains onto the surface of HAp particles, which helps to prevent excessive agglomeration and promotes better dispersion of HAp within the polymer matrix. “Influence of TiO2 on the microstructure, mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of hydroxyapatite HAp + TiO2 nanocomposites deposited using spray pyrolysis,” Coatings 13(7), article 1283. Keywords: analysis; article; composites; cryogenic; doi; et al; fauziyah; hap; hydroxyapatite; moduli; peg
• The Role of UV-B Radiation in Modulating Secondary Metabolite Biosynthesis and Regulatory Mechanisms in Medicinal Plants by Wang, Guangli; Sun, Xiaodan; Li, Yang; Wang, Yuling; Jin, Changhao (2025) - UVR8-mediated signaling pathway for plant secondary metabolite biosynthesis (Rizzini et al. 2011; Liang et al. 2018; Lubobi Ferdinand et al. 2020) In the regulation of plant secondary metabolism, UV-B can promote the accumulation of flavonoids and anthocyanins, thereby enhancing the plant’s ability to withstand UV radiation (Yang et al. 2019). Keywords: agrawal; article; b radiation; biosynthesis; doi; et al; metabolites; plants; regulation; research; review; uv light; uvr8; wang; zhang
• Mesoporous Bamboo Biochar from Microwave-assisted Template/Hydrothermal Treatment for Adsorption of Organics by Li, Yin; Yu, Xinyi; Zhang, Junfeng; Wang, Zengkun; Zhang, Tao; Yang, Jian; Dong, Jun; Li, Shuqi; Xing, Chuang; Gai, Xikun (2025) - Mesoporous bamboo biochar sample 5 presenting the highest surface area and the largest adsorption amounts for all the tested organics was selected for the further tests. The Langmuir equation failed to describe the adsorption of 2-naphthol on mesoporous biochar sample 2 and 3, which should be attributed to the near linear shape of these adsorption isotherms. Keywords: adsorption; article; bamboo; bamboo biochar; biochar; carbon; doi; et al; sample; surface
• Biodegradability of Cellulose Fibers, Films, and Particles: A Review by Hubbe, Martin A.; Daystar, Jesse S.; Venditti, Richard A.; Pawlak, Joel J.; Zambrano, Marielis C.; Barlaz, Morton; Ankeny, Mary; Pires, Steven (2025) - Issues to be reviewed include the rates and extent of cellulose fiber biodegradation under a variety of conditions, including fresh water, aerobic and anaerobic wastewater treatment environments, seawater, soil burial, and composting. Figure 17 illustrates some key factors that are likely to affect the kinetics of cellulose fiber biodegradation in different cases. Keywords: anaerobic; article; biodegradability; biodegradation; bioresources; cellulose; cellulose biodegradation; cellulose fibers; chemical; composting; conditions; cotton; days; doi; effects; environments; enzymes; et al; hemicellulose; hubbe et; hydrolysis; lignin; m. a.; materials; mcc; paper; pulp; rates; review; review article; sci; sludge; soil; studies; table; treatment; wang et; wastewater; wastewater treatment; wood; zambrano et
• Children’s Preferences for the Styling of Consultation Room Furniture Based on Scenic Beauty Estimation and Kansei Engineering by Hao, Kangqing; Guan, Huiyuan (2025) - In conclusion, furniture design for children’s consultation rooms should prioritize safety, comfort, and playfulness, incorporating soft, simple, and child-friendly designs to enhance children’s acceptance and comfort within the examination environment. DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.2.2711-2727 Keywords: Children's preferences; Consultation room furniture; Scenic beauty estimation (SBE) method; Kansei Engineering; Furniture design Contact information: a: Nanjing Forestry University, College Furnishings and Industrial Design, Dept Furniture Design, Nanjing 210037, Peoples R China; b: Nanjing Forestry University, College Furnishings and Industrial Design, Dept. Furniture Design, Nanjing 210037, People’s Republic China; * Corresponding author: 289771731@qq.com INTRODUCTION With increasing focus on children’s physical and mental health in modern society, the design of children’s healthcare environments has become an important topic in the field of furniture design. Keywords: article; children; consultation; design; doi; engineering; evaluation; furniture; furniture design; furniture preferences; hao; method; preferences; research; room; room furniture; table
• Middle School Classroom Furniture Evaluation Model Based on Combinatorial Weighting of Game Theory by Liang, Yu; Yan, Yihui; Guan, Huiyuan (2025) - However, classroom furniture evaluation indicators often exhibit strong subjectivity-metrics such as comfort and aesthetic appeal. Classroom furniture evaluation index system AHP Method to Determine the Subjective Weight of Each Indictor Given the inherently subjective nature of classroom furniture evaluation indicators, unlike objective metrics in the engineering domain, this study integrated the Kendall concordance coefficient into the fundamental Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) framework (Saaty 1980) to mitigate individual biases and enhance the scientific validity and decision-making reliability of evaluation outcomes. Keywords: article; bioresources; classroom furniture; design; doi; entropy; et al; evaluation; furniture; furniture design; game; indicators; liang; method; middle; model; peer; research; satisfaction; school; school furniture; theory; weighting; weights
• Innovative Office Furniture for Enhancing Employee Active Health by Hu, Ting; Yuan, Fangfang; Zhou, Chengmin; Kaner, Jake (2025) - Brombacher et al. (2024) explored tangible interactive interventions to improve office health, analyzing how tangible user interfaces can address sedentary issues in office environments and promote healthier, more active work styles. This paper reviews innovations in smart office furniture, highlighting how technologies like big data, IoT, and sensors enhance health functions and user experiences. Keywords: article; design; doi; et al; fatigue; furniture; health; office; office furniture; review; sitting; user; work
• Exploring the Potential of Whey Ultrafiltration Permeate in Wood Modification: Changes in Wood Hygroscopic and Thermal Behaviors by Keralta, Assira; Winninger, Jérémy; Chamberland, Julien; Landry, Véronic (2025) - The lactose acid solution and whey ultrafiltration permeate acid solution exhibited similar spectra after curing at 160 °C. In contrast, both whey ultrafiltration permeate acid solution, and lactose acid solution exhibited similar thermal behaviors after curing. Keywords: acid; article; degradation; et al; fig; lactose; malic; modification; permeate; reaction; sawdust; whey ultrafiltration; wood; ° c
• A Critical Review of Industrial Fiber Hemp Anatomy, Agronomic Practices, and Valorization into Sustainable Bioproducts by Basak, Munmun; Broadway, Mason; Lewis, James; Starkey, Heather; Bloomquist, Margaret; Peszlen, Ilona; Davis, Jeanine; Lucia, Lucian A.; Pal, Lokendra (2025) - For these reasons, fiber hemp currently produced is nearly always dioecious (Ehrensing 1998; Williams and Mundell 2018). Cherney and Small (2016) recommended row spacing ranges from 7 to 17 cm, but sometimes for fiber hemp 20 to 40 cm row Keywords: applications; article; basak et; bast; biomass; bioresources; cannabis; composites; crop; doi; environmental; et al; fiber; fiber hemp; grain; hemp; hemp bast; hemp production; hurds; journal; materials; peer; plant; production; products; properties; retting; review; review article; sativa; seed; soil; yield
• Investigating the Influence of Desulfurization Fly Ash on the Upgrading of Biomass-Derived Pyrolysis Gas by You, Ranyilong; Yang, Xinyu; Tang, Chuyang; Zhou, Xinyang (2025) - Moreover, DFA’s catalytic effect increased CH4 and H2 production in SS pyrolysis gas, thus enhancing the lower heating value (LHV) of DFA/SS pyrolysis gas. The DFA enhanced CH4 generation, with the CH4 yield from DFA/SS pyrolysis being 48.9% higher than that from SS pyrolysis alone. Keywords: article; ash; biomass; char; dfa; doi; gas; pyrolysis; pyrolysis gas; ss pyrolysis
• Cassava Chaff Ash as Potential Adsorbent for Arsenic Ions Removal from Aqueous Solution: Evaluations of Isotherms, Kinetics, and Thermodynamic Properties by El-Rayyes, Ali; Ibrahim, Arogundade; Sodiya, Ezekiel Folorunsho; Ofudje, Edwin Andrew; Bamgbade, Akeem Adesina; Refat, Moamen S.; Alsuhaibani, Amnah Mohammed; Akande, James Asamu (2025) - The application of cassava chaff ash for arsenic ion adsorption has not been extensively reported, making this study a pioneering effort in assessing its efficacy for this specific contaminant. Heat-treated cassava chaff (cassava chaff ash) outperformed raw cassava chaff in arsenic adsorption due to a combination of factors, including increased surface area, enhanced porosity, and changes in chemical activity. Keywords: adsorbent; adsorption; arsenic; article; ash; cassava ash; cassava chaff; chaff ash; et al; fig; heat; ions; peak; process; rayyes; surface; treatment; water
• Antimicrobial with Time-kill Kinetics, Antioxidant, and Anticancer Properties of Rosmarinus officinalis L. Oil Extract Based on Its Bioactive Components by Abada, Emad; Mashlawi, Abadi M.; Gadallah, Abdelalim A.; Hakami, Othman; El Alfy, Mervat A. Ahmed; Meganid, Abeer S.; Elbaz , Reham M. (2025) - Therefore our research paper aims to show the therapeutic potential of different components present in R. officinalis L. oil extract, as well as to recognize the chemical constitution of the ethanolic extract of the oil using the GC-MS technique. 3. Anticancer activity of R. officinalis L. extract was reported with IC50 of 75.39 ± 0.56 µg/mL against the Caco2 cell line. Keywords: activity; article; doi; et al; extract; officinalis; oil; oil extract; time
• Integration of Intangible Cultural Heritage Elements into Furniture Design Based on Symbolic Semantics and AHP: A Case Study of Qianci by Chen, Jiahang; Xia, Huimei; Yu, Shun (2025) - The selection of Qianci cultural symbols involved a comprehensive and systematic approach to ensure that the chosen motifs are not only aesthetically appealing but also rich in historical and cultural value. Through the analysis of the external and internal layers of Qianci cultural symbols, the dual value of Qianci symbols in artistic expression and cultural heritage can be summarized. Keywords: analysis; article; bioresources; chen; craftsmanship; design; furniture; furniture design; heritage; motifs; qianci; symbols; themes
• Valorization of Sweet Potato Peel Biomass for Lactic Acid Production in Solid-state Fermentation and Control of Abiotic Bacteria in Goat Meat by Arasu, Mariadhas Valan; Rajagopal, Rajakrishnan (2025) - 9542 Valorization of Sweet Potato Peel Biomass for Lactic Acid Production in Solid-State Fermentation and Control of Abiotic Bacteria in Goat Meat Mariadhas Valan Arasu,* Rajakrishnan Rajagopal Sweet potato peel, a lignocellulosic residue, was used as a sugar source for lactic acid production in solid-state fermentation. Central composite rotatory design (CCRD) was used to optimize lactic acid production to improve the lactic acid yield. Keywords: acid; acid production; article; biomass; content; doi; fermentation; meat; medium; peel; potato; production
• Outdoor Performance of Wood-plastic Composites Enhanced with Nano Graphene-Epoxy Coating by Acar, Mehmet; Aras, Ugur; Durmaz, Sefa (2025) - Tuong et al. (2019) stated that nanoparticles cause rough surface at epoxy coating that can result in superhydrophobicity, which is significant for WPCs outdoors. “Surface activation of wood plastic composites (WPC) for enhanced adhesion with epoxy coating,” Mater. Keywords: article; coating; color; epoxy; gnps; surface; wood; wpcs
• Optimising Risk Management in Wood-based Manufacturing: A Fuzzy AHP-FMEA Framework Approach by Perić, Ivana; Klarić, Kristina; Pirc Barčić, Andreja; Vukman, Karla; Sedlar, Tomislav; Grošelj, Petra (2025) - “Wood industry risk management,” BioResources 20(2), 2979-3001. 2995 monitoring tools, as demonstrated in other studies, could augment these interventions, the proposed framework already offers substantial practical benefits. Conducted within a Croatian wood-manufacturing company, this framework demonstrated its efficacy in refining risk assessments and supporting continuous improvement. Keywords: 20(2; ahp; analysis; article; doi; et al; failure; fmea; fuzzy; industry; management; manufacturing; perić; pfms; process; production; risk; risk management; wood; ̃ �; � ̃
• Enhancing Rubberwood Properties via Sodium Silicate Modification: A Study on Mechanical and Thermal Stability by You, Zi; Sun, He; Wu, Yayun; He, Zhiwei; Han, Yuxing; Zeng, Shiqi; Chen , Taian (2025) - In recent years, numerous experts and scholars, both domestically and internationally, have engaged in extensive research on wood modification treatments. Wood modification is usually divided into physical modification and chemical modification. Keywords: absorption; analysis; article; concentration; doi; et al; impregnation; modification; properties; rubberwood; samples; silicate; sodium silicate; treatment; water; wood
• Nickel Ions Biosorption onto Sawmill Wood Waste Products: Kinetics, Equilibrium, and Thermodynamic Investigations by Oyebola, Elizabeth Ogunbamowo; Hefnawy, Mohamed; Ofudje, Edwin Andrew; El Gamal, Ali; Akande, James Asamu; Emran, Talha Bin (2025) - This would cause a change in the adsorbent’s surface properties, making it less favorable for Ni ion adsorption (Vilvanathan and Shanthakumar 2016). This suggests that both the Freundlich and Langmuir model were suitable for describing Ni ion adsorption on the adsorbents. Keywords: acid; adsorbent; adsorption; article; biosorption; et al; ions; ni(ii; nickel; nickel ions; removal; sample; sawmill; surface; uswwp; waste; wood
• Cellulose-based Adsorbent of Animal Waste for the Adsorption of Lead and Phenol by Ngueagni, Patrick T.; Hefnawy, Mohamed; Ofudje, Edwin Andrew; El Gamal, Ali; Akande, James Asamu; Emran, Talha Bin (2025) - At an initial concentration of 40 mg/L, phenol adsorption reached 5.30 mg/g, while lead adsorption was 7.03 mg/g after 10 min. Both adsorption processes align well with the Temkin model, but lead adsorption exhibits a slightly stronger adherence (R2 = 0.966) than phenol adsorption (R2 = 0.959). Keywords: adsorbent; adsorption; animal; article; bioresources; caw; cow; doi; dung; et al; fig; ions; lead; ngueagni et; phenol; surface; waste; water
• Effects of Structural Configurations on the Bending Performance and Dimensional Stability of Laminated Bamboo Made from Two Gigantochloa Species by Mohd Yusof, Norwahyuni; Mohamed Yusoff, Mohd Zuhri; Md Tahir, Pairdah; Mohammad Suffian James, Redzuan; Anwar Uyup, Mohd Khairun; Antov, Petar; Abdul Halip, Juliana; Johari, Izwan; Lee, Seng Hua (2025) - 3. Effects of bamboo species, adhesive type, and configurations on the edgewise MOE values of laminated bamboo panels The strength and stiffness of laminated bamboo under load are largely influenced by its mechanical properties, particularly density, fiber orientation, and adhesive. Because the thickness and shape of laminated bamboo panels can be tailored to meet specific requirements, they may be more advantageous than bamboo culms when used in construction and building applications (Ahmad and Kamke 2011; Verma and Chariar 2012; Sharma et al. 2015; Huang et al. 2022). Keywords: adhesive; arrangement; article; bamboo; bamboo panels; bamboo species; bending; doi; et al; horizontal; moe; parallel; perpendicular; pur; species; strength; values; vertical
• Optimization of Low-Temperature Oxygen-Alkali Pulping Process for Reed and Analysis Using Response Surface Methodology by Li, Jinze; Zhang, Kai; Gan, Peng; Zhao, Yu; Yang, Guihua; Xu, Qixi; Wang, Baobin; Zhang, Lei; Chen, Jiachuan (2025) - (f-h) Average fiber length (i), width (j), and fines content (k) of R1 pulp and TAO pulp The morphology of pulp fibers is closely related to paper properties. The experimental design is shown in Table S1, with alkali dosage (X1), the Na₂CO₃/NaOH ratio (X2), maximum temperature (X3), and holding time (X4) as independent variables, and pulp yield, viscosity, brightness, and Kappa number as dependent variables. Keywords: alkali; article; bioresources; brightness; cellulose; cooking; doi; et al; kappa; lignin; number; oxygen; process; pulp; pulp yield; pulping; reed; temperature; viscosity; yield
• Activated Carbon Coating Films from Renewable Resources: Advancing Eco-Friendly Food Packaging by Mohammad Suffian James, Redzuan; Paik San, H'ng; Mohd Yusof, Norwahyuni; Lee, Seng Hua (2025) - This review emphasizes the transformative potential of activated carbon derived from renewable sources in addressing critical challenges in food packaging. Activated carbon is recognized for its outstanding adsorption capacity, large surface area, and porous structure, which enable it to capture gases such as oxygen, moisture, and ethylene, all of which contribute to food deterioration. Keywords: adsorption; applications; article; carbon; carbon coatings; coatings; doi; et al; food; food packaging; high; journal; materials; nanoparticles; oxygen; packaging; properties; review; science; surface
• Comparative Review of Natural and Synthetic Binders for Microbial Fuel Cell Electrodes by Pratama, Andhika Putra Agus; Suhartini , Sri; Rohma, Novita Ainur; Nimas, Mayang Sabrina; Dewi, Ika Atsari; Fatriasari, Widya; Melville , Lynsey; Ieropoulos , Ioannis A. (2025) - These findings suggest that geopolymer binders not only provide environmental benefits but also hold promise for integration into bioelectrochemical systems like microbial fuel cells (MFCs), especially when combined with conductive additives (Jeremiah et al. 2021; Schuster et al. 2023). Future Implementation: Technological Advancements and Research Needs While the three practical scenarios previously discussed outline context-specific applications of natural binders in microbial fuel cells (MFCs), broader technological advancements and targeted research are still crucial for the successful mainstreaming of these systems. Keywords: 20(4; anode; article; binders; carbon; cells; doi; electrode; energy; et al; fuel; fuel cells; journal; materials; mfcs; peer; performance; pratama et; research; review
• Hygroscopic Power Generation Performance of a New Type of Lithium-Ion Battery Material Based on Lithium Chloride-modified Delignified Wood and Far-Infrared Paper by Li, Zheyu; Zhao, Wei; Zhao, Zhihong; Liu, Wenjing; Huang, Yipeng; Wu, Yupeng; Zhang, Minghui (2025) - Paulownia wood, with its natural porous structure and good hygroscopicity, is considered a highly promising biomass material. In this study, paulownia wood was chemically modified through delignification and lithium chloride (LiCl) compounding, and far-infrared paper was attached to its surface to enhance its hygroscopicity and electrochemical performance. Keywords: article; dw@licl; licl; material; moisture; wood
• Laccase and Lignin Peroxidase Production by Cerrena unicolor and Loweporus lividus in Solid-State Fermentation Using Agricultural Biomass as Substrate and its Application in Dye Degradation by Flanetraj, Subhanandaraj Russalamma; Xavier James, Venci Candida; Rajagopal, Rajakrishnan; Arokiyaraj, Selvaraj (2025) - Laccases are inducible enzymes, and certain chemicals have also been tested (e.g., ferulic acid, xylidine, pyrogallol, veratryl alcohol, and copper) to improve laccase production (Rancano et al. 2003). Agroindustrial residues provide nitrogen and carbon nutrients, which are potential substrates for laccase production in SSF. Keywords: article; biomass; degradation; doi; enzyme; et al; flanetraj; fungi; glucose; lac; laccase; lignin; lip; lip production; medium; peroxidase; production
• Role of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Silicon on the Structure and Adsorption Properties of Lignin-Based Spherical Porous Carbon by Li, Shuangfeng; Yao, Sen; Wang, Huai; Sun, Yong; Yao, Risheng; Li, Fenghe (2025) - Comparison of specific surface area (a) and CIP adsorption capacity (b) of porous carbon predesiliconization and after desilication, (c) Antibiotic diversity adsorption by LSC-Si(+)-20 Adsorption Capacity of LSC-Si(+)-20 Adsorption kinetics Figure 6(a) presents the adsorption kinetics data. Simultaneously, the experimental results are significant for PSOM, suggesting that CIP adsorption on the studied samples is predominantly driven by chemical processes (Meng et al. 2020; Wang et al. 2020). Keywords: adsorption; adsorption capacity; article; capacity; carbon; cip; doi; et al; lignin; lsc; lsc lsc; si(+)-20; sio2; wang
• Evaluation of Porang Flour (Amorphophallus muelleri) as Natural Filler for Enhancing Urea Formaldehyde and Citric Acid Adhesives in Plywood Production by Busyra Abdillah, Imam; Syahfitri, Alifah; Ilham Aulia, Muhammad; Syukur, Abdus; Augustina, Sarah; Surya Kusumah, Sukma; Adly Rahandi Lubis, Muhammad; Sutiawan, Jajang; Mubarok, Mahdi; Kartika Sari, Rita; Nugroho, Naresworo; Sudo Hadi, Yusuf; Hermawan, Dede (2025) - However, adding 20% porang flour resulted in different responses between the two types of plywood adhesives. However, UF adhesives also have several disadvantages. Keywords: absorption; acid; adhesive; article; bonding; citric; content; density; doi; et al; filler; formaldehyde; journal; moisture; plywood; porang flour; properties; strength; uf adhesives; urea; water
• Effects of Adhesives on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Chip Block Pallets from Mixed Forest Group Wood Biomass by Syukur, Abdus; Geovani Damanik, Alessandro; Mubarok, Mahdi; Hermawan, Dede; Sutiawan, Jajang; Kartikawati, Aprilia; Adly Rahandi Lubis, Muhammad; Surya Kusumah, Sukma; Setio Wibowo, Eko; Narto, Narto; Purnomo, Deni; Sudarmanto, Sudarmanto; Hidayat, Asep (2025) - The CBPs were produced using 30, 60, and 90 min pressing times at 180 °C. Furthermore, increasing pressing time is expected to improve CBP performance, with longer pressing durations (90 minutes) enhancing mechanical properties and reducing void formation, leading to better bonding and water resistance. Keywords: adhesive; article; cbps; doi; effects; et al; formaldehyde; pressing; properties; puf; stability; strength; time; water; wood
• Influence of Duranta erecta Fruits Extract Prepared via Supercritical Fluid Extraction on Microbial Growth, Ultrastructure, in-vitro Wound Healing and Oxidant Stress by Alghonaim, Mohammed Ibrahim (2025) - The hepato-protective role of D. erecta fruit extract was documented by Shadrack et al. (2020) via minimization of oxidative stress that can be attributed to its contents phyto-constituents. About 12.5 mg of D. erecta fruits extract was dissolved in methanol to prepare a 25 mL of diluted solution. Keywords: article; d. erecta; doi; duranta; erecta; erecta fruits; extract; extraction; fruits; sfe
• Comparative Analysis of CFD Modeling and Process Simulation for Pyro-Gasification of Biomass by Sangaré, Diakaridia; Belandria , Verónica; Bostyn , Stéphane; Moscosa-Santillan , Mario (2025) - “Optimum equivalence ratio of biomass gasification process based on thermodynamic equilibrium model,” Energy Procedia 79, 520-527. “Recent advances in thermodynamic analysis of biomass gasification: A review on numerical modelling and simulation,” Journal of the Energy Institute 102, 395-419. Keywords: abr; analysis; article; biomass; cfd; char; conditions; doi; et al; gasification; model; modeling; process; pyrogasification; pyrolysis; reactions; sangaré; sangaré et; sim; temperature
• Novel Biostimulant “Bioragi” Boosts Plant Development and Limits Trace Metal Absorption by Avkopashvili, Guranda; Gakhokidze, Ramaz; Gongadze, Alexander; Asanidze , Lasha (2025) - This study investigated the impact of the biostimulant bioragi (produced in Georgia) on sugar beet plants. Additionally, the mass and sucrose contents of sugar beet plants treated with bioragi increased compared to the control plants. Keywords: article; avkopashvili; beet; bioragi; biostimulant; control; elements; et al; plant; soil; sugar; sugar beet
• Determination of Gloss in Decorative Coated Wood-based Composite Boards by Image Processing Method by Katırcıoğlu, Ferzan; Budakçı, Mehmet; Kaçamer, Serdar (2025) - It is thought that the reason for this difference in surface gloss measurements is that the BYK Gardner Spektro Guide 45/0 device uses a 60º measurement angle during measurement, while the camera in the IPBST studio cabin uses a 90º measurement angle. In particular, image processing based gloss measurement developed in the Matlab program offers an innovative approach in damage detection (Özçelik and Costa 2010; Zhong et al. 2023). Keywords: acetone; article; coating; et al; gloss; image; katırcıoğlu; lacquer; mdf; measurement; panels; printing; processing; sample; scrubbing; surfaces; type; wtp
• Production of 5-Ethoxymethylfurfural from Glucose Using Bifunctional Catalysts by Zhang, Rui; Chen, Jiale; Song, Xishang; Li, Jiantao; Xiong, Jian; Yu, Zhihao; Lu, Xuebin (2025) - Therefore, the development of bifunctional catalysts with an optimal balance of Brønsted and Lewis acid sites is essential to enhance the efficiency and selectivity of the one-pot synthesis of 5-EMF from glucose. This study will provide valuable insights into the catalytic behavior of bifunctional catalysts and offer a basis for optimizing multiphase catalytic systems for the conversion of glucose to 5-EMF. Keywords: acid; article; catalyst; conversion; doi; emf; et al; fig; glucose; reaction; sites; yield; zhang
• Influence of Kaolin, Calcium Oxide, and Boron Trioxide Sprays to Reduce Sunburn and Enhance Fruit Productivity and Quality in Murcott Mandarin by Mosa, Walid; Alsakkaf, Waleed; Sas-Paszt , Lidia; Ali , Hayssam (2025) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.4.9606-9624 Keywords: Fruit quality; Kaolin; Productivity; Sunburn Contact information: a: Plant Production Department (Horticulture-Pomology), Faculty of Agriculture, Saba Basha, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21531, Egypt; b: Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh– 11451, Saudi Arabia; c: The National Institute of Horticultural Research, Konstytucji 3 Maja 1/3, 96-100 Skierniewice, Poland; In this study, foliar application of kaolin (KL), calcium oxide (CaO), and boron trioxide (B2O3) significantly reduced fruit sunburn, enhanced fruit set, and improved both yield and fruit quality of Murcott mandarin trees. Keywords: application; article; b2o3; boron; calcium; cao; doi; et al; foliar; fruit; fruit quality; kaolin; leaf; plant; ppm; quality; sci; spray; sunburn; yield
• Ethnomedicinal Uses, Phytochemical Constituents, Pharmacological Properties, and Toxicology of the Bambusoideae Species: A Review by Haida, Zainol; Sanusi, Ruzana (2025) - The objective of this review article is to provide in-depth discussion on botany, ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemical constituents, pharmacological properties, and toxicity of bamboo plant extract. The analgesic effect of bamboo plant extracts was determined using the acetic acid induced writhing in Swiss albino mice (Table 5b). Keywords: aqueous; article; bamboo; bamboo extract; bamboo leaves; bamboo species; bambusa; bioresources; compounds; doi; et al; extract; haida; heterocycla; journal; leaves; methanol; peer; phyllostachys; plant; present; properties; pubescens; review; sanusi; species
• Characterization of Cellulase from the Rumen Metagenome and Evaluation of its Hydrolytic Potential for Agricultural Wastes by Ouyang, Meng; Liu, Chanjuan; Sheng, Ping; Qiu, Qinghua; Ouyang, Kehui; Li, Yanjiao; Zang, Yitian; Zhao, Xianghui (2025) - Metal ion analysis demonstrated that Mn²⁺ significantly enhanced RuCel224 activity by 68.5% and 83.1% at 1 mM and 5 mM concentrations, respectively. The optimal temperature for RuCel224 activity was determined by conducting reactions at temperatures ranging from 20 to 80 °C for 30 min in 50 mM disodium hydrogen phosphate-citrate buffer (pH 5.0) with 1% (w/v) CMC-Na. Keywords: activity; article; cellulase; doi; enzyme; et al; hydrolysis; rucel224; rumen; straw; substrate
• Macroscopic Anatomy as a Strategy for Recognizing Commercial Wood from the Brazilian Amazon by Hoffmann, Waldelaine R.; Campos, Camila M.; Stragliotto, Michelly C.; Oliveira, Aylson C.; Pereira, Bárbara L. C. (2025) - “'Marfim pattern’ of wood species in the Southern Brazilian timber market: Colorimetry and visible spectra,” Wood Material Science & Engineering 20(1), 107-116. wood species,” European Journal of Wood and Wood Products 79(5), 1241-1251. Keywords: 10x; amazon; article; brazil; brazilian; doi; et al; fig; genus; growth; identification; lens; parenchyma; rays; rings; species; vessels; wood
• Ionic Liquids as an Effective Medium for Enzymatic Saccharification of Lignocellulosic Biomass: A Review by Dong, Wen Jun; Wang, Li Shuang; Wang, Dan Rui; Dong, Shi Jia; Xu, Zhi Yuan; Hu, Xiao Mei (2025) - Ionic liquids (ILs) are ionic compounds consisting of cations and anions that remain in a liquid state at room temperature, typically demonstrating minimal volatility, exceptional thermal stability, and outstanding solubility (Gunny et al. 2014). As effective solvents, ionic liquids (ILs) have demonstrated considerable potential in laboratory-scale studies for the pretreatment of biomass, thereby enabling successful enzymatic saccharification. Keywords: activity; article; biomass; cellulase; doi; et al; ils; liquids; microorganisms; production; saccharification
• Uncovering the Potential of Biomass from Agricultural Waste as Sustainable Biofuel in Aviation Industry to Promote Net Zero Emissions: A Critical Review by Kurniawan, Tonni Agustiono (2025) - Smith et al. (2021) reported a reduction in lifecycle emissions by approximately 75% when agricultural waste residues were used for sustainable aviation fuel production. This case study demonstrates how India is overcoming technical and logistical barriers to incorporate agricultural waste in sustainable aviation fuel production, with a focus on carbon neutrality and energy efficiency (Shahriar and Khanal 2022). Keywords: adoption; article; aviation; biofuel; biofuel production; biomass; bioresources; carbon; challenges; conversion; doi; economic; emissions; energy; et al; feedstock; fuels; industry; jet; kurniawan; peer; policy; potential; production; residues; review; safs; technologies; waste
• Efficacy of Sodium Silicate on Aspergillus flavus and its Action on Cell Wall Degrading Enzymes with Molecular Docking Studies by Al-Rajhi, Aisha M. H.; Albalawi, Abeer S.; Albakri, Nahlah N.; Almutrafy, Abeer M.; Alhujaily, Ahmad; Al Jaouni, Soad K.; Selim, Samy (2025) - Activity of PL (U/mL) at Different Concentrations of Sodium Silicate and Different Incubation Periods Dose (mM) Incubation Period (Day) 2 4 6 8 10 12 0.0 598.50 ± 0.50 650.17 ± 0.29 710.33 ± 0.58 787.67 ± 2.31 781.67 ± 2.89 730.67 ± 2.08 20 546.00 ± 1.73 557.67 ± 1.53 600.67 ± 5.51 670.00 ± 4.00 565.00 ± 0.87 532.67 ± 1.53 40 511.83 ± 0.29 554.33 ± 1.15 589.33 ± 1.15 659.67 ± 5.51 545.50 ± 0.50 521.33 ± 2.31 60 0.0 ± 0.00 511.83 ± 2.75 502.00 ± 2.65 525.00 ± 1.73 489.33 ± 0.58 470.83 ± 2.75 80 0.0 ± 0.00 420.00 ± 1.80 421.33 ± 0.58 456.17 ± 0.29 434.33 ± 2.31 405.33 ± 0.58 100 0.0 ± 0.00 0.0 ± 0.00 345.00 ± 1.73 385.50 ± 0.87 377.83 ± 0.29 367.83 ± 2.75 Their activity level on the 8th day under 100 mM of sodium silicate regarding the control (100%) was 48.9%. The effect of sodium silicate on Aspergillus flavus and its cell wall degrading enzymes, namely polygalacturonic acid transeliminase (PGTE), pectin methyltranseliminase (PMTE), and pectin lyase (PL), was investigated via molecular docking. Keywords: activity; article; doi; et al; pectin; rajhi; silicate; sodium; sodium silicate
• Fused Deposition Modeling 3D Printing of Continuous Natural and Regeneration Fibers Reinforced Polymer Composites and Its Mechanical Properties under Extreme Environmental Conditions—A Critical Review by Zhang, Jinlong; Wu, Qinglin; De Hoop, Cornelis F.; Chen, Shulin; Negulescu, Ioan (2025) - “Cryogenic tensile performance of 3D printed onyx–continuous carbon fiber composites,” Rapid Prototyping Journal 29, 1862-1878. Table 4 summarizes the typical studies about mechanical properties under the cryogenic temperature of 3D printing of continuous fiber reinforced polymer composites. Keywords: 3d printing; article; carbon; carbon fiber; cellulose; composites; doi; et al; fiber; fiber composites; fiber printing; mechanical; polymer; polymer composites; printing; properties; zhang
• Investigation into the Antibacterial and Freshness Preservation Efficacy of Dry Porous Bags of Biomass Ash from Agricultural Residues by Fan, Chunxia; Pan, Shujuan; Shu, Lejia; Huang, Shuting; Zhou, Fangmei (2025) - Preparation of biomass ash extract To prepare the biomass ash extract, six different types of plant biomass ash were selected: rice straw (Str), soybean straw (Soy), corn stalks (Cor), tea stems (Tea), wicker branches and leaves (Wic), and golden leaf fine branch camellia twig and leaves (Gol). Biomass ash from agricultural residues, which is typically discarded and causing waste and pollution, was evaluated in tea-bag form as a natural food preservative in this study, addressing research gaps on its effects and safety. Keywords: article; biomass ash; doi; et al; fan; food; freshness; fruit; group; natural; peer; preservation; safety; straw
• Rattan Resources, Properties, Biocomposites, and Chemical Modification: A Review by Hamid, Norul Hisham (2025) - The characterisation of rattan properties is important for the determination of maturation properties (i.e. when to harvest) and to introduce any new treatment, processing, and technology applications. The increasing global demand for rattan products will require a systematic selection of rattan species for optimum utilization for a quality product and service life extension. Keywords: 20(3; article; basal; bioresources; c. manan; calamus; centre; content; diameter; fibre; forest; hamid; manan; mpa; peer; portion; properties; rattan; review; section; species; stem; water
• Freshwater Weeds as Low-cost Solid Substrate for the Production of Peroxidase by a Newly Isolated Bacillus flexus from Wastewater by Chellappa, Josephine Priyatharshini; Glory, Pushpa Thiraviam Arokya; Muthuramamoorthy, Muthumareeswaran; Arasu, Mariadhas Valan; Arokiyaraj, Selvaraj; Biji , Gurupatham Devadhasan (2025) - Peroxidase production was high in the L. minor biomass (7.28 ±0.41 U/g), followed by E. crassipes (6.72±0.3 U/g). Central composite design and response surface methodology were used to improve peroxidase production by Bacillus flexus. Keywords: article; azo; bacillus; bacteria; biomass; culture; doi; dye; enzyme; et al; fermentation; lignin; medium; peroxidase; peroxidase production; production; strain
• Effects of Scots Pine Sawdust on Quality, Growth, Photosynthetic Characteristics, and Nutrient Contents of Lavandula officinalis by Cicek, Nuray (2025) - Sawdust 0.700 ± 0.010bc 0.273 ± 0.006de 0.973 ± 0.015cd 0.217 ± 0.007a 4.49 ± 0.13 40% Sawdust 0.684 ± 0.008c 0.264 ± 0.006e 0.948 ± 0.009d 0.197 ± 0.003b 4.81 ± 0.08 45% Sawdust 0.639 ± 0.015d 0.246 ± 0.002f 0.885 ± 0.017e 0.195 ± 0.004b 4.55 ± 0.10 50% Effects of Different Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) Sawdust Percentages on Visual Quality and Growth Parameters of Lavandula officinalis Treatment AAS (1-10) CW (cm) NF FW (g) pH (cm) PFW (g) PDW (g) Control 8.4 ± 0.2cd 21.3 ± 0.6d 21.2 ± 1.4 3.1 ± 0.4 54.0 ± 0.9bcde 45.2 ± 3.3b 18.1 ± 1.7 5% Sawdust 8.8 ± 0.2bc 23.5 ± 0.8abc 22.0 ± 1.4 3.3 ± 0.3 54.8 ± 0.6bcd 54.8 ± 1.7a 23.4 ± 3.4 10% Sawdust 9.1 ± 0.2ab 24.5 ± 0.6ab 22.8 ± 1.2 3.4 ± 0.2 56.0 ± 0.5ab 51.7 ± 2.1ab 18.8 ± 1.9 15% Sawdust 9.0 ± 0.1bc 24.9 ± 0.7a 23.0 ± 1.1 3.5 ± 0.2 57.4 ± 0.4a 54.6 ± 1.4a 21.1 ± 2.1 20% Keywords: article; doi; et al; growth; lavender; nitrogen; plant; sawdust; soil; çiçek
• Classification of Leguminous Wood Species Based on Small Sample Hyperspectral Images by Su, Hang; Xu, Shuo; Wang, Zhongjian; Zhao, Wenxin; Wen, Yanan; Zhao, Lei (2025) - PCA solves the problem of high-dimensional data redundancy by extracting low dimensional principal components of spectral data through orthogonal transformation, alleviating the curse of dimensionality. The first-order derivative transformation is a differential processing technique applied to spectral data to emphasize the trend of changes and characteristic points on the spectral curve. Keywords: accuracy; article; classification; cnn; data; derivative; features; minority; model; order; samples; smote; species; wood
• Mechanical Characterization of Epoxy Composites Reinforced with a Blend of Hibiscus rosa and Snake Grass Fibers Enhanced with Neem Gum Powder by Palaniappan, Murugesan; Palanisamy, Sivasubramanian; Murugesan, Thulasimani; Ayrilmis, Nadir (2025) - “Experimental studies on interlaminar shear strength and dynamic mechanical analysis of luffa fiber epoxy composites with nano PbO PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Palaniappan et al. (2025). “Mahua oil cake microcellulose as a performance enhancer in flax fiber composites: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2024.109776 PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Palaniappan et al. (2025). Keywords: article; composites; doi; epoxy; et al; fiber; grass fiber; gum; hibiscus; hibiscus rosa; hybrid; matrix; neem; neem gum; properties; rosa fiber; snake grass; strength
• Bioethanol Production from Red Banana Waste via Saccharomyces cerevisiae under Optimized Conditions by Deepa Dhas , Dhas Sugatha; Pushpa Thiraviam, Arokya Glory; Muthuramamoorthy, Muthumareeswaran; Alodhayb, Abdullah; Arokiyaraj, Selvaraj (2025) - DOI: 10.1007/s13213-010-0155-8 Al Farraj, D. A., Kumar, T. S. J., Vijayaraghavan, P., Elshikh, M. S., Alkufeidy, R. M., Alkubaisi, N. A., and Alshammari, M. K. (2020). DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2016.07.140 Merais, M. S., Khairuddin, N., Salehudin, M. H., Mobin Siddique, M. B., Lepun, P., and Chuong, W. S. (2022). Keywords: article; banana; banana waste; bioethanol; bioethanol production; biomass; cells; cerevisiae; doi; et al; fermentation; medium; production; saccharomyces; sugar; waste; yeast
• Hydrochar Prepared from Aquatic and Terrestrial Biomass: Comparative Analysis of Characteristics and Applications by Gao, Libing; Wang, Zifei; Guo, Jinyu; Qiao, Yifan; Wang, Shuai; Cui, Mengke; Zhang, Xuan; Guo, Yuhan; Wang, Jianghao; Zhang, Tong; Ogino, Kenji; Wang, Bing (2025) - At 220 ℃, cellulose and hemicellulose in biomass begin to degrade, and substances containing oxygen-rich functional groups are transformed into carbon networks with extended aromatic domain, which is conducive to improving the degree of hydrothermal carbon carbonization and is suitable for expected applications. The comparison of hydrothermal carbon content showed that corn straw-based hydrothermal carbon (CSHC) can be used as a supplementary energy source due to its complex lignin structure, high C and H content, and strong aromatics. Keywords: article; carbon; carbonization; cshc; doi; hydrochar; hydrothermal; materials; structure; water; whhc
• Characterization of the Vascular Bundles in Thyrsostachys oliveri by Fang, Haoxiang; Yu, Linpeng; Chen, Yuxuan; Yue, Xianghua; Xu, Bin; Tian, Genlin (2025) - The taxonomy of bamboo is based on the morphology of its rhizomes and leaves (Clark et al. 2015), but dissecting bamboo vascular bundles can aid in the taxonomic identification of bamboo. This morphological classification follows the available classification of bamboo wood vascular bundles (Wen and Chou 1984). Keywords: article; bamboo; bundles; doi; et al; fiber; middle; oliveri; vascular
• Analysis of Evaluation Indicators of Furniture Appearance Imagery by Different Consumers by Wei, Jian-Yuan; Zhai, Yan; Chen, Mei-Ling (2025) - Material selection is most important in furniture design and should be given focused attention. “Raising awareness of seating furniture design in landscape architecture education: Physical, activity-use and meaning dimensions,” International Journal of Technology and Design Education 30(3), 587-611. Keywords: article; attitude; consumer; design; doi; et al; furniture; imagery; index; participants; product; style
• Antiepileptic Activity of Callicarpa kwangtungensis Chun Extract in Pilocarpine Induced Epilepsy in Mice via Modulating GABAergic and DAergic Transmission by Li, Shiqing; Li, Meizhi; Wei, Rutong; Liu, Huawen; Hu, Erwei; Zhou, Zhibing (2025) - REFERENCES CITED Aguiar, C. C. T., Almeida, A. B., Arajo, P. V. P., Abreu, R. N. D. C. De, Chaves, E. M. C., Vale, O. C. Do, MacÊdo, D. S., Woods, D. J., Fonteles, M. M. D. F., and Vasconcelos, S. M. M. (2012). It has been established that decreased levels of DA are associated with increased seizure activity, whereas the restoration of DA may have anticonvulsive effects (Chen 2006). Keywords: article; callicarpa; cnc; doi; effects; epilepsy; et al; extract; pilocarpine; seizures; stress; test
• Influence of Crushed Corn Cob Mass Percentage on the Compression Breaking Strength of Composites with Hybrid Matrix Based on Dammar Resin by Miritoiu, Cosmin Mihai (2025) - While previous research has explored mechanical and chemical properties of such composites, as well as the role of dammar resin, the specific impact of crushed corn cob on compressive strength had not yet been addressed. A null hypothesis—stating that crushed corn cob has no significant influence on compressive strength—was tested and rejected (p < 0.05) using one-way ANOVA. Keywords: anova; article; composite; compression; corn; corn cob; doi; group; hypothesis; material; reinforcement; strength; table; test; value
• Biological Activities of Quinoa Seeds Extract and their Effects on Antioxidants of Cancer Cells and Ultrastructure of Candida tropicalis by Alsalamah, Sulaiman A.; Alghonaim, Mohammed Ibrahim; Alhejely, Amani; Alshammari, Amal Naif; Alfattah, Mohammed A. (2025) - Apoptosis of cancer cells was confirmed by flow cytometric analysis. A similar remark concerning cell cycle arrest at various stages was recognized by El Makawy et al. (2024); they showed that quinoa extract efficaciously arrested the cycle of cancer cells at the G0/G1. Keywords: activity; anticancer; article; cancer; cells; et al; extract; pc-3; qse; quinoa; seeds
• Enzymatic Preparation of Cello-oligosaccharides Using Bamboo Materials by Chen, Hong; Chen, Wenbo; Yang, Fanqin; Xu, Gang; Cao, Yin; Hu, Shanglian; Zhao, Bo (2025) - This study initially identified suitable β-glucosidase activity inhibition techniques and bamboo pretreatment methods, integrating them with an optimized hydrolysis process to regulate the formation of cello-oligosaccharides (COS) during the hydrolysis of bamboo cellulose. Subsequently, the optimal hydrolysis conditions using microcrystalline cellulose as the substrate were determined to establish the best process for converting bamboo cellulose into COS. Keywords: activity; addition; article; bamboo; cellobiose; cellulose; chen; design; doi; enzyme; et al; hydrolysis; method; oligosaccharides; production
• Fabrication of Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua Flavonoid-AgNPs and its PLA Composite Active Film for Extending the Shelf Life of Frozen Litchi by Wang, Zhihong; Wang, Song; Chen, Yingle; Yang, Liu; Qi, Zhiwen; Zeng, Lei (2025) - Traditionally, chemical reducing agents (such as dimethylformamide and sodium borohydride) have been employed to synthesize AgNPs; however, these agents can introduce biological toxicity (Pinu 2016). For instance, Yang et al. (2023) utilized polyphenols from camellia seed cake to synthesize AgNPs, which demonstrated a strong affinity for Penicillium digitatum, significantly reducing citrus decay. Keywords: activity; agnps; article; coli; doi; et al; fig; film; litchi; nanoparticles; peer; pla; silver; solution; wang
• Fire Safety Performance of Radiata Pine-magnesium-laminated (RML) Board for Building Material by Jang, Eun-Suk; Jo, Seok-Un; Park, Hee-Jun (2025) - In this study, the Radiata pine-magnesium-laminated (RML) board was proposed to develop wood materials with flame retardancy. Therefore, wood materials used for building should have improved fire resistance through the application of flame retardants (Mali et al. 2022). Keywords: article; board; building; doi; fire; flame; heat; jang; materials; retardant; rml; test; wood
• A Comparative Approach to Sustainable Paper-based All-Cellulose Composite Production: NaOH/urea versus AlCl3/ZnCl2 by Kochersperger, Summer; Jahn, Patrick; Schabel, Samuel (2025) - Cellulose solvent systems using aqueous ZnCl2 require a specific water content. Average Young’s Modulus of wet ACC samples produced with the AlCl3/ZnCl2·4H2O solvent system at room temperature (RT) and 45 °C, across different beating energies and reaction times. Keywords: acc; alcl3; article; cellulose; et al; kwh; naoh; paper; samples; solvent; strength; system; urea; zncl2·4h2o
• A Comparison Between Using Woody Biomass as a Heat Source or as Feedstock for Activated Carbon Production by Kheyri, Reza; Ghassemzadeh, Hamid Reza; Abdi, Reza; Sohrabi, Negin (2025) - Generally, the results showed that between the defined methods for managing the generated woody waste, using them as a feedstock for AC production is preferable to wood pellets production. Thus, it makes sense to convert this material into wood pellets or activated carbon (AC). Keywords: activation; article; biomass; carbon; doi; emissions; heat; pellets; production; products; waste; wood pellets; woody
• Efficacy and Molecular Docking Study of Main Constituents of Murraya paniculata Biomass Extract Against Helicobacter pylori by Mohamed, Marwa Yousry A.; Al-Rajhi, Aisha M. H.; Hamed, Seham M.; Masmali, Ibrahim; Hamza, HananTaher; Kiki, Manal J.; Alharbi, Asmaa A. (2025) - DOI: 10.1007/s12649-024-02490-8 Beltagy, A. M., Omran, G. A., and Zaatout, H. H. (2024). DOI: 10.3390/molecules28155901 Zaatout, H. H., Al-Koriety, H. A., Omran, G. A., and Beltagy, A. M. (2022). Keywords: acid; antioxidant; article; docking; doi; et al; h. pylori; mbc; mpfe; paniculata; pylori
• Maize and Lupine Biomass as Raw Material for Production of Feed Silage by Płacheta-Kwiatkowska, Barbara; Motyl, Ilona; Sypka, Marcin; Wlaźlak, Małgorzata; Motyl, Sara; Berłowska, Joanna (2025) - 8,96 ± 0,06 9,17 ± 0,04* 7,94 ± 0,02* 8,90 ± 0,02* 8,68 ± 0,02* 7,09 ± 0,11 8,88 ± 0,07 8,81 ± 0,01* 7,15 ± 0,04* 8,91 ± 0,01* 8,90 ± 0,07 Survival after stage VI of the experiment at pH=2 compared to stage I 82% K2-T K 8,80 ± 0,03* 8,78 ± 0,05 8,82 ± 0,01* 8,82 ± 0,02* 8,80 ± 0,03* 8,79 ± 0,08 K2-T 8,14 ± 0,04* 7,89 ± 0,03* 8,22 ± 0,07 6,94 ± 0,02* 8,90 ± 0,02* 8,68 ± 0,02* 7,09 ± 0,11 8,88 ± 0,07 8,81 ± 0,01* 7,15 ± 0,04* 8,91 ± 0,01* 8,90 ± 0,07 Survival after stage VI of the experiment at pH=2 compared to stage I 81% KK4 K 8,70 ± 0,06 Keywords: 0,03; 0,04; 0,05; article; bacteria; biomass; conditions; content; fermentation; lab; lupine; maize; silage; stage; strains; survival
• The Influence of Irrigation Regimes on the Yield and Fruit Quality of Date Palm Trees by Almutairi , Khalid; Al dalwi , Hussien; Sas-Paszt , Lidia; Mosa, Walid (2025) - The Influence of Irrigation Regimes on the Yield and Fruit Quality of Date Palm Trees Khalid F. Almutairi,a,* Hussien A. Al dalwi,b Lidia Sas-Paszt,c and Walid F. A. Mosa d,* One of the big problems in Saudia Arabia is the scarcity of irrigation water, and this extremely affects the yield of plant components. The amount of irrigation water applied was 50%, 65%, 82%, and 100% of the water needed by ‘Nab-but-Saif’ date palms to optimize irrigation efficiency, yields, and quality characteristics while grown on sandy loam soil in arid conditions. Keywords: article; crop; date; date palm; doi; et al; fruit; irrigation; palm; quality; water; yield
• Review on Homogenization of Corrugated Materials. State-of-the-art in Modeling of Corrugated Board by Garbowski, Tomasz (2025) - Ma et al. (2017) propose an optimization procedure for a built-up thermal protection system (TPS) using corrugated core homogenization. “Optimization design of built-up thermal protection system based on validation of corrugated core homogenization,” Applied Thermal Engineering 115, 491-500. Keywords: article; behavior; cardboard; composite; core; corrugated; design; doi; et al; garbowski; homogenization; materials; methods; models; numerical; performance; properties; review; sandwich; stiffness; structures
• Exploring the Proximate, Phytochemical, and Antioxidant Potential of Hemp and Parthenium Residues by Usman, Muhammad; Zia, Afia; Ahmad, Muhammad Nauman; Alam, Sahib; Aziz, Tariq; Alhomrani, Majid; Alsanie, Walaa F; Alamri, Abdulhakeem S (2025) - DOI: 10.3390/plants10020400 Maciel, M. A. M., Pinto, A. C., Veiga Jr, V. F., Grynberg, N. F., and Echevarria, A. (2002). During the current study, the DPPH assay exhibited the maximum antioxidant activity for hemp residues (0.100±0.13 mg TE) while the lowest for parthenium residues (0.057±0.21 mg TE) (Table 3). Keywords: analysis; article; content; et al; hemp; management; parthenium; parthenium residues; proximate; residues; sample; waste
• Effects of Pyrolysis Temperature of Macroalgal Biomass on the Structure and Mechanical Properties of Produced Biochar by Lou, Brandon; Parker, Mallory; Roumeli, Eleftheria (2025) - While the exact relative amounts of sp3 and sp2 hybridization are not determined in the current study, the results suggest the presence of amorphous carbon (mix of sp2 and sp3) in both cases with a more sp2 carbon in sargassum biochar and more sp3 carbon in ulva biochar. “Carbon from macroalgal biomass,” BioResources 20(2), 4152-4173. 4163 suggest that sargassum biochars contained more functional groups in the final biochar material while ulva biochars had more saturated C-C bonds. Keywords: a200; a300; article; biochars; biomass; bioresources; carbon; doi; et al; lou; n900; oxidation; peak; peer; properties; pyrolysis; samples; sargassum; temperature; ulva
• Effects of Wollastonite on Selected Properties of Medium-Density Fiberboards Made from Wood and Palm Leaf Residues by Taghiyari, Hamid R.; Arabi, Mahdi; Antov, Petar; Nadali, Elham; Ilies, Dorina C.; Salimifard, Ehsan; Shishegar, Ismaeil; Savov, Viktor; Dudeva, Viktoria; Kawalerczyk, Jakub; Ratiu, Mariana (2025) - Hardness values (Newton) at two depths of penetration (1 and 2 mm) in MDF panels with wood fibers and defibrated palm leaves and two resins (W=wollastonite content; F=wood fiber content; Palm=defibrated pruned palm leave content; UF=urea-formaldehyde resin) (Letters on each column represent Duncan’s Multiple Range Groupings at 95% level of confidence for 2 mm depth of penetration) DISCUSSION Higher screw withdrawal resistance in the face direction was attributed to the higher density and integrity of wood fibers on the surface layers of composite panels. “Sustainable non- isocyanate polyurethanes bio-adhesives for engineered wood panels are revealed as promising candidates to move from formaldehyde-based alternatives,” J. Environ. Keywords: addition; article; fibers; fig; mdf; mdf panels; palm; panels; properties; resin; screw; wollastonite; wood
• Utilization of Bacterial Enzymes for Cellulose and Hemicelluloses Degradations: Medical and Industrial Benefits by Selim, Samy; Harun-Ur-Rashid, Mohammad; Hamoud, Yousef Alhaj; Shaghaleh , Hiba (2025) - Bacterial enzymes can degrade these polysaccharides and have emerged as efficient, eco-friendly alternatives to chemical methods, offering significant advantages in industrial processes and medical therapies. Beyond industrial applications, bacterial enzymes contribute to medical innovations such as targeted drug delivery systems and wound healing, with potential for treating chronic diseases like diabetes and inflammatory bowel disorders. Keywords: applications; article; bacteria; biomass; cellulose; degradation; doi; enzymes; et al; hemicellulose; hydrolysis; production; review; selim
• Synthetic Biology Innovations in Designing Cellulose-Based Smart Drug Delivery Systems by Selim, Samy; Almuhayawi, Mohammed S.; Al Jaouni, Soad K.; Harun-Ur-Rashid, Mohammad (2025) - Its capacity to form diverse morphologies—fibers, films, hydrogels, and nanostructures—makes it a highly adaptable platform for drug delivery systems. The ability to control the release profile by altering the chemical structure of the cellulose matrix is a key advantage of synthetic biology in the development of drug delivery systems. Keywords: article; biology; cellulose; delivery; delivery systems; doi; drug; drug delivery; et al; release; synthetic; systems
• The Effect of Digestate from Biogas Plants Alone and with the Addition of Biochar and Zeolite on Soil Properties and Sorghum Yield by Kujawska, Justyna; Cel, Wojciech; Kwiatkowski, Cezary Andrzej; Harasim, Elżbieta; Zamorska, Justyna (2025) - The application of soil additives resulted in a substantial increase in the concentrations of Mg, Na, K, and Ca in the treated plots compared to the control soil, which may be attributable to dilution or leaching of nutrients. It is evident that biochar has a substantial impact on total soil organic carbon, though its effect on the bioavailable carbon pool is constrained and subject to variation. Keywords: 20(3; addition; additives; article; biochar; bioresources; carbon; content; digestate; doi; et al; increase; kujawska; metals; nitrogen; peer; plants; plots; soil; sorghum; waste; zeolite
• Chemical and Mechanistic Aspects of Wood Finishing: A Review Encompassing Paints and Clear Coats by Hubbe, Martin A.; Laleicke, Frederik (2025) - “Preparation of tung oil microcapsule and its effect on wood surface coating,” Polymers 14(8), article 1536. In light of the relatively low cost of platy mineral particles, together with the importance of being able to control the rate of water vapor permeation, it would make sense to use such an approach to control water vapor permeation in future formulations of wood coatings. Keywords: adhesion; article; bioresources; coating formulation; coating review; coatings; curing; doi; effect; et al; fig; finish; finishes; flexner; formulation; healing; hubbe; laleicke; layer; light; microcapsules; oil; particles; performance; polyurethane; properties; resin; review article; self; surfaces; system; technol; treatment; waterborne; weathering; wood coating; wood surface; wood wood; yan
• Moringa Gum-derived Polymeric Carbon Dots for Antimicrobial Activity by Iqbal, Yasir; Chatha, Shahzad Ali Shahid; Ahmed, Iqbal; Shahzad, Khuram; Siddique, Muhammad Yasir; Anwar, Usama (2025) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.2.4479-4494 Keywords: Carbon dots; Antibacterial activity; Moringa gum; Microwave synthesis Contact information: a: Department of Chemistry, Baba Guru Nanak University, Nankana Sahib-39100, Pakistan; b: Department of Chemistry, Government College University Faisalabad-38000, Pakistan; The synthesis of carbon dots (CDs) generally follows two main approaches: top- down and bottom-up methods. Keywords: applications; article; carbon; carbon dots; doi; dots; et al; gum; iqbal; mgcds; moringa; synthesis
• Analysis of Key Factors Affecting Microbial Proliferation During the Solid-State Fermentation of Corn Husk-based Protein by Yan, Yaping; Sun, Yinan; Gao, Xing; Cui, Jinna; Gao, Junjie; Liu, Zhanying (2025) - A two-step enzymatic hydrolysis and combined microbial fermentation was adopted to produce corn husk microbial protein feed. As the fermentation substrate temperature increased, yeast fermentation accelerated growth and multiplication, inhibiting the growth of Bacillus subtilis. Keywords: article; content; corn; doi; enzyme; et al; factors; fermentation; protein; temperature; yeast
• Ultraviolet Radiation Effect on Chemical Profile of Sage Oil and its Inhibitor Capacity for Butyrylcholinesterase, α-Amylase, Protein Denaturation, Cancer and Pathogenic Yeasts by Alsalamah, Sulaiman; Alghonaim, Mohammed Ibrahim; Almuzaini, Nujud Abdullah; Almotayri, Abdullah M.; Almimoni, Nourah M.; Shater, Abdel-Rahman M. (2025) - The required IC50 to inhibit butyrylcholinesterase, α-amylase, and protein denaturation was 95.3, 14.9, and 10.7 µg/mL in sage oil that was not exposed to UVR, and 35.1, 7.1, and 7.1 µg/mL in exposed sage oil to UVR for 60 min, respectively. In addition, the effect of UV radiation on the chemical profile of sage oils was studied, giving insight on the biological activities of sage oil. Keywords: acid; anti; article; doi; effect; ester; et al; fatty; fatty acid; inhibition; min; sage oil
• Preparation of Flame-Retardant Cellulose Paper via Spray Coating with Lignin, Phytic Acid, and Sodium Silicate by Kweon, Soon Wan; Lee, Yong Ju; Lee, Tai-Ju; Kim, Hyoung Jin (2025) - “Application of modified phytic acid as flame retardant in cellulosic paper,” BioResources 16(4), 7953- 7965. “Preparation and characterization of sodium silicate impregnated Chinese fir wood with high strength, water resistance, flame retardant and smoke suppression,” Journal of Materials Research and Technology 9(1), 1043-1053. Keywords: acid; article; char; doi; et al; fig; flame; flammability; lignin; lps; paper; retardant; sample; silica; test
• Carbon-Enhanced Photocatalysts with Dopamine Electronic Bridge Enriched in Adjustable Adsorption and Visible-Light Degradation for Multitasking Water Remediation by Zhu, Yanchen; Fu, Peng; Qin, Linli; Liu, Kun; Li, Junhao; Ren, Hao; Wang, Xin (2025) - “Band engineering of BiOBr based materials for photocatalytic wastewater treatment via advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) – A review,” Water Resources and Industry 29, article 100211. Bismuth-based semiconductor photocatalysts (BiOBr) are suitable photocatalysis modules that are capable of the engineering of multitasking water purification materials (Zhu et al. 2021; Zhou et al. 2023; Zhang et al. 2024b), owing to their unique characteristics including unique spherical structure, appropriate band energy, and outstanding environmentally friendly. Keywords: adsorption; article; biobr; carbon; catalyst; degradation; doi; electron; et al; fig; materials; pollutants; psbm; surface; wang; zhu
• Advances in Nanocellulose-Based Composites for Sustainable Food Packaging by Shi, Baoying; Wu, Di; Lin, Yu; Xu, Xinyu; Xie, Siqi; Zhao, Guiyuan; Wang, Yufeng (2025) - Extrusion-blowing is a common method for producing food packaging films. Kang et al. (2021) incorporated natural antioxidants into nanocellulose and employed solution casting to fabricate food packaging films for extending raspberry shelf life. Keywords: applications; article; barrier; composite; doi; et al; films; food; food packaging; materials; nanocellulose; packaging; polymer; properties; review; shi
• Sustainable Thermal and Acoustic Insulating Panels from Recycled Cardboard by Mazaherifar, Mohammad Hassan; Timar, Maria Cristina; Georgescu, Sergiu Valeriu; Cosereanu , Camelia (2025) - TC of the samples The thermal conductivity of both unprinted (Panel A) and printed (Panel B) cardboard panels was evaluated to assess their heat transfer properties. An average spectrum of cardboard fibrous material is also included to facilitate comparison with the resulting panels to reveal any potential chemical structure changes occurring during the manufacturing process. Keywords: absorption; article; cardboard; cardboard panels; composite; density; doi; et al; fig; insulation; materials; panels; properties; samples; sound
• Free Drying Shrinkage of Wood: A Review by Zhao, Mingyang; Yang, Lin (2025) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.3.Zhao Keywords: Wood drying; Wood drying shrinkage; Free drying shrinkage Contact information: a: College of Furnishings and Industrial Design, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China; b: Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; *Corresponding author: yanglin@njfu.edu.cn INTRODUCTION Wood is an environmentally friendly natural material. FREE DRYING OF WOOD Free drying shrinkage is a special state in wood drying shrinkage (Shen et al. 2020), when thin and small wood is dried under no external constraints. Keywords: article; doi; drying; et al; layer; moisture; shrinkage; strain; stress; wood; yang
• Enhancing Polyester Composites with Nano Aristida hystrix Fibers: Mechanical and Microstructural Insights by Pandiarajan, Pitchai; Baskaran , Padamathur Ganesan; Palanisamy, Sivasubramanian; Karuppusamy, Manickaraj; Marimuthu, Kathiresan; Rajan, Anish; Almansour, Mansour I.; Ma, Quanjin; Al-Farraj, Saleh A (2025) - Nonetheless, although these treatments are efficacious, the discovery of novel procedures is essential to further improve the mechanical characteristics and durability of natural fiber composites. By integrating a novel fiber source (Aristida hystrix) with a nanoscale processing route, this research contributes to advancing the field of natural fiber composites, offering a sustainable, lightweight, and high-performance alternative for structural and engineering applications (Pandiarajan et al, 2019). Keywords: absorption; article; bioresources; composites; doi; et al; fiber; fig; hystrix; impact; matrix; nano; nano a.; polyester; polymer; properties; strength; tensile
• Preparation of a Canola-based Polyethyleneimine-crosslinked Bioadhesive for Particleboards Production by Tene Tayo, Lawrence; Dönni, Fabian; Euring, Markus (2025) - “PEI in protein adhesive,” BioResources 20(3), 5262-5278. “PEI in protein adhesive,” BioResources 20(3), 5262-5278. Keywords: adhesive; article; bonding; canola; crosslinking; doi; et al; pei; properties; protein; strength; tayo; wood
• Effect of Wind Exposure on Stem Stand Characteristics and Anatomical Features of Fir Trees by Topacoglu, Osman; Özden Keleş, Seray (2025) - However, future studies should be conducted on Trojan fir trees to determine how mechanical strength traits vary in fir trees in mountain forests. Fir trees have valuable multiple applications in Türkiye because they are widely used as a constructional timber for making pulpwood and furniture. Keywords: area; article; damage; doi; fir; fir trees; forest; height; stand; study; tracheid; trees; trojan; trojan fir; width; wind; windthrow
• Physical and Bending Properties of Beech Laminated Veneer Lumber Reinforced with Carbon Fiber Fabric by Zdravković, Vladislav; Sokolović, Neda M.; Lovric, Aleksandar; Šekularac, Nenad (2025) - 2. Schematic representation of control and reinforced LVL panels Figure 2 shows the construction of panels through cross-section with the position of reinforcement between the veneer layers and its orientation: • Control (K) – unreinforced panels, i.e., control reference samples; • Combination 1 (K1) – reinforcement placed in the second and seventh glueline, parallel oriented as outer veneer grain (S2║7║); • Combination 2 (K2) – reinforcement placed in the fourth and fifth glueline, parallel oriented as outer veneer grain (S4║5║). In each set, for each adhesive, two types of reinforced LVL boards and one type of non-reinforced LVL boards were formed (Fig. 1). Keywords: adhesive; article; bending; carbon; control; fabric; fiber; flatwise; lvl; moe; properties; rlvl; samples; veneer; wood
• Family Parent-Child Woodworking: An Experimental Study on Children Making Luban Locks by Shang, Bin; Chen, Hui; Hong, Ying; Chen, Zhe; Xu, Jixin (2025) - 6337 Family Parent-Child Woodworking: An Experimental Study on Children Making Luban Locks Bin Shang,a Hui Chen,b Ying Hong,a Zhe Chen, ,c,* and Jixin Xu 6338 Family Parent-Child Woodworking: An Experimental Study on Children Making Luban Locks Bin Shang,a Hui Chen,b Ying Hong,a Zhe Chen, ,c,* and Jixin Xu Keywords: activities; article; children; development; doi; et al; family; lock; luban; parent; projects; shang; skills; study; toys; woodworking
• Nanocomposites of ZnO/CuO/Se Synthesized by Schinus terebinthifolia Biomass and their Antioxidant, Cytotoxicity, Anti-H. pylori, and Anti-obesity Properties by Alharbi, Mohanned T.; Al-Rajhi, Aisha M. H.; Almuhayawi, Mohammed S.; Gattan, Hattan S.; Alruhaili, Mohammed H.; Ali, Yahya; Selim, Samy (2025) - Saudi Arabia REFERENCES CITED Abdelghany, T. M., Al-Rajhi, A. M. H., Yahya, R., Bakri, M. M., Al Abboud, M. A., Yahya, R., and Salem, S. S. (2023b). DOI: 10.1186/s13765-022-00702-0 Amin, M. A. A., Abu-Elsaoud, A. M., Nowwar, A. I., Abdelwahab, A. T., Awad, M. A., Hassan, S. E. D., and Elkelish, A. (2024). Keywords: a. a.; a. m.; activity; antioxidant; article; cuo; doi; et al; extract; nanocomposite; nanoparticles; nc zno; pylori; synthesis
• Structure and Properties of PBST/ZrP Nanocomposites Under the Influence of Stretching-Lamination Force Fields by Ren, Yihong; Li, Huili; Jiang, Guo (2025) - This is because the hydroxyl groups on the surface of ZrP fillers are capable of forming hydrogen bonds with the polar groups within the PBST matrix. Figure 9c illustrates the permeation paths of water molecules when the fillers are arranged horizontally versus when they are distributed randomly, visually demonstrating the impact of ZrP orientation on the permeation pathways of water molecules. Keywords: article; composites; content; doi; et al; filler; pbst; phosphate; properties; pz3; stretching; tensile; treatment; zrp
• Sound Absorption and Mechanical Characterization of Neem Gum and Coconut Dust-Based Hybrid Epoxy Composites by Tadepalli, Srinivas; Palanisamy, Sivasubramanian (2025) - The results demonstrate that adding NG and CD improves the mechanical properties of epoxy composites, with the best performance achieved when the NG and CD are proportioned evenly (Muthalagu et al. 2021; Fragassa et al. 2024). Tensile strength of the composites Flexural Strength The flexural strength of epoxy composites with varying amounts of NG and CD was tested, as shown in Fig. Keywords: absorption; article; coir; composites; doi; dust; epoxy; et al; gum; materials; neem; properties; strength
• Hydrolytic Enzymes for Lignocellulose Materials and their Impacts on Food Additives and Health Promotion: A Review by Alsalamah, Sulaiman A.; Alghonaim, Mohammed Ibrahim (2025) - DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2015.02.004 Bakri, M. M., Al-Rajhi, A. M. H., Abada, E., Salem, O. M. A., Shater, A-R., Mahmoud, M. S., and Abdel Ghany, T. M. (2022). FUNDING This work was supported and funded by the Deanship of Scientific Research at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) (grant number IMSIU-DDRSP2501) REFERENCES CITED Abdelghany, T. M., Ganash, M., Bakri, M. M., and Al-Rajhi, A. M. H. (2018). Keywords: acid; article; biomass; doi; enzymes; et al; hydrolysis; lignin; lignocellulose; production; products; review
• Distribution Characteristics and Ecotoxicity Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Hydrothermal Carbonization Products of Corn Stalks by Si, Hongyu; Wang, Ming; Xiao, Chao; Xie, Xiaomei; Gong, Junhua; Yang, Lijun; Peng, Lizeng; Koschany , Arthur Ernest; Chen, Xiuxiu; Yu, Hewei; Yao, Qiang; Lu, Jikai (2025) - The aim was to analyze the influence of temperature and time on PAHs formation, explore the generation mechanism and distribution characteristics of PAHs, and identify an optimal combination of reaction temperature and time to reduce PAHs content. Conversely, in a study on the hydrothermal carbonization of pig manure, Lang et al. (2019) found that PAHs content decreased between 180 and 200 ℃, but increased again at higher temperatures (220 ℃). Keywords: aromatic; article; bap; carbon; carbonization; content; doi; et al; formation; hydrothermal; hydrothermal carbon; pahs; pahs content; reaction; rs pahs; temperature; time; weight
• Breaking Down Biomass: How Pretreatment and Enzyme Strategy Shape Efficient Bioethanol Yields by Nanjundaswamy, Ananda; Okeke, Benedict C. (2025) - Cost-effective biomass deconstruction and enzyme production are essential for efficient lignocellulosic bioprocessing. Future research will focus on optimizing saccharification and fermentation processes and enhancing enzyme production through gene cloning and overexpression for improved biomass hydrolysis. Keywords: acid; article; biomass; crude; doi; enzyme; glucose; nanjundaswamy; okeke; pretreatment; production; saccharification; sg2; switchgrass; trichoderma
• Multimodal Evaluation of Warmth Perception in Wood: An Experimental Study Based on Visual, Tactile, and Visual-Tactile Interactions by Zhang, Yue; Xiong, Wei; Guo, Yeyingzi; Wei, Peixing; Yi, Songlin (2025) - Interestingly, visual warmth perception showed a significant negative correlation with qmax, which was likely because materials with high heat flux, such as metals, tend to evoke a cooler visual impression. Color emerged as the dominant factor in visual warmth perception, outweighing other visual attributes such as glossiness and roughness. Keywords: article; doi; et al; material; perception; properties; surface; tactile; temperature; touch; warmth; warmth perception; wood; wood warmth
• Mechanical Properties of Composites Reinforced with Recycled Paper and Pine Needles Using Polymer Matrices Containing 50 to 70% Dammar Resin by Miritoiu, Cosmin Mihai; Roșca, Adrian Sorin; Tutunea, Dragoș (2025) - These variations highlight the need for optimized forest management and sustainable reuse of pine needle material. In India, a 100 to 150 kW power plant generates electricity from pine needle material (Khan 2012), while charcoal from pine needles offers a sustainable fuel alternative (Khuller 2019). Keywords: article; bioresources; composite; dammar; dammar resin; doi; epoxy; et al; materials; matrix; miritoiu; needles; paper; pine; properties; resin; specimens; strength; tensile; test; values; water
• Aging Effects on Paper Dispersibility – A Review by Pfennich, Andrea Christine; Lammer, Herfried; Hirn, Ulrich (2025) - Bound water contributes to the flexibility and swelling behavior of paper fibers (Leuk et al. 2016; Łojewski et al. 2010; Salmén and Berthold 2018). The capillary action within paper fibers and between fiber networks plays a significant role in water absorption. Keywords: aging; article; bioresources; cellulose; degradation; dispersibility; doi; et al; fiber; paper; pfennich; process; pulp; review; strength; swelling; water; wet
• Heated Wood-Based Ethylene Scavenger for Active Packaging to Prevent Browning of Lentinula edodes by Ha, Si Young; Kim, Hyeon Cheol; Lim, Woo Soak; Yang, Jae-Kyung (2025) - Despite considerable interest and progress in the topic of ethylene scavenger applications (Scariot et al. 2014), there has been relatively little consideration of ethylene scavengers for mushroom freshness preservation. Standard packaging forms for ethylene scavengers are pouches and films (Kumar et al. 2024a). Keywords: article; doi; edodes; et al; ethylene; ethylene scavenger; mushrooms; packaging; scavenger; wood
• Extreme Gradient Boosting Model to Predict Antioxidant Activity of Extract from Ainsliaea acerifolia by Kim, Hyeon Cheol; Lim, Woo Seok; Ha, Si Young; Yang, Jae-Kyung (2025) - “Predicting antioxidant activity,” BioResources 20(4), 9103-9126. This approach improves operational efficiency by optimizing extraction conditions, predicting antioxidant activity from data including flavonoids and polyphenols, and reducing reagent usage. Keywords: acerifolia; activity; antioxidant; article; content; doi; et al; extraction; extracts; kim; learning; machine; model; temperature; train; xgb
• Manufacturing of Form-molded Pulp Products (FMPPs) in the Papermaking Industry – A Review by Danielewicz, Dariusz (2025) - In 1920, the use of this technique for producing packaging for other products requiring protection (light bulbs, fruits, etc.) was patented, thanks to which, in the years 1920-1940, the implementation of molded pulp products slowly increased (Didone 2020). “Upgrading of molded pulp products through the use of synthetic resins,” TAPPI J. 43(2), 185A-188A. Casey, J. F. (1961). Keywords: air; article; bioresources; cellulose; danielewicz; device; doi; drying; et al; fibers; fig; fmpps; food; form; materials; method; molding; packaging; paper; peer; process; production; products; properties; pulp; pulp products; pulp technology; review; sieve; strength; technology; type; use; wang; water
• Effects of Different Visual Styles on Elderly Users’ Interaction Behavior in Smart Sofa Interfaces by Tang, Jiayu; Liu, Xinghao; Zhou, Chengmin; Kaner, Jake (2025) - Therefore, wood-based smart sofa interface design should address elderly users' needs by optimizing visual presentation styles, reducing cognitive load and stress, and improving attention. 9167 Effects of Different Visual Styles on Elderly Users’ Interaction Behavior in Smart Sofa Interfaces Jiayu Tang,a,b Xinghao Liu,a,b Chengmin Zhou,a,b,* and Jake Kaner c The usability of wood-based smart furniture interfaces for elderly users remains a critical challenge in aging-in-place solutions. Keywords: article; attention; doi; et al; eye; interaction; interface; modeling; presentation; product; schematic; sofa; styles; user
• Carbon Credit: Harnessing Green Solutions for Climate Mitigation by Haida, Zainol; Kamaruddin, Norfaryanti; Sanusi, Ruzana; Mohd Yusof, Norwahyuni; Samdin, Zaiton (2025) - “Glycoproteins of arbuscular mycorrhiza for soil carbon sequestration: Review of mechanisms and controls,” Sci. Total Environ. “Dynamic stability of soil carbon: reassessing the “permanence” of soil carbon sequestration,” Front. Environ. Keywords: article; bamboo; biomass; bioresources; carbon; carbon credit; carbon sequestration; carbon storage; change; climate; co2; doi; emissions; et al; forest; haida et; land; mitigation; peer; plant; potential; projects; review; sci; soil; soil carbon; species
• Impact of Reactive Compatibilizers on the Properties of Poly(lactic acid)/Bamboo Flour Composites by Zhao, Shuyu; Yang, Qingqing; Li, Lifen; Cao, Yan; Yang, Yang; Wang, Yaxue (2025) - Before the test, a small amount of BF, modified PLA, and untreated PLA was taken and pressed into uniformly thick sheets using a flour tablet press at a pressure of 20 to 40 MPa for 5 min. At present, in order to improve the interfacial compatibility between PLA and plant fibers, various methods such as fibers surface treatment, PLA modification, and the addition of specific additives can be applied (Prasad and Kumar 2016; Zhou et al. 2016; Omodunbi 2021). Keywords: article; bamboo; composites; doi; et al; gma; maa; mah; modification; pla; properties; surface; water
• A Systematic Review on Enzymatic Refining of Recycled Fibers: A Potential to be Unlocked by Rossi, Chiara; Solé, Aina (2025) - A Systematic Review on Enzymatic Refining of Recycled Fibers: A Potential to be Unlocked Chiara Rossi ,* and Aina Solé Enzymatic refining offers a sustainable alternative to mechanical refining for enhancing the quality of recycled paper fibers. When combined with a mediator, they can effectively oxidize non-phenolic lignin compounds, making them useful in the treatment of recycled paper fibers. Keywords: article; bioresources; doi; drainage; energy; enzymes; et al; fibers; paper; peer; process; properties; pulp; refining; review; rossi; solé; strength; treatment
• Environmental Dynamics and Risk: Bibliometric Insights into Soil Heavy Metal Accumulation Under Environmental Stressors by Wang, Jiaxiang; Li, Yueyao; Zhou, Yimin; Long, Jibai; Li, Zhuoqing; Qiu, Cheng; Liu, Qinghai; Lei, Ming (2025) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.3.6713-6735 Keywords: Extreme environments; Soil heavy metals; Biochar; Bibliometrics; CiteSpace; Web of Science Contact information: a: College of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; b: College of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; c: Institute of Agricultural Product Quality Standard and Testing Research, Tibet Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences, Lhasa 850032, China; *Corresponding author: leiming@hunau.edu.cn INTRODUCTION Soil, as a critical natural resource that is essential for human survival, plays a fundamental role in maintaining ecological balance. TS=(Extreme environments Soil heavy metals* OR Extreme Environment Cropland Heavy Metals* OR Extreme Environment Farmland Heavy Metals* OR Extreme environments Agricultural land heavy metals* OR Extreme environments Agricultural soil heavy metals* OR acid rain Soil heavy metals* OR extremal temperature Soil heavy metals* OR high salt Soil heavy metals* OR High Pressure Environmental Soil Heavy Metals* OR radiate Soil heavy metals* OR Keywords: acid; analysis; article; bioresources; doi; environments; et al; field; journal; metals; metals research; pollution; remediation; research; science; soil; wang
• Recent Advances in the Inhibition of Wood-Degrading Fungi, Insects, and Enzymatic Attack Using Nanotech Solutions: A Review by Alghonaim, Mohammed Ibrahim; Alsalamah, Sulaiman A.; El-Diehy, Mahmoud A.; Amin, Mohamed Abdel-Aal; Alawlaqi, Mohamed M.; Mashlawi, Abadi M. (2025) - Fungi that cause wood rot are the primary cause of wood degradation. 3. Effect of white rot fungus and enzymes on wood Ligninases, or ligninolytic enzymes, are a class of enzymes that can degrade wood lignin (Fig. 3), characterizing the fungi responsible for white wood rot. Keywords: article; doi; enzymes; et al; fungi; fungus; lignin; nanoparticles; nps; rot; white; wood
• Quantitative Analysis of Leather Closet Surface Material Based on Visual and Tactile Evaluation by Liu, Yidan; Wang, Wei; Tu, Ziyao; Li, Nan; Sun, Jingyu (2025) - Together, these methods constitute a comprehensive quantitative evaluation framework for leather material perception and provide a scientific basis for leather material selection and design optimization of custom closet furniture. By providing subjects with leather material samples of closet surfaces of the same size and similar characteristics, they rated these 12 samples and 7 sets of perceptual semantic words using subjective visual and tactile evaluations with scores of -2, -1, 0, 1, and 2 (Emerson 2017). Keywords: analysis; article; consumers; design; doi; evaluation; factor; furniture; grain leather; leather; leather furniture; materials; perception; tactile
• Exploring the Effect and Molecular Docking Interaction of Carboxypeptidase and Amidohydrolase on Ochratoxin A and Zearalenone Degradation by Alsalamah, Sulaiman A.; Alghonaim, Mohammed Ibrahim; Moafa, Abdu Ali Y.; Sharma , Mukul (2025) - REFERENCES CITED Abd El-Ghany, T. M., Ganash, M. A., Bakri, M. M., Al-Rajhi, A. M. H., and Al Abboud, M. A. (2016). The present investigation focused on two kinds of mycotoxins OTA and ZEN. Keywords: amidohydrolase; article; bioresources; carboxypeptidase; degradation; docking; doi; et al; grains; mycotoxins; ota; zen
• Designing Wooden Lounge Chairs Using ZMET: From Deep Need Discovery to Value Hierarchy Construction by Han, Yong; Ouyang, Wumin; Du, Hemin; Qiao, Zebin; Wei, Daren (2025) - By analyzing the HVM, the “Attribute–Consequence–Value” (A–C–V) chain was identified, which corresponds to the three-tier relationship of design features– psychological needs–user values. Design Concept Based on the HVM’s three-tier structure—Attributes (design features), Consequences (psychological or emotional needs), and Values (user value systems)—the design of the lounge chair aims to fulfill users’ aspirations for comfortable living, a sense of belonging, self-actualization, pleasure, and inner peace. Keywords: article; chair; design; doi; hvm; image; lounge; product; research; sense; users; value; zmet
• Fruit Tree (Malus domestica) Branch Biochar via Pyrolysis: Optimization of Temperature and Holding Time by Cao, Zhao; Li, Yujia; Xie, Xinran; Zhang, Huadong; Yang, Shoujun (2025) - The pH and EC Values of Biochars Categ ory Tempera ture (°C) Holding Time (min) 0 3 15 45 60 90 120 pH 300 7.21e ± 0.02 7.37e ± 0.06 7.46e ± 0.06 7.67e ± 0.02 7.82e ± 0.02 7.98e ± 0.03 8.01e ± 0.01 400 7.63d ± 0.03 7.77d ± 0.03 8.01d ± 0.01 8.34d ± 0.04 8.43d ± 0.02 8.60d ± 0.01 8.69d ± 0.02 500 7.91c ± 0.02 8.18c ± 0.01 8.24c ± 0.01 8.50c ± 0.02 8.76c ± 0.03 9.21c ± 0.02 9.22c ± 0.02 600 8.35b ± 0.02 8.45b ± 0.04 8.85b ± 0.05 9.25b ± 0.02 9.53b ± 0.02 9.63b ± 0.04 9.80b ± 0.05 700 8.98a ± 0.02 9.15a ± 0.04 9.43a ± 0.02 9.52a ± 0.03 9.73a ± 0.14 9.94a ± 0.03 10.14a ± 0.03 EC (μS/c m) 300 201d ± 1.53 205d ± 1.73 213d ± 2.65 227d ± 2.08 229d ± 2.31 264e ± 2.52 286e ± 2.00 400 245c ± 1.53 256c ± 2.31 271c ± 0.58 268c ± 1.29 292c ± 1.00 324d ± 2.89 345d ± 3.21 500 307b ± 1.53 313b ± 0.50 332b ± 1.53 373b ± 3.79 420b ± 1.53 442b ± 1.73 444c ± 1.53 600 309b ± 1.53 318b ± 0.53 339b ± 1.53 389ab ± 1.53 433b ± 1.53 447b ± 1.53 464b ± 1.52 700 393a ± 1.53 394a ± 2.00 407a ± 3.51 415a ± 3.00 442a ± 1.53 456a ± 2.00 468a ± 2.00 The Ash, Volatile, and Fixed Carbon Content of Biochars Category Tempera- ture (°C) Holding Time (min) 0 3 15 45 60 90 120 Ash (%) 300 5.77e ± 0.02 6.80e ± 0.02 9.18e ± 0.01 9.81e ± 0.01 11.07e ± 0.05 11.72e ± 0.02 11.92e ± 0.01 400 9.00d ± 0.02 10.23d ± 0.02 12.33d ± 0.02 13.38d ± 0.02 13.49d ± 0.02 14.33d ± 0.02 14.74d ± 0.03 500 14.87c ± 0.02 Keywords: article; biochar; carbon; content; doi; et al; fruit; holding time; min; pyrolysis temperature; temperatures; times; tree
• Utilizing CMC/ZnO Blends Made at Various Mixing Ratios on Paper Surfaces and Their Impact on Paper Characteristics by Kurtuluş, Orçun Çağlar (2025) - “Surfactant-assisted poly (lactic acid)/cellulose nanocrystal bionanocomposite for potential application in paper coating,” J. Renew. Functional coating is a process that involves coating paper surfaces with specific materials instead of just inorganic fillers with adhesives. Keywords: absorption; article; cellulose; cmc; coating; composition; doi; fig; oil; paper; strength; surface; values; water; zno
• Integrating Color Theory in Eco-Friendly Design of Reconstituted Decorative Thin Wood by Zhang, Xinyi; Zhou, Chengmin; Wang, Xiaomeng; Kaner, Jake (2025) - Color system (Color-Order System), that is, according to the different benchmarks, is based on certain color harmony theory and color in a certain order for systematic representation of the color system (Ramos et al. 2020). Countries have so far built color systems, such as the Munsell color system, the Ostwald color system, the International Commission on Illumination (CIE) L*a*b* color system, the Practical Color Coordinate System (PCCS) color system, and other color systems for researching color metrology. Keywords: article; color; design; doi; downloads; et al; file:///c:/users; green; harmony; hue; system; theory; wood; zhang
• γ-Aminobutyric Acid and Zeolite as Natural Treatments to Maintain the Fruit Quality, Storability, and Shelf Life in Apricot by Alebidi, Abdullah; Elmenofy, Hayam M.; Abdel-Sattar , Mahmoud; Abd El-Gawad, Mahmoud G.; Kotb, Hatem R. M.; Rihan, Hail Z.; Galal, Hoda; Salama, Abdel-Moety (2025) - “GABA & zeolite for fruit quality,” BioResources 20(3), 7330-7357. “GABA & zeolite for fruit quality,” BioResources 20(3), 7330-7357. Keywords: acid; alebidi; alebidi et; apricot; article; bioresources; doi; et al; food; fruit; fruit quality; gaba; peer; periods; postharvest; quality; storage; total; treatments; zeolite
• Effects of Reinforcement by Both Waste Glass and Barley Straw on Water Resistance, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties of Polyethylene Composite by Ayrilmis, Nadir; M. Kuzmin, Anton; Masri, Tahar; Yagoub, Mohamed; Sedira, Lakhdar; Pantyukhov, Petr; Mausam, Kuwar; Palanisamy, Sivasubramanian; Ma, Quanjin; Al-Farraj, Saleh A (2025) - Thus, the choice between recycled glass and glass fiber in HDPE composites therefore depends on design priorities: recycled glass offers better thermal stability and a controlled increase in crystallinity, while glass fiber offers higher crystallinity at the expense of the greater disruption of the crystalline structure. A previous study reported that glass fiber can be used in wood plastic composites (WPCs) (Sanjay and Yogesha 2017). Keywords: absorption; article; barley; bsf; composites; doi; et al; glass; glass fiber; glass flour; hdpe; properties; straw; waste glass; water; wt%
• Tannin-based Polyurethane Coating for Quality Improvement of Roof Tiles Composite by Kartikawati, Aprilia; Augustina, Sarah; Adly Rahandi Lubis, Muhammad; Surya Kusumah, Sukma; Santoso, Adi; Sutiawan, Jajang; Zulfiana, Deni; Manurung, Harisyah; Herawati, Evalina; Marwanto, Marwanto; Ashari Oramahi, Hasan; Aristri, Manggar Arum; Martha, Resa (2025) - Biomass is mixed in certain proportions to obtain the desired properties of roof tile composite. The entire use of biomass in the manufacture of roof tile composites was carried out by Syahfitri et al. (2024) using sorghum bagasse with molasses adhesive. Keywords: article; coating; composite; contact; density; doi; et al; extract; properties; roof; roof tiles; sbrtc; study; surface; tannin; tiles; wood
• Understanding Sizing Conditions with Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride: Experimental Analysis of pH and Anionic Trash Catcher Effects on Softwood Kraft Pulp by Franco, Jorge; Bastidas, Juan Carlos; Jameel, Hasan; Gonzalez, Ronalds (2025) - However, given the limited literature on ASA interaction in filler-free systems, alternative explanations may account for the observed behavior. Although common laboratory measurements, such as pH, conductivity, cationic demand, and zeta potential, provide insights into wet- end chemistry, they do not reliably correlate with ASA retention and sizing efficiency. Keywords: article; asa; atc; bioresources; cobb; conditions; et al; number; paper; sizing
• Response Mechanism of Extracellular Laccase Activity of Lyophyllum decastes to Cultivation Substrates and Subculture by Xiong, Xue; Li, Peng; Li, Wei; Zhang, Gui-he (2025) - Under the interaction of subcultured strains and induced media, the most significant impact on L. decastes Lac activity occurred on day 5th of the cultivation period, followed by day 7th (Table 1). The optimal primary substrate for inducing Lac secretion in L. decastes F1 strain was corncob, followed by cottonseed hulls. Keywords: activity; article; cultivation; culture; decastes; doi; enzyme; et al; lac; laccase; strain; substrates
• Multi-Objective Optimization Framework for Timber-Based Geriatric Facilities: Integrating Material Performance and Spatial Adaptability by Dong, Tiexin; Chen, Chang; Li, Yuanhe; Han, Dongnan; Wang, Xuming; Duan, Yu (2025) - HVAC refers to the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning systems in buildings, which in the context of the article, were optimized using timber materials like cross-laminated timber (CLT) to reduce energy consumption by 17% through improved thermal inertia and humidity regulation. Material Performance The hygrothermal and emission properties of timber materials demonstrated significant variations critical for geriatric applications. Keywords: 20(3; article; bioresources; care; clt; design; doi; dong; energy; facility; geriatric; humidity; material; moisture; objective; optimization; peer; performance; timber; wood
• Heritage Trees of Lingshui, China: Diversity, Distribution, and Conservation Challenges by Xie, Chunping; Huang, Chan; Jiang, Shuangshuang; Tian, Erlin; Liu, Dawei (2025) - Fieldwork was conducted across 12 towns, which vary in urban development and ecological settings, influencing heritage tree distribution. Heritage tree conservation requires not only protection of existing specimens but also strategic planning for succession. Keywords: article; china; conservation; distribution; diversity; doi; et al; heritage; heritage trees; lingshui; patterns; species; trees; urban; xie
• A Grounded Theory Analysis of Consumer Perceived Value of Sustainable Bamboo-Woven Fashion Accessories on Chinese e-commerce Platforms by Wei , Xiao Zheng; Siek, Hwee Ling; Toroghi, Reza Moayer; Hashim , Siti Fatimah Binti (2025) - Grounded theory-based conceptual model of consumer perceived value for CCBWFA RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Perceived Value Theory (PVT) is a multidimensional framework originally proposed by Sheth, Newman, and Gross (1991), which identifies five key dimensions of consumer value: (1) functional value (the utility derived from the product’s practical performance), (2) social value (the utility derived from association with social groups), (3) emotional value (the utility derived from feelings or affective states generated by the product), (4) conditional value (the utility derived from specific situations or contexts), and (5) epistemic value (the utility derived from curiosity, novelty, or knowledge-seeking). 6615 A Grounded Theory Analysis of Consumer Perceived Value of Sustainable Bamboo-Woven Fashion Accessories on Chinese e-commerce Platforms Xiao Zheng Wei ,ᵃ,ᵇ Hwee Ling Siek ,ᵃ,* Reza Moayer Toroghi,ᵃ and Siti Fatimah Binti Hashim ᵃ Grounded Theory was employed to analyze consumer perceived value of sustainable bamboo-woven fashion accessories in Chinese e-commerce, emphasizing green consumption behaviors, awareness of resource reuse, and integration of cultural significance. Keywords: article; bamboo; ccbwfa; consumer; craftsmanship; data; design; et al; fashion; green; heritage; product; reviews; study; sustainability; theory; value; wei
• Real-Time Monitoring in Polymer Composites: Internet of Things Integration for Enhanced Performance and Sustainability — A Review by Karuppusamy, Manickaraj; Kalidas, Sathish; Palanisamy, Sivasubramanian; Nataraj , Kalingaraj; Nandagopal, Rajiv Kumar; Natarajan, Ramachandran; Samraj, Aravind; Ayrilmis, Nadir; Sahu, Santosh Kumar; Giri, Jayant; Kanan, Mohammad (2025) - This review article critically examines the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and wireless technology into polymer composites, highlighting its transformative potential in materials science. Their renewable and biodegradable nature makes them highly attractive as reinforcing agents in polymer composites, especially in an era where environmentally friendly solutions are in high demand. Keywords: applications; article; bioresources; composites; conditions; data; development; doi; engineering; et al; integration; iot; karuppusamy; materials; monitoring; performance; polymer; polymer composites; review; sensors; temperature; time; time monitoring
• Measurement and Optimization of Wood Dust and Noise Levels in Table Saw Operations Using Response Surface Methodology by Gül, Özcan; Korkmaz, Mustafa (2025) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.4.8848-8862 Keywords: Circulars; Noise exposure; Occupational health; Wood dust; Wood machining Contact information: a: Wood Application and Research Center, Duzce University, Düzce, Türkiye; b: Department of Wood Products Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Forestry, Düzce University, Düzce, Türkiye; *Corresponding author: mustafakorkmaz@duzce.edu.tr INTRODUCTION The furniture industry, as one of the key sectors of the global economy, has been undergoing rapid growth and transformation in recent years. Workers in the furniture industry are heavily exposed to wood dust due to the nature of tasks such as sanding, cutting, and drilling. Keywords: article; cutting; doi; dust; levels; material; noise; noise levels; pm10; saw; teeth; tooth; wood; wood dust
• Preparation and Functional Properties of Hydroxy-propylated Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) Starch by Abimbola Aina, Ogundiran; Tijani, Ayisat Temitayo; Ogundiran, Olusegun Olafimihan; Akinsipo, Oyesolape Basirat; El Gamal, Ali; Emran, Talha Bin; Hefnawy, Mohamed (2025) - The transmittance measurements for hydroxypropylated starch ranged between 98.3% and 90.5% according to Singh and Singh (2001) for potato starch. The physical characteristics of sweet potato starch including amylose content gelatinization temperature and average granule size showed increased levels when soil temperatures increased (Noda et al. 2002). Keywords: article; doi; et al; food; hsps; hydroxypropyl; nsps; pasting; potato; potato starch; properties; starch; starches; water
• Sawmill Residue Valorization as Adsorbent for Cd2+ from Aqueous Solution by El-Rayyes, Ali; Arogundade , Ibrahim; Sodiya, Ezekiel Folorunsho; Ofudje, Edwin Andrew; Refat,, Moamen S.; Alsuhaibani, Amnah Mohammed; Akande, James Asamu (2025) - However, after 45 °C, the adsorption started to decline for both adsorbents, and at 55 °C, RSWA adsorption dropped to 67.4%, while SWBA adsorption decreased significantly to 61.4%. The R² values for SWBA adsorption ranged from 0.992 to 0.998, while for RSWA it ranged from 0.988 to 0.997, confirming a much better fit and this was supported from the lower values obtained for %SSE. Keywords: adsorbent; adsorption; article; biochar; bioresources; doi; et al; fig; rayyes et; rswa; sawmill; surface; swba; valorization; waste; water; wood
• Toward Sustainable Fertilizer Use: Fundamental Analysis of Ashes from Bamboo By-Products by Sim, Ji-Yeon; Choi, Yong-Hui; Kim, Byeongho; Park, Se-Yeong (2025) - The application of bamboo ash to promote plant growth is influenced by its heavy metal content. The specific surface area value of bamboo ash was significantly lower than that of wood ash (12,000 to 14,000 m2/kg), indicating that it is easy to disperse and has low viscosity, making it easy to process (Grau et al. 2015). Keywords: article; ashes; bamboo; bamboo species; biomass; branches; content; doi; et al; leaves; moso bamboo; phyllostachys; products; species
• Research on the Design Elements of Air Pressure Massage Cushion for Expanding the Elderly-Friendly Functions of Furniture by Yu , Changlong; Liu, Wei; Fei, Yi Nan; Chen, Jiaqi; Hu, Ziyan (2025) - RESEARCH FRAMEWORK The innovation of this research method is to propose a combination of AHP+QFD to optimise the design of massage cushion products. In this study, an AHP hierarchical model was constructed based on user needs for massage cushion products. Keywords: 20(3; ahp; airbag; analysis; article; bioresources; design; et al; fig; massage; massage cushion; method; model; needs; peer; process; product; requirements; research; table; user; yu et
• Opportunities and Challenges for the Development of the Office Furniture Industry: A Case from China by Fu, Sijie; Wan, Ruiying; Xiong, Xianqing (2025) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.3.Fu Keywords: Office furniture; Industry chain structure; Furniture production; Operation system; Innovation: Sustainable development Contact information: a: College of Furnishings and Industrial Design, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; b: Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; * Corresponding author: xiongxianqing@njfu.edu.cn INTRODUCTION The rapid rise of knowledge-based economies and office workers since the early 20th century has made office furniture design, production, and usage a critical element of the furniture industry. “Application of value stream mapping on office furniture industry – A case study,” AIP Conf. Keywords: analysis; article; china; design; development; doi; et al; furniture industry; industry; innovation; journal; manufacturing; market; office furniture; peer; product; production; research; review; sales; study
• Malachite Green Adsorption by Base-treated Wood Mill Residues: Kinetics, Isotherms, and Thermodynamic Studies by El-Rayyes, Ali; Ofudje, Edwin Andrew; Bamgbade, Akeem Adesina; Refat, Moamen S.; Alsuhaibani, Amnah Mohammed; Akande, James Asamu; Olanrele, Olajire S.; Ilesanmi, Nathanael Yinka (2025) - Similarly, research on MG adsorption using rice husks by Muinde et al. (2017) showed that the removal efficiency of dye was reduced with increasing initial dye concentrations, suggesting that higher concentrations provide more molecules in solution, thereby increasing the driving force for diffusion and adsorption onto the adsorbent. After MG adsorption (spectrum b), this peak shifted slightly and changed in intensity, suggesting that hydrogen bonding or electrostatic interactions occurred between the adsorbent’s surface and the dye molecules . Keywords: adsorbent; adsorption; article; base; bioresources; btwmw; doi; dye; et al; green; malachite; rwmw; surface; values; waste; wood
• Sustainable Wastewater Treatment: Raw and Activated Cow Dung for the Sorption of Methylene Blue Dye by Ogundiran, Abimbola Aina; Ogundiran, Olusegun Olafimihan; Adejoke, Badeji Abosede; El Gamal, Ali; Emran, Talha Bin; Hefnawy, Mohamed (2025) - Once the dosage of 0.5 g was reached, however, the amount of MG removed from the solution did not increase, indicating that the adsorbent had reached its optimum level for dye adsorption. It was shown to include several functional groups that are essential for MB adsorption. Keywords: adsorption; article; bioresources; blue; cow; doi; dung; dye; et al; methylene; ogundiran; ogundiran et; rcd; removal; tcd
• Sensory Evaluation of Cultural Relics Imitations of Qing Dynasty Imperial Lacquered Wooden Furniture by Li, Qirong; Zhang, Fan; Jia, Wei; Liu, Zhenghong (2025) - In research on lacquered wood furniture cultural relics imitations, although advancements in various tools and techniques have enabled quantitative assessments of intuitive, surface-level aspects, such as dimensions, material color characteristics, surface luster, and texture, various challenges remain. To address the issues above, this paper sought to fill the research gap in the subjective evaluation of lacquered wood furniture artifact imitations. Keywords: 20(3; article; bioresources; core; evaluation; factors; fidelity; furniture; imitations; perceptual; qing; style; table; value; wood furniture
• Elderly-Oriented Intelligent Wooden Sofas: Mapping Mental Models to Furniture Design by Fu, Xiaoman; Wang, Xinran; Xu, Binhui; Feng, Mizhi; Liu, Xinghao (2025) - In order to better meet the needs of elderly users, the APP design of intelligent sofas should, in addition to following the aging-friendly design specifications, give special consideration to the following seven key points: firstly, provide multiple user log-in modes to adapt to the technological proficiency of different elderly users; secondly, design a simple and intuitive product structure to reduce the complexity of the hierarchy, so as to make it convenient for users to quickly find the functions they need; thirdly, enhance the color contrast to help elderly users with poor eyesight distinguish interface elements more easily; fourth, use clear and real photos to visually display product features and operation steps; fifth, strengthen the division of areas between different function cards on the interface to avoid misuse; sixth, appropriately design a user education module to help elderly users become familiar with the use of the APP through simple and easy-to- understand tutorials; lastly, provide extended services, such as customer service support and health consultation to increase the added value of the product. What are the demand factors in the interaction process of elderly users? Keywords: analysis; article; data; design; doi; et al; experience; mental; needs; peer; product; research; sofas; study; user
• The Emerging Role of Biomass in Complementing a Renewable Energy Portfolio: A Review by Hubbe, Martin A.; Cho, Seong-Min; Poveda-Giraldo, Jhonny Alejandro; Garcia-Vallejo, Maria Camila; Yao, Yuge; Li, Fanxing; Park, Sunkyu (2025) - “Best uses of biomass energy,” BioResources 20(3), 8023-8092. “Best uses of biomass energy,” BioResources 20(3), 8023-8092. Keywords: 20(3; analysis; article; assessment; biofuels; biomass energy; biomass gasification; bioresources; carbon; combustion; conversion; doi; energy generation; energy production; energy rev; energy storage; energy system; energy technologies; et al; fermentation; fuel; grid; heat; heating; hubbe et; hydrogen; hydrogen energy; j. energy; liu; m. a.; m. m.; materials; power; process; production; products; pyrolysis; residues; review; review article; solar; steam; sustain; systems; technologies; technology; thermal; uses; wang; wang et; waste; water; wind energy; zhang
• Demystifying User Needs in Wardrobe Furniture Design: A Network Analysis via Text Mining and DEMATEL-ANP Integration by Li, Xinlian; Jia, Peijun; Xu, Jinyang (2025) - 6692 Demystifying User Needs in Wardrobe Furniture Design: A Network Analysis via Text Mining and DEMATEL-ANP Integration Xinlian Li,b,† Peijun Jia,c,† and Jinyang Xu a,* Core user demands of wardrobe furniture design are becoming increasingly complex. In wardrobe design, designers must interpret these needs (Yuan and Guan 2014; Xu et al. 2024). Keywords: anp; article; bioresources; dematel; design; doi; elements; et al; factors; furniture; furniture design; matrix; needs; table; text; user; wardrobe
• Simulation Study on the Static Characteristics of ‘Five-tier Outer Eave Column-head Dougong Bracket’ from the Main Hall of Nanchan Temple in Tang Dynasty by Chen, Chang; Li, Yuanhe; Han, Dongnan; Kang, Hongfa; Li, Yongzheng (2025) - The static structural behavior of Dougong bracket test model on the X-axis is similar to that of the Y-axis. DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.3.6082-6099 Keywords: Dougong bracket; Wood component; Static characteristics; Finite element simulation; Pinus sylvestris Contact information: a: School of Architecture and Art Design, Inner Mongolia University of Science & Technology, Baotou 014010, P.R. China; b: Inner Mongolia Zhongyu Aerospace Engineering Planning and Design Co., Ltd., Baotou 014010, P.R. China; *Corresponding author: 872447850@qq.com Chang Chen and Yuanhe Li contributed equally to this work. Keywords: article; axis; bracket; dougong; dougong bracket; fig; loading; model; simulation; stiffness
• Fabrication of Poly(lactic acid) Microspheres with Various Micro-Structure by Microfluidic T-junction and Gelatin Pore-forming Agent by Bai, Yanjun; Liu, Feng; Zhang, Yifan; Wu, Lei; Liu, Haihu; Ba, Yan (2025) - PLLA is a polyester synthesized via ring- opening polymerization of lactide, and PLLA porous microspheres, with their great mechanical properties, high porosity and large surface area, have attracted the attention of researches in biological applications (Zeng et al. 2021). Like in the preparation of porous PLLA microspheres, the 5 min high-speed mechanical stirring was used for emulsification, the dosage of pore-forming agent was set as 5 wt%, and the surfactants and solvent remained unchanged. Keywords: article; doi; emulsification; et al; gelatin; microfluidic; microspheres; phase; plla; size; structure; surface
• Parametric Design of Urban Furniture Based on the Analytic Hierarchy Process by Yao, Yukun; Guo, Haoran; Zhu, Xiaodong (2025) - In urban furniture design, parametric design can effectively address diverse functional needs and regional cultural characteristics, ensuring that designs are both practical and culturally rich. The objective of this study was to establish a connection between the ‘experience- based qualitative methods’ of traditional design and ‘parametric design solutions based on data and cultural logic’ in the context of urban furniture design. Keywords: 20(4; ahp; article; bioresources; design; elements; evaluation; furniture; furniture design; level; method; parametric; process; weight; yao
• Effect of Sal Wood and Babool Sawdust Fillers on the Mechanical Properties of Snake Grass Fiber-Reinforced Polyester Composites by Ravichandran , Giridharan; Ramasamy , Karuppasamy; Manickaraj, Karuppusamy; Kalidas, Sathish; Jayamani, Manivannan; Mausam, Kuwar; Palanisamy, Sivasubramanian; Ma, Quanjin; Al-Farraj, Saleh A (2025) - “Optimization of process parameter in drilling of snake grass fiber reinforced composites,” Materials Today: Proceedings 62, 5460-5466. “State-of-art on hybridization of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites,” Colloid and Surface Science 2(2), 59- 65. DOI: 10.11648/j.css.20170202.13 Aruchamy, K., Karuppusamy, M., Krishnakumar, S., Palanisamy, S., Jayamani, M., Sureshkumar, K., Ali, S. K., and Al-Farraj, S. A. (2025). Keywords: article; composites; doi; et al; fiber; filler; grass; polyester; polymer; properties; sawdust; strength; wood
• Deep Eutectic Solvent for Separation and Extraction of High Purity Lignin from Salix babylonica and its Characteristics by Wu, Yinglong; Song, Renyuan; Wu, Zhong; Huang, Wenxiu; Wang, Bangbin; Cui, Fukang; Liu, Yu (2025) - The optimal samples (DES-E1 and DES-E7, 130 °C/1 h and 7 h) showed high purity lignin (> 89%) while maintaining structural integrity. 6890 Characterization of Lignin The FT-IR spectrometer (Thermo Fisher, Waltham, MA, USA) was used to analyze the structure of lignin fractions, and the fractions were prepared by pressing potassium bromide tablets (mass ratio 1:100). Keywords: article; chcl; des; doi; et al; extraction; fractions; lignin; purity; yield
• A Novel Wood Surface Defect Detection Model Based on Improved YOLOv8 by Dou, Wenmiao; You, Jun (2025) - These technologies provide practical solutions for wood defect detection, successfully facilitating the transition PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Dou & You (2025). Meng and Yuan (2023) proposed a YOLOv5 model based on a Semi-Global Network (SGN) for wood defect detection. Keywords: article; attention; c2f; defect; defect detection; detection; doi; feature; head; information; map; mmsa; model; module; surface; wood; wood defect; wood surface
• Mechanical and Sound Absorption Performance of Cashew Apple Bagasse and Mahogany Fruit-based Hybrid Composites by Palaniappan, Murugesan; Palanisamy, Sivasubramanian; Murugesan, Thulasimani; Santulli, Carlo; Tadepalli, Srinivas (2025) - Advances of natural fibers composites in diverse engineering applications–A review, Applications in Engineering Science 2024, article 100184. Acoustic absorption of natural fiber composites, Journal of Engineering 2016(1), article 5836107. Keywords: article; composites; doi; epoxy; et al; fibers; flexural; materials; naoh; properties; results; strength; tensile; treatment
• Modified Lignin–PVOH and Epoxy Adhesives for Engineered Wood by Sun, Yanran; Qiu, Xueping; Lan, Xingxian (2025) - 6412 Mechanical Properties Phenolated lignin and formaldehyde were mixed in a certain proportion to prepare phenolated lignin adhesive. Chen et al. (2021) successfully prepared bio-based wood adhesives by demethylation and periodate oxidation modification of lignin and tested their bonding properties. Keywords: adhesive; article; bonding; chemical; doi; energy; epoxy; et al; heating; lignin; microwave; modification; performance; process; production; reaction; stirring; strength; sun; temperature; wood
• Advances in Wood Preservation Technology: A Review of Conventional and Nanotechnology Preservation Approaches by Ong, Zhexun; Mat Arip, Mohammad Nasir; Lipeh, Shahlinney Lipeh; Besserer, Arnaud; Brosse, Nicolas; Fredon, Emmanuel; Singham, G. Veera; Yuen, Kah Hay; Lee, Hooi Ling (2025) - DOI: 10.1080/17480272.2017.1417907 Esmailpour, A., Majidi, R., Taghiyari, H. R., Ganjkhani, M., Armaki, S. M. M., and Papadopoulos, A. N. (2020). “Advances in wood preservation,” BioResources 20(3), 8209-8255. 8208 Advances in Wood Preservation Technology: A Review of Conventional and Nanotechnology Preservation Approaches Zhexun Ong,a Mohammad Nasir Mat Arip,b Shahlinney Lipeh,c Arnaud Besserer,d Nicolas Brosse,d Emmanuel Fredon,d G. Veera Singham,e Kah Hay Yuen,f and Hooi Ling Lee a,* *Corresponding author: hllee@usm.my DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.3.Ong GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT PEER-REVIEWED REVIEW ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu f Ong et al. (2025). Keywords: 20(3; acid; advances; applications; article; bioresources; chemical; chitosan; coatings; copper; degradation; doi; et al; fungi; journal; materials; methods; modification; nanoparticles; nanotechnology; oil; ong et; peer; potential; preservatives; properties; protection; research; review; review article; science; stability; surface; treatment; water; wood; wood coatings; wood preservation; wood products; wood protection
• Outdoor Wood Finishing: A Review on Making Wood Resistant to Moisture, Ultraviolet Light, and Degradation by Laleicke, P. Frederik; Hubbe, Martin A. (2025) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.3.Laleicke Keywords: Exterior wood; Wood coating; Protection; Weathering resistance; Antimicrobial treatments; Moisture protection; Paint; Varnish Contact information: Department of Forest Biomaterials, North Carolina State University, Campus Box 8005, Raleigh, NC, 27695-8005 USA; Corresponding author: hubbe@ncsu.edu CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Review articles from other sources dealing with outdoor application of wood coatings did not begin to appear until 2004, though there has been an acceleration in the most recent decade. BACKGROUND OF DAMAGE TO OUTDOOR WOOD Overview of Wood Weathering and Decay Keywords: 20(3; acrylic; adhesion; application; article; beech wood; bioresources; coating formulations; coating layer; coatings; color; decay; doi; effects; et al; exterior; finish; formulations; hubbe; hydrophobic; j. wood; laleicke; layer; light; lignin; outdoor; particles; performance; pine; primer; resin; resistance; review; review article; surfaces; table; technol; tio2; treatment; water; waterborne; weathering; wood coating; wood decay; wood species; wood surface; wood weathering; wood wood
• Handicraft Process, Aesthetic Characteristics, and Design Applications of Molten Metal Inlaid in Wood for Home Furnishings by Tao, Xin; Wu, Shuangshuang; Wei, Peng; Xu, Wei (2025) - Although there have been design cases of molten metal inlaid in wood products, a complete and systematic analysis of the process and aesthetic characteristics have not yet been reported. Classification of wood cracks for use in the molten metal inlay techniques (picture source: (a). Keywords: article; bioresources; cracks; design; doi; furniture; inlaid; material; metal; tao; wood
• Application of Paulownia Wood Based on Fuzzy Theory Decision-Making by Shen, Xiaohan; Liu, Junzhe; Xiao, Yixian; Shao, Xinyuan; Zou, Xiaoli (2025) - This discrepancy may stem from a misalignment between consumers’ perceived value of Paulownia toys and objective materials science evidence, compounded by parents’ (as primary decision-makers) limited technical knowledge (Leesakulthip 2009). Retailers can leverage parents’ high sensitivity to environmental benefits by positioning Paulownia toys as entry-level “green parenting” products to accelerate market penetration. Keywords: 20(4; article; ash; beech; bioresources; characteristics; children; china; doi; environmental; et al; paulownia; peer; preferences; research; shen; study; surface; toy; toy preferences; toys; value; wood
• Hyperproduction and Characterization of a Cost-Effective Manganese Peroxidase from Pleurotus ostreatus Using Response Surface Methodology under Solid State Fermentation by Nasir, Tahreem; Iqbal, Zafar; Tariq, Hafsa; Anwar, Zahid; Zafar, Muhammad Nadeem; Zubair, Muhammad; Sumrra, Sajjad Hussain; Zafar, Muddassar (2025) - However, after treatment with MnP enzyme, both characteristic peaks of -OH group (3331.4 cm⁻¹) and -C=C- (1636.6 cm⁻¹) disappeared from the IR spectrum, confirming degradation of substrate (Fig. 8B). “Physiological regulation of laccase and manganese peroxidase production by white-rot Basidiomycetes,” Biotechnology 144(1), 37-42. Keywords: activity; article; bioresources; doi; enzyme; et al; fig; manganese; mnp; nasir; ostreatus; parameters; peroxidase; production; rsm; substrate
• Mechanical and Thermal Behavior Analysis of Chicken Feather/Sesbania grandiflora Fibers-based Hybrid Epoxy Composites by Paramasivam, Shankar Kannan; Marimuthu, Muthukannan; Sakthivel, Arun; Rajasekar, Janani; Palanisamy, Sivasubramanian; Mausam, Kuwar; Alagarsamy, Aravindhan; Ma, Quanjin; Al-Farraj, Saleh A (2025) - “Performance evaluation of Emu feather fiber reinforced polymer composites,” International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Research 3(1), 272-283. “An experimental study on drilling behavior of silane-treated cotton/bamboo woven hybrid fiber reinforced epoxy polymer composites,” Polymers15(14), article 3075. Keywords: article; bioresources; chicken; composites; doi; et al; feather; fiber; hybrid; materials; matrix; properties; strength; thermal; water
• Development of Molded Fibers-Based Packaging from Sugarcane Bagasse for Sustainable Alternatives to Single-Use Plastics by Sarder, Roman; Debnath, Mrittika; Sutton, Cori; Kardam, Saurabh Kumar; Mani, Karthik Ananth; Lucia, Lucian; Pal, Lokendra (2025) - “The history of molded fiber packaging; A 20th century pulp story,” in: 23rd IAPRI Symposium, Windsor, UK. Yates, J., Deeney, M., Rolker, H. B., White, H., Kalamatianou, S., and Kadiyala, S. (2021). A total of six different chemical pulping (shown in Table 1) were done to compare fiber quality and its effect on molded fiber. Keywords: article; bicarbonate; bioresources; doi; et al; fiber; oxygen; packaging; paper; pulping; refining; strength
• Phytochemical Characterization of Persicaria longiseta Inflorescence Biomass and Its Biological Activities by Meganid, Abeer S.; Amin, Mohamed Abdel-Aal (2025) - 2. Antibiofilm activity of P. longiseta inflorescence extract against different microorganisms Hemolysis Activities of P. longiseta Extract Sublethal doses of P. longiseta extract including 25, 50, and 75 MIC were tested to prevent hemolysis in the existence of tested bacteria (Table 5 ). Accordingly, this study looked into the phytochemical analysis of P. longiseta extract for the first time, with assessment of the nutrtional values (protein, carbohydrates, phenols and flavonoides) as well as antimicrobial, anticancer, and antioxidant activities of this extract. Keywords: acid; amin; article; doi; extract; inflorescence; longiseta; persicaria
• Investigating Shear Force and Torque of Grapevine Shoots Based on Experimental and Simulation Analysis by Bu, Lingxin; Zhang, Qiangqiang; Kou, Qianwen; Chen, Yun; Li, Xingjia; Wu, Xingtao; Zhang, Teng; Tang, Xingrun; Wang, Jipeng; Zhao, Li (2025) - Investigating Shear Force and Torque of Grapevine Shoots Based on Experimental and Simulation Analysis Lingxin Bu, a Qiangqiang Zhang,b Qianwen Kou,a Yun Chen,a Xingjia Li,a Xingtao Wu,a Teng Zhang,a Xingrun Tang,a Jipeng Wang,a and Li Zhao a,* Winter pruning of grapevine branches is essential vineyard management, and knowledge of the biomechanical properties of branches is crucial for effective pruning. DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.3.6662-6679 Keywords: Grapevine branches; Simulation analysis; Axial–radial compression; Three-point bending; Keywords: article; branches; doi; et al; force; grapevine; modulus; mpa; point; pruning; shear; shoot; simulation; stress; test
• Modification of Cellulosic Dietary Fiber and Comparison of its Physicochemical and Functional Properties by Yin, Hanwen; Xu, Hongyan; Wang, Qingwen; Wang, Daqian; Wei, Jiayin; Sun, Qianhe; Chen, Hongxiao (2025) - “Modification of dietary fiber,” BioResources 20(3), 7809-7828. 7823 physicochemical, functional properties, and structure of Sporisorium reilianum SDF. The structural changes in Sporisorium reilianum SDF before and after modifications were studied in terms of surface morphology, chemical bond changes, crystallinity, and monosaccharide composition. Keywords: article; capacity; et al; fiber; hydrolysis; idf; modification; properties; reilianum; sdf; sporisorium
• Effect of Fibre Properties on the Structure, Strength, and Thermal Conductivity of Foam-Formed and Air-Laid Cellulosic Lightweight Fibrous Materials by Koponen, Antti; Kiiskinen, Titta; Pääkkönen, Elina (2025) - In the foam-forming process, fibres, water, and a foaming agent are mixed under high shear, creating fibre foam with an air content of approximately 60 to 70%. In fibre foams, the bubbles surround the fibres so that the fibres do not penetrate the bubble interiors, and the fibrils are located between the bubbles in the plateau borders and nodes (Hjelt et al. 2022). Keywords: air; article; bioresources; bskp; conductivity; ctmp; doi; effect; et al; fibre; fibre properties; fig; foam; koponen; materials; properties; samples; size
• Categorization of Microscopic Wood Images with Transfer Learning Approach on Pretrained Vision Transformer Models by Kılıç, Kenan (2025) - The performances of ViT models were tested with different parameters. In this study, the 99.40% accuracy obtained with ViT models shows that ViT-based models offer superior success. Keywords: accuracy; article; categorization; classification; data; images; learning; models; species; training; transformer; vit; wood; wood species
• Tribological Behavior of Variously Surface-treated X48CrMoV8-1-1 Tool Steel for Application on Chipping Knives in Wood-Chipping Machines by ˇˇŤavodová, Miroslava; Krilek, Jozef; Vargová, Monika; Falat, Ladislav; Mancel, Vladimír; Puchý, Viktor; Petryshynets, Ivan; Džunda, Róbert; Gendek, Arkadiusz; Aniszewska, Monika (2025) - The temperature of the cutting tool, as one of the important factors affecting tool wear during wood processing, causes a change in its basic properties, such as hardness, toughness, and chemical stability. Mechanical, thermal, and chemical interactions between the cutting tool and wood are important factors in tool wear (Okai et al. 2005; Keywords: article; chipping; coating; condition; cutting; doi; et al; material; steel; surface; tool; wear; wood
• Durability of Heat-Treated Eucalyptus Wood Against Decay Fungi by Medeiros, Jaqueline R.; Paes, Juarez Benigno; Medeiros Neto, Pedro N.; Araujo, Caroline P.; Andrade, Jaily K. B.; França, Tamara S. F. A.; Lopez, Yonny M.; Figueiredo, Damielle L. (2025) - Thermal modification of Eucalyptus wood is an efficient strategy to increase its natural resistance to attack by xylophagous organisms (mainly fungi) through thermal degradation and the transformation of components more susceptible to fungal deterioration (Haseli et al. 2024). “Control of wood thermal treatment and its effects on decay resistance: A review,” Ann. Keywords: article; clones; doi; et al; eucalyptus; fungi; loss; mass; resistance; temperature; treatment; wood
• Using Recyclable Deep Eutectic Solvents with Wheat Straw to Produce Lignin-Based Nanocomposites by Ma, Hongzhi; Yu, Tao; Fu, Penglu; Yang, Jian; Chen, Weihong; Qi, Baochuan; Feng, Dan; Qian, Dayi (2025) - The absorbance of the samples pretreated with DES for 2' cycles was significantly lower than that of DES treatment for 2' cycles, indicating that the adjustment of the solution system by dropwise addition of DES improved the solution efficacy and removed more of hemicellulose, an observation consistent with the component content analysis in Table 1, the retention of hemicellulose decreased from 19.8% to 16.2% (Arslanoğlu and Sert 2019). This was called DES lignin for subsequent characterization. Keywords: acid; article; biomass; cellulose; content; des; et al; ligag; lignin; nanoparticles; nps; pretreatment; solvent
• LE-YOLO: A Lightweight and Enhanced Algorithm for Detecting Surface Defects on Particleboard by He, Chao; Kang, Yongkang; Ding, Anning; Jia, Wei; Duo, Huaqiong (2025) - Current algorithms for surface defect detection in particleboard often encounter limitations such as high computational complexity and excessive parameter scale. “BPN-YOLO: A novel method for wood defect detection based on YOLOv7,” Forests 15(7), article 1096. Keywords: amdc; article; defects; detection; feature; model; module; performance; scale; surface; wood; yolo
• Design and Experimental Testing of Holly Pruning Machine with Adaptive Adjustment Tool by Yu, Xiuhao; Hou, Chengming; Qiu, Liqi; Li, Xuesong; Yao, Penghui; Zhao, Ying (2025) - The main structure is as follows: power supply and control system, tool adaptive adjustment mechanism, tool lifting mechanism, pruning mechanism, vision mechanism, frame, spraying mechanism, and walking mechanism. Timing diagram of machine operation RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Experimental Materials, Conditions, and Equipment for Holly Pruning Machines To complete the final test experiments of the machine, and to test whether the spraying mechanism, tool adaptive adjustment mechanism, and pruning mechanism can work properly, the pruning mechanism, spraying mechanism, lifting and lowering PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Yu et al. (2025). Keywords: adjustment; adjustment mechanism; analysis; angle; article; control; design; et al; fig; holly; machine; machine design; mechanism; pruning; speed; tool; trimming; velocity
• Chemical Profiling and Biological Activities of Methanol Extracts and Essential Oils from Ferulago platycarpa Boiss. & Balansa (Endemic): Enzyme Inhibition, Antioxidant, and Antimicrobial Properties by Aygül, İmdat; Öz, Mehmet; Fidan, Muhammed Said; Baltacı, Cemalettin; Akmeşe, Osman; Sefalı, Abdurrahman (2025) - The graph was plotted by writing 5 different substrate concentrations on the horizontal axis (X axis) and % activity values on the vertical axis (Y axis) and IC50 values were calculated from the equation obtained from the graph. According to the literature, very few studies have been found in the world regarding the detailed analysis of F. platycarpa essential oils. Keywords: acid; activity; antioxidant; article; aygül; bioresources; chemical; compounds; et al; extract; ferulago; ic50; inhibition; mbc; methanol; oil; oils; platycarpa; profiling; value
• Chemical Profiling of Stachys cretica subsp. anatolica Rech. f. (Endemic) Essential Oils and their Methanol Extracts with Evaluation as Enzyme Inhibitors, Antioxidant, and Antimicrobial Agents by Öz, Mehmet; Fidan, Muhammed Said; Baltacı, Cemalettin; Akmeşe, Osman; Sefalı, Abdurrahman; Aygül, İmdat (2025) - Ahmad, V. U., Arshad, S., Bader, S., Ahmed, A., Iqbal, S., Khan, A., Khan, S. S., and Tareen, R. B. (2007). Determination of Antioxidant Capacity The methanol extract and essential oil of S. cretica subsp. Keywords: acid; activity; anatolica; antioxidant; article; chemical; compounds; cretica subsp; et al; extract; inhibition; methanol; methanol extract; mlc; oil; oils; phenolic; s. cretica; stachys; subsp; values
• Biodegradable Polymers Based on Cellulose and Fiber from Coffee (Coffea spp.) and Sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) Residues by Galaviz-Villa, Itzel; Pérez Landa, Irving David; Gutiérrez Sampieri, Guadalupe D.; Alcántara-Méndez, Virginia; Salcedo-Garduño, Magnolia Gricel; Castillo-Ferat, Marybel A. (2025) - Biopolymer Formulation Two biopolymers were formulated: (A) 100% coffee husk cellulose and (B) a composite of 75% sugarcane bagasse fiber and 25% coffee husk cellulose (Fig. 3). This study demonstrated that coffee husks (Coffea spp.; 10.5% moisture, 24.7% cellulose) and sugarcane bagasse (Saccharum spp.; 8.3% moisture, 33.3% cellulose) can serve as effective feedstocks for high-purity cellulose isolation, yielding α- cellulose contents of 88.8% and 83.2%, respectively, through optimized chemical treatments (bleaching/alkaline/acid hydrolysis). Keywords: article; bagasse; biopolymers; cellulose; coffee; content; doi; et al; husk; spp; sugarcane; vapor; water
• Fractionation of Softwood Lignin and Polysaccharides By n-Butanol/Maleic Acid Two-Solvent Process by Yamada, Takumi; Tokunaga, Yuki; Nonaka, Hiroshi (2025) - In Exp. 3, the amount of used maleic acid was high, suggesting that maleic acid was introduced to a greater extent. In this study, maleic acid was applied as a catalyst in the water/n-butanol method to avoid using inorganic acids. Keywords: acid; article; butanol; doi; et al; exp; lignin; maleic; reaction; solvent
• Field Growth Performances of Different Eucalyptus pellita Genotypes by Veerasingam, Pavithran; Sanusi, Ruzana; Shaharuddin, Noor Azmi; Ahmad, Siti Aqlima; Haida, Zainol; Shukor, Nor Aini (2025) - “E. pellita genotype growth,” BioResources 20(4), 10350-10369. 10358 minimizes variability and ensures that the positive traits, such as rapid growth and efficient nutrient uptake, are expressed across the entire plantation. “E. pellita genotype growth,” BioResources 20(4), 10350-10369. 10360 Mean comparison of annual increment based on quantitative traits between different E. pellita genotypes Table 3 displays the Duncan results showing that Genotype SSB17040, with an annual height increment (PAIh) of 3.02 m/year, exhibited the highest growth and significantly differed from most other genotypes. Keywords: article; doi; e. pellita; ep03; ep11; et al; eucalyptus; genotypes; growth; height; pellita; performance; traits; tree; volume; year
• Environmentally Friendly Composites from Agricultural Residue Biomass for Lightweight Applications in New Generation Structures: A Review by Palaniappan, Murugesan; Palanisamy, Sivasubramanian; Louhichi, Borhen; Ayrilmis, Nadir; Murugesan, Thulasi mani (2025) - Asyraf, M. R. M., Syamsir, A., Ishak, M. R., Sapuan, S. M., Nurazzi, N. M., Norrrahim, M. N. F., Ilyas, R. A., Khan, T., and Rashid, M. Z. A. (2023). REFERENCES CITED Abou-alfitooh, S. A. M., and El-Hoshoudy, A. N. (2024). Keywords: 20(4; applications; article; biocomposites; biopolymers; bioresources; cellulose; composites; content; density; doi; eco; et al; fiber; high; lightweight; lignin; materials; matrix; packaging; palaniappan et; peer; performance; properties; residue; review; shell; strength; waste
• Preparation of NiW/Ti-USY Catalyst and Its Hydrodeoxygenation Performance in Biomass Oil by Gao, Mingyuan; Li, Jin; Jiang, Jiao; Pan, Tao (2025) - However, catalyst performance heavily depends on the support properties. Although noble metal catalysts (Pt, Pd) exhibit high activity, their high cost hinders large-scale industrial application (Chen and Li 2023). Keywords: acid; article; catalyst; catalytic; deoxygenation; doi; hydrodeoxygenation; metal; niw; oil; usy
• Exploring the Potential of Sago Residue for Eco-Friendly Construction Materials by Imran, Al Ichlas; Siregar, Januar Parlaungan; Palanisamy, Sivasubramanian; Cionita, Tezara; Fitriyana, Deni Fajar; Dewi, Rozanna; Laksmono, Joddy Arya; Roseno, Seto; Mausam, Kuwar; Lakshmi Sankar, Subramanian; Massoud, Ehab El Sayed; Al-Farraj, Saleh A (2025) - An illustration of the processing of sago from sago palm into sago fiber and sago starch can be seen in Fig. The amorphous regions of hampas, sago fiber and starch were eliminated by acid modification in methanol. Keywords: 20(3; absorption; article; bioresources; cellulose; composite; construction; content; doi; engineering; et al; fiber; imran et; journal; materials; matrix; peer; process; properties; residue; review; sago; sago fiber; sago starch; science; strength; temperature; thermal; treatment; waste; water
• Growth of Moringa oleifera Lam. as Affected by Biochar Treatment Modified via Inter-species Feedstock Selection by Suansa, Nurul Iman; Al-Mefarrej, Hamad Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz (2025) - This variation may be explained by several factors, such as responses of target plant to biochar treatments, depth and method of biochar incorporation, the difference in biochar properties, and biochar-soil interaction (Zobel and Van Buijtenen 1989; Kammann et al. 2011; Eyles et al. 2015). “The love–hate relationship of pyrolysis biochar and water: A perspective,” Science of The Total Environment 512–513, 682-685. Keywords: article; biochar; control; doi; et al; feedstock; growth; plant; pyrolysis; soil; temperature
• Preliminary Study on Feasibility of Manufacturing Injection-molded Composite Using Cellulosic Materials by Tak, Ji Hyun; Kim, Min Seo; Lee, Ji Young (2025) - Burst index of handsheets depending on paper cup-starch mixing ratio Figures 9, 10 and 11 show the tensile strength, elongation at break, and burst strength, respectively, of the powder–starch–MFC handsheet. Powder fiber length depending on the grinding time (Tak et al. 2025) PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Tak et al. (2025). Keywords: article; cup; et al; fiber; injection; mfc; paper; powder; starch; strength
• Tribological and Acoustic Performance of Luffa acutangula Fiber and Sal Wood Sawdust Reinforced Epoxy Composites: An Experimental Study by Alrasheedi, Nashmi H.; Palanisamy, Sivasubramanian; Arunprasad, Veeranan; Haldar, Barun; Thresh Kumar , Durairaj (2025) - “Exploring the mechanical impact of fine powder integration from ironwood sawdust and COCO dust particles in epoxy composites,” Matéria (Rio de Janeiro), 29(3), article e20240216. “Experimental investigation on mechanical and wear properties of nanoclay–epoxy composites,” Journal of Materials Research and Technology 9(4), 9108-9116. Keywords: article; composites; doi; epoxy; epoxy composites; et al; fiber; filler; hybrid; materials; performance; properties; sound; swd; wear; wt%
• Enhanced Properties of Eco-Friendly Epoxy Composites with Luffa acutangula and Sawdust Reinforcement by Tadepalli, Srinivas; Murugesan , Thulasi Mani (2025) - DOI: 10.3390/su12187683 Antor, M. M. H., Anik, M. T. I., Al Faisal, S. M. M., Haque, M. R., Rafi, E. A., Hasan, M., Gafur, M. A., Sabur, M. A., Alam, M. F., and Rahman, M. Z. (2025). The application of natural fiber composites is increasingly prevalent in various engineering fields, including automotive, aerospace, marine, civil infrastructure, sports equipment, and packaging (Motaung et al. 2017). Keywords: absorption; article; bioresources; composites; doi; epoxy; et al; fiber; filler; impact; laf; luffa; matrix; particles; polymer; properties; sawdust; strength; swd; water; wt%
• Sustainability Potential and Utilization of Agricultural Bioenergy in Turkey by Bayraktar, Dursun Kemal (2025) - As a result, biomass energy stands out as a more environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, as it utilizes organic waste, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and relies on continuously renewable resources (Eriksson and Prior 1990; Agriculture's role is becoming increasingly vital, especially as biomass energy emerges as a significant resource within the country. Keywords: 20(4; article; bayraktar; bioenergy; biomass; bioresources; crop; doi; energy; peer; potential; production; residues; sector; table; total; turkey
• Synergistic Effects of Lignocellulosic Baglog Compost and Biochar on Tomato Plant Growth by Handayani, Titin; Syahrani, Septi; Djarot, Ira Nurhayati; Putra, Agusta Samodra; Widyastuti, Netty; Rifai , Akhmad; Sitomurni , Amita Indah; Nurani, Diana; Pinardi, Djatmiko; Utami, Noorwitri; Nuha, Nuha; Wijayanti, Sri Peni; Paminto, Ari Kabul; Lutfia, Anisa; Karima, Afifah Nurmala; Nisrina, Hanifah; Eugenie, Azalea; Amaliyah, Rizki; Barkah, Arief (2025) - The hypothesis of this study proposes that a synergistic effect will occur, resulting in greater enhancement of tomato plant growth when biochar and compost derived from spent mushroom substrate (baglog) are combined in a balanced dose, compared to either amendment alone. The illustration of tomato plant growth using nutrients of lignocellulose baglog compost and the role of biochar in enhancing soil quality. Keywords: article; baglog; baglog compost; biochar; biochar tomato; chlorophyll; compost; content; doi; et al; growth; handayani; leaf; peer; plant; polybag; soil; tomato; waste
• Optimization of the Extraction Process and Physico-chemical Properties of Soluble Dietary Fiber from Defatted Rice Bran by Yang, Ziyi; Zhang, Tianqi; Tian , Shuangqi; Wang, Xinwei; Liu, Zhanpeng; Lu, Jing (2025) - “Defatted rice bran dietary fiber,” BioResources 20(4), 11098-11113. 11098 Optimization of the Extraction Process and Physico- chemical Properties of Soluble Dietary Fiber from Defatted Rice Bran Ziyi Yang,a,b Tianqi Zhang,a Shuangqi Tian, a,b,* Xinwei Wang,a,b Zhanpeng Liu,a,b and Jing Lu c Ultrasonic-assisted extraction was employed to obtain soluble dietary fiber (SDF) from defatted rice bran. Overall, ultrasound was shown to effectively improve the physicochemical and functional properties of defatted rice bran SDF, offering a theoretical foundation for its extraction and application. Keywords: article; bran; capacity; doi; extraction; fiber; food; rice; rice bran; sdf; ultrasonic; yield
• Microwave-assisted Deep Eutectic Solvent Pretreatment of Salix babylonica for High-Purity and Antioxidative Lignin Production by Wu, Yinglong; Wu, Zhong; Wang, Wei; Tai, Yanfang; Chen, Yanwen; Wang, Yan; Liu, Yu (2025) - Characterization of Lignin FT-IR (Thermo, Waltham, MA, USA) was used to characterize the structure of DES lignin fractions. It is expected that the primary bonds within lignin-carbohydrate complexes (LCC), including phenolic alkyl-aryl ether bonds (β-O-4′), are cleaved during DES pretreatment. Keywords: antioxidant; article; des; doi; et al; extraction; fractions; lignin; microwave; pretreatment
• Ecological Reinforcement of Cementitious Mortars with Jute Fibres: Effects on Mechanical Performance by Zomahoun, Comlan Vianney; Houanou, Kocouvi Agapi; Sodomon , Mark; Samchenko, Svetlana Vasilyevna; Dossou, Serge Kpomagbé (2025) - “Cement mortar with jute fiber,” BioResources 20(3), 7514-7524. “Cement mortar with jute fiber,” BioResources 20(3), 7514-7524. Keywords: article; cement; fibers; jute; mortar; strength; use; water
• Suppression of NF κB p65 and STAT3 by Melicope pteleifolia Extract Mitigates Ovalbumin Driven Allergic Rhinitis in Mice by Zhang, Aling; Ji, Jialiu; Wu, Jiani; Liu, Jin; Wu, Shuangjian (2025) - 9296 Suppression of NF-κB-p65 and STAT3 by Melicope pteleifolia Extract Mitigates Ovalbumin-Driven Allergic Rhinitis in Mice Aling Zhang,a,# Jialiu Ji,b,# Jiani Wu,c Jin Liu,c and Shuangjian Wu ,c,* Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an IgE-mediated inflammatory disorder of the nasal mucosa, characterized by epithelial barrier disruption, immune cell infiltration, and cytokine imbalance. DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.4.9296-9311 Keywords: Ovalbumin; Cytokine; Eosinophils; NF-κB-p65; IκBα Contact information: a: Department of Otolaryngology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi 'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an Shaanxi, 710004, China; b: Department of Otolaryngology, Jiangwan Hospital Hongkou District Shanghai, Shanghai, 200434, China; c: Department of Otolaryngology, Hangzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang Hangzhou, 310007, China; # co-first authors, contributed equally to this work; * Corresponding author: wushuanger2980@outlook.com INTRODUCTION Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an immunoglobulin E–mediated inflammation of the nasal mucosa triggered by innocuous airborne allergens—pollens, dust mites, animal dander, molds and cockroach proteins—leading to sneezing, rhinorrhea, congestion, and itching, often accompanied by ocular symptoms (Incorvaia et al. 2018). Keywords: article; cell; doi; et al; mice; nasal; ova; rhinitis; suppression; zhang
• Cleaning Fungal Stains on Cotton and Wood-containing Paper Using Protease by Salem, Mohamed Zidan Mohamed; Mohamed, Wael S.; Ahmad , Olfat; Ahmed , Rawan; Khaled, Naglaa; Abo El-Makarem , Nada; Fawzy, Nora; Sadek , Rasha; Hassan , Rushdya R. A.; Lackner, Maximilian (2025) - DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-42028-x Alsanosi, S. M. M., Skiffington, C., and Padmanabhan, S. (2014). Afifi, H. A. M., Mansour, M. M. A., Hassan, A. G. A. I., and Salem, M. Z. M. (2023). Keywords: 20(3; article; bioresources; cleaning; cm-1; cotton; doi; enzyme; et al; fungal; paper; paste; peer; protease; salem; salem et; samples; solution; stains; wood
• Percentage Depth Dose in Potential Wood-based Phantom Materials Using Monte Carlo Geant4 Application for Emission Tomography with a 6MV Photon Beam by Zuber, Siti Hajar binti; Abdul Hadi, Muhammad Fahmi Rizal; Hashikin, Nurul Ab. Aziz; Yusof, Mohd Fahmi Mohd; Fadzil, Muhammad Safwan Ahmad; Aziz, Mohd Zahri Abdul (2025) - Yusof, M. F. M., Hamid, P. N. K. A., Tajuddin, A. A., Hashim, R., Bauk, S., Isa, N. M., and Isa, M. J. M. (2017). DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.4.10858-10871 Keywords: Monte Carlo simulation; GATE; Percentage depth dose; Phantom material; Wood-based Contact information: a: Center for Diagnostic, Therapeutic and Investigative Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 50300, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; b: School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Penang, Malaysia; c: Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Universiti Islam Melaka, 78200 Alor Gajah, Malacca; d: Pusat Perubatan USM, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 13200, Penang, Malaysia; * Corresponding author: hajarzuber@ukm.edu.my INTRODUCTION A phantom is often recognised as a model that closely resembles the human body and its anatomy (Jusufbegović et al. 2023). Keywords: article; depth; dose; et al; gate; material; percentage; phantom; rhizophora; simulation; zuber
• Experimental Study on the Thermal Performance of a Counterflow Wet Cooling Tower with Bamboo Woven Packing by Chen, Lisheng; Kang, Jiawei; Chen, Meiling; Lian, Caiping; Lu, Jiping; Wang, Tengfei; Yang, Xiaohui; Ma, Xinxin (2025) - 940 should be light, strong, and durable (Salins et al. 2023), but current materials utilized as cooling tower packing include plastics, metals, and ceramics. Researchers have examined how material type, specific surface area, pore size, and shape of cooling packings affect the thermal performance of cooling towers. Keywords: air; article; bamboo; bgp; bwp; chen; efficiency; et al; heat; inlet; packing; performance; tower; velocity; water
• Artificial Neural Network Approach for Predicting Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Steam Exploded Pine Wood Chip in Mild Alkaline Pretreatment by Kim, Hyeon Cheol; Ha, Si Young; Yang, Jae-Kyung (2025) - There was one output variable: enzymatic hydrolysis rate. Analytical workflow for modeling the prediction of enzymatic hydrolysis rate (1) (2) where n, y predicted, y actual, and y mean are the number of instances, the values generated by the ANN model, the target value, and the average value of the target output, respectively. Keywords: ann; article; bark; biomass; chemical; doi; et al; explosion; hydrolysis; kim; model; naoh; pretreatment; steam
• Bioactive Compounds with Antioxidant Activity Extracted from Lignocellulosic Biomass of Galium verum by Turcov, Delia; Zbranca-Toporas, Anca; Maxim, Claudia; Suteu, Daniela (2025) - Using a Shimadzu UV-1280 UV-VIS Spectro-photometer (Shimadzu Corporation, Kyoto, Japan), the standards and samples were recorded at 760 nm, the maximum wavelength (Turcov et al. 2022). 50% 16±0.0168 50 18.64±0.05 80 22.28±0.085 PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Turcov et al. (2025). Keywords: article; bioactive; concentration; days; et al; extraction; extraction time; galium; glycerin; method; min; mixture; polyphenols; solvent; time; turcov; verum
• Dual Role of Pennisetum purpureum as a Phytogenic Feed Additive: Enhancing Growth and Profitability in Antibiotic-Free Broiler Production by Zheng, Alvin Lim Teik; Wong, Kelly Kai Seng; Ong, Yee Lyn; Lease, Jacqueline; Andou, Yoshito; Jesse, Faez Firdaus Abdullah; Chung, Eric Lim Teik (2025) - A subsequent feeding trial was conducted with 216 Sasso broiler chicks divided among six dietary regimens: a negative control (basal diet), a positive control (100 mg/kg oxytetracycline), and four supplementation levels of P. purpureum grass meal (1.25 to 5.00 g/kg). The current study addresses this gap by (i) providing a comprehensive physicochemical characterization of untreated P. purpureum using FTIR, XRD, TGA, and SEM techniques; and (ii) investigating the impact of graded supplementation levels of P. purpureum grass meal on the growth performance and economic viability of colored-broiler (Sasso) chicken production. Keywords: article; basal; cost; doi; et al; feed; grass; meal; production; purpureum; total; zheng
• Generative Design of Bamboo Furniture Combining Game Theory and AI-Generated Content by Liu, Jing; Gao, Honghe; Yezhova, Olga (2025) - Zheng and Zhu (2021) analyzed contemporary aesthetic trends in bamboo furniture design through survey data and recommended that designers pay more attention to consumer preferences related to aesthetics. While these studies have broadened the theoretical understanding of bamboo furniture design, few have examined form design from the perspective of consumer emotional needs. Keywords: article; bamboo; consumer; design; furniture; furniture design; images; weight
• Sustainable Gift Packaging Design Based on KANO-AHP-QFD by Fan, Jiajia; Wang, Wei (2025) - Meeting these requirements effectively in sustainable gift packaging design will enhance user satisfaction; therefore, the quality of these attributes should be maximized. Sustainable gift packaging design renderings The design centers on the core principles of sustainability, multifunctionality, and user engagement, aiming to overcome the limitations of traditional single-use packaging. Keywords: 20(4; ahp; article; bioresources; design; doi; elements; fan; gift; gift packaging; kano; model; needs; packaging; qfd; requirements; user; wang
• How Can Regional Cultural Symbols be Integrated into Public Seating Design? An Innovative Exploration Using Marbled Porcelain Patterns as an Example by Chang, Jixiao; Han, Hongbin; Yuan, Kai (2025) - An Innovative Exploration Using Marbled Porcelain Patterns as an Example Jixiao Chang , Hongbin Han,* and Kai Yuan A systematic approach was used to explore integrating regional cultural elements into public seating design, aiming to enhance the synergy between cultural heritage and contemporary aesthetics. This study seeks to explore how the integration of regional cultural symbols and their interaction with users can help refine public seating design. Keywords: 20(4; area; article; bioresources; chang; cultural; culture; design; matrix; model; peer; seating; table; user
• A Comparative Study of Mycelium Films from Nine Fungal Species for Biocomposite Applications by Cristini , Valentino; Tomšovský, Michal; Baar, Jan; Brabec, Martin; Rousek, Radim; Paschová, Zuzana; Trifković, Miloš; Weiss, Jan; Čermák, Petr (2025) - Due to the limited number of mycelium samples used for chitin extraction (four specimens per species), statistical comparisons among species were not informative. This study examined the structural and mechanical properties of mycelium films produced from nine fungal species representing monomitic, dimitic, and trimitic hyphal systems. Keywords: article; chitin; comparison; doi; et al; fig; films; growth; mycelium; mycelium films; properties; samples; species; strength; tensile
• Bacterial Cellulose: A Novel Antibacterial Material for Biomedical Applications, Wound Healing, and Sustainable Infection Control by Selim, Samy; Harun-Ur-Rashid , Mohammad; Hamoud, Yousef Alhaj; Shaghaleh , Hiba; Almuhayawi, Mohammed S.; Almehayawi, Mutasem S.; Al Jaouni, Soad K. (2025) - “Production efficiency and properties of bacterial cellulose membranes in a novel grape pomace hydrolysate by Komagataeibacter melomenusus AV436T and Komagataeibacter xylinus “Sustained release of vancomycin from bacterial cellulose membrane as dural substitutes for anti-inflammatory wound closure in rabbits,” Journal of Biomaterials Applications 34(10), 1470-1478. Keywords: 20(4; agents; applications; article; bioresources; cellulose; delivery; doi; drug; et al; infection; peer; production; properties; release; review; selim; selim et; tissue; wound
• The Sensual Intention of Wardrobe Furniture Materials Based on Women’s Visual and Tactile Experience Evaluation by Sun, Jingyu; Wang, Wei (2025) - Studies published up to this point mainly show that perceptual research on furniture materials mostly has focused on single senses, such as independent analyses of visual gloss or tactile roughness, while perceptual research on multi-sensory synergy of vision combined with touch is limited. This experiment provided theoretical support for the study of female consumers’ perceptual perception of wardrobe furniture materials, and at the same time provided rational references for designers to optimise the choice of materials in wardrobe furniture design based on the emotional needs of female users. Keywords: analysis; article; data; design; doi; factor; furniture; materials; perception; perceptual; tactile; wardrobe; wood; ○ ○
• Composites with Recovered Polystyrene Reinforced with Pine or Poplar Residues Following Lignin Extraction by Kelleci, Orhan (2025) - Pine fiber residue added samples SEM analysis results; Neat PS (a); 10%Pine (b); 20%Pine (c); 30%Pine (d) When Fig. While the water absorption approached 10% in 30%Pine sample at the end of 24 hr, this value remained below 4% in poplar fiber residue added samples (Fig. 2e). Keywords: article; composites; density; doi; et al; fiber; fiber residue; fig; kelleci; matrix; pine; pine fiber; polystyrene; poplar; poplar fiber; properties; ratio; residue; samples; wood
• A Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Framework for Tibetan Furniture Design Driven by the Needs of Users: Integration and Evaluation via TFAHP-QFD-VIKOR by Li, Xinlian; Wang, Jing; Tang, Ning (2025) - A hybrid model integrating the Triangular Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (TFAHP), Quality Function Deployment (QFD), and VIseKriterijumska Optimizacija I Kompromisno Resenje (VIKOR) was constructed, aiming to resolve the conflict between cultural heritage revival and modern functional requirements in Tibetan furniture design. In Tibetan furniture design, non-objective factors are prevalent and include cultural identity, the adaptability of religious symbolic meanings, and the inheritance value of traditional PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Li et al. (2025). Keywords: 20(4; ahp; article; bed; bioresources; cultural; design; doi; elements; et al; furniture; furniture design; fuzzy; matrix; needs; peer; qfd; seating; tibetan; user; value; weight;  ;  
• Hybrid Bio-Composites Reinforced with Kenaf and Snake Grass Fibers and Neem Gum: Synergistic Effects and Role of Fiber Aspect Ratio by Alrasheedi, Nashmi H.; Sivasubramanian , Palanisamy; Karuppusamy, Manickaraj; Haldar, Barun; Durairaj, Thresh Kumar (2025) - “Optimization of process parameter in drilling of snake grass fiber reinforced composites,” Materials Today: Proceedings 62, 5460-5466. “Epoxy composite synergies,” BioResources 21(1), 459-481. 461 in natural fiber composites is a critical factor that can lead to swelling, debonding, and deterioration of properties over time (Ramesh et al. 2023). Keywords: article; bioresources; composites; epoxy; et al; fiber; grass; gum; hybrid; kenaf; ks4; materials; matrix; ngp; properties; snake; snake grass; strength
• Integrated Analysis of Cork Presence in Korean Oak Barks Using Visual Inspection, Colorimetry, FT-IR, and Py-GC/MS by Kim, Byeongho; Park, Kyoung-Chan; Prasetia, Denni; Kim, Jong-Ho; Kim, Nam-Hun; Jin, Xuanjun; Choi, Joon Weon; Park, Se-Yeong (2025) - Q. acutissima Q. aliena Q. dentata Q. mongolica Q. serrata Q. variabilis Fig. 2. Species Q. acutissima Q. aliena Q. dentata Q. mongolica Q. serrata Q. variabilis EF De- suberinised MZ Fig. Keywords: analysis; article; bark; cork; doi; et al; kim; lignin; monomers; oak; q. variabilis; quercus; species; suberin
• Characterization of a Novel Glycosyl Hydrolase Family 12 Endoglucanase from Talaromyces pinophilus Y117 by Li, Peng; Zhang, Cheng; Nie, Junhui; Xiong, Dawei; Zhang, Shuaiwen; Yue, Siyuan; Zeng, Jing; Yuan, Lin (2025) - Detailed procedures were provided in the Appendix III. TpCel12a activity assay and substrate specificity Endoglucanase activity of TpCel12a was determined by measuring the amount of reducing sugars produced from xyloglucan or CMC with the 3,5-dinitrosalicylic acid (DNS) method (Miller 1959). The maximum activity of substrate was defined as 100%, TpCel12a activity towards other substrates was calculated according to the maximum activity. Keywords: activity; appendix; article; bioresources; cellulase; endoglucanase; et al; fig; gh12; peer; pinophilus; sequence; tpcel12a; traits; xyloglucan; y117
• One-Step Alkaline-Hydrogen Peroxide Degumming of Hemp Fiber: Optimization for Enhanced Processability and Eco-Efficiency by Chen, Huanghuang; Wang, Zhen; Jiang, Bo; Liu, Mingfang; Chen, Huanghuang; Luo, Bifeng; Hong, Wenxiang (2025) - “Effect of NaClO dosage on the structure of degummed hemp fibers by 2,2,6, 6-tetramethyl-1-piperidinyloxy-laccase degumming,” Textile Research Journal 89(1), 76-86. “Hemp fiber degumming,” BioResources 20(4), 8791-8810. Keywords: article; cellulose; content; degumming; doi; et al; fiber degumming; fibers; hemp; hemp fibers; hydrogen; hydrogen peroxide; peroxide; process; temperature
• Carboxymethyl Chitosan Aerogels Reinforced with TEMPO-oxidized Cellulose Nanofibers for Efficient Adsorption of Pb(II) Ions in Aqueous Media by Kang, Na Young; Kweon, Soon Wan; Seo, Jin ho; Lee, Tai Ju; Kim, Hyoung Jin (2025) - XPS spectra of CMCS aerogels (a, d, e: CMCS; b, e, h: CMCS/EH5; c, f, i: CMCS/CNF1) Fig. Therefore, excessive CNF content hinders heavy metal ion adsorption. Keywords: 20(4; adsorption; aerogels; article; bioresources; carboxymethyl; chitosan; cmcs; cnf; doi; et al; fig; groups; kang; peer; structure
• In-vitro and In-vivo Antiarthritic Activity of the Ethanol Extracts of Leaves of Astragalus glycyphyllos in CFA-induced Arthritis in Rats by Gu, Lingli; Su, Rong; Yin, Shiyun; Zhou, Yuanjie; Chen, Lili; Liu, Weichao; Yan, Weitian; Yang, Xianna; Yin, Jianmei; Peng, Jiangyun; Zhou, Wei Jian (2025) - The results showed that A. glycyphyllos extract reduced TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 blood levels in the treated RA rats, suggesting that the anti-inflammatory qualities of A. glycyphyllos extract may be useful in lowering RA. PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Gu et al. (2026). On the other hand, the animal species that received A. glycyphyllos extract showed a noticeable increase in motility. Keywords: animals; arthritis; article; cfa; control; day; doi; extract; glycyphyllos; glycyphyllos extract; group; il-1β; inflammation
• Bridging Time: A Dual Path Analysis of Chinese Furniture Culture from Diplomatic Exchange to Digital Narratives by Xu, Liang; Wei, Rong; Liu, Xinyou (2025) - Historical Pathway: Transcultural Trajectories of Chinese Furniture Ming furniture and the rise of cross-cultural design (16th–18th Century) Chinese furniture from the Ming and Qing dynasties did not merely serve functional needs; it embodied refined aesthetic philosophies and became a vector of cultural soft power. This shift reflects a renewed agency: no longer a passive exoticism, Chinese design now participates in shaping international aesthetic discourse. Keywords: analysis; article; chinese; craftsmanship; design; doi; et al; form; furniture; material; narrative; pathway; peer
• Research on Function-Interface Design of Old and Antique Hongmu Furniture E-commerce Platform in the Second-hand Economy Environment by Li, Yuhan; Yu Feng; Lei Fu; Lv, Jiufang (2025) - It combined the advantages of qualitative and quantitative methods, utilizing user interviews, questionnaires, the AHP, the Kano model, and ET technology to conduct user interface design for the e-commerce platform. According to the questionnaire survey data, the importance of visual factors in platform interface design is shown in Fig. Keywords: 20(4; article; bioresources; commerce; data; design; et al; furniture; hongmu furniture; indicators; information; interface; kano; peer; platform; research; table; user
• The Impact of Product Perceived Value on Green Furniture Purchase Intention: The Mediating Role of Customer Value by Shi, Tao; Yu, Shulan; Zhang, Lu; Li, DongLin (2025) - To address this gap, data from a survey of 915 Mainland Chinese consumers were analyzed using covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM) to assess how multidimensional customer value—encompassing economic, functional, relational, and emotional dimensions—mediates the effect of perceived green value on purchase intention. The results reveal that emotional value is the strongest mediating pathway linking perceived green value to purchase intention. Keywords: article; behavior; bioresources; consumer; consumption; customer; customer value; doi; et al; furniture; green; intention; journal; product; purchase; purchase intention; research; study; trust; value
• How Live-Streaming E-Commerce Shapes Green Furniture Purchase Intentions: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach by Yu, Shulan; Chen, Ruiqi; Xu, Pengcheng; Li, Donglin; Zhang, Lu (2025) - This enhances understanding of green consumer behavior in live e-commerce and provides valuable guidance for green furniture marketing strategies. By introducing GPUP and ESR as mediating variables, this study contributes to the growing literature that links value perception theory with green consumer behavior. Keywords: article; commerce; consumers; esr; et al; furniture; gpup; green; intention; live; perception; product; purchase; responsibility; streaming; study; trust; utility; value
• Soy Protein Adhesives with Water and Heat Resistant, and Magnetic Properties via Micron/Nanometer Iron-based Particle Modification by Cao, Jiawen; Chen, Chen; Xu, Wei (2025) - Xin et al. 2024).While epoxy resin- based magnetic adhesives incorporating carbonyl iron powder (CIP) exhibit thermal decomposition starting at 375 °C , their petroleum-derived nature and excessive thermal tolerance mismatch practical kitchen demands. In this study, micron-sized carbonyl iron powder (CIP) and nanoscale ferrosoferric oxide (Fe₃O₄) were introduced to confer multifunctionality to SM adhesives. Keywords: adhesive; article; cao; cip; et al; fe₃o₄; magnetic; protein; soy; water; zhang
• Mango Kernel-Derived Porous Carbon Confines Nano-NiO as an Efficient Bifunctional Electrode for Supercapacitors by Wang, Bing; Li, Suping; Cui, Liansheng; Wang, Shuai; Zhang, Xuan; Li, Yonggang; Zong, Ziao (2025) - Metal oxides (e.g., NiO), on the other hand, provide pseudo-capacitance through reversible redox reactions and have a significantly higher theoretical specific capacitance than carbon materials (Zhang et al. 2014), however, their poor electronic conductivity and significant volume expansion lead to suboptimal cycle life (Nagaraju et al. 2022). Nitrogen atoms (with higher electronegativity than carbon) doped into carbon materials form different functional groups such as pyridine nitrogen, pyrrole nitrogen, graphite nitrogen, etc. Keywords: article; capacitance; carbon; doi; electrode; et al; materials; mbac; nio; performance
• The Influence of Azotobacter on the Growth and Mercury Content of Water Spinach Grown in Mine Tailings by Hindersah, Reginawanti; Silitonga, Erin April Felicia; Tangke, Gabrieta Christy Adventia; Fitriatin, Betty Natalie; Sudirja, Rija; Suryatmana, Pujawati; Adawiah, Aliya Zahrah; Handayani, Sri (2025) - While soil pH and nitrogen levels showed a positive correlation with plant growth, mercury concentration in the soil exhibited a significant negative correlation. Adding beneficial microbes along with organic matter supports plant growth and simultaneously reduces metal mobilization. Keywords: article; azotobacter; doi; et al; growth; media; mercury; plant; soil; tailings; total; water
• A User-Centered Sustainable Design Research for Parent-Child Interactive Seating in Urban Children’s Parks: Development of an Integrated GT-KANO-AHP-QFD Model by Bao, Qian; Li, Youlan; Li, Jiayu (2025) - Through the dialogue-oriented layout and multi-sensory safety handrail system, the design is intended to extend beyond basic functionality by enhancing communicative convenience between parents and children and supporting improved safety for child users. Subsequently, semi-structured interviews were conducted to systematically capture behavioral representations and perceptual feedback from both parent and child users during real-world interactions. Keywords: 20(4; ahp; analysis; article; bao; bioresources; child; child park; child seating; children; data; design; doi; evaluation; framework; interaction; kano; level; model; needs; parent; park; park seating; peer; process; qfd; research; seating; study; user; user needs
• Preparation of Lignin-based Carbon Microporous Materials Using Cesium Chloride and Characterization by Meng, Bo; Li, Haichao; Lin, Zezhong; Wang, Chong (2025) - Activated carbon not only has the advantages of low cost and strong adsorption capacity (Mohamad Said et al. 2023), but it also can be used as a catalyst carrier (Yakub et al. 2022). The preparation of activated carbon using agricultural and forestry wastes as raw materials has become a hot topic in the field of adsorption material research and development (Yang et al. 2022). Keywords: ac600; adsorption; article; carbon; doi; et al; lignin
• Xylanase Production on Pretreated Date Seed Powder in Solid State Fermentation by Penicillium citrinum by Alodaini, Hissah Abdulrahman; Atef Hatamleh, Ashraf (2025) - The application of agricultural waste as a culture medium is a major strategy to improve xylanase production and reduce production costs. The pretreated date seed powder was used as the substrate for xylanase production by Penicillium citrinum solid-state fermentation. Keywords: article; content; date; doi; fermentation; moisture; powder; production; seed; ssf; state; xylanase; xylanase production
• Enzymatic Suppression of Postharvest Fungi in Tomato Fruits: In-vitro and In-silico Evidence of Chitinase and β-1,3-Glucanase Efficacy by Selim , Samy; Al-Rajhi, Aisha M. H.; Alsalamah , Sulaiman; Hegazy , Rabab A.; Hamoud , Wed Mohammed; Al Abboud , Mohamed A. (2025) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.14.1.1591-1602 Abdelghany, T. M., Ganash, M., Bakri, M. M., and Al-Rajhi, A. M. H. (2018). DOI: 10.15376/biores.17.2.2358-2371 Al-Rajhi, A. M. H., Yahya, R., Alawlaqi, M. M., Fareid, M. A., Amin, B. H., and Abdel- ghany, T. M. (2022b). Keywords: article; bioresources; chitinase; docking; enzymes; et al; fungi; glucanase; growth; oxysporum; β-1,3
• Research on Age-Friendly Kitchen Cabinet Design Based on the Kano-QFD-FBS Model by Chen, Jinglian; Chang, Xiaomin; Li, Xueting; Xue, Guanlan; Ding, Yushan (2025) - Deng et al. (2022) incorporated interaction concepts with Affordance Theory to establish a systematic framework of cabinet design elements, ultimately identifying key user-centered design considerations. However, current cabinet design in the market predominantly focuses on younger demographics while neglecting the specific needs of elderly users (Lin 2024). Keywords: adults; age; article; cabinet; cabinet design; cooking; crs; design; doi; function; kano; kitchen; model; preparation; qfd; requirements; research; sink; user
• Numerical Modelling and Theoretical Analysis of Timber-Concrete Glued-in Threaded Rod Shear Connectors with and without Notches by Yang, Chao; Ling, Zhibin; Li, Zheng; Qin, Zhiqiang; Shen, Jie (2025) - 10460 Numerical Modelling and Theoretical Analysis of Timber-Concrete Glued-in Threaded Rod Shear Connectors with and without Notches Chao Yang,a,* Zhibin Ling,b Zheng Li,c Zhiqiang Qin,d and Jie Shen a Timber-concrete composite (TCC) structures offer superior bending stiffness, load capacity, and environmental benefits, but shear connector performance—critical for timber-concrete integration—remains a challenge. Parametric studies highlighted the influence of notch size, GiR embedment length, and diameter on load capacity, stiffness, and ductility. Keywords: article; capacity; composite; concrete; connectors; doi; embedment; et al; fig; gir; load; model; notch; rg12; shear; stiffness; timber; yang
• Morphological Remodeling and Performance of Cured Tannin-Sucrose Adhesive Layer: Enhancement by Catalyst by Liang, Jiankun; Yang, Guifen; Zhang, Mangtong; Lan, Linjing; He, Xin; Yang, Haiyuan; Yang, Yuqi; He, Yu; Yang, Hui; Wu, Zhigang (2025) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.4.10605-10617 Keywords: Bayberry tannin; Sucrose; Catalyst; Wood adhesive; Adhesive bonding performance Contact information: a: College of Civil Engineering, Kaili University, Qiandongnan 556011, China; b: College of Forestry, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China; #: These two authors contributed equally to this work; *Corresponding authors: yh7005@126.com; wzhigang9@163.com INTRODUCTION In the contemporary wood processing industry, wood adhesives, as a key bonding material, directly determine the quality and durability of wood products. This study focused on the field of wood adhesives, using bayberry tannin and sucrose as the main raw materials and selecting citric acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid, and phytic acid as catalysts to prepare bayberry tannin-sucrose wood adhesives. Keywords: acid; adhesive; article; catalysts; doi; et al; hmf; sucrose; tannin
• Distillers’ Grains Used as a Filler in Recycled Containerboard by Gao, Hongxia; Cai, Zhenyu; Sun, Yao; Wan, Zihao; Xu, Chi; Yang, Canwen; Xu, Yang (2025) - Note: For significance analysis, handsheet without DG filler was used as the control. DG is rich in organics, such as cellulose, starch, and protein, which can promote the formation of hydrogen bonds between DG particles and cellulose fibers. Keywords: article; cellulose; distillers; doi; et al; filler; handsheets; index; mesh; paper; size
• Axial Compression and Buckling Behaviors of Hollow Square Glued Bamboo Scrimber Column: An Experimental Study by Yu, Xian; Yao, Gang; Yang, Yang; Zhou, Jianming; Guo, Lin (2025) - The study highlights the stochastic nature of failure in hollow bamboo columns, which can be attributed to variations in material consistency and adhesive bonding during production. Particularly, the research on bamboo scrimber hollow columns is extremely limited at present. Keywords: article; bamboo; buckling; capacity; columns; et al; failure; hgbs; hollow; load; material; modulus; ratio; slenderness; strength
• Redesign of the Ming-Style ‘Warped Table’ Based on Kansei Needs of Contemporary Users Using an SD–FA–QFD Method by Liu, Wenjing; Luo, Suwen (2025) - It is the evaluation process verifying the applicability and effectiveness of the Kansei Engineering approach in traditional furniture design and providing proof of emotion-driven design. In furniture design, Jing et al. (2024) integrated KE with morphological syntax to translate the sloping ridge elements of ‘flying eaves and ridges’ of Suzhou-style residential architecture into a furniture design language. Keywords: 20(4; analysis; article; bioresources; design; engineering; factor; furniture; furniture design; kansei; liu; luo; ming; neo; peer; research; style; table; user
• Following a Self-guided Trail within an Accredited US Campus Arboretum: The Use of an AI-based App for Tree Identification and Tour Enrichment by Kalaycı Kadak, Merve (2025) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.4.8755-8776 Keywords: Artificial intelligence; Mobile phone applications; Ecosystem services; Campus planning; Climate change; Urban areas Contact information: Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Kastamonu University, 37150, Kastamonu, Türkiye; Email: mkalayci@kastamonu.edu.tr INTRODUCTION University campuses are established in many locations, with a general goal of increasing the number and value of educated people. Ecosystem services, including those associated with trees on a university campus, are crucial for the sustainability of human’s healthy life (Kalayci Kadak 2025). Keywords: arboretum; article; bioresources; campus; doi; ecosystem; ecosystem services; et al; kadak; kalayci; peer; services; species; study; tree; urban
• Bio-Based Aerogels from Potato Residues for Glycine Storage and Controlled Release by Zevallos Luna, Mariel Alejandra; Khasa, Damase P.; Landry, Véronic (2025) - These findings underscore the potential of crosslinked starch aerogels as eco-friendly carriers for bioactive molecules, paving the way for their application in agriculture and other fields. Swelling degree (SD) The degree of swelling of starch aerogels crosslinked with different concentrations of glutaraldehyde was determined using the method described by Durpekova et al. (2021). Keywords: aerogels; article; as0; as3; bioresources; crosslinking; et al; fig; glutaraldehyde; glycine; groups; luna; network; peer; potato; release; residues; starch; water
• Low-cost and Sustainable Bioadsorbent from Banana Peel Waste for Crystal Violet Dye Removal by Ud Din, Salah; Al-Ahmary, Khairia Mohammed; AlMohamadi, Hamad; Al-Mhyawi, Saedah R.; Alrashood, Jawaher Saud; Ngueagni, Patrick T.; Ofudje, Edwin A. (2025) - Adsorbent Characterizations Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) (CARY630 NBY, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Waltham, MA, USA) was used for the identification of the functional groups involved in dye adsorption. For example, Azhar-ul-Haq et al. (2024), reported optimal CV binding by banana peel powder at pH near neutral, achieving ~93% removal in a rapid 10 min contact time confirming that CV adsorption is favored in mild-to-moderately acidic conditions. Keywords: abpw; acid; adsorbent; adsorption; article; banana; banana peel; bioresources; doi; dye; et al; peel; rbpw; removal; surface; waste
• Mechanism of Ink and Pigment Detachment from Palm Leaf Manuscripts Driven by Hygroexpansion by Tian, Xingling; Hu, Pei (2025) - As a valuable cultural heritage, the detachment of ink or pigment on the surface of palm leaf manuscripts under humid-dry cycling poses a critical challenge in the field of conservation. This provides theoretical foundations for scientific preservation of palm leaf manuscripts and conservation material design. Keywords: aging; article; detachment; doi; ink; leaf; leaves; manuscripts; palm; palm leaf; pigment; substrate
• Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry-based Characterization and Multitarget Bioactivities of Argan (Argania spinosa) Oil by Qanash, Husam; Al-Rajhi, Aisha M. H.; Alsalamah, Sulaiman A.; Binsaleh, Naif K.; Aljahdali, Ieman A.; Qahl, Safa H.; Mawkili, Wedad; Hanin , Zainab Abdu Bhis (2025) - 2. Antimicrobial activity of argan oil (AO) compared with standard antibiotics or antifungals (AB/AF), and negative control (NC) against tested microorganisms: (1) K. pneumoniae, (2) S. aureus, (3) S. typhi, (4) B. subtilis, (5) C. albicans, and (6) A. niger Inhibition of α-amylase and α-glucosidase by acarbose (a known antidiabetic drug) and argan oil across a range of concentrations (0 to 1000 µg/mL) is reported in Table 3. Mechqoq et al. (2021) reported notable antimicrobial activity from argan leaves oil. Keywords: acid; activity; antioxidant; argan oil; article; doi; et al; inhibition; potential
• A Data-Driven Multi-Criteria Evaluation Framework for the Design Optimization of Children’s Furniture by Ouyang, Wumin; Han, Yong; Du, Hemin; Yu, Shuhui; He, Yuyu (2025) - Moreover, the proposed approach contributes to aligning furniture design more precisely with market expectations and user demands. Second, some researchers have approached the issue from the perspective of child cognitive psychology, translating children’s needs into quantifiable data to inform furniture design. Keywords: ahp; article; bioresources; children; criteria; data; decision; design; et al; evaluation; furniture; furniture design; indicators; method; model; needs; ouyang; peer; research; seating; topsis; user; weight
• Harnessing Chitosan and Chitosan Phosphate in vitro to Combat Fungal Spoilage in Vegetables through Molecular Docking Interaction Mechanisms by Alghonaim, Mohammed Ibrahim; Alsalamah, Sulaiman A.; Al-Alfard, Alia; Mohammad , Abeer Mahmoud; Mothana, Areej; Fageehi, Ali (2025) - REFERENCES CITED Abdelghany, T. M., Al-Rajhi, A. M., Yahya, R., Bakri, M. M., Al Abboud, M. A., Yahya, R., Qanash, H., Bazaid, A. S., and Salem, S. S. (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-024-05451-2 Al-Rajhi, A. M. H., Alawlaqi, M. M., Abdel Ghany, T. M., and Moawad, H. (2023b). Keywords: article; chitosan; chp; circinelloides; docking; et al; interaction; niger; phosphate
• Pre-harvest Foliar Spray of Calcium, GA3, and Salicylic Acid to Enhance Apricot Yield and Fruit Quality by Al-Saif, Adel M.; Abdel-Aziz, Hosny F.; Abd El-wahed , Abd El-wahed N.; Khalifa, Sobhy M.; Elnaggar, Ibrahim A.; El-Shershaby, Sania S.; Farouk, Mohammed H.; Abulmeaty, Samah A.; Hammad, Eman M.; Hamdy, Ashraf E. (2025) - The findings of this study demonstrated that pre-harvest foliar applications of calcium (as CaCl2 and Ca(OAc)2), gibberellic acid (GA3), and salicylic acid (SA) can effectively improve fruit yield and fruit quality of the El-Amal apricot cultivar. However, to further increase yield and fruit quality, recent studies have increasingly concentrated on https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6965-4545 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1124-1008 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4843-0379 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1984-2585 PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Al-Saif et al. (2025). Keywords: acid; apricot; article; calcium; doi; et al; foliar; fruit; ga₃; harvest; ppm; quality; spray; treatments; yield
• Coating Performance Enhancement of Moso Bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) via Hand Sanding: Effects of Surface Dewaxing and Fibrillation by Choi, Yong-Hui; Kim, Byeongho; Sim, Ji-Yeon; Kim, Kyoung-Jung; Park, Se-Yeong (2025) - “Roughness evaluation of bamboo surfaces created by abrasive belt sanding,” Forests 16(1), article 66. DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.4.9625-9640 Keywords: Moso bamboo; Surface sanding; Surface coating; Coating adhesion test; Dewaxing and fibrillation Contact information: a: Department of Forest Biomaterials Engineering, College of Forest Environmental Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea; b: Heat treatment Co., Ltd. Daejeon, 34134, Republic of Korea; Keywords: adhesion; article; bamboo; coating; contact; layer; moso; sanding; specimens; surface; treatment; wax
• Biomass to Biocrude: A Brief Review of Catalytic Liquefaction by Zhang, Yang; Zhu, Xiao; Zhang, Bo (2025) - 11297 publication tendency of biomass hydrothermal liquefaction based on the Web of Science database since 2012. To achieve higher heating rates and uniform temperature distribution within the reactor, several miniature batch reactors for biomass hydrothermal liquefaction were investigated. Keywords: article; biocrude; biomass; bioresources; catalysts; energy; et al; food; hydrothermal; hydrothermal liquefaction; journal; liquefaction; oil; production; pyrolysis; reactor; review; wang; yield; zhang et
• Optimal Impregnation Amounts of Flame Retardant for Semi-combustible Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) Plywood by Jang, Eun-Suk; Anno, Yasuyo; Park , Woo-Chan; Park, Hee-Jun (2025) - 9595 Optimal Impregnation Amounts of Flame Retardant for Semi-combustible Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) Plywood Eun-Suk Jang ,a,c Yasuyo Anno ,d Woo-Chan Park ,e and Hee-Jun Park ,b This study aimed to determine the amount of flame retardant for semi- combustible performance required to comply with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport Notice 2023-24 for hinoki cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) plywood, which is commonly used as a building material. The quantity of flame retardant used in the process not only affects fire safety but also influences mechanical strength, shrinkage behavior, ease of installation, and overall economic performance (Li et al. 2025). Keywords: article; flame; hinoki; impregnation; jang; plywood; retardant; scfi; thr
• Effects of Treatments on the Structure of Camellia oleifera Cake Protein and the Properties of Adhesives by Liang, Jiankun; Gong, Feiyan; Wu, Longxu; Dong, Yuanyuan; Deng, Xue; Lan, Linjing; He, Xin; Yang, Haiyuan; He, Yu; Yang, Yuqi; Yang, Hui; Wu, Zhigang (2025) - 131 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Effects of Different Treatments on the Viscosity of Adhesive Thermal treatment induced denaturation in C. oleifera protein, increasing the viscosity of the protein solution from 585 to 708 mPa·s. The results of bonding strength indicate that different treatments have distinct effects on the chemical reactivity of C. oleifera protein and its ability to interact with the adherend materials. Keywords: article; bonds; camellia; molecules; oleifera; oleifera protein; protein; protein molecules; treatment
• Influence of Some Biostimulants Combined with Zinc and Boron Oxides on the Performance of Date Palm by Mosa, Walid F. A.; Almutairi, Khalid; Sas-Paszt , Lidia (2025) - DOI: 10.1007/s10811- 013-0193-2 Islam, M. M., Karim, M. R., Oliver, M. M. H., Urmi, T. A., Hossain, M. A., and Haque, M. M. (2018). 10.1016/j.scienta.2016.07.003 Dawood, M. G., Sadak, M. S., Abdallah, M. M. S., Bakry, B. A., and Darwish, O. M. (2019). Keywords: application; article; b2o3; biostimulants; combination; content; date; doi; et al; fruit; growth; mosa; plant; quality; swe; trees; yield; zno
• Evaluating Perceptual Quality of Office Chair Surface Materials Through Visual-Tactile Synesthesia Assessment by Liu, Xi; Wang, Wei (2025) - Regarding material studies, Zhang et al. (2022) applied an ISSA- LSSVM-based model to predict the comfort level of office chair surface materials, assisting users in selecting suitable seat materials. Research Samples of Office Chair Surface Materials M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 Genuine Leather Synthetic Leather Premium Synthetic Leather Textured Leather Eco-friendly Leather M6 M7 M8 M9 M10 Coarse Woven Fabric Smooth Polyester Fabric Mesh Fabric Composite Specialty Textured Surface Questionnaire Design and Survey Through literature review and experimental investigation, this study compiled 140 pairs of sensory descriptors for office chair surface materials. Keywords: analysis; article; bioresources; chair; design; evaluation; factor; liu; material; office; office chair; perception; perceptual; surface; table; tactile; ○ ○
• Design Strategy for Outdoor Leisure Chairs Based on Parametric Plant Patterns Using Biobased Materials by Wu, Kan; Fan , Jiajia (2025) - “Status and progress of Kansei engineering design method,” Journal of Machine Design 37(01), 121-127. This demonstrates that the pattern not only retains the classical charm and intricacy of traditional designs but also incorporates the simplicity and balance favored by modern aesthetics. Keywords: 20(4; article; bioresources; design; doi; engineering; evaluation; fan; furniture; kansei; method; pattern; peer; plant; research; table; wang
• Mathematical Modeling and Machine Learning Approaches for Biogas Production from Anaerobic Digestion: A Review by Galal, Osama; Abdel-Daiem, Mahmoud; Alharbi, Hani; Said, Noha (2025) - Furthermore, cumulative biogas production models are critical for estimating total biogas yield, which is an essential parameter for system design and economic viability. “Math modeling biogas production,” BioResources 20(4), 11237-11266. Keywords: 20(4; anaerobic; ann; article; biogas production; bioresources; data; digestion; doi; et al; galal et; gompertz; kinetic; math; model; modeling; modeling biogas; parameters; peer; review; sludge; time; waste
• Modification of Poplar Wood with Different Resins: A Sustainable Solution for the Furniture Industry by Faraji Delavar, Zahra; Ahmadi, Peyman (2025) - 646 Comparative Evaluation with Benchmark Hardwoods To contextualize the performance of modified poplar wood, walnut and European beech were used as benchmark hardwoods. “Modifying poplar wood,” BioResources 21(1), 633-653. Keywords: ahmadi; article; bioresources; delavar; machining; muf; peg; performance; poplar; properties; resin; resistance; surface; treatment; wood
• Compositional Analysis of Melon Seeds: Insights into the Development of Sustainable Value-Added Products by Sá, Maria Eduarda; Carmo, Shirlene; Souza, Jéssika; Costa, Karllos; Nunes, Glauber; Souza, Cintya; Neto , José da Silva (2025) - However, melon seeds are rarely utilized, primarily due to a lack of understanding of their nutritional value and the absence of appropriate processing technologies. At this moment, there is a growing focus on strategies to add value to melon seeds, driven by circular economy principles and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals agenda. Keywords: article; biomass; cellulose; content; doi; et al; food; industrial; lignin; materials; melon; melon seeds; potential; production; products; properties; residues; seeds; valorization; value; waste
• Preparation and Performance of High Belite Sulfoaluminate Cement-based Recycled Wood Fiber Low-Carbon Material by Wang, Ning; Li, Yueheng; Li, Yujiao; Sami, Adnan; Li, Lili (2025) - In addition, when the water-cement ratio was 0.45 and 0.50, the water required for hydration and the cement paste used to wrap RWF of HBSC based materials with 40% RWF content was insufficient, resulting in a flexural strength lower than 2 MPa. 3. Compressive strength of HBSC materials with different RWF contents: (a) W/C-0.45; (b) W/C-0.50; (c) W/C-0.55 3 7 28 0 10 20 30 40 C o m p re s s iv e s tr e n g th ( M P a ) Keywords: article; cement; cement ratio; composites; content; doi; fiber; hbsc; hydration; materials; ratio; rwf; rwf content; strength; water; wood
• Assessing the Future of Taurus Cedar (Cedrus libani) as a High-Value Timber Species under Climate Uncertainty by Kaya, Canpolat (2025) - Comparing current and future projections revealed an estimated 71.5% reduction in Taurus cedar distribution. However, a study has revealed that Taurus cedar distribution is decreasing due to reasons such as anthropogenic pressures and habitat fragmentation (Bassil et al. 2018). Keywords: areas; article; cedar; change; climate; data; distribution; doi; forestry; future; habitat; model; precipitation; species; ssp; taurus cedar; variables
• A Review on Lignin Valorization for Sustainable Resource Recovery: Current Microbial and Enzymatic Methods and the Roles of Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents by Chen, Lian; Shi, Hongtao; Li, Lifen; Yu, Liping; Tian, Yanyang; Tian, Yuhuan (2025) - Lower hydrogen bond basicity and nucleophilicity can enhance interactions between charged sites and internal hydrogen bonds within the enzyme, stabilizing its structure and minimizing conformational changes, which helps maintain higher enzyme activity (Zhao 2010). Their findings revealed that both 1-ethyl- and 1-butyl-ILs did not significantly affect enzyme activity at concentrations as high as 25% (w/v) at 25 °C, while 1-hexyl-IL led to a decrease in activity. Keywords: activity; article; bioresources; chen; degradation; dess; enzymes; et al; fungi; ils; laccase; lignin; lignin degradation; lignin valorization; review; solvents; stability; valorization
• Comprehensive Evaluation of Outdoor Furniture Design Using the SD–AHP–GRA Method by Xia, Xinghua; Mohamad, Darliana Binti; Chen, Feng (2025) - Therefore, an integrated SD–AHP–GRA strategy for outdoor furniture design was proposed in this study, aiming to achieve functional usability, cultural value, and user experience in furniture design, ultimately presenting high-quality design works. The AHP–GRA composite model, which combines expert weights with grey relational analysis to reduce the subjectivity and uncertainty inherent in AHP weighting, highlighted excellence in high-weight attributes of outdoor furniture design, demonstrating its superiority in balancing multidimensional criteria. Keywords: ahp; analysis; article; bioresources; correlation; design; evaluation; experience; furniture; gra; indicators; perceptions; results; scheme; xia
• Chemical Composition, Antioxidant, and Antimicrobial Activities of Bark and Wood Extracts from Taxodium distichum L. by HosseiniHashemi, Seyyed Khalil; HossinAshrafi, Sayed Khosrow; Baseri, Hadi; Kelkian, Mehrnoush; Shafighi, Zohreh; Mehjabin, Jakia Jerin (2025) - Results of Univariate ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) Testing the Effect of TDB and TDW Extracts Concentrations on Antioxidant Activity of T. distichum Compared with AA Source Type III Sum of Squares df Mean Square F p-value Corrected Model 13921.472 23 605.281 157.025 0.000 Intercept 12501.481 1 12501.481 3243.201 0.000 Treatment 5303.234 2 2651.617 687.897 0.000 Concentration Statistical Analysis The results of antioxidant activity are given in mean values with their standard deviations. Keywords: acid; activity; antioxidant; article; bark; bioresources; compounds; distichum; et al; extracts; hosseinihashemi; taxodium; tdb; tdw; wood
• Optimization of Flame Retardant System for Waste Tetra Pak/Bamboo Fiber Composites with Inorganic Flame Retardants by Zhang, Huijie; Guo, Hui; Cai , Yufei; Li, Hui; Zhou , Dezhi; Sun , Bingqing; Yu, Lili (2025) - “Flame retardant properties of ammonium polyphosphate treated straw/polycaprolactone composites,” Shanghai Textile Science & Technology 50(10), 22-24 + 30. “Flame retardant system,” BioResources 20(4), 10228-10248. 10230 after removing pulp are processed by chemical and physical methods to obtain raw materials for producing plastics and aluminum products. Keywords: aluminum; article; bamboo; composites; doi; et al; flame; flame retardant; hydroxide; pak; properties; retardant; system; tetra; waste; water; zhang
• Influence of Candelilla Wax on Mechanical Strength, Thermal Stability, and Moisture Resistance of Cassava-based Thermoplastic Starch Composites by Kayat, Mohd Fairus; Jumaidin, Ridhwan; Mohamad Taha, Mastura; Md Yusof, Fahmi Asyadi; Kamaruddin, Zatil Hafila; Wahid, Mohammad Khalid; Wirawan, Riza (2025) - The incorporation of candelilla wax notably improved the material’s performance, particularly at 5 wt%, where tensile strength and modulus increased 77.4% and 615%, respectively. Overall, candelilla wax proved effective in strengthening TPCS both structurally and functionally, highlighting its potential for sustainable biodegradable materials in moisture-sensitive applications. Keywords: article; candelilla wax; cassava; composites; doi; et al; films; kayat; moisture; peer; properties; starch; strength; tensile; tpcs; water; wax
• Impact of UV-C Exposure on the Chemical Profile and Functional Properties of Grape Seed Oil by Alghonaim, Mohammed Ibrahim; Alsalamah, Sulaiman A.; Alfaifi, Abdulmajeed Y.; Hakami, Mashael; Alhazmi, Mohammed Khalid; El Shimi , Hassan I. (2025) - “UV-C & grape seed oil,” BioResources 20(4), 10992-11012. 10992 Impact of UV-C Exposure on the Chemical Profile and Functional Properties of Grape Seed Oil Mohammed Ibrahim Alghonaim ,a,* Sulaiman A. Alsalamah ,a Abdulmajeed Y. Alfaifi,b Mashael Hakami,b Mohammed Khalid Alhazmi,c and Hassan I. El Shimi ,d The impact of UV-C radiation (25.0 mJ/cm², 253 nm) on grape seed oil was studied relative to varying exposure times (0, 30, and 60 min) to assess structural and biological changes. Overall, results indicated that controlled UV-C irradiation substantially modifies the chemical profile and boosts the biological activities of grape seed oil. Keywords: acid; alghonaim; article; bioresources; chemical; compounds; doi; et al; exposure; grape seed; inhibition; mic; min; peer; seed oil
• Aesthetic Preferences of Minnan Folk Wooden Altar Table by Liu, Yun; Li, Jiayi; Hu, Wengang (2025) - This study will contribute to the inheritance of Chinese traditional furniture culture as well as to its sustainable application in modern furniture design. DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.4.10425-10446 Keywords: Traditional Chinese furniture; Aesthetic preference; Eye tracking; Semantic differential Contact information: a: Xiamen Academy of Arts and Design, Fuzhou University, Xiamen 361021, China; liuyun525@fzu.edu.cn (Y.L.); zzjsnlnlznl@163.com(J.L.); b: College of Furnishing and Industrial Design, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; hwg@njfu.edu.cn; * Corresponding author: liuyun525@fzu.edu.cn, hwg@njfu.edu.cn; INTRODUCTION Traditional Chinese furniture embodies the wisdom of ancient Chinese artisans, serving as a material carrier of historical lifestyles and spiritual culture (Lei et al. 2024). Keywords: aoi; article; attention; bioresources; components; design; doi; elements; et al; furniture; mfwat; minnan; preferences; sample; study; table; visual
• Effect of Alkali Concentration on the Nanofibrillation Efficiency of Cellulose by Mechanical Grinding by Yang, Jiwook; Hwang, Kyojung; Lee, Jaejung; Chun, Sang-Jin; Lee, Jimin; Gwon , Jaegyoung (2025) - This transition can be explained by the structural response of cellulose fibers to alkali exposure. Liu and Hu well- reported that these sequential transformations govern the overall mercerization behavior of cellulose fibers, with particular emphasis on the balance between fiber swelling and crystalline lattice rearrangement (Liu and Hu 2008). Keywords: alkali; article; bkp; cellulose; concentrations; crystalline; et al; grinding; nanofibers; nanofibrillation; naoh; pretreatment; pulp
• The Effect of Students’ Academic Motivation on Their Self-Perceived Digital and Sustainability Competencies in Wood Science and Technology Education by Goropečnik, Luka; Kropivšek, Jože; Kristl, Nina; Makovec Radovan, Danijela (2025) - “Student motivation in wood,” BioResources 21(1), 267-287. 280 strong relationships observed between all competency domains suggest that efforts to promote student motivation can simultaneously improve a broad range of digital and sustainability competencies, suggesting that pedagogical approaches should take an integrated approach to competency development rather than focusing solely on isolated dimensions. “Student motivation in wood,” BioResources 21(1), 267-287. 273 universities, students (or parents/ guardians in the case of minors) give their general written consent to participate in the study upon enrollment. Keywords: academic; article; competencies; digital; education; et al; goropečnik; learning; motivation; research; science; self; students; study; sustainability competencies; technology; wood; wood science
• Statistical Optimization of a Trichoderma-based Enzyme Combination for Saccharification of Steam-exploded Lignocellulosic Biomass by Lee, Yun-Yeong; Myeong, Seongwoo; Yun, Jeonghee (2025) - In this study, this trend was re-evaluated through direct comparison with commercial enzymes under standardized hydrolysis conditions. Given that the high cost of commercial enzymes is a major limiting factor in biorefinery operations (Klein- Marcuschamer et al. 2012; Siqueira et al. 2020; Singh et al. 2021), these results suggest that enzyme combination strategies can maintain saccharification efficiency while reducing dependence on costly commercial enzymes. Keywords: article; biomass; blending; concentration; doi; enzyme; et al; glucose; hydrolysis; kmf006; lee; loading; saccharification; substrate; yield
• Lactic Acid Production from Green Microalgal Biomass Hydrolysates via Dilute Acid Pretreatment and Fermentation by Tu, Wei-Lin; Huang, Jung-Mei; Ou, Chung-Mao (2025) - The resulting sugar hydrolysate is then used as a carbon source for lactic acid fermentation. The primary objective was to establish optimized hydrolysis conditions suitable for pretreatment in lactic acid fermentation. Keywords: acid; article; biomass; carbon; concentration; efficiency; fermentation; glucose; hydrolysis; microalgae; sugar
• Historical Records of the Cultural Use of Aromatic Wood in a 17th-Century Church in Brazil by Buriti, Roberta Fernandes; Melo Júnior, Joao Ferreira de (2025) - “Historical aromatic wood,” BioResources 20(4), 10959-10973. 10960 fragrance of certain woods signifies God's presence, intensifying the perception of divine proximity. “Historical aromatic wood,” BioResources 20(4), 10959-10973. 10961 organization of parish archives, instructs the sacristan or treasurer to record religiously significant items in temple inventories (Campos 2005). Keywords: 20(4; article; bioresources; brazil; buriti; cultural; francisco; furniture; melo; ocotea; peer; sacred; species; sul; são; use; wood
• Wooden Jewelry Design Guided by Sustainability Assessment: Integrating Natural and Cultural Elements by Fan, Shuai; Wang, Nai (2025) - To address these gaps, this study pursued three objectives: (i) systematically categorizing natural-cultural element symbols and mapping them to user perceptual needs; (ii) screening design elements using Ordinal Relation Analysis (ORA) and Quality Function Deployment (QFD) to guide wooden jewelry design; and (iii) constructing a sustainable evaluation model based on Entropy Weight (EW) method and Grey Relational Analysis (GRA) to assess the comprehensive performance of design proposals. Hand-drawn sketches integrated these elements into wooden jewelry designs, producing three proposals. Keywords: article; bioresources; core; design; elements; evaluation; fan; indicator; jewelry; jewelry design; method; peer; perceptual; sustainability; symbols; user; wang
• Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Key Genes and Pathways in Borneol Biosynthesis of a New Borneol-Chemotype Cinnamomum camphora by Gao, Wei; Hu, Lifang; Yang, Liang; Dong, Chen; Yin, Peng; Zhou, Zengliang (2025) - “Borneol biosynthesis pathways,” BioResources 20(4), 10906-10921. 10915 regulated; particularly, the expression changes of CcBPPS (TRINITY_DN22089_c0_g1), CcNUDX1 (TRINITY_DN4150_c0_g1), and CcGPPS1a (TRINITY_DN70319_c0_g2) in ‘Ganlong 2’ were most significant, being 315.41-fold, 10.00-fold, and 2.77-fold higher, respectively, than those in common C. camphora chvar. These findings lay a foundation for further deciphering the regulatory mechanisms underlying natural borneol biosynthesis and hold significant implications for promoting the sustainable development of the camphor tree industry and alleviating the supply-demand imbalance in the natural borneol market. Keywords: article; biosynthesis; borneol; borneol biosynthesis; camphora; camphora chvar; chvar; content; doi; et al; ganlong; genes; pathway
• Identifying Core User Requirements for Urban Square Seats: An Integrated UJM, Fuzzy Kano Model, and SEM Approach by Pang, Zhihui; Chen, Ming; Lyu , Jianhua (2025) - 3. Flowchart for defining urban square seat user roles Construction and analysis of target user journey Prior field surveys at Chengdu Tianfu Square and Mianyang Fucheng Wanda Plaza revealed that target users’ square activity goals mainly include social guardianship, leisure interaction, and emergency resting. It was also verified that the UJM-Fuzzy Kano Model-SEM combination can effectively identify the core needs of urban square seat users. Keywords: analysis; article; bioresources; design; et al; fuzzy; kano; model; needs; pang; quality; requirements; satisfaction; seat; seating; square; table; urban; user
• Physiological and Biochemical Processes in the Exogenous Administration of Selenium Nanoparticles and Selenium/Copper Oxide Nanocomposite to Reduce Salt Stress in Zea mays L. by Alammari, Badriah Saleh (2025) - DOI:10.1007/s13399-024-05451-2 Al-Rajhi, A. M. H., Yahya, R., Bakri, M. M., Yahya R., and Abdelghany, T. M. (2022). DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.683399 Safaei, M., Mozaffari, H. R., Moradpoor, H., Imani, M. M., Sharifi, R., and Golshah, A. (2022). Keywords: article; cuo nps; doi; et al; nanoparticles; nps; plants; ppm; salinity; salt; se nps; stress
• The Mechanical Performance of a Liao Dynasty Five-Step Outer Eave Column-Head Dougong Bracket: A Numerical Investigation by Chen, Chang; Li, Yuanhe; Han, Dongnan; Kang, Hongfa; Wang, Jibin; Liu, Lijun; Pang, Lei; Cao, Wenyu (2025) - Definition of the loading protocol (a) and coordinate system (b) for the experimental model Vertical monotonic static tests were carried out following the procedure established by Niu (2017), aiming to replicate the load-transfer behavior of permanent roof loads in traditional Chinese Dougong structures. When the Dougong bracket is conceptualized as a damping element between the roof and column in traditional Chinese timber structures, the nonlinear coefficient NL can be introduced to quantitatively assess its energy dissipation performance. Keywords: article; axis; bracket; chen; dougong; fig; loading; model; simulation; stiffness; timber
• Influence of Resin Composition on the Performance of Composites Reinforced with Recovered Paper and Poultry Feathers by Miritoiu, Cosmin Mihai; Roșca, Adrian Sorin; Stăncuț, Adriana (2025) - https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2022.2116517 Ciucă, I., Stănescu, M. M., Bolcu, D., Mirițoiu, C. M., and Rădoi, A. I. (2022). Franz, M. H., Neda, I., Maftei, C. V., Ciucă, I., Bolcu, D., and Stănescu, M. M. (2021). Keywords: analysis; article; bioresources; chicken; composites; content; dammar; epoxy; et al; feathers; hybrid; materials; matrix; miritoiu; miritoiu et; paper; peer; poultry; properties; resin; strength; tensile; test; waste
• Improving Properties of Wood-plastic Composites with High-density Reinforcements under Water Immersion by Khamtree, Sriwan; Khamtree, Santi; Srivabut, Chainarong; Sookyung, Uraiwan; Chookham, Tanetpon; Pantamanatsopa , Pruttipong; Homkhiew, Chatree (2025) - This phenomenon is attributed to the weaker interfacial bonding between filler and plastic matrix with higher filler content, resulting from the nature incompatibility between the hydrophilic nature of filler and the hydrophobic character of the plastic matrix (Srivabut et al. 2024). In contrast, MOE increased linearly with higher filler content, reflecting improved stiffness attributed to rigid filler particles within the HDPE matrix (Bal 2022). Keywords: article; composites; content; csf; et al; filler; immersion; moisture; shell; surface; water; water immersion; wpcs; wt%
• Plant Bark and Leaves as Bio-Indicators of Heavy Metals in Environmental Pollution Monitoring by Oladejo, Emmanuel Kola; Ud Din, Salah; Alnawmasi, Jawza Sh; Elamin, Nuha Y.; Tayeb, Roaa A.; AlMohamadi, Hamad; Alshdoukhi, Ibtehaj F.; Al-Otaibi, Jamelah S.; Ezekiel Folorunsho, Sodiya (2025) - Tree bark proved to be a reliable bioindicator of heavy metal pollution due to its strong accumulation pattern near emission sources. “Evaluation of tree leaves as passive samplers for heavy metal pollution in Southwestern Nigeria,” Nigerian Journal of Ecology 28(2), 98-115. Keywords: article; bark; bioresources; concentrations; doi; et al; generator; leaves; levels; metals; plant; pollution; samples; tree
• Hardwood-derived Cellulose Nanofibrils and Micro-Fibrillated Cellulose via Fenton Pretreatment: Issues of Fiber Fragmentation and Coating Performance by Raouf, Morassa; Sjöstrand, Björn; Swerin, Agne (2025) - The conversion of cellulose fibers into CNF and MFC is driven by the need to leverage the unique properties that emerge at the nano- and microscale. “Modified Fenton oxidation of cellulose fibers for cellulose nanofibrils preparation,” ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 7(1), 1129-1136. Keywords: article; cellulose; chemical; cnf; coat; coating; et al; fenton; fibers; fig; mfc; min; nanocellulose; oxidation; oxidized; paper; pulp; roughness; surface; treatment
• Phytochemical Composition, Biological Activities, and Toxicity of the Leaf Essential Oils Obtained from Eucalyptus grandis × Eucalyptus urophylla Cultivated in Malaysia by Yip, See Cheng; Ho, Lai Yee; Sit, Nam Weng (2025) - Furthermore, existing literature has documented a wide range of biological activities associated with Eucalyptus essential oils, including antioxidative, antimicrobial, antiviral, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, mucolytic, and bronchodilatory effects (Barbosa et al. 2016; Salehi et al. 2019; “Chemistry matters: Biological activity of Eucalyptus essential oils on mosquito larval mortality,” Entomol. Keywords: article; concentration; et al; eucalyptus; eucalyptus grandis; eucalyptus hybrid; eucalyptus leaf; grandis; hda; hdb; hfa; hfb; leaves; months; oils; species; urophylla; yip
• Pectin-rich Banana Peel Varieties: A Low-cost Biomass for Pectinase Production by Aspergillus flavus in Solid-state Fermentation and its Effect on the Clarification of Orange Juice by Rejiniemon, Thankappan Sarasam; Alshaikh, Najla A.; Hatamleh, Ashraf Atef; Arokiyaraj, Selvaraj (2025) - A central composite design was used to optimize pectinase production in SSF via three prominent variables (moisture content, pH, and fermentation period). Recently, pectinase production from fungi has attracted increasing attention. Keywords: activity; article; aspergillus; banana; content; doi; enzyme; et al; fermentation; juice; moisture; pectinase; peel; production
• Cytotoxic Effects of Green Synthesis Se/ZnO Nanoparticles on Allium cepa and their Potential to Inhibit Mycotoxin Synthesis by Meganid , Abeer S.; Selim, Samy; Amin, Mohamed Abdel-Aal; Ezzat, Mahmoud; Dahlan, Atyaf E.; Almuhayawi, Mohammed S.; Al Jaoun, Soad K.; Alsalamah, Sulaiman A. (2025) - Abdelghany, T. M., and Bakri, M. M. (2019). DOI: 10.15376/biores.14.1.1591-1602 Abdelghany, T. M., Hassan, M. M., El-Naggar, M. A., and Abd El-Mongy, M. (2020). Keywords: aflatoxin; article; bioresources; doi; et al; flavus; growth; m. a.; nanoparticles; nps; ppm; zno; zno nps
• Effect of Cellulose Nanofibrils in Direct Melt-Blending of Poly-(Lactic Acid) and Poly(Butylene Succinate) for 3D-Printing by Hanipa, Muhammad Alif Fitri; Zaidi, Siti Aisyah Syazwani; Wan Ishak , Wan Hafizi; Sajab, Mohd Shaiful (2025) - PLA/PBS blends have been known to increase crystallinity of PLA phase compared to the neat PLA, due to the heterogeneous nucleation effect by the PBS phase (Deng and Thomas 2015; Su et al. 2019). Reinforcement effect by the CNF in PLA matrix might be the reason for the increased modulus at 40 °C, similar to previous studies (Garofalo et al. 2025; Hanipa et al. 2025). Keywords: article; blending; cellulose; cnf; cnf1; et al; fig; hanipa; hanipa et; melt; pbs; pla; study
• Exploration of Visual Appeal and Local Cultural Identity in Wooden Packaging Design by Zhang , Shiyu; Jiang Rui (2025) - Furthermore, in coffee packaging design, the combined use of multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods and eye-tracking for triangulated validation is seldom reported. The goal layer (A) was defined as the overall objective: “wooden coffee packaging design with locality and visual effectiveness.” Keywords: article; bioresources; coffee; critic; design; doi; evaluation; eye; indicator; jiang; packaging; packaging design; peer; scheme; tracking; weights; zhang
• The Bioenhanced Effect of Biochar-Based Aerobic Denitrifying Bacteria on a Sequencing Batch Reactor under Different Stress Conditions by Xu, Peng; Song, Jianyang; Yao, Huimin; Tang, Xiaowen; Qian, Fangyi; Lin, Tongtong; Yuan, Xinfang (2025) - The traditional biological method of nitrogen removal relies on “nitrification - denitrification”, which needs to be carried out step by step in anoxic and aerobic environments, and there are problems such as complicated process flow, high energy consumption, and limited nitrogen removal efficiency (Qiu et al. 2025). “Pre-anaerobic phase persists benefits for nitrogen removal in high carbon/nitrogen scenarios: Comparative study of aerobic–anoxic and anaerobic–aerobic–anoxic sequencing batch reactors,” Journal of Cleaner Production 434, article 140189. Keywords: article; bacteria; biochar; carbon; denitrification; denitrifying; et al; nitrogen; reactor; removal; sludge; source; system; water
• Rhizosphere-derived Glycoside Hydrolases: A Biotechnological Treasure Trove from Arid Plant Ecosystems by Alabbosh, Khulood F.; Jalal, Rewaa S. (2025) - Maciel, M. J. M., and Ribeiro, H. C. T. (2010). https://doi.org/10.7314/APJCP.2014.15.20.8571 Abulfaraj, A. A., Shami, A. Y., Alotaibi, N. M., Alomran, M. M., Aloufi, A. S., Al- Andal, A., AlHamdan, N. R., Alshehrei, F. M., Sefrji, F. O., Alsaadi, K. H., et al. (2024). Keywords: a. a.; alabbosh; applications; article; bioresources; carbohydrate; cazyme; enzymes; et al; families; fruticosum; gene; gh105; gh17; gh25; gh28; gh32; gh33; gh38; glycos; glycoside; hydrolase; jalal; microbiomes; oleifera; oligosaccharides; peer; plant; rhizosphere; soil; species
• Maize Grain Forced-Convection Mechanical Drying Process Optimization: A Case of Concession Depot of Company X in Zimbabwe by Tayisepi, Nicholas; Mhlanga, Samson; Zana, Alois; Alrasheedi, Nashmi H.; Louhichi, Borhen; Sahu, Santosh Kumar (2025) - The energy required for grain moisture mechanical withering is significantly affected by the latent heat of water vaporization, characterized by its huge energy value of 2257 kJ/kg, together with the sensible heat value which must be gotten rid of from the dryer (Jimoh et al. 2023). “New sensing technologies for grain moisture,” Agriculture 12(3), article 386. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture12030386 Jimoh, K. A., Hashim, N., Shamsudin, R., Man, H. C., Jahari, M. and Onwude, D.I. (2023). Keywords: air; article; content; dryer; drying; energy; et al; fig; grain; grain moisture; maize; maize grain; moisture; moisture content; parameters; process; rate; tayisepi; temperature; time
• A Comparative Study of the Chemical Compositions of Heartwood and Sapwood in Erythrophleum fordii by Liu, Heng; Yang, Baoguo; Jiang, Zhilin; Tang, Jixin; Chen, Dongcheng; Hao, Jian; Deng, Xiaoran; Li, Lili (2025) - These findings, along with its abundant polyphenolic constituents, suggest that E. fordii heartwood has considerable potential as a rich source of natural antioxidants and for developing functional natural products aimed at promoting health. The scarcity of volatile aromatic compounds likely explains why, despite its attractive brown color, E. fordii heartwood lacks the distinctive and prized aroma characteristic of many traditional hongmu timbers. Keywords: article; cellulose; chemical; cm⁻¹; composition; content; et al; extractives; fordii; heartwood; lignin; liu; sapwood
• Tuning APTES Silanization Window in PLA/Cellulose Nanofiber Biocomposites: Optimizing Interfacial Adhesion, Mechanical Strength, and Thermal Stability by Ghorbanpour, Ramtin; Ebadi, Seyed Eshagh; Moosavi, Valiullah; Soltani, Mojtaba; Saffari, Mohsen (2025) - “Characterization of silane-grafted nanocellulose and its effect on PLA composites,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science 138(20), article e50354. The amino groups of APTES play a specific role in polar PLA matrices by forming hydrogen bonds with PLA carbonyl groups (NH₂ … O=C) and potentially enabling nucleophilic interactions during melt processing (Li et al. 2020; Panaitescu et al. 2022). Keywords: aptes; article; cellulose; cnf; cnfs; composites; et al; pla; ratio; silanization; strength; surface; wt%
• Dual-Pathway Glyoxal–Peptide Reaction Mechanisms under Acidic and Alkaline Conditions for Camellia oleifera Protein-based Adhesive Performance Optimization by Liang, Jiankun; Yang, Yuqi; Zuo, Ningyuan; Li, Qiuli; Song, Zhixian; Long, Caihong; Jian, Yulan; Wu, Zhigang (2025) - Although notable improvements in bond strength and water durability can be achieved, the incorporation of formaldehyde-based resins severely compromises the green credentials of protein adhesives, creating a dilemma in which performance gains are offset by environmental sacrifices. “Develop a novel and multifunctional soy protein adhesive constructed by rosin acid emulsion and TiO₂ organic-inorganic hybrid structure,” Int. Keywords: adhesive; amino; article; conditions; dipeptide; et al; glyoxal; peptide; protein; reaction

• Adhesive Type’s Effects on Adhesive Strength of Densified Reinforced Laminated Wood Obtained from Black Poplar (Populus nigra L.) by Yalçın, İlker; Esen , Raşit (2022) - Wood materials were subjected to densification at 140 °C for 10 min. The high demand for wood material has caused the decreased availability of wood having superior properties. Keywords: carbon; densification; fiber; fiberglass; material; polyester; polyurethane; process; properties; strength; table; wood
• Improved Life of Circular Saws Used in Primary Wood Processing by Torkghashghaei, Maryam; Shaffer, William; Ugulino, Bruna; Georges, Rémi; Blais, Carl; Hernandez, Roger (2023) - Three saws had prepared cutting edges, while the remaining three had up-sharp tips. “Life of circular saws,” BioResources 18(1), 2024-2044. 2024 Improved Life of Circular Saws Used in Primary Wood Processing Maryam Torkghashghaei,a William Shaffer,b Bruna Ugulino,c Rémi Georges,c Roger E. Hernández,d and Carl Blais a,* Keywords: chipping; clearance; cutting; edge; face; fig; min; rake; sawing; saws; tips; wear; wood
• Influence of Biological Pretreatment of Wooden Dowels on Strength of Rotary Welded Joints by Župčić, Ivica; Šafran, Branimir; Hasan, Marin (2023) - “Parameter interactions in two-block welding and the wood nail concept in wood dowel welding,” J. Adhesion Sci. “Influence of pretreated wood dowel with CuCl2 on temperature distribution of wood dowel rotation welding,” J. Wood Sci. 64(1), 209-219. Keywords: dowels; force; pull; strength; weeks; welding; wood; župčić
• Wood Fibre Recapture from Process Water during Wet-forming of Fiberboard: Process Modelling with Environmental and Economic Assessment by Vititnev, Aleksandr; Marchenko, Roman; Matygulina, Venera; Rubinskaya, Anastasiya; Shishmareva, Anna (2023) - Thus, when the content of cellulosic fines in the main composition is 3.5 to 7%, the value of the bending strength will change from 36 to 34 MPa when using conventional methods of wood fibre production. This was established by the authors in a study on cellulosic fines from white water and its reuse in the main composition in wood fibre production using a new refiner disc design. Keywords: composition; discs; et al; fibre; fibreboard; fines; process; production; refiner; vititnev; wood; wood fibre
• Fire Resistance of Structural Wooden Walls Covered by Gypsum and Diatomite Board by Pang, Sung-Jun; Ahn, Kyung-Sun; Oh, Jae-Won; Lee, Han Shik; Kang, Seog Goo; Oh, Jung-Kwon (2022) - 7. The legs were covered with Magnesium Oxide insulation, and the thermocouple has been commercialized for fire resistance test. DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.1.991-1007 Keywords: Fire resistance; Fireproof; Gypsum board; Diatomite board; Structural wooden wall Contact information: a: Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Bioresources, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea; b: Kyung Min Industrial Co., Ltd., Incheon (Gajwa-dong), Republic of Korea; Keywords: board; diatomite; fire; gypsum; resistance; specimen; temperature; test; wood
• Environmental, Social, and Governance Adoption in the Malaysian Wood Products and Furniture Industries: Awareness, Adoption, and Challenges by Ratnasingam, Jegatheswaran; Ab Latib, Hazirah; Choon Liat, Lim; Jegatheswaran, Natkuncaran; Othman, Kamaruzaman; Amir, Mohd Afthar (2023) - An intensive series of engagement, education, and information-sharing programs with the wood products and furniture industries must be carried out to increase the awareness of the industries about SDGs and ESG compliance requirements. The survey revealed that market forces and legislative requirements were the two most important factors that enticed respondents to comply with the ESG practices; among those respondents who did not comply with ESG requirements, the primary deterrent factors include lack of awareness, no direct benefit from adopting ESG, and the high cost involved. Keywords: esg; esg practices; et al; furniture; furniture esg; industries; industry; malaysia; practices; products; ratnasingam; respondents; wood; wood products
• The Use of Environmentally Friendly Abrasive Blasting Media for Paint Removal from Wood Surfaces by Kılınç, Izham; Budakçı, Mehmet; Korkmaz, Mustafa (2022) - “Blasting media for paint removal,” BioResources 18(1), 1185-1205. 1187 these media for cleaning wood surfaces can cause roughness and discoloration. The effects of paint removal with abrasive blasting media on wood surfaces aged in sea water were investigated. Keywords: bar; blasting; color; granules; hardness; media; paint; paint removal; removal; samples; shell; surfaces; type; value; wood
• The Effects of Using Different Adhesive on the Thickness Swelling Ratio of LVL Produced from Scotch Pine by Esen, Rasit; Likos, Erkan; Zengin, Gözde (2022) - Using 8% pMDI is sufficient for increased LVL swelling resistance in wet or humid places. In this study, the thickness swelling ratios of laminated veneer lumber (LVL) produced from Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) bonded by using polyvinyl acetate (PVAc), polymeric diphenyl methane diisocyanate (pMDI), and a mixture of them were evaluated. Keywords: adhesive; doi; et al; lvl; pmdi; pvac; ratio; swelling; thickness; veneer; wood
• Using Wollastonite Nanomaterials in Gypsum-Wood Composites by Hassanpoor Tichi, Ali; Gholamiyan, Hadi (2022) - The results showed that boards containing wollastonite increased the physical and mechanical properties compared with gypsum board without wollastonite. Properties of gypsum particleboard reinforced with polypropylene (PP) fibers showed that the addition of polypropylene fibers reduced the internal bonding (IB), modulus of rupture (MOR), modulus of elasticity (MOE); and increased the thickness swelling (TS) of gypsum board (Deng and Furuno 2001). Keywords: boards; gypsum; properties; sesame; stem; tichi; wollastonite; wood
• Transfer of the Interlaminar Shear Test to Veneer Layer-based Composites for Qualitative Evaluation of Layer Adhesion by Siegel, Carolin; Buchelt, Beate; Wagenführ, André (2022) - “Vergleich der umweltrelevanten Faktoren von Holzfurnierlagenverbundwerkstoffen (WVC – wood veneer composite) und metallischen Werkstoffen am Praxisbeispiel eines Skidfördersystems [Comparison of the environmental factors of wood veneer composite (WVC) and metallic structural materials in the practical example of a skid conveyor],” Logistics Journal 2016. Keywords: adhesion; bending; composites; fig; ils; shear; strength; test; veneer; wood
• Evaluation of Glycolaldehyde as a Formaldehyde Substitute in Urea-based Wood Adhesives by Sandahl, Alexander; Pedersen, Lars Saaby; Taarning, Esben; Lindhardt, Anders (2022) - For sample preparation, cured resin (500 mg) was dissolved in deionized water (0.50 mL) transferred to an NMR tube. 9. Results from formaldehyde substitution in UGA: (a) bond strength of cured UGAF resin with increasing the formaldehyde content. Keywords: bond; curing; doi; fig; formaldehyde; resin; strength; uga; urea; water; wood
• Prediction of Veneer Moisture Content Based on Near Infrared Spectroscopy by Zhou, Kang; Chen, Yutang; Sun, Chengshuo; Na, Bin (2024) - Therefore, wood processing efficiency can be promoted and the quality of wood products can be improved with the real-time nondestructive and accurate measurement of wood moisture content (Jones et al. 2005; Li et al. 2009; Mai et al. 2015). The distillation method is suitable for the detection of wood moisture content that contains more volatile components. Keywords: content; derivative; doi; model; moisture; prediction; spectrum; tree; wood
• Digital Image Correlation (DIC) Method for Detecting Strain in Wood Drying Process by Chai, Haojie; Cai, Lei; Xu, Tao; Ma, Yukun (2023) - Stress and strain during wood drying are important reference indicators for the quality of dried wood. Therefore, these methods are difficult to operate and fail when used to perform in real-time, full-field, noncontact deformation detection for wood drying deformation. Keywords: drying; radial; ratio; shrinkage; strain; stress; wood
• Effect of Freezing Temperature on Impact Bending Strength and Shore-D Hardness of Some Wood Species by Özkan, Osman Emre (2022) - To the best of the author’s knowledge, no study has been reported in the literature concerning the pendulum impact bending strengths and Shore-D hardness of wood samples at ultra-low temperature. For this reason, the aim of this study was to determine the effects of freezing (-20, -40, -78.5, and -196 ℃) on the impact bending strength and Shore-D hardness of beech, scotch pine, fir, and spruce wood samples. Keywords: bending; freezing; impact; samples; shore; strength; temperature; wood
• Hybrid Composite Board Produced from Wood and Mineral Stone Wool Fibers by Akkuş, Memiş (2022) - The appearance of stone wool fiber and wood fiber b) Mixing of stone wool fiber and wood fiber a b PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Akkus (2022). 4. Hybrid fiberboard samples produced from a mixture of stone wool fiber and wood fiber Keywords: boards; combustion; fiber; fire; formaldehyde; hybrid; properties; resin; samples; stone; stone wool; strength; water; wood; wool; wool fiber
• Kraft Pulping of Softwood Chips with Mild Hot Water Pre-hydrolysis to Understand the Effects of Wood Chip Thickness by Chen, Jingqian; Beatson, Rodger P.; Tam, Kenny; Bicho, Paul; Trajano, Heather L. (2022) - Oligomer yield by sugar species was influenced by wood chip thickness (Fig. 1). Wood chip thickness did not affect the alkaline insoluble carbohydrates and hemicelluloses content of PCC-1600 and RCC-1900. Keywords: chen; chips; content; doi; et al; fiber; fig; fines; hemicelluloses; hydrolysis; kraft; lignin; pre; pulping; softwood; thickness; wood; yield
• Weathering’s Effect on Color and Roughness in Some Heat-treated Wood Species with Modified Water-based Varnish by Aytin, Ayhan; Çakıcıer, Nevzat (2022) - This destruction mechanism affects the protective layer on the surface of HT wood materials. The deteriorating effects of factors arising from different environmental conditions necessitate the creation of a protective surface layer on HT wood materials, and varnish is the most widely used material in creating a protective surface layer. Keywords: color; heat; nat; quv; samples; surface; treatment; tw2; values; varnish; weathering; wood; çakıcıer
• Shear Stiffness of Notched Connectors in Glue Laminated Timber-Concrete Composite Beams Under Fire Conditions by Shi, Danrong; Hu, Xiamin; Zhang, Jing; Du, Hao (2022) - The bending tests of TCC beam performed by Yeoh et al. (2011a), Du et al. (2021b), and Jiang and Crocetti (2019) at room temperature show that shear connectors in TCC beams are essential in providing high composite action between timber beam and concrete slab. The connectors with three different notch lengths were shear tested at room temperature and after the same fire duration to investigate the impact of notch length on connector shear stiffness. Keywords: composite; concrete; connectors; fire; shear; shear stiffness; stiffness; timber; wood
• Using Deciduous Branch Wood and Conifer Spindle Wood to Manufacture Panels with Transverse Structure by Olarescu, Alin M.; Lunguleasa, Aurel; Radulescu, Loredana (2022) - The analysis of this ratio showed the following: for maple, the value of the ratio in branch wood was 2.61% lower than in trunk wood; for Scots pine, the value of the ratio in the wood of the spindles was 36.74% lower than the value in the trunk wood. “Growth eccentricity and reaction anatomy in branch wood of Drimys winteri and five native New Zealand trees,” New Zealand Journal of Botany 15(3), 517-524. Keywords: bark; branches; compression; compression wood; diameter; fig; panels; pine; species; specimens; spindles; trunk; wood; wood branches
• Selected Physical Parameters of Spruce Chips vs. Alkali Consumptions in the Impregnation Step of Kraft Pulping by Kohútová, Michaela; Peciar, Peter; Němeček, Martin; Fekete, Roman (2022) - The first category is the factors related to wood chips (dimensions of chips, the moisture, and air contents), the second category is the parameters of impregnating liquid (concentration, composition, surface tension, and viscosity), and the last is process conditions, such as temperature, time, and pressure, which correspond to process and design options of the device (Malkov et al. 2001). Much knowledge has been gained about the factors that influence the process of penetration of various fluids into wood chips over the decades (Malkov 2002). Keywords: alkali; chips; consumption; impregnation; moisture; process; wood
• Magnetic Properties of Wood Treated with Nano-magnetite and Furfuryl Alcohol Impregnation by Wahyuningtyas, Irma; Rahayu, Istie; Maddu, Akhiruddin; Prihatini, Esti (2022) - The objective of this study was to analyze the characteristics of jabon magnetic wood. Scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy showed nano-magnetite in the micropores of magnetic jabon wood. Keywords: doi; et al; fe3o4; impregnation; jabon wood; magnetite; nano; properties; treatment; water; wood
• Quantification of Microbial Growth Pattern on Growth Medium Using Image Processing Program and Evaluation of Antifungal Activities of Wood Vinegar by Kim, Byeongho; Park, Kyoung-Chan; Park, Hanna; Park, Se-Yeong (2022) - Thus, it was confirmed that the addition of wood vinegar slowed down or inhibited the growth rate of wood decay fungi. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Distribution of Fungal Growth Area Conventionally, the diameters of growth patterns of wood decay fungi are measured and differences in the growth diameters between the experimental groups are compared visually. Keywords: area; fom; fungi; growth; inhibition; tra; vinegar; wood
• Evaluation of the Use of Vineyard Pruning Biomass (Bobal Variety) in Constructive Bioproducts by Ferrández-Villena, Manuel; Ferrández-García, Antonio; García-Ortuño, Teresa; Ferrández-García, María Teresa (2022) - The results obtained with vine particleboards were lower than with wood particleboards. The results obtained with vine particleboards are lower than with wood particleboards, and therefore, these panels could be considered as a good thermal insulation material. Keywords: biomass; bioresources; doi; et al; ferrández; garcía; particleboards; properties; size; water; wood
• Mechanical Properties of Wood-plastic Composites Produced with Recycled Polyethylene, Used Tetra Pak® Boxes, and Wood Flour by Bal, Bekir Cihad (2022) - “Investigation of the effect of high- fibrous filling material on the mechanical properties of wood plastic composites,” Turkish Journal of Forestry 18(3), 258-263. “The effect of lignocellulosic filler types and concentrations on the mechanical properties of wood plastic composites produced PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Bal (2022). Keywords: composites; flour; polyethylene; properties; tensile; test; tpb; wood
• Bio-Mimicry: Tree Rings and Three-Dimensional Printing – Preliminary Biomimetic Experiments with Fused Deposition Modeling Using Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Filament by Aydın, Murat; Yılmaz Aydın, Tuğba (2022) - This study was a preliminary biomimetic experimental of wood annual ring formation with different diameters and geometries. Furthermore, the printing parameters did not significantly improve ring structure formation. Keywords: aydin; doi; model; printing; rings; wood
• Dimensional Solution for Beds from Wood Composites for the Bariatric Population by Hitka, Miloš; Gejdoš, Miloš; Klement, Ivan; Simanová, Ľubica (2022) - Bed furniture is intended for regular or occasional sleep. None of the other pieces of furniture are subject to such high-quality requirements as bed furniture because a person spends up to a third of his life in bed. Keywords: bed; dimensions; doi; et al; furniture; health; height; population; slovakia; width; wood
• Effect of Weathering Conditions on Wood Surface Roughness: Optimal Parameters Determined via Taguchi Analysis by Imren, Erol (2022) - 6671 Effect of weathering on wood surface roughness The Mitutoyo Surftest SJ-301 device (Mitutoyo Corporation, Kanagawa, Japan) was used for surface roughness measurements. To determine the effect of weathering on wood surface roughness (Ra), UV- irradiance (W/m2), conditioning (h), and water (min) were used. Keywords: doi; effect; pine; poplar; roughness; surface; water; weathering; wood
• Micro-nanoarchitectonics of Electroless Cu/Ni Composite Materials Based on Wood via Heat Treatment by Pan, Yanfei; Dai, Mayin; Zheng, Xin; Yun, Lei; Qiu, Fengqi; Yang, Dongbo; Deng, Caiyi; Guo, Qiang; Huang, Jintian (2022) - As a green physical modification method, wood heat treatment can increase the dimensional stability and biological durability of wood, which is an effective technical means to improve the utilization of wood resources (Fang 2019). This research aims to optimize the comprehensive performance of wood- based electromagnetic shielding interference (EMI) materials and master the effect of heat treatment on its coating density, interfacial morphology, conductivity, and hydrophobic and electromagnetic shielding. Keywords: coatings; composite; electroless; et al; heat; heat treatment; shielding; surface; temperature; treatment; wood
• Comparison of Fungal Diversity on Woods with Different Fungal Susceptibility during Above-ground Exposure by Kim, Min-Ji; Oh, Jeong Joo; Kim, Gyu-Hyeok (2022) - This will help predict and prevent bio-deterioration that may be modulated by climatic factors, wood species, and moisture content of the surrounding areas. since several wood species often share the same trade name (Scheffer and Morrell 1998). Keywords: alternaria; diversity; et al; fungi; fusarium; ground; isolates; kim; months; samples; species; survey; susceptibility; trichoderma; wood
• Estimation of Toughness as a Function of Compression Strength Parallel to the Grain of Tropical Woods by Ruthes, Heloiza Candeia; dos Santos, Herisson Ferreira; De Araujo, Victor Almeida; Azambuja, Maximiliano dos Anjos; Aquino, Vinícius Borges de Moura; Chahud, Eduardo; Branco, Luiz Antônio Melgaço Nunes; Favarim, Higor Rogerio; Campos, Cristiane Inácio de; Lahr, Francisco Antonio Rocco; Christoforo, André Luis (2023) - Twelve specimens per wood species were prepared for each test, totaling 480 specimens. For each trial, 12 samples per wood species described in Table 1 were used at 12% moisture content as prescribed as the test condition by this standard document, totaling 480 experiments. Keywords: brazil; model; species; strength; toughness; wood
• Effects of Manufacturing Conditions on the Properties of Boric Acid/Melamine-Urea-Formaldehyde Microcapsules Prepared By in situ Polymerization: Its Inhibition Behavior on Wood Destroying Fungi by Aysal Keskin, Sema; Sahin Kol, Hamiyet (2022) - Wood samples were put into an 800-mL beaker of deionized water. MC impregnated wood had a retention amount of 13.05 (a) (b) (c) PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Keskin & Kol (2022). Keywords: acid; boric; core; doi; fig; mcs; microcapsules; ratio; reaction; shell; size; wood
• Torrefaction of Spruce, Beech, and Oak Pellets in Order to Improve Calorific Value by Spirchez, Cosmin; Lunguleasa, Aurel (2022) - Even though the price of wood pellets is double that of briquettes, their major advantages (they are renewable, decrease dependence on fossil fuels, don't degrade during storage, etc.) With complete combustion of pellets (as other type of fuels haven’t), there are significant reductions in CO pollutant emissions, namely higher than 40% for wood pellets and higher than 30% for agricultural crop pellets. Keywords: beech; biomass; calorific; content; doiː; energy; oak; pellets; spruce; torrefaction; value; wood
• Ecological Approach to the Restoration and Preservation of Historical Wood Material: Natural Mussel Shell Impregnation and Combustion (TGA) Analysis by Tan, Huseyın (2022) - Wang et al. (2010) found that fast pyrolysis of wood material raises the combustion temperature compared to slow pyrolysis, which results in less carbonization and higher combustible gas generation. “Mussel shell as impregnant for wood,” BioResources 17(4), 6832-6846. Keywords: caco3; degree; fire; fungal; insect; mussel; shell; tga; weight; wood
• Thermo-hydrolytic Recycling of Urea-Formaldehyde Resin-Bonded Laminated Particleboards by Fu, Qilan; Zhuang, Biaorong; Wang, Xiang-Ming; Cloutier, Alain; Roussière, Fabrice; Bouffard, Jean-François (2022) - Resin removal (%) from the sample was calculated as follows, RR = (𝑅𝐶𝑏−𝑅𝐶𝑎) 𝑅𝐶𝑏 × 100% (2) where RR is the resin removal, RCb is the resin content (%) of particleboard particles before treatment, and RCa is the resin content (%) of the particleboard particles after treatment. The nitrogen content of the control and resulting particles were measured to determine the resin removal in recycled particles. Keywords: content; min; particleboard; particles; resin; size; wood
• Improvements in the Physical Properties and Decay Resistance of Bamboo Materials via Modification with Boric Acid and Borax by Liu, Tiesheng (2022) - Physical Properties Values of the Bamboo Treated via a Boric Acid and Borax Mixture WPG (%) EMC (%) ASE (%) Control -- 10.11 ± 0.22 -- Treated bamboo 0.64 ± 0.10 9.18 ± 0.14 7.53 ± 2.71 Mechanical Properties Table 3 provides information on the changes of the mechanical properties of the bamboo upon treatment. MOR (MPa) CS (MPa) Control 9.31 ± 0.84 128.76 ± 10.92 59.52 ± 2.41 Treated bamboo 9.54 ± 0.71 135.34 ± 7.43 72.35 ± 1.77 Decay Resistance Properties The damage to bamboo via decay fungi can be evaluated via the mass loss percentage. Keywords: acid; bamboo; borax; decay; doi; et al; liu; modification; properties; wood
• Effect of Using Laser Incising Treatment and Fire-Retardant Coating on Larix kaempferi Wood to Improve Fire Retardant Performance by Yang, Myung Sun; Han, Yeonjung; Son, Dong Won (2022) - Smoke generated during the combustion of Korean red pine wood was less harmful than that generated during Japanese larch wood combustion. 6860 Effect of Using Laser Incising Treatment and Fire- Retardant Coating on Larix kaempferi Wood to Improve Fire Retardant Performance Myung Sun Yang, Yeonjung Han,* and Dong Won Son To improve fire-retardant performance of Japanese larch (Larix kaempferi) wood, this study analyzed the effect of pinholes made by laser incising and fire retardant (FR) coating on the surface of Japanese larch wood. Keywords: coating; combustion; doi; fire; heat; korean; larch; properties; retardant; specimens; surface; wood
• Manufacturing of Wood Plastic Composite from Polyethylene/Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Waste/Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Blends and Rice Husk Fiber: Raw Materials Preparation and Preliminary Processing Investigation by Meekum, Utai (2023) - MA DCP RHF g (phr) g (phr) g (phr) g (phf)* g (phf)* g (phf)* g (phr) “Polyethylene wood plastic composite,” BioResources 18(1), 1293-1329. 1293 Manufacturing of Wood Plastic Composite from Polyethylene/Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Waste/Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Blends and Rice Husk Fiber: Raw Materials Preparation and Preliminary Processing Investigation Utai Meekum The processing temperature of poly(ethylene terephthalate) waste (rPET) and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) was lowered by blending to avoid decomposition of rice husk fiber (RHF) during the manufacturing of wood plastic composite (WPC). Keywords: composite; dcp; fiber; hdpe; ldpe; loading; matrices; meekum; phf; plastic; polyethylene; processing; rhf; rpet; stabilizer; uhmwpe; wood; wpc
• Nondestructive Prediction of Fire Performance in Fire Retardant-treated Wood Using X-ray Computed Tomography by Hasegawa, Masumi; Okamura, Hiroyuki; Hano, Yasushi (2022) - Stereo images of wood samples before and after the fire retardant treatment were captured using micro-focus X-ray computed tomography. Classification Average Maximum Minimum Prediction Cone Calorimeter S2-1 20 103 135 87 Fire-retardant Fire-retardant S2-2 99 125 76 S3-1 50 296 430 198 Noncombustible Noncombustible S3-2 220 311 160 Harada et al. (2003) used a cone calorimeter to determine the fire performance of wood samples treated with phosphoric acid-based chemicals. Keywords: chemical; content; fire; performance; ray; retardant; samples; wood
• The Effect of Cryogenic Treatment on Some Chemical, Physical, and Mechanical Properties of Thermowood® Oriental Spruce by Aytin, Ayhan; Uygur, İlyas; Demirci, Tuna; Akgül, İrfan (2022) - In one of the first studies of cryogenic treatment of wood, an increase of up to 26% was observed in some mechanical resistance values of wood samples kept at -190 °C for 24 h (Kolman 1940). “Thermal wood cryogenic effects,” BioResources 17(4), 6983-6996. 6992 the peaks at TW2 decreased compared to TW1, while the intensity of the peaks and alpha cellulose amount of the structure increased with heat treatment (starting from 190 ˚C). Keywords: aytin; cryogenic; heat; properties; results; samples; sct; structure; treatment; values; wood
• Review of Connections for Timber-Concrete Composite Structures Under Fire by Shi, Danrong; Hu, Xiamin; Hong, Wan; Zhang, Jing; Du, Hao (2022) - Fire tests, calculation methods and modeling on shear connections, and TCC floors and beams are reviewed in the following subsections. Shephard et al. (2021) conducted fire tests on a CLT-concrete floor with a length of 4.8 m and a width of 1.219 m. The floor consisted of 5 layers of plywood with a total thickness of 175 mm and a concrete layer with a thickness of 57.2 mm. Keywords: concrete; connections; et al; fire; floor; shear; structures; tcc; tests; timber; wood
• Dimensional Behavior of Nail-Laminated Timber-Concrete Composite Caused by Changes in Ambient Air, and Correlation among Temperature, Relative Humidity, and Strain by Hwang, Sung-Wook; Chung, Hyunwoo; Lee, Taekyeong; Ahn, Kyung-Sun; Pang, Sung-Jun; Kim, Ji Yong; Bang, Junsik; Jung, Minjung; Oh, Jung-Kwon; Kwak, Hyo Won; Yeo, Hwanmyeong (2023) - The ease of fabrication of NLT panels has made them useful as walls, elevator and stair shafts, shear walls, and roofs for more than a century (Binational Softwood Lumber Council 2017; Hong 2017). Long-term monitoring of the moisture and dimensional behavior of NLT panels has been reported (Hwang et al. 2022), but the composite behavior of NLT and concrete has yet to be investigated. Keywords: concrete; direction; hwang; moisture; nail; nlt; strain; temperature; timber; wood
• Comparison of Properties of Wood-Plastic Composites Based on Alternate Degradation in Seawater and Acid Rain by Duan, Guoyan; Wang, Min; Yang, Xingxing; Jiang, Liangpeng (2023) - Xiao et al. (2023) prepared wood plastic composite by poplar veneer and reclaimed high density polyethylene (HDPE). “Visual design of high-density polyethylene into wood plastic composite with multiple desirable features: A promising strategy for plastic waste valorization,”Journal of Building Engineering 63, 105445 Yuan, J., Lu, Q., and Tang, J. (2017). Keywords: composites; hdpe; plastic; pvc; sorghum; sorghum straw; straw; wear; wood
• Proximate Analysis of Bamboo Culm and Wood Carbonized at Low Temperatures: A Comparative Study by Yang, Go Un; Purusatama, Byantara Darsan; Kim, Jong Ho; Prasetia, Denni; Savero, Alvin Muhammad; Kim, Nam Hun (2023) - Carbonized bamboo showed higher ash and volatile content than carbonized wood, whereas carbonized wood had a higher fixed carbon content than carbonized bamboo. Park et al. (2020) highlighted that the MC of the control bamboo samples was 7 to 10% and decreased to less than 6% after carbonization, and the MC of carbonized bamboo increased as the carbonization temperature increased. Keywords: bamboo; carbonization; content; et al; samples; temperature; wood
• Application Parameters of Water Transfer Printing on Wood-based Panel Surfaces by Kaçamer, Serdar; Budakçı, Mehmet (2022) - Ambient Conditions Temperature Experiments were conducted at three different ambient temperatures (12 ± 1 °C, 20 ± 1 °C, and 27 ± 1 °C) to reveal the effect of ambient temperature on WTP film application (Fig. 5. Relationship between WTP film application and relative humidity Figure 5 shows that the WTP film application was flawlessly completed (100%) when the relative humidity in the workshop was 45 ± 3%. Keywords: application; coating; fig; film; immersion; printing; surface; transfer; water; wood; wtp; wtp film
• Wood Industry Clusters and Their Optimal Location for the Efficient Use of Forest Raw Materials by Venera, Matygulina; Chuvaeva , Alexandra; Fedorov , Vladimir (2023) - Apart from forestry enterprises, forest industry clusters should be formed by considering the location of forest industry hubs where raw materials are processed. DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.1.1848-1866 Keywords: Timber industry clusters; Raw material potential; Recycling of wood waste; Hierarchical clustering method; Nearest neighbor cluster analysis Contact information: Reshetnev Siberian State University of Science and Technology 31, Krasnoyarskii Rabochii Prospect, Krasnoyarsk 660000 Russian Federation; * Corresponding author: caress-lsib@rambler.ru INTRODUCTION Forests cover nearly one third of the global land area, which is 4.06 billion hectares. Keywords: cluster; enterprises; forest; industry; krasnoyarsk; krasnoyarsk territory; materials; processing; production; products; territory; timber; village; waste; wood
• Energy Characterization of Wood and Charcoal from Savannah Forest Species by dos Santos, Vaniele Bento; Baraúna, Edy Eime Pereira; Colen, Fernando; Baldin, Talita; Monteiro, Thiago Campos; Arantes, Marina Donária Chaves (2023) - “Pressure effect on the quality of eucalyptus wood charcoal for the steel industry: A statistical analysis approach,” Fuel Processing Technology 92(10), 1890-1897. Part of the material comes from planted trees, such as the Eucalyptus genus, and the other comes from native wood species from different Brazilian regions (IBÁ 2022). Keywords: charcoal; density; doi; energy; et al; potential; species; wood
• Anatomical Structure and Copper Microdistribution in Mechanical, Biological, and Laser Incised Spruce and Larch Refractory Woods by Bakir, Davut (2023) - Applying laser incision pretreatment in larch wood samples was more advantageous than other incision pretreatments, so it was determined that the use of laser pre-incision is more suitable for larch wood samples than for spruce wood samples. The structure of wood samples with preservatives before and after the incision pretreatments were observed. Keywords: doi; incision; larch; laser; mechanical; pretreatments; refractory; samples; sapwood; spruce; vitreus; wood; wood samples
• Influence of Storage Time and Log Length on the Distribution of Wood Chip Size by Silveira, Daniela J.; Durigan, Aline; Monteiro, Thiago; Sgarbiero, Ivan M.; Silva, Dimas A. (2023) - Short logs produced chips with a higher amount of oversize and overthick, which resulted in a significantly lower amount of chips produced on the accept class compared to the amount of the same class produced from long logs. Treatments Tested in the Study Chip Classification The chip classification was made following the SCAN-CM 40:01 (2001) standard, which is a Scandinavian method for the distribution of wood chip sizes for pulp production. Keywords: chip; content; length; logs; moisture; size; storage; time; wood
• Effect of Vacuum and Heat Treatment on a Single Chain of Cellulose: Molecular Dynamics Simulation by Wang, Wei; Li, Juncheng (2022) - Wood cellulose belongs to natural cellulose and exists in the cell wall of wood plants, so wood cellulose belongs to cellulose Iβ. “Cellulose chain simulation,” BioResources 18(1), 187-197. 187 Effect of Vacuum and Heat Treatment on a Single Chain of Cellulose: Molecular Dynamics Simulation Wei Wang,* and Juncheng Li Molecular dynamics simulation was used to better understand a single, non-crystalline cellulose molecular chain and its response to high- temperature treatment. Keywords: cellulose; chain; heat; hydrogen; properties; simulation; temperature; treatment; wood
• Antifungal Effects of Staining Process on Wood: Hardness, Gloss, and Color Change by Budakçı, Mehmet; Korkmaz, Mustafa; Karal, İpek (2022) - To achieve this goal, different types of wood samples were used, including Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris L.), Eastern beech (Fagus orientalis Lipsky), sessile oak (Quercus petraea Liebl.), and mahogany (Entandrophragma cylindricum). Wood color changes primarily due to the degrading of the cellulose content of wood by these fungi; naturally dark-colored lignin, extractive substances, and tannins are left behind. Keywords: brown; change; color; fungi; fungus; gloss; rot; samples; stain; type; value; wood
• Thermal Conductivity Temperature Dependence of Heat-treated Wood at Different Moisture Content Levels by Şahin Kol, Hamiyet; Vaydoğan, Kübra Gündüz (2023) - Control of wood thermal treatment and its effects on decay resistance: A review,” Annals of Forest Science 73(3), 571-583. “The thermal conductivity of fir and beech wood heat treated at 170, 180, 190, 200, and 212 °C,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science 121(4), 2473-2480. Keywords: conductivity; doi; et al; heat; heat treatment; kol; temperature; treatment; wood
• Drying of Eucalyptus Logs from Plantations with Different Spacing Between Trees by da Silva, Willian Martins; Zanuncio, Antonio José Vinha; Carvalho, Amélia Guimarães; de Castro, Vinícius Rezende; Carneiro, Angelica de Cassia Oliveira; Araújo, Solange de Oliveira (2022) - “Impact of wood moisture in charcoal production and quality,” Floresta e Ambiente 27(1), 1-7. DOI: 10.1590/2179- 8087.099917 Civitarese, V., Spinelli, R., Barontini, M., Gallucci, F., Santangelo, E., Acampora, A., Scarfone, A., del Giudice, A., and Pari, L. (2015). This study evaluated the drying of eucalyptus wood from plantations with different spacing (3 × 4; 3 × 3; 2 × 3; 1 × 3 m). Keywords: drying; eucalyptus; logs; moisture; spacing; wood
• Effects of Plant Extract and Wood on Anatomical Structure in Ecological Environment Interaction by Atılgan, Abdi (2023) - Through obtaining extracts of various medicinal aromatic plants (ferula) and dual treatment with borax, the anatomical properties of wood material were examined and the related adhesion scale was determined. It has an impact on resistance, hardness, weight, and chemical composition of wood material (Bozkurt et al. 2000). Keywords: anatomy; borax; cells; control; extract; ferula; impregnation; material; plant; rays; retention; spruce; wood
• Alternative Particleboards Based on Treated and Untreated Hay by Pipíška, Tomáš; Paschová, Zuzana; Král, Pavel; Nociar, Marek; Červenka, Jan; Meyer, Marcus; Wimmer, Rupert (2022) - Soaking in NaOH was employed to improve the bondability of used full-length hay, or hay particles for urea formaldehyde (UF) resin. The study has focused on the additional treatment of hay particles and full-length hay stalks, for the manufacturing of PB with the utilization of the UF resin. Keywords: doi; et al; hay; naoh; panels; particleboards; particles; properties; straw; wood
• Roughness, Wettability, and Morphological Properties of Impregnated and Densified Wood Materials by Pelit, Huseyin; Arısüt, Umuthan (2022) - The results of this study show that the pre-impregnation and densification treatments of wood materials caused major changes in wood surface roughness, wettability, as well as in its morphological structure. The roughness or wettability characteristics of wood surfaces are separately affected by many factors, such as the wood anatomical properties, density, moisture, compression parameters, and properties of the machining process (Kılıç et al. 2006; Diouf et al. 2011; Ünsal et al. 2011; Arruda and Del Menezzi 2013; Sofuoǧlu and Kurtoğlu 2015; Bekhta and Krystofiak 2016; Bekhta et al. 2017; İlçe 2018; Pinkowski et al. 2018). Keywords: angle; compression; contact; densification; doi; et al; fir; roughness; specimens; styrene; surface; wood; wood specimens
• Research Progress on Dynamic Testing Methods of Wood Shear Modulus: A Review by Wang, Zheng; Zhang, Dong; Wang, Zhiheng; Liang, Xingyu; Yang, Xiaojun; Wang, Jun (2023) - These new approaches are expected to provide beneficial technical support for using small specimens, overcoming the size effect of specimens, simplifying the testing procedures, improving the test accuracy, and expanding the application range in the dynamic testing of wood shear modulus. At present, the dynamic test of wood shear modulus is limited to the three main-direction shear modulus GLT, GLR, and GRT. Keywords: board; free; method; shear modulus; test; testing; wang; wood
• Properties of Thermally Modified Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris L.), Kazdağı Fir (Abies equi-trojani Asch. et Sint.), and Eastern Beech (Fagus orientalis Lipsky) by Ulker, Onur (2023) - “Measuring wood surface smoothness: A proposed method,” Forest Products Journal 21(7), 28-30. Currently, the latest research on wood modification is conducted in France. Keywords: beech; bioresources; color; doi; et al; fir; modification; pine; properties; roughness; scots; species; specimens; surface; wood
• Increased Dimensional Stability of Eucalyptus grandis × Eucalyptus urophylla ‘GLGU9’ Wood through Palm Oil Thermal Treatment by Cao, Yongjian; Li, Xingwei; Liu, Lulu; Xie, Guijun; Lai, Minting; Gao, Jie (2023) - Wood samples were treated by plant oil to create a hydrophobic layer on the wood cells indicating less water uptake; the dimensional stability of oil treated wood was improved significantly (Dubey et al. 2012; Tomak et al. 2011; Humar and Lesar 2013; Ruwoldt and Toven 2022). Correspondingly, the cellulose crystallinity of oil treated wood increased due to the decrease of huge amounts of affinity hydroxyl groups (Bhuiyan et al. 2000; Bhuiyan and Hirai 2005; Boonstra and Tjeerdsma 2006), and further crosslinking caused by the polycondensation reactions in lignin (Esteves et al. 2008; Keywords: doi; heat; oil; palm; stability; thermal; treatment; wood
• Investigating the Effect of Particle Slenderness Ratio on Optimizing the Mechanical Properties of Particleboard Using the Response Surface Method by Arabi, Mohammad; Rostampour Haftkhani , Akbar; Pourbaba, Reza (2023) - Additionally, Arabi et al. (2011b) also found that an increase in particle slenderness ratio on the MOR and the MOE compensated for the negative effects of density reduction and resin content reduction on particleboard mechanical characteristics. Particle size optimization is one method for reducing resin and raw material usage while maintaining particleboard mechanical characteristics (Li et al. 2010; Juliana et al. 2012; Fasina 2013; Atta-Obeng and Fasina 2013; Cosereanu et al. 2015; Farrokhpayam et al. 2016; Bazzetto et al. 2019). Keywords: adhesive; density; et al; model; mor; particleboard; properties; ratio; response; size; slenderness; surface; wood
• Comparative Study on Slow Pyrolysis Products of Abandoned Furniture Materials by Liu, Xinyou; Yang, Shufan; Zhang, Changjun; Huang, Houyi; Varodi, Anca Maria (2022) - The elemental analysis and pH value of solid pyrolysis products are shown in Table 3. The main component of solid pyrolysis products was carbon (63.6 to 94.4%). Keywords: et al; furniture; liquid; materials; products; pyrolysis; pyrolysis products; solid; temperature; wood
• Tannin Extracts as a Preservative for Pine Thermo-mechanically Densified Wood by de Lima, Nídia Niela; de Castro, Vinícius Resende; Lopes, Nayara Franzini; Nunes, Ítalo Lima; Andrade, Frances Alves; Zanuncio, Antonio José Vinha; Carneiro, Angélica de Cassia Oliveira; Araujo, Solange de Oliveira (2022) - “The effect of soil nutrients and moisture during ontogeny on apparent wood density of Eucalyptus grandis,” Scientific Reports 10(2530). Preservative treatment in conjunction with thermal densification can be an alternative for improving the biological resistance of modified wood. Keywords: control; densification; density; doi; et al; increase; samples; tannin; treatment; wood
• Material Deterioration Detection of Wooden Columns at the Nanyang Fuya Museum Using a Combination of Macroscopic Visual Inspection and Moisture Content Testing by Yang, Yan; Song, Chunge; Liang, Limei; Tao, Minghui; Wang, Fuqun; Zhao, Ying (2023) - “Detecting wood column decay,” BioResources 18(2), 3750-3767. “Detecting wood column decay,” BioResources 18(2), 3750-3767. 3751 during the feudal society. Keywords: columns; decay; deterioration; door; eave; eave columns; fig; hall; material; mcs; rear; wood
• Effect of Silica on Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Eucalyptus-PVC Wood-Polymer Composites by Duan, Guoyan; He, Chunxia; Wang, Min; Yang, Xingxing; Wang, Wei; Wang, Yanping (2023) - Song et al. (2013) made WPCs from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin and eucalyptus flour and concluded that the mechanical properties of wood plastic composites were the best when the grain size of wood flour was 70 to 80 mesh. Zhang (2021) showed that the addition of silica not only improved the flame retardancy of wood plastic composites, but it also improved their mechanical properties. Keywords: composites; eucalyptus; plastic; properties; pvc; silica; strength; wood; wood plastic
• Oxidation Behavior and Decomposition Kinetics of Mixed-Waste Biomass Material by Lin, Po-Heng; Ko, Chun-Han; Chang, Fang-Chih; Tu, San-Hsien; Lin, Cheng-Jung (2022) - Therefore, biomass energy has the characteristic of carbon neutrality when calculating zero output of carbon dioxide from biomass fuel combustion. The characteristics of the derived fuel made from wood mixed with waste rigid polyurethane foam showed that the ash content was less than 2.5% and its calorific value reached 21.9 MJ/kg. Keywords: biomass; combustion; decomposition; doi; energy; foam; polyurethane; stage; taiwan; temperature; waste; wood
• Review of the Current State of Application of Wood Defect Recognition Technology by Chen, Yutang; Sun, Chengshuo; Ren, Zirui; Na, Bin (2024) - During the production process, the rejection scheme of wood defects is one of the most important factors affecting the wood yield. This paper provides an overview of the main wood defects affecting wood quality, introduces techniques for detecting and identifying wood defects using different technologies, highlights the more widely used image recognition-based wood surface defect identification methods, and presents three advanced wood defect detection and identification equipment. Keywords: defect; defect recognition; detection; doi; et al; identification; image; processing; recognition; surface; timber; wood; wood defect; wood processing; wood surface
• Comparative Study on Connection Properties of Shear Bolt and Screw of Thin Cross-laminated Timber Panel by Zhang, Daiyuan; Shen, Liming; Zhu, Xudong; Zhang, Sujun; Gong, Meng; Gao, Yuewen (2022) - Load-displacement curves of bolt connection CLT specimens: (a) curves of type 1 specimens, (b) curves of type 2 specimens, (c) curves of type 3 specimens, and (d) curves of type 4 specimens Fig. Therefore, bolt connection specimens improved the lateral stiffness of CLT walls more effectively. Keywords: bolt; clt; connection; direction; load; screw; specimens; type; wood
• Bearing Capacity of L-shaped Latticed Joints Connected by Welding of Screw-fitted Dowels by Zhu, Xudong; Xue, Yingying; Qi, Pengfei; Lan, Qian; Qian, Liang; Shen, Jie; Gao, Ying; Li, Jiajia; Mei, Changtong; Li, Shengcai (2022) - 7. Failure mode of composite dowels a) b) c) PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Zhu et al. (2023). The horizontal shear force (FH) of each composite dowel was equal to H/n, the vertical shear force (FV) was equal to V/n, and n was the number of composite dowels. Keywords: bending; composite; dowel; joint; shear; wood
• Investigation of NIR Spectroscopy and Electrical Resistance-Based Approaches for Moisture Determination of Logging Residues and Sweet Sorghum by Hwang, Sung-Wook; Chung, Hyunwoo; Lee, Taekyeong; Kwak, Hyo Won; Choi, In-Gyu; Yeo, Hwanmyeong (2023) - However, to measure biomass moisture, the compression of the fine material to create the charge travel path must be considered first (Govett et al. 2010). The calculated correction factor made it possible to use a commercial wood moisture meter for biomass materials. Keywords: biomass; content; data; doi; et al; hwang; materials; models; moisture; nir; resistance; sorghum; wood
• Variables Influencing the Production of Door Jambs from Pinus taeda EGP Panels by Dias, Romulo R.; Alves, Manoel C. S.; Deus, Priscila R.; Vieira, Fabio H. A. (2022) - The influence of coverslip width and the physical arrangement of growth rings were studied relative to laterally glued Pinus taeda wood panels (EGP) used in the manufacture of door jambs, according to the requirements of ABNT-NBR 15.930 (2011). Also, they did not have a significant influence on moisture content variation of the pieces after packaging. Keywords: door; egp; jambs; moisture; pieces; pinus; variation; width; wood
• A Novel Formaldehyde-Free Wood Adhesive Synthesized by Straw Soda Lignin and Polyethyleneimine by Peng, Wenyao; Dong, Cunjun; An, Junjian; Zhang, Guangyan; Wang, Peng; Xie, Yimin (2023) - The results have been reported with a condensed tannins/PEI adhesive (Liu and Li 2006). DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.2.3123-3143 Keywords: Wood adhesive; Sodium periodate; Polyethylenimine; Wheat straw lignin; Ortho-quinone Contact information: a: Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Green Materials for Light Industry, Hubei University of Technology, 430068, Wuhan, China; Keywords: adhesive; et al; fig; formaldehyde; free; lignin; particleboard; pei; pei adhesive; pressing; temperature; wood
• The Combined Effects of Linseed Oil and Heat Treatment on the Properties of Cypress and Maple Wood Part 1: Water Absorption, Mechanical Properties, and Sound Absorption Capacity by Kaya, Ali Ihsan (2023) - For wood materials, the effects of heat treatment studies such as reduction in the emission of volatile organic compounds of wood (Manninen et al. 2002), increase in dimensional stability of wood material (Kamdem et al. 2000; Papp and Sailer 2001; Tejada et al. 1997), improvement in material durability (Hanger et al. 2002), and improvement of color uniformity (Sailer et al. 2000) were investigated. The heat treatment of wood samples was carried out in three main steps (Fig. 1). Keywords: absorption; cypress; doi; heat; heat treatment; impregnation; linseed; oil; properties; samples; sound; treatment; water; wood; wood samples
• Properties of Cross-laminated Oriented Bamboo Scrimber Board (CL-OBSB) by Chung, Min-Jay; Wang, Sheng-Yang (2022) - Gluing Performances of Different CL-OBSB Combination Styles after Cold Water and Boil Peel Tests Types 1st Cycle (%) 2nd Cycle (%) A B A B CL-OBSB 40% (//) 0 0 0 3.2 a CL-OBSB 50% (//) 0 0 0 2.3 a CL-OBSB 67% (//) 0 0 0 2.5 a CL-OBSB 80% (//) 0 0 0 2.5 a A: Soaking delaminating test B: Boiling delaminating test (Results are mean ± SD, n = 9; Different letters in a given column indicate significant differences at the 0.05 level by Tukey’s test and ANOVA) Regarding the perpendicular compressive (C┴) strength, because both the CL-OBSB 40%(//) configuration and CL-OBSB have a mid- layer consisting of 60% parallel grain, CL-OBSB 40%(//) holds the largest C┴ value. Keywords: bamboo; boards; grain; obsb; parallel; properties; strength; value; wang; wood
• Flexural Properties of Wooden Nail Friction Welding of Laminated Timber by Zhu, Xudong; Xue, Yingying; Qi, Pengfei; Lan, Qian; Qian, Liang; Shen, Jie; Gao, Ying; Li, Jiajia; Mei, Changtong; Li, Shengcai (2022) - The test method of wooden nail welding laminated timber and its bending resistance Test Methods The tensile test method for a single shear specimen welded with a wooden nail is shown in Fig. The single shear properties of the specimens connected by wooden nail welding were lower than that of the twist nail specimens. Keywords: modulus; nail; nail welding; shear; timber; twist; welding; wood
• Effects of Wood Species on the Energy Requirements and Size Distribution of Strands Produced by a Strander-Canter by Alipraja, Irsan; Hernandez, Roger E.; Koubaa, Ahmed (2023) - The higher energy consumption for frozen logs wood can be an issue in primary manufacturing. Producing wood strands instead of pulp chips may provide an advantage not only for sawmills, but also for OSB mills as an optional source of raw material (Alipraja et al. 2022). Keywords: chips; consumption; cutting; energy; et al; fines; logs; species; strands; unfrozen; wood
• Wood Anatomical Features of Anacardiaceae from Malaysia by Siam, Nordahlia Abdullah; Abdullah, Nor Azahana; Uyup, Mohd Khairun Anwar; Che Amri, Che Nurul Aini; Ahmad Juhari, Muhammad Amirul Aiman; Talip, Noraini (2022) - The images of wood anatomical features of the Anacardiaceae species are shown in Figs. 1 through 3. Wood anatomical features (Tables 2 and 3) in all species of Anacardiaceae are diffuse-porous, parenchyma vasicentric, aliform, some species with banded parenchyma, medium to the large size of vessels and inter-vessels pits. Keywords: absent; anacardiaceae; cells; features; parenchyma; pits; present; procumbent; ray cells; rays; vessels; wood
• Influence of Hydrothermal Treatment on Hemicellulose Structure in Cryptomeria japonica by Mori, Yoshikazu; Suzuki, Rensei; Yamashita, Kana; Kiguchi, Makoto (2023) - “Changes of wood cell walls in response to hygro-mechanical steam treatment,” Carbohydrate Polymers 115, 207– 214. “Thermal reactivity of hemicellulose and cellulose in cedar and beech wood cell walls,” Journal of Wood Science 66(1), 41-53, 102-111. Keywords: agx; control; doi; et al; ggm; hemicellulose; htt; samples; wood
• Decay Resistance of Pterocarpus erinaceus Poir. and the Antifungal Properties of its Extract by Zuo, Lizhuan; Qu, Mingxuan; Song, Zhiru; Zhang, Yingying; Su, Xingyu; Yue, Xianghua; Li, Chuanfu; Xu, Bin (2023) - “Antibacterial activity and cytotoxicity of Pterocarpus erinaceus poir extracts, fractions and isolated compounds,” J. Ethnopharmacol. For the treatment group, 50 mg of P. erinaceus extract was added to the medium. Keywords: analysis; antifungal; decay; doi; erinaceus; extract; genes; pterocarpus; resistance; wood
• A Dialdehyde Starch-Based Adhesive For Medium-Density Fiberboards by Neitzel, Nicolas; Hosseinpourpia, Reza; Adamopoulos, Stergios (2023) - Tuning of adhesion and disintegration of oxidized starch adhesives for the recycling of medium density fiberboard, BioResources 15, 5156-5178. Although the formaldehyde emissions from wood panels have been reduced considerably by using formaldehyde scavengers, the development of formaldehyde-free wood adhesives from renewable polymers such as chitosan, lignin, soy protein, tannin, and starch has gained much attention recently (Ji and Guo 2018; Frihart and Lorenz 2019; Xi et al. 2020; PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Neitzel et al. (2023). Keywords: adhesive; content; das; dialdehyde; doi; emdi; et al; fig; mdf; mfc; oxidation; panels; properties; starch; wood
• Improving Competitiveness in Iran Laminated Flooring Market with Structural Equation Modeling Approach by Khasipour, Farzin; Tajdini, Ajang; Pourmousa, Shademan; Roohnia, Mehran; Safdari, Vahidreza (2023) - This factor includes four structures: internal perceptual value, competitors’ perceptual value, customers’ perceptual value, and market perceptual value. Perceptual value creation factors are based on the value-based marketing perspective, whereas perceived value refers to the difference between the customer’s perceptions of the benefits of buying and using goods and services and the customer’s perceptions of the cost resulting from this exchange (Sweeney and Souter 2001). Keywords: companies; competitiveness; factors; flooring; industry; iran; laminate; management; market; model; performance; research; table; value; variables; wood
• Characteristics of Thermally Modified Hardwood Dust in Determining Workers’ Occupational Exposure by Čavlović, Anka Ozana; Bešlić, Ivan; Pervan, Stjepan; Prekrat, Silvana (2023) - Granulometric analysis of TM oak wood dust recorded, only at the temperature of 220 °C, a high share of wood dust particles in the 0.250-mm and the 0.125- mm sieves compared to the value in thermally unmodified wood. However, the share of wood dust particles in the 0.032-mm sieve, being the bottom sieve, decreased compared to the value in thermally unmodified wood. Keywords: concentration; doi; dust; et al; iom; mass; mass concentration; method; particles; respirable; wood; wood dust
• Effect of Steam Explosion Treatment on Impregnation of Three Species of Softwoods: North American Spruce, Korean Pine, and Japanese Larch by Jang, Eun-Suk; Kang, Chun-Won (2023) - After steam explosion treatment, the open-pore porosity of spruce was 72.19  0.38 %, Korean pine was 54.84  0.29 %, and Japanese larch was 16.94  0.39 %. The resulting increases were 6.0 % (t = -14.11, P < 0.001, paired T-test, n=20) for spruce, 24.9% (t = -25.40, P < 0.001, n=20) for Korean pine, and 15.5% (t = -10.36, P < 0.001, n=20) for Japanese larch, respectively after steam explosion treatment. Keywords: explosion; impregnation; jang; kang; porosity; steam; steam explosion; treatment; wood
• Effect of Wood Microstructure on the Quality of Gas- assisted Laser Cutting of Cherry by Liu, Qingwei; Yang, Chunmei; Ding, Yucheng (2023) - “Modeling and predicting of the color changes of wood surface during CO2 laser modification,” Journal of Cleaner Production 183, 818-823. 6. Surface composition of wood kerf processed by gas-assisted laser: (a) parallel cutting, (b) perpendicular cutting PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Liu et al. (2023). Keywords: cutting; doi; gas; kerf; laser; laser processing; processing; surface; wood
• Improvement of Eucalyptus urophylla Wood Permeability via Urea Treatment by Qin, Yinluan (2023) - Comstock (1970) and Lehringer et al. (2009) reported that diameter, frequency and distribution of vessels, fiber length, and type of pit affect wood permeability, as well as the deposition of extractives, which may cause partial or total occlusion and become a barrier to liquid or gas flow. It is one of the key factors of wood permeability. Keywords: concentration; eucalyptus; lignin; permeability; pore; samples; solution; treatment; urea; urea solution; volume; weight; wood
• Capacity of Surface Production of Band Sawing in Manufacture of Oak Floor Upper Layers by Orlowskl, Kazimierz A.; Chuchala, Daniel; Stenka, Dawid; Przybylinski, Tomasz (2023) - Effect of number of saw blade teeth on noise level and wear of blade edges during cutting of wood, BioResources 10(1), 1657-1666. The main disadvantage of narrow kerf cutting tools is that the reduction of the kerf size decreases the blade’s stiffness (Orlowski 2003), which causes lower cutting accuracy (Orlowski et al. 2020). Keywords: band; cutting; doi; fig; orlowski; process; saw; sawing; teeth; tool; wear; wood
• Micro Image Classification of 19 High-value Hardwood Species Based on Texture Feature Fusion by Yang, Xiaoxia; Jiang, Hailan; Ma, Lixin; Yang, Wenhu; Zhao, Xiaohan; Hu, Cuiping; Ge, Zhedong (2023) - The results of wood species classification on the three sections showed that the accuracy of the , riu 2 P R LBP ， method was the lowest, and the accuracy of the , +u 2 P R LBP GLCM， combination after feature fusion was the highest. The results of wood species classification on the three sections showed that the accuracy of the , riu 2 P R LBP ， method was the lowest, and the accuracy of , +u 2 P R LBP GLCM， method after feature fusion was the highest. Keywords: accuracy; classification; feature; glcm; lbp glcm; p r; r lbp; sections; species; wood
• A Consolidation of Degraded Lime Wooden Support from Heritage Objects Using Two Types of Consolidant by Avram, Anamaria; Ionescu, Constantin; Lunguleasa, Aurel (2023) - Based on Eq. 2, different absorptions of solvents were obtained depending on the degradation of lime wood (highly degraded, medium degraded, and sound/undegraded wood), immersion time (1 h, 2 h, and 24 h), and type of solvent as mix (either ethyl acetate + toluene or acetone), as can be seen in Fig. The data obtained from the FTIR analysis both for lime wood and Paraloid B72 were in agreement with the literature data (Liu et al. 2008). Keywords: absorption; acetate; acetone; b72; consolidant; consolidation; et al; hardness; immersion; lime; paraloid; samples; specimens; treatment; wood
• Comparison of Damage to Wood Pallets in Use with Damages Occurring Using the Virginia Tech FasTrack Simulation of Pallet Use by Masis Ulloa, Jorge A.; Horvath, Laszlo; White, Marshall S. (2023) - To obtain representative pallet damage data from the field, used pallets were collected from three different retail facilities in North Carolina. “Evaluation of metal connector plates for repair of wood pallet stringers,” For. Keywords: damage; deckboards; durability; fastrack; field; fig; pallet; severity; stringer; wood
• Improved Properties of Particleboards Produced with Urea Formaldehyde Adhesive Containing Nanofibrillated Cellulose and Titanium Dioxide by Yalcin, Omer Ümit (2023) - It was indicated that in the literature, the usage of nanocellulose as a reinforcement in adhesives for the production of wood panel boards has advantages such as improving the mechanical and physical properties of the panels and reducing formaldehyde emissions (Kargarzadeh et al. 2017). The fact that there are not many studies investigating the effect of TiO2 and pressing time in NFC based UF resin makes this study original. Keywords: adhesive; formaldehyde; nanocellulose; nfc; properties; resin; samples; tio2; urea; wood
• Wood Composites Based on In Situ Modification of Poplar Veneers by PEG-[Bmim]Cl by Shu, Zuju; Xie, Mengya; Yu, Jin; Zhang, Xinyue; Li, Huanhuan; Gao, Baoshan (2023) - To improve the plasticity of wood veneers and broaden their applications, water, furfuryl alcohol, ammonia, and ionic liquids (ILs) have been used to modify them (Herold and Pfriem 2013; Ou et al. 2014; Šprdlík et al. 2016). Generally, wood veneers are often obtained by rotary cutting or sliced cutting. Keywords: bmim]cl; cellulose; doi; et al; group; peg; poplar; situ; veneers; wood
• Transparent Wood Developed by Impregnating Poplar with Epoxy Resin Assisted by Silane Coupling Agent by Zhang, Kehong; Chu, Chengxiang; Li, Mengqing; Li, Wenhui; Li, Jiawei; Guo, Xingyu; Ding, Yu (2023) - The light transmittance of transparent wood was modulated by KH550 content. The silane coupling agent KH550 was able to change the compatibility of epoxy resin and wood substrate, thereby affecting the performance of transparent wood. Keywords: epoxy; kh550; light; resin; substrate; wood
• Wood-based Corrugated Core Sandwich Panels Manufactured Using a Wooden Mold by Mohammadabadi, Mostafa; Miller, Jordan; Street, Jason; Kim, Yunsang; Ragon , Kevin (2023) - Corrugated core sandwich panels manufactured with no heat, and (b) flat panel made with the same recipe used to fabricate sandwich panels regarding quantity, quality, and orientation of veneers PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Mohanmadabadi et al. (2023). The corrugated panels were used as a core and bonded to flat veneer-based facesheets to develop sandwich panels. Keywords: bending; fig; mold; panels; process; sandwich; sandwich panels; wood
• Crystalline Structure of Cellulose in Wood after Chemical Modification Using Cyclic Acid Anhydrides (Maleic and Succinic) by Teacă, Carmen-Alice (2023) - Wood samples employed in the study were prepared after the logs' drying process through their being kept at ambient temperature in the laboratory for one year. 2. FTIR spectra recorded for wood samples: without treatment (W), and after chemical treatment [W-SA (60 to 120), and W-MA (60 to 120)] Fig. Keywords: acid; anhydride; cellulose; chemical; crystallinity; doi; et al; modification; samples; teacă; treatment; water; wood; wood samples
• Flame Retardancy and Physical-mechanical Properties of Poplar Veneers Impregnated by Calcium Carbonate by Guo, Pingping; Zhao, Xiping; Zhu, Xiaodong; Liu, Yu; Feng, Qi (2023) - Crashworthiness of poplar wood veneer tubes,” International Journal of Impact Engineering 147, article 103738. In this study, poplar veneers were impregnated with calcium carbonate (CaCO3) to reinforce their performance. Keywords: c16h33no2; cacl2; caco3; doi; et al; fig; poplar; properties; veneers; wood
• Termite and Decay Resistances of Sumatran Elephant Dung-based Particleboard Modified with Wood Shavings and Bamboo Layering by Hartono , Rudi; Sutiawan, Jajang; Hermawan, Dede; Wibowo, Santiyo; Zulfiana, Deni (2023) - 5073 Termite and Decay Resistances of Sumatran Elephant Dung-based Particleboard Modified with Wood Shavings and Bamboo Layering Rudi Hartono,a,* Jajang Sutiawan,a,c Dede Hermawan,b Santiyo Wibowo,c and Deni Zulfiana c Elephant dung (ED) particleboard (PB) still has subpar physical and mechanical qualities. In earlier research, adding wood shavings and bamboo layers to ED-derived PB successfully enhanced its physical and mechanical qualities. Keywords: bamboo; decay; loss; particleboard; resistance; termite; weight; wood
• Prediction of Wood Drying Process Based on Artificial Neural Network by Chai, Haojie; Li, Lu (2023) - Analysis method of artificial neural network model The BP neural network model used in this work was developed on the Python integrated development environment PyCharm based on the Python language, using a three-layer feedforward network structure (input layer, hidden layer, and output layer). “Simulation and prediction of wood drying strain based on artificial neural network model,” Forestry Science 56(06), 76- 82. Keywords: data; drying; layer; network; neural; neurons; number; wood
• Effects of Pressure and Temperature on Wood Impregnation – Focusing on Larch (Larix kaempferi) and Korean Pine (Pinus koraiensis) by Jang, Eun-Suk; Kang, Chun-Won (2023) - During wood impregnation, pressure was the most critical factor in determining impregnation amount. Ding et al. (2008) investigated the mechanisms of wood impregnation via methyl methacrylate (MMA) using a mercury porosimeter. Keywords: impregnation; jang; larch; pine; pressure; temperature; time; wood
• Innovative, Low-Cost Eco-Composite Boards Produced from High-Energy Milled Wood, Plastic Waste, and Bio-Polymer by Pařil, Petr; Baar, Jan; Rousek, Radim (2023) - 7. PHBV and wood composite (a), detail of the wood-PHBV boundary (b), PHBV and wood composite with marble powder (c), PHBV non-homogenous structure on cut surface (left) and natural surface in a void (right) (d), detail of wood-PHBV boundary (e) with marble particles (white arrows), rHDPE and wood composite (f) and detail of wood-rHDPE boundary (g) PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Paril et al. (2023). PHBV and wood composite (a), with hyphae (white arrow), PHBV and wood composite with marble powder and no visible hyphae (b), rHDPE and wood composite (c) with hyphae growing through voids (white arrows) Keywords: composite; doi; energy; et al; fig; hdf; materials; milling; phbv; plastic; polymer; properties; rhdpe; size; water; wood; wpc
• Effect of Age on Heartwood Proportion, Color, Chemical Composition, and Biological Resistance of Teakwood by Silva, Gabriel Afonso de Oliveira; Curvo, Kezia Rage; Oliveira, Aylson Costa; Medeiros Neto, Pedro Nicó; Vasconcelos, Leonardo Gomes; Carvalho, Ana Márcia Macedo Ladeira; Silva, Márcio José; Natalino, Ricardo; Pereira, Barbara Luísa Corradi (2023) - The color of teakwood could also be a significant factor in determining the value and quality of the wood, particularly for darker teakwoods, including older woods, which are in high demand in the market. “Anthraquinones and naphthoquinones from the stem of a reforested specimen of Tectona grandis (Verbenaceae),” Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia 16, 392-396. (in Portuguese) Motta, J. P., Oliveira, J. T. S., Paes, J. B., Alves, R. C., and Dambroz, G. B. V. (2013) “Natural resistance of Tectona grandis wood in laboratory tests (in Portuguese),” Ciência Rural 43(8), 1393-1398. Keywords: age; color; diameter; doi; et al; heartwood; oliveira; plantations; properties; teakwood; trees; wood; years
• Effects of Different Flame-Retardant Treatments on the Sound Absorption Properties of Low-Density Fiberboard by Lee, Min; Kang, Eun-Chang; Lee, Sang-Min (2023) - In particular, the LDF treated with flame retardant The sound absorption coefficients of all LDF samples were low in the low- frequency region of 1000 Hz or less, and they decreased or increased according to the type of flame retardant or treatment. Keywords: absorption; content; flame; flame retardant; ldf; performance; properties; resin; retardant; sound; surface; wood
• Relationships between Black Pine Wood Production (m3 per year) and Some Habitat Factors in the East Mediterranean Region by Kuzugüdenli, Emre (2023) - Turkey has approximately 23 million hectares of forest area, and approximately 57.8% of it is fertile and 42.2% of it is degraded (GDF 2021). This is mainly because the district is situated in a location against air movements, bringing abundant rainfall because of the climatic characteristics and distribution of forest areas over a large surface. Keywords: analysis; ann; doi; forest; habitat; model; pine; production; regression; site; slope; soil; study; turkey; variables; wood
• Analysis of Chemical Properties of Thermally Treated Pinus roxburghii Sargent Wood by Gupta, Aman; Dutt, Bhupender; Sharma, Sonika (2023) - “Thermally treated wood,” BioResources 18(3), 4598-4609. Thermal modification of wood was carried out at 80, 120, 160, and 200 °C for 2, 4, and 6 h. The chemical properties were different for different temperatures and different heating time. Keywords: content; mean; temperature; time; water; wood
• Examining the Characteristics of Anatomy and Biometry of Crataegus azarolus by Hassanpoor Tichi, Ali; Gholamiyan , Hadi (2023) - The distinct growth ring boundary (arrow A), solitary pore (arrow B), late wood fiber (arrow C), and early wood fiber (arrow D) are illustrated. In the paper industry, investigating the biometric characteristics of wood fibers helps the paper producer. Keywords: crataegus; diameter; fiber; height; length; tree; wood
• Temporal Changes in Strain Condition on All Lateral Surfaces during Pretreatment before Timber Drying by Toba, Keisuke; Nakai , Takahisa; Murano , Tomoya (2023) - Pretreatments are performed to avoid the surface checks, but detailed information about surface strain during timber drying remains unclear. In particular, Murano et al. (2020) visualized the two-dimensional in-plane distribution of surface strains based on the image analytical method (Murata 2005), and the obtained results coincided with a numerical simulation (Nakao 2002). Keywords: drying; strain; surface; temperature; timber; wood
• Wood Defect Classification Based on Lightweight Convolutional Neural Networks by Xie, Yonghua; Ling , Jiaxin (2023) - The structure block diagram of RegNet network is shown in Fig. Loss function and accuracy of networks (a) Loss function and accuracy of GhostRegNet +NAM network (b) Loss function and accuracy of RegNet network (c) Loss function and accuracy of RegNet+SE network (d) Loss function and accuracy of RegNet+ECA network (1) RegNet network realized wood defect classification. Keywords: accuracy; attention; classification; defect; fig; function; model; network; regnet; search; set; structure; wood
• Physical and Mechanical Properties of Laminated Wood Made from Heat-Treated Scotch Pine Reinforced with Carbon Fiber by Percin, Osman; Uzun, Oğuzhan (2023) - Wood veneers were subjected to heat treatments at 150 °C, 170 °C, or 190 °C for 2 h before lamination. The use of high-density carbon fiber between wood veneers may have resulted in an increase in density. Keywords: carbon; density; heat; heat treatment; lvl; moe; mor; properties; rlvl; specimens; treatment; values; wood
• Properties of Heat-Treated Beech Laminated Veneer Lumber Reinforced with Carbon Fiber Fabric by Perçin, Osman; Uzun, Oğuzhan (2023) - Wood heat treatment has increased significantly in the last few decades. However, most of them have focused primarily on the strengthening of low mechanical properties wood, the restoration, renovation, or strengthening of existing structures (Basterra et al. 2012). Keywords: carbon; fiber; heat; properties; rlvl; samples; treatment; values; wood
• Effect of Radial Growth Rate on Wood Properties Variation of Sentang (Azadirachta excelsa) Tree Planted in Kelantan, Malaysia by Ahmad, Mohamad Haaziq; Mohamad Amini, Mohd Hazim; Ahmad Sobri, Sharizal; Sakagami, Hiroki; Hermawan, Andi (2023) - Green MC (%) Green Density (kg/m3) Air-dry Density (kg/m3) Slow-growth tree 0 to 20 - - 509 (47) 20 to 40 47.5 654 531 (16) 40 to 60 42.8 680 570 (33) 60 to 80 43.0 665 570 (20) 80 to 100 43.8 703 590 (22) 100 to 120 36.7 704 608 (12) Average- growth tree 0 to 20 - - 528 (77) 20 to 40 46.4 673 556 (23) 40 to 60 45.7 670 544 (13) 60 to 80 43.9 706 593 (12) 80 to 100 40.6 708 589 (13) 100 to 120 35.3 653 584 (31) 120 to 140 34.9 664 584 (14) Fast-growth tree 0 to 20 - - 500 (14) 20 to 40 - - 474 (17) 40 to 60 45.8 617 527 (5) 60 to 80 45.2 631 523 (21) 80 to 100 48.9 634 499 (35) 100 to 120 49.3 616 503 (35) 120 to 140 - - 607 (76) 140 to 160 55.8 724 560 (40) 160 to 180 58.8 696 541 (24) 180 to 200 49.2 687 574 (63) “Influence of the rate of tree growth on anatomy of eucalypt species,” Appita J. 37(3), 231-323. Keywords: density; fiber; growth; growth rate; growth tree; properties; rate; sentang; shrinkage; trees; wood
• Development of a High-Performance Building Material Using Wood-based Corrugated Panels Manufactured via Cold-Forming Technique by Pradhan, Suman; Mohammadabadi, Mostafa; Entsminger , Edward D.; Ragon , Kevin W.; Khademibami , Laya; Street, Jason T. (2023) - Sandwich panels developed in this study were compared to Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), wood- framed structures known as stud walls, and sandwich panels produced using a hot-pressing technique. The results confirmed the sandwich effect, i.e. a 1741% increase in the bending stiffness of sandwich panels compared to that of laminated flat panels. Keywords: bending; cold; fig; panels; sandwich; veneers; wood
• Experimental and Numerical Study on Shear Properties of Timber-to-timber Joint Using a Dowel Reinforced with a Self-tapping Screw by Jie Shen; Zhu, Xudong; Chen, Jianbing (2023) - According to the studies of Leban et al. (2008) and Kanazawa et al. (2005), the best welded parameters were rotation speed 1500 and 1800 rpm, inserting speed 10 to 15 mm/min, and the ratio of wood dowel and predrilled hole 0.8 (Kanazawa et al. 2005; Leban et al. 2008). According to the previous study, the first maximum peak was similar to the force of wood dowel with diameter 12 mm, and the second maximum peak was similar to the force of self-tapping screw with diameter 5.2 mm. Keywords: beech; doi; dowel; fig; joints; screw; self; tapping; wood
• Physical Properties of Silver Fir (Abies alba L.) Wood Cladding Modified by Traditional Japanese Charring Method by Ebner, David Hans; Gryc, Vladimír; Barbu, Marius-Catalin; Cermak, Petr (2023) - Customers seeking a modern style of architecture find that this type of wood surface treatment appears natural and is visually appealing. The level or amount of these differences, which are important for the practical use and lifespan of façade elements produced from charred wood, was sought to be revealed by the aim of this study. Keywords: charring; density; ebner; et al; method; samples; surface; water; wood
• Fermentation Pretreatment and Extraction’s Effect on the Acoustic Properties of Walnut Wood (Juglans regia) by Zamaninasab, Soheila; Lashgari, Amir; Roohnia, Mehran; Jahan-Latibari , Ahmad; Tajdini, Ajang (2023) - Wood extractives have a significant effect in mass of wood, damping factor, and modulus of elasticity. “What do we know on resonance wood properties? Keywords: acetone; ethanol; extractives; mixture; pretreatment; process; values; wood
• Dendrochronological Potential of Juniperus foetidissima Willd in Central Anatolia, a Semi-arid Region of Turkey by Kahveci, Gülzade (2023) - Sass-Klassen et al. (2008) found that juniper tree rings contain a large-scale precipitation signal in the Ethiopian highlands. Tree rings in PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Kahveci (2023). Keywords: climate; dendrochronology; doi; foetidissima; growth; juniper; kahveci; mean; ring; species; tree; wood
• Investigation of Color Parameters in Pine, Limba, Sapele, Iroko, Oak, and Beech Wood Species Exposed to Outdoor Conditions in Van City, Turkey by Ulay, Goksel (2023) - et Diels), sapele (Entandrophragma cylindricum), sessile oak (Quercus petraea L.), iroko (Milicia excelsa), and oriental beech (Fagus orientalis L.), wood species, which are frequently used in furniture, joinery, building materials, and manufacturing industries, were selected. In addition, it was reported that a* values decreased in maple, alder, and oak wood species, increased in poplar and black locust wood species. Keywords: color; doi; months; oak; species; values; weathering; wood
• Effects of Artificial Weathering on Some Surface Properties of Anatolian Chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) Wood Applied with Yacht Varnish by Ulay, Goksel (2023) - “Protection of wood surfaces against photooxidation,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science 30(4), 1429-1448. The biggest factor in the application of top surface treatments to wood material. Keywords: adhesion; chestnut; color; hardness; results; surface; turkey; ulay; values; varnish; weathering; wood; yacht
• Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Usage in Early Building Design Stages: Review of Effects on the Environmental Life Cycle of a Multi-Residential Building by Pichette, Gabrielle; Blanchet, Pierre; Essoua Essoua, Gatien Geraud; Breton, Charles (2023) - Therefore, using EPDs to assess building impacts is recommended over their direct comparison for practitioners to make more comprehensive decisions towards embodied impacts of buildings. Glued laminated timber (GLT), B) cross laminated timber (CLT) and C) laminated veneer lumber (LVL) Several standards and certifications schemes are used to characterise environmental performance of building materials. Keywords: assessment; building; clt; construction; cycle; data; doi; epds; gwp; impact; lca; life; product; results; wood
• Properties of Engineered Wood Flooring with Cold-pressing and Emulsion Polymer Isocyanate Adhesive by Yang, Guoping; Wang, Xunuo; Zhong, Dinglan (2023) - During actual cold-pressing of engineered wood flooring, pressing pressure is the key affecting energy consumption of the pressing machine, and the high pressing pressure may damage the wood structure. In the industrial cold-pressing of engineered wood flooring, pressing pressure had great impact on the energy consumption of pressing machine, and the high pressing pressure may damage the wood structure. Keywords: adhesive; flooring; moe; mor; pressing; pressure; time; wood; wood flooring
• Assessment of the Morphological Properties of Secondary Semi-finished Wood-fibre Products Obtained from Production Waste by Matygulina, Venera; Chistova, Nataliya; Vititnev , Aleksandr (2023) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.3.5951-5966 Keywords: Wood fibre wastes; Grinding; Defibration; Fibrillation; Dry grinding environment; Semi-finished wood fibre materials Contact information: Reshetnev Siberian State University of Science and Technology 31, Krasnoyarskii Rabochii Prospect, Krasnoyarsk 660000 Russian Federation; * Corresponding author: caress-lsib@rambler.ru INTRODUCTION Scientists regard the current state of the biosphere as an acute environmental crisis. This paper considers the preparation of wood-fibre waste, with further assessment of the dimensional, qualitative, and morphological characteristics of wood fibre. Keywords: bioresources; fibre; flow; grinding; group; matygulina; production; products; waste; wood; wood fibre
• Surface, Physicomechanical, and Chemical Properties of Wood/Polypropylene Composites from Various Formulations after Accelerated Weathering by Wu, Yi-Hung; Chao, Wei-Cheng; Yang, Tsu-Hsien; Chang, Feng-Cheng; Yang, Te-Hsin (2023) - Mechanical Properties of WPCs during 2000 h Accelerated Weathering Properties Weathering Time (h) PP40 PP50 PP60 PP70 MOE (GPa) 0 3.20 ± 0.58acd 2.87 ± 0.21a 2.63 ± 0.16ab 2.54 ± 0.13a 24 3.67 ± 0.41cd 3.30 ± 0.12bc 2.82 ± 0.13bc 2.58 ± 0.09ab 72 3.86 ± 0.18d 3.28 ± 0.11bc 2.93 ± 0.09c 2.60 ± 0.13ab 120 3.41 ± 0.30bcd 3.31 ± 0.12bc 2.84 ± 0.12bcd 2.55 ± 0.14a 480 3.35 ± 0.26bcd 3.40 ± 0.11c 3.05 ± 0.09d 2.77 ± 0.13b 750 2.62 ± 0.34ae 3.14 ± 0.12b 2.62 ± 0.20a 2.59 ± 0.07ab 1000 3.01 ± 0.35abe 2.87 ± 0.15a 2.78 ± 0.14abc 2.71 ± 0.14ab 2000 2.61 ± 0.44e 2.78 ± 0.16a 2.57 ± 0.17a 2.66 ± 0.14ab MOR (MPa) 0 24.68 ± 4.66a 28.15 ± 2.53a 31.32 ± 2.26a 33.33 ± 3.76a 24 18.22 ± 4.79bc 27.31 ± 2.82a 27.59 ± 4.27abcd 30.32 ± 3.90ab 72 19.83 ± 3.81ab 25.15 ± 2.59ab 28.19 ± 3.46abc 30.39 ± 3.92ab 120 14.75 ± 3.83bcd 23.22 ± 1.98bc 27.93 ± 3.31abcd 27.20 ± Various Physical Properties of WPCs after Weathering Properties Weathering Time (h) PP40 PP50 PP60 PP70 Density (g/cm3) 0 1.15 ± 0.01 1.12 ± 0.01 1.07 ± 0.01 1.05 ± 0.01 24 1.18 ± 0.01 1.15 ± 0.01 1.09 ± 0.02 1.07 ± 0.01 72 1.18 ± 0.01 1.15 ± 0.01 1.10 ± 0.02 1.05 ± 0.03 120 1.18 ± 0.01 1.15 ± 0.01 1.10 ± 0.02 1.05 ± 0.03 480 1.19 ± 0.01 1.14 ± 0.01 1.09 ± 0.01 1.08 ± 0.01 750 1.18 ± 0.00 1.14 ± 0.01 1.09 ± 0.01 1.07 ± 0.01 1000 1.16 ± 0.01 1.12 ± 0.01 1.11 ± 0.01 1.06 ± 0.01 2000 1.15 ± 0.02 1.14 ± 0.01 1.09 ± 0.01 1.05 ± 0.01 Moisture content (%) 0 3.23 ± 0.29 1.45 ± 0.10 1.41 ± 0.11 1.33 ± 0.11 24 4.95 ± 0.37 5.20 ± 0.55 3.02 ± 0.52 5.40 ± 0.37 72 6.09 ± 0.50 3.80 ± 0.48 3.41 ± 0.53 3.24 ± 0.37 120 4.67 ± 0.40 4.56 ± 0.56 4.17 ± 0.40 2.92 ± 0.56 480 4.81 ± 0.48 3.69 ± 0.58 2.83 ± 0.54 3.46 ± 0.47 750 6.19 ± 0.41 4.03 ± 0.29 4.20 ± 0.51 4.19 ± 0.46 1000 4.22 ± 0.48 4.15 ± 0.53 4.24 ± 0.49 2.76 ± 0.49 2000 6.05 ± 0.53 4.82 ± 0.43 3.44 ± 0.33 3.30 ± 0.56 Water absorption (%) 0 1.81 ± 0.10 0.93 ± 0.14 0.98 ± 0.20 0.57 ± 0.13 24 2.34 ± 0.17 0.45 ± 0.14 1.11 ± 0.43 0.59 ± 0.14 72 2.14 ± 0.30 1.31 ± 0.33 1.40 ± 0.13 0.75 ± 0.24 120 3.93 ± 0.18 0.87 ± 0.41 0.63 ± 0.23 0.50 ± 0.24 480 4.83 ± 0.19 1.47 ± 0.35 0.43 ± 0.19 0.46 ± 0.18 750 6.47 ± 0.42 1.78 ± 0.28 1.60 ± 0.18 0.38 ± 0.19 1000 5.45 ± 0.79 2.03 ± 0.24 0.90 ± 0.19 0.25 ± 0.11 2000 6.42 ± 0.31 1.83 ± 0.45 2.34 ± 1.35 1.17 ± 0.30 Keywords: composites; doi; et al; flour; plastic; properties; surface; time; weathering; wood; wpcs
• Determination of Some Physical and Mechanical Properties of Parallel-strand Lumber Manufactured with Bamboo (Phyllostachys bambusoides) by Cavus, Vedat; Ersin, Ibrahim (2023) - “AFRP ınfluence on parallel bamboo strand lumber beams,” Sensors 18(9), article ID 2854. “Anisotropic bilinear flexural behavior and failure mechanism of parallel bamboo strand lumber plates,” Construction and Building Materials 342, article ID 128047. Keywords: adhesive; bamboo; doi; lumber; modulus; parallel; pmdi; properties; specimens; strand; test; values; wood
• Fractionation Stream Components of Wood-based Biorefinery: New Agents in Active or Intelligent Primary Food Packaging? by Ehman, Nanci; Ponce de León, Agustina; Area, María Cristina (2023) - Going up toward a more sophisticated scale in food packaging, we find active food packaging. Some extractive phenolic- based components could improve the capacity of food packaging to avoid the precursors of pathogens (E. coli, Salmonella, L. monocytogenes, Staphylococcus species), leading to an antimicrobial system. Keywords: components; food; packaging; wood
• Wood-Based Additive Manufacturing: Current Methodologies by Fazekas, Adam; Suri, Vera; Magoss, Endre (2023) - “Additive manufacturing of 3D structures composed of wood materials,” Advanced Materials Technologies 4(9), article 1900158. Throughout history, wood products have been processed using mechanical techniques. Keywords: additive; et al; manufacturing; methods; products; research; review; wood
• Evaluation of CNC Routed Surface Quality of Maple (Acer pseudoplatanus) and Oak (Quercus robur L.) with Different Milling Angles as Function of Grain Orientation by Lungu, Antonela; Gurău, Lidia; Cosereanu , Camelia (2023) - “Evaluation of wood surface roughness depending on species characteristics,” Maderas. The mean values of the Wa parameter, CNC routed with two feed speeds and seven cutting angles with relate to the grain; (a) evaluated for maple wood surface; (b) evaluated for oak wood surface The values of Rv and Rvk illustrated in Figs. Keywords: angles; cnc; cutting; feed; fig; grain; oak; roughness; samples; surface; wood
• Ultraviolet Light and Natural Weathering vs. the Compression Strength of Laminated Wood by Doruk, Şemsettin (2023) - Some methods to protect wooden surfaces against weathering and degradation include the surface treatment of wood with photostabilizers, protection with coatings, forming a thin film on wooden surfaces, treatment of wood with inorganic metal compounds and bio-based water repellents, chemical modification of wood, modification of wood and wood surfaces with thermosetting resins and furfuryl alcohol, and thermal modification of wood (Kutz 2005). “The efficiency of various treatments in protecting wood surfaces against weathering,” Surface Coatings International Part B: Coatings Transactions 87(1), 15-19. Keywords: compression; conditions; doi; doruk; environment; glue; oil; samples; strength; surface; type; weathering; wood
• Using Furniture Factory Waste Sawdust in Wood-plastic Composite Production and Prototype Sample Production by Kilic, Ibrahim; Avcı, Büşra; Atar, İlkay; Korkmaz, Nesrin; Yılmaz, Güngör; Mengeloğlu, Fatih (2023) - “Continuous glass fiber reinforced wood plastic composite in extrusion process: Mechanical properties,” Materials and Design 51, 701-708. “Utilisation of MDF waste for wood plastic composites production,” University of Süleyman Demirel Faculty of Forestry Journal 15, 65-71. Keywords: composites; doi; et al; ffws; filler; furniture; mapp; mengeloğlu; polypropylene; properties; values; wood; wpc
• Optimization of Parameters for Vacuum Heat Modification of Cupressus funebris Wood by Wang, Jialei; Lyu, Jianhua; Li, Xianwei; Jiang, Yongze; Chen, Ming (2023) - However, its application in the field of wood modification is limited. It also improved the understanding of wood properties and offers the potential to improve industrial applications, such as construction and furniture. Keywords: doi; heat; loss; mass; modification; moisture; pressure; properties; rate; temperature; time; vacuum; wood
• Dielectric Characteristics of Poplar Powder under High-Frequency Electric Field by Zhang, Zhi; Zhou, Handong (2023) - Structural formula of cellulose: A one Q-D-glucose residue; B cellobiose As the moisture content continues to increase, the number of dipoles per unit volume of wood powder increases, enhancing polarization loss (Hakam et al. 2019), and these dipoles are pulled by polar groups in the cell wall and fail to freely change with the electric field, leading to the increase in dielectric loss of wood powder. According to Eq. 6, the gap within wood powder will decrease when the bulk density of wood powder increases. Keywords: constant; content; dielectric; field; fig; frequency; loss; moisture; poplar; powder; wood; wood powder
• Effects of Guayule Resin on Structural Performance and Durability of Wood Strand-Based Composites by Entsminger , Edward D.; Mohammadabadi, Mostafa; Stokes, C. Elizabeth (2023) - “Guayule in wood composites,” BioResources 18(3), 6057-6067. 6057 Effects of Guayule Resin on Structural Performance and Durability of Wood Strand-Based Composites Edward D. Entsminger, Mostafa Mohammadabadi,* and C. Elizabeth Stokes Effects of guayule resin on mechanical, physical, and biological performance of wood strand-based panels were evaluated. Guayule resin had a positive effect on tensile strength, as specimens showed 8.0% and 9.5% increase compared to control specimens. Keywords: control; guayule; guayule resin; panels; products; properties; resin; specimens; strand; wood
• Mechanical Properties of Structural Particleboard and Termite and Decay Resistance by Lee, Min; Kang, Eun-Chang; Lee, Sang-Min; Yoon, Sae-Min (2023) - Recycled wood chips, including sawn timber, are produced with used wood material from construction sites and offcuts twigs from roadside trees. “Protection of wood particle board against termites,” Wood Sci. Keywords: decay; fungi; iso; osb; resistance; samples; spb; termite; water; wood
• Identification of Organic Compounds in Wood and Bark of Persian Oak Having Different Levels of Crown Dieback Using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry by Naji, Hamid R.; Azimi, Ayoub; Vaysi, Ramin; Soheili, Forough (2025) - In trees with light defoliation, five dominant compounds were identified, among which phthalic acid and salicylic acid were the most abundant components. In trees with moderate dieback, 6-aza-5,7,12,14-tetrathiapentacene (heteropentacene) and salicylic acid were found in the greatest quantities, while in trees with severe dieback, salicylic acid and phthalic acid were the dominant components in the wood and bark of Persian oak trees. Keywords: acid; bark; compounds; dieback; drought; et al; oak; persian; plant; salicylic; stress; trees; wood
• Carbon Emissions Trading Potential of Turkiye's Forest by Tulukcu Yildizbas, Nilay; Kılıç Hernandez, Hülya; Yıldırım, Hülya; Güneş, Yusuf (2023) - Internationally, there are some obligations to keep carbon emissions, which are among the causes of climate change, at a certain level. Carbon tax is a type of tax, levied on the carbon emissions of fossil fuels, used to reduce carbon emissions (Dağlı 2019). Keywords: carbon; carbon emission; change; climate; co2; concrete; construction; emission; forest; forest carbon; market; national; potential; russia; sector; tons; total; trading; turkiye; use; wood
• Bio-damaged Wood Processing in Microcrystalline Cellulose Production by Yurtayeva , Larisa V.; Alashkevich , Yuri D.; Kaplyov, Eugene V.; Slizikova , Elena A.; Marchenko , Roman A. (2023) - At the Siberian State University named after M. F. Reshetnev, the laboratory of the Department of Machines and Devices of Industrial Technologies is carrying out studies on the possibility of obtaining paper and microcrystalline cellulose with preliminary refining of fibrous semi-finished products by both cutter and non-cutter refining methods (Alashkevich 1980; Kutovaya 1998; Kaplev et al. 2022) from bio-damaged wood. Analysis of literary sources has shown that there are practically no studies on the use of bio-damaged wood as a raw material in the production of pulp and paper products (paper and microcrystalline cellulose). Keywords: cellulose; degree; hydrolysis; method; microcrystalline; pulp; refining; wood; yurtayeva
• Determination of Color Characteristics of Some Wood Species Treated with Bleaching Chemicals by Çakıcıer , Nevzat; Ulay, Goksel (2023) - Wu et al. (2014) reported that uneven wood color was effectively removed after a 6% bleach solution with a hydrogen peroxide mass ratio to tulipwood wood. The highest ∆E* values were determined in mahogany, doussié, hornbeam, and merbau wood species treated with B-Two-C. The chemicals used in the study showed different results on the same wood. Keywords: application; bleaching; color; hornbeam; iatandza; mahogany; merbau; species; ulay; wood
• Discerning the Supply Chain of Bumiputera Entrepreneurs in the Malaysian Wood Products and Furniture Industry: Status, Challenges, and Remedial Measures by Amir, Mohd. Afthar; Othman, Kamaruzaman; Ratnasingam, Jegatheswaran; Ab Latib, Hazirah; Jegatheswaran, Natkuncaran; Lim, Choon Liat (2023) - “An integrated framework for the assessment of environmental sustainability in wood supply chains,” Environmental Technology & Innovation 27, article ID 102429. Export performance of Bumiputera furniture entrepreneurs; Source: MARA (2022) Keywords: bumiputera; bumiputera entrepreneurs; chain; entrepreneurs; et al; furniture; management; products; supply; supply chain; wood; wood furniture
• Effect of Tree Age on the Properties of Himalayan Birch (Betula alnoides Buch.-H.ex D.Don) Wood by Uyup, Mohd Khairun Anwar; Zhang, Jinfeng; Feng, Xian; Chen, Zhonghua; Li, Zhengtao; Abdullah Siam, Nordahlia (2023) - 8007 Effect of Tree Age on the Properties of Himalayan Birch (Betula alnoides Buch.-H.ex D.Don) Wood Mohd Khairun Anwar Uyup,a,b Jinfeng Zhang,b Xian Feng,b Zhonghua Chen,b Zhengtao Li,c and Nordahlia Abdullah Siam a The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of four different age groups on wood properties, i.e., anatomical, physical, and mechanical, of Himalayan birch (Betula alnoides Buch.-H.ex D.Don). The objective of this study was to determine the effect of four different age groups on wood properties of Himalayan birch. Keywords: age; betula; birch; et al; fibre; himalayan; properties; sapwood; wood
• Modified Grain Orientation of Laminated Veneer Lumber Characteristics of Three Fast-Growing Tropical Wood Species by Eka Mulya Alamsyah; Atmawi Darwis; Yoyo Suhaya; Sutrisno; Sasa Sofyan Munawar; Jamaludin Malik; Sumardi, Ihak (2023) - Under conditions of high humidity during storage, wood veneer will absorb water content (moisture) from the surrounding environment. Shukla and Kamdem (2008) noted that the physical properties of LVL panels made from two different hardwood species are affected by the physical properties of the solid wood species, but not by the orientation of the fiber direction of the panels made. Keywords: density; lvb; lvl; mm²; panels; properties; strength; veneer; wood
• Use of Infused Black Tea Leaf Wastes in Particleboard Production by Avcı, Büşra; Bozkurt Yalçınkaya, Fatma; Mengeloğlu, Fatih (2025) - 3195 Use of Infused Black Tea Leaf Wastes in Particleboard Production Büşra Avcı ,a,* Fatma Bozkurt Yalçınkaya ,a and Fatih Mengeloğlu , a,b This study investigated the effect of using infused black tea leaf wastes (TLW) on the three-layer particleboard's mechanical, physical, and formaldehyde emission properties. DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.2.3195-3205 Keywords: Infused black tea leaf waste; Particleboard; Mechanical and physical properties; Formaldehyde emission Contact information: a: Department of Forest Industry Engineering, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Kahramanmaras, Turkey; b: Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Kahramanmaras, Turkey; *Corresponding author: busraavci@yahoo.com.tr INTRODUCTION Particleboards are produced by pressing the mixture of lignocellulosic material and suitable binder under certain temperature and pressure (Gonçalves et al. 2018). Keywords: emission; formaldehyde; leaf; particleboard; tea; tlw; waste; wood
• Evaluation of the Utilization of Ginkgo biloba Leaf (GBL) Extract as an Eco-Friendly Wood Preservative by Jang, Eun-Suk; Kang, Chun-Won (2024) - Based on this information, it was hypothesized that GBL extract could effectively combat wood decay. Therefore, these properties of GBL extracts might also be effective against wood decay. Keywords: decay; doi; extract; gbl; ginkgo; jang; kang; leaf; wood
• The Impact of Resin Harvest History on Properties of Scots Pine Wood Tissue by Kopaczyk, Joanna; Jelonek, Tomasz; Szwed, Tomasz (2023) - Tree resin consists mainly of organic compounds, such as terpenoids, flavonoids, and fatty acids, which prevent herbivores from feeding on trees. Tree resin is widely used in many industrial sectors, predominantly for chemical and pharmaceutical purposes. Keywords: doi; et al; growth; pine; resin; resin blaze; resin tapping; tapping; trees; width; wood; zone
• Comparison of Mechanical Properties According to the Structural Materials of Lumber, GLT, CLT, and Ply-lam CLT by Yang, Seungmin; Choi, Gyuwoong; Kim, Junho; Lee, Hyunjae; Kang, Seoggoo (2023) - Alternatively, Korean CLT standard (KS F 2081) defines it as engineered wood made by arranging layer materials in the length and width directions and bonding these layers to adjacent layers in three or more layers in the direction orthogonal to each other (KS F 2081). Therefore, the result that the maximum load decreased as the ratio of layer materials arranged in an intersection increased was consistent with previous studies (Dong et al. 2021). Keywords: clt; compression; failure; glt; lam; lam clt; lumber; materials; ply; shear; strength; wood
• Impact of Thermal Modification on Swelling and Mechanical Behavior of Couratari spp. by Andrade, Fernando Wallase Carvalho; Moutinho, Victor Hugo Pereira; Durgante Severo, Elias Taylor; da Silva Ferreira, Jessica Sabrina; Ballarin, Adriano Wagner (2023) - RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Based on the results shown in Table 1, the swelling decreased significantly with increasing final temperature of wood modification. Here, the authors study the effects of thermal modification temperature (160 to 210 ºC) in some physical and mechanical properties of Tauari wood and the reversibility of anti-swelling performance gains between various drying-soaking cycles. Keywords: doi; et al; heat; modification; properties; radial; swelling; tauari; treatment; wood
• Characterization of Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) Wood Branches as a Potential Resource for Paper Production by Andze, Laura; Bikovens, Oskars; Skute, Marite; Puke, Maris; Filipova, Inese; Milbreta, Ulla; Colmenares-Quintero, Ramon Fernando (2024) - However, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, there is a lack of research on cocoa branch wood pulp fibers and their properties. The study hypothesizes that cocoa branch wood is a suitable feedstock for kraft pulping, and the resulting fibers possess adequate properties for papermaking. Keywords: bioresources; birch; branch; branch wood; branches; cocoa; cocoa branch; doi; et al; fiber; kraft; paper; pulp; tree; wood
• The Effect of Varnish Type, Glue Amount, and Density on the Surface Properties of Low Density Particleboards Produced From Waste Wood Bark by Özlüsoylu, İsmail (2023) - The production of bark particleboards involved a three-layered structure, with separate surface and core layers. Surface Properties The color measurements of bark particleboards were obtained using a Konica Minolta spectrophotometer (Osaka, Japan). Keywords: bark; density; doi; et al; gloss; materials; particleboards; production; properties; roughness; surface; values; varnish; wood; özlüsoylu
• Comparative Analysis of Mechanical Properties for Wood Frame and Reinforced Concrete Frame Based on Deformation Energy Decomposition Method by Sun, Panxu; Liang, Kaixuan; Wang, Shuxia (2023) - Compared with isotropic beams, the proportion of shear deformation energy of wood beams decreases 1.13%, and the proportion of X-axial bending deformation energy is almost 0. Deformation energy cloud diagram of frames WF2 and CF: (a) X-axial tension and compressive deformation energy; (b) Y-axial tension and compressive deformation energy; (c) X-axial bending deformation energy; (d) Y-axial bending deformation energy; (e) Shear deformation energy It can be seen from Figs. 11 and 12 that compared with the concrete frame CF, the area dominated by shear deformation energy in wood frame WF2 is larger. Keywords: concrete; deformation; deformation energy; frame; shear; structure; wood
• Prediction of Flexural Stiffness of Wooden Beams with Cross-sectional Loss that Are Reinforced with Screwed Steel Plate Based on Numerical Simulation by Jardim, Pedro Ignácio Lima Gadêlha; Morales, Elen A. M.; Panzera, Túlio H.; Mascarenhas, Fernando J. R.; Araujo, Victor A. de; Santos, Herisson F. dos; Faustino, Emerson; Almeida, Diego H. de; Lahr, Francisco A. R.; Christoforo, André Luis (2023) - The proposed equation presents good accuracy in predicting the flexural stiffness of wooden beams with loss of cross-section reinforced with screwed steel plate. “Wooden beams with steel plate,” BioResources 18(4), 7230-7238. 7230 Prediction of Flexural Stiffness of Wooden Beams with Cross-sectional Loss that Are Reinforced with Screwed Steel Plate Based on Numerical Simulation Pedro I. L. G. Jardim,a,f,* Keywords: beams; plate; section; steel; stiffness; wood
• Secondary Xylem of Tree Species from Cerrado Biome by Fernandes Alves, André; Carvalho, Amélia Guimarães; Pereira Lopes, Olivia; Vinha Zanuncio, Antonio Jose; Carneiro, Angelica de Cassia Oliveira (2023) - Mineral inclusions: Prismatic crystals were observed in axial parenchyma and ray cells, as well as the presence of starch in radial cells. Leon (2011) described vasicentric tracheids, Sonsin et al. (2014) mention the presence of perforated ray cells, and Faria et al. (2020) describe absent or rare axial parenchyma A. tomentosum. Keywords: cells; cerrado; intervessel; parenchyma; pits; rays; species; vessel; wood
• Evaluation of Lauric-Myristic Acid as Phase Change Material in Thermally Modified Wood for Thermal Energy Storage by Kose Demirel, Gaye (2023) - Wood material has some inherent deficiencies such as dimensional instability, biodegradation when exposed to biotic (animal and plant pests), and abiotic (outdoor weather, temperature, chemicals, mechanical wear, etc.) The first step lasts 11 h, and wood materials are cooled to 120 °C. Keywords: change; doi; energy; material; pcm; phase; samples; temperature; tmw; wood
• Effect of Chip Thickness, Wood Cross-sections, and Cutting Speed on Surface Roughness and Cutting Power during Up-Milling of Beech Wood by Piernik, Magdalena; Pinkowski, Grzegorz; Krauss, Andrzej (2023) - “Evaluation of wood surface roughness depending on species characteristics,” Maderas. “Cutting distance as factor to evaluate the quality of wood machined surfaces: A preliminary study,” Maderas. Keywords: chip; cross; cutting; et al; power; roughness; section; speed; surface; thickness; wood
• Wood Membrane Filter for Water Purification with Radial and Axial Flows by Su, Tong; Xie, Jianjun; Chen, Weiyu; Yu, Bo; Gu, Yunfeng; Wu, Gensheng (2023) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.4.7539-7550 Keywords: Wood membrane filter; Vessels; Permeation; Water treatment; Groove design; Tilia Contact information: a: College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037 For basswood, the vessel determines water flow into the main channels, and cross-channel transport is mainly dominated by pits (Chen et al. 2017). Keywords: doi; et al; fig; filter; filtration; flow; flow wood; treatment; water; wood; wood filter
• Effect of Silane-siloxane Based Water-repellent Impregnant on the Dimensional Stability of Some Wood Species by Atilgan, Abdi (2023) - Tshabalala and Gangstad (2014) reported that wood samples coated with a combination of methyltrimethoxysilane and hexadecyltrimethoxysilane formed a thin film layer on their surfaces and improved liquid water absorption and color stability. Statistical Analysis Percent ratio and standard deviation calculations were made to determine the effects of variables such as wood type, water-repellent substance, soaking time, retention, specific gravity, and shrinking/swelling some physical properties of wood samples. Keywords: h o; immersion; impregnation; o u; oak; pine; properties; silane; u rs; water; wood
• Behavioral Change in Physical, Anatomical, and Mechanical Characteristics of Thermally Treated Pinus roxburghii Wood by Gupta, Aman; Jain, Lalit; Dutt, Bhupender; Kumar, Rajneesh; Sharma, Sonika (2023) - The moisture content (%) of the samples was calculated by using the formula given by Desch and Dinwoodie (1996), Moisture content (%) = 𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑖−𝑀𝑜𝑑 𝑀𝑜𝑑 × 100 (2) where Mini is the initial weight of wood samples (g) and Mod is the oven dried weight of wood sample (g). The Maximum Moisture Content (%) was calculated by the following formula, Maximum moisture contenat (MMC)% = 𝑀𝑚−𝑀0 𝑀0 (3) where Mm is the saturated weight of wood samples (g), and M0 is the oven dried weight of wood sample (g). Keywords: c control; control; et al; heat; mean; moisture; pine; properties; shrinkage; strength; swelling; temperature; treatment; value; wood; ° c
• Adhesion Strength and Pendulum Hardness of Some Coatings in Wood Heat-treated by Different Methods by Pelit, Huseyin; Koc, Erol; Cakicier, Nevzat (2023) - Surface hardness measurements of the control and treated wood specimens were made by counting the oscillations from 6º to 3º of the pendulum oscillating with two balls with a hardness of 63 ± 3.3 HRC and a diameter of 5 ± 0.0005 mm. “Heat-treated and varnished wood,” BioResources 18(4), 7353-7366. 7355 Varnishes and paints are commonly used surface treatments to protect wood and give it an aesthetic appearance, and they form the outermost layer of treated wood. Keywords: adhesion; hardness; heat; heat treatment; oil; pine; specimens; strength; treatment; varnish; wood
• Environment’s Effect on Wood Characteristics of White Jabon Grown in West Java and Banten Area, Indonesia by Suhaya , Yoyo; Ihak Sumardi; Eka Mulya Alamsyah; Sutrisno; Yayat Hidayat (2023) - Separately, the regression results show that rainfall has a low effect and has a negative relationship to wood density, while altitude has a high influence and a negative relationship to jabon wood density. Separately, rainfall has a low effect and a negative relationship to jabon wood density, while altitude has a high influence and a negative relationship to jabon wood density. Keywords: altitude; density; jabon; jabon wood; mor; properties; west; white; wood
• Influence of the Depth of Friction-welded Dowels on the Strength of Rotary Welded Joints by Župčić, Ivica; Đukić, Igor; Hasan, Marin (2024) - The strength of the beams depends on the number of welded dowels. “Accelerating vs constant rate of insertion in wood dowel welding,” Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 24, 1319–1328. Keywords: depth; dowel; pull; strength; welding; welding depth; wood
• Surface Defect Detection Method of Wooden Spoon Based on Improved YOLOv5 Algorithm by Tian, Siqing; Li, Xiao; Fang, Xiaolin; Qi, Xiaozhong; Li, Jichao (2023) - The SPPnet module is used as a variable and added to different positions of the backbone network to increase the receptive field to extract important defect features and improve the accuracy of wood spoon defect detection. The experimental results show: The YOLOv5-TSPP algorithm has better detection performance and the mAP of defect detection reaches 80.3%, which is 9.2% higher than that of the YOLOv5 algorithm. Keywords: accuracy; conv; defect; detection; doi; et al; feature; fig; image; information; model; network; surface; wood; yolov5
• Pine Wood Extraction by Fermentation to Improve its Acoustical Efficiency by Daeepour, Zahra; Lashgari, Amir; Roohnia, Mehran; Jahan-Latibari, Ahmad; Safdari, Vahidreza (2023) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.4.8062-8075 Keywords: Acoustical efficiency; Pine wood; Wood extraction; Damping; Fermentation Contact information: a: Department of Wood and Paper Science and Technology, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran, Ph.D. Student; b: Department of Wood and Paper Science and Technology, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran, Associate Professor; c: Department of Wood and Paper Science and Technology, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran, Professor; *Corresponding author: mehran.roohnia@kiau.ac.ir INTRODUCTION This research follows the authors’ previous investigations on improving the acoustical quality of different wood species for use in the musical instruments industry. According to previous studies, the effect of extraction on the damping factor depends on the kind of wood species. Keywords: acetone; ethanol; mixture; pretreatment; samples; values; washing; water; wood
• Changes in Strontium Levels in Bark and Over the Past 40 Years in the Wood of Trees Exposed to High Levels of Air Pollution by Erdem, Ramazan (2023) - The changes in Sr concentration over the last 40 years were evaluated by species, organ, direction, and age range. The samples prepared were analyzed using an ICP-OES device, and the values obtained were multiplied by the dilution factor to calculate Sr concentrations. Keywords: bark; changes; directions; east; letters; period; sr concentration; table; value; west; wood
• Systematic Review: Climate and Non-Climate Factors Influencing Wood Density in the Boreal Zone by Boakye, Emmanuel Amoah; Mvolo , Cyriac S.; Stewart, Jim (2023) - “Wood density in boreal zone,” BioResources 18(4), 8757-8770. 8757 Systematic Review: Climate and Non-Climate Factors Influencing Wood Density in the Boreal Zone Emmanuel A. Boakye,a,* Cyriac S. Mvolo,b and Jim Stewart b Wood density is a crucial factor in determining the quality of wood in boreal ecosystems within the Northern Hemisphere. Climate variables play a significant role in shaping wood density, posing challenges for forest managers and stakeholders in the wood industry to adapt amidst climate change. Keywords: boreal; change; climate; doi; et al; forest; growth; review; species; spruce; tree; wood; wood density; zone
• Functional Conservation and Preservation of Waterlogged Archaeological Wood by Chen, Junjie; Zhang, Xuanwei; Chen, Qiang; Sun, Xiaohang (2023) - “Conserving waterlogged wood,” BioResources 19(1), 10-12. 10 Functional Conservation and Preservation of Waterlogged Archaeological Wood Junjie Chen,a Xuanwei Zhang,b Qiang Chen,a,* and Xiaohang Sun a,* Waterlogged archaeological wood of shipwrecks has been preserved under seawater for centuries, such that microbial erosion has caused severe bacterial degradation and acidification. Temperature, salinity, fungi, and bacteria are the cause of the severe cell wall decay and shrinkage of waterlogged archaeological wood, resulting in chemical and biological decomposition along with acidification of the wood. Keywords: conservation; deacidification; doi; wood
• Crystallinity and Chemical Structure of Amazon Wood Species in a Log Yard After Natural Degradation by Sampaio, Juliane da Silva; Carvalho Andrade , Fernando Wallase; Pereira Moutinho, Victor Hugo; Pimentel Santos, Manoel Roberval; da Silva Ferreira, Jessica Sabrina (2023) - Logs of Amazonian wood species stored in a sawmill yard were investigated through X-ray diffraction in order to evaluate their crystallinity and how this parameter can be correlated with the analysis of wood degradation by fungi and insects. In this way, wood species, such as quaruba (Vochysia maxima), jarana (Lecythis lurida), and garapa (Apuleia leiocarpa), that respectively presented the highest levels of holocellulose, tend to be highly susceptible to attack by these and other xylophagous organisms, when evaluating the entire set of quantified variables. Keywords: attack; cellulose; content; crystallinity; degradation; doi; et al; fungi; insects; logs; species; wood
• Adhesive Bonding Performance of Thermally Modified Yellow Poplar by Masoumi, Abasali; Xavier Zambrano Balma, Francisco; Bond, Brian H. (2023) - “Adhesive bonding in TMW,” BioResources 18(4), 8151-8162 8152 induced by TM, which include decreasing its wettability and surface free energy, can negatively affect wood adhesive bonding by creating a hydrophobic surface layer and reducing the wettability depending on the types of adhesives used (Adamopoulos et al. 2012). TMW wood has lower shear strength because of its affected bonding quality and changes in the shear strength of the wood structure itself. Keywords: adhesive; bonding; penetration; pur; pva; samples; shear; tmw; wood
• Assessment of Color and Contact Angle Change of Weathered Wood in Relation to Wood Species and Different Coating Types by Yang, Seungmin; Kim, Junho; Kang, Seoggoo (2023) - Investigation on wood color change under exposure to environmental outdoor conditions was conducted for commercial wood species (Heshmati et al. 2018; Kim et al. 2017). This study compared the changes in wood color due to outdoor exposure and artificial deterioration for malas, tropical hardwood, hemlock, and Japanese larch, which are softwoods used for outdoor landscaping facilities. Keywords: angle; change; color; color change; contact; doi; species; stain; water; weathering; wood
• The Effect of Vermiculite on Flame Retardancy, Physical and Mechanical Properties of Wood Plastic Composites by Diler, Harun; Durmaz, Sefa; Acar, Mehmet; Aras, Uğur; Erdil, Yusuf Ziya (2023) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.1.183-194 Keywords: Wood plastic composites; Vermiculite; LOI test; SEM analysis; Mechanical properties Contact information: a: Department of Materials and Materials Processing Technologies, Akdeniz University, Antalya, 07070, Turkey; b: Department of Forestry and Forest Products, Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Mugla, 48570, Turkey; One of the most preferred composites is wood plastic composites (WPCs). Keywords: doi; polymer; properties; values; vmt; wood; wpcs
• R&D Strategy Study of Customized Furniture with Film-Laminated Wood-Based Panels Based on an Analytic Hierarchy Process/Quality Function Deployment Integration Approach by Chen, Yushu; Sun, Wenwen (2023) - Technical Characteristics Translating user requirements into technical characteristics for furniture products is essential, as the content from users does not directly serve as the design language for research and development. Utilizing QFD, user requirements were translated into technical characteristics, and their degree of importance were determined, which facilitated a precise understanding of the technical priority. Keywords: ahp; design; development; film; furniture; panels; process; product; qfd; quality; requirements; user; wood; ○ ○
• Changes in the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Pinus taeda and Eucalyptus bosistoana Wood Modified by Contact Charring by Ibanez, Claudia Marcela; Kartal, S. Nami; Soytürk, Ekim Elçin; Kurul, Fatih; Şeker, Sedanur; Önses, M. Serdar; Çelik, Nusret; Temiz, Adem Berke (2023) - A reduction in OH- groups on charred wood surfaces was found to be correlated with decreased absorption capacity of charred wood in a study by (Kymäläinen et al. 2018). As expected, charred wood specimens had lower moisture content due to less water absorption and linseed oil application. Keywords: bosistoana; charring; doi; et al; heat; properties; specimens; strength; surface; taeda; test; water; wood
• TSW-YOLO-v8n: Optimization of Detection Algorithms for Surface Defects on Sawn Timber by Wang, Mingtao; Li, Mingxi; Cui, Wenyan; Xiang, Xiaoyang; Duo, Huaqiong (2023) - At present, the existing research on wood defect detection mainly has focused on detecting a single type or a few common defects, which cannot meet the needs of more delicate wood processing. This research contributes to advancing the state-of-the-art in wood defect detection and reflects the ongoing evolution of YOLO-based algorithms for diverse applications. Keywords: algorithms; dataset; defects; detection; feature; model; surface; timber; v8n; wang; wood; yolo
• Convolutional Neural Network Performance and the Factors Affecting Performance for Classification of Seven Quercus Species using Sclereid Characteristics in the Bark by Kim, Jong Ho; Purusatama, Byantara Darsan; Savero, Alvin Muhammad; Prasetia, Denni; Jang, Jae Hyuk; Park, Se Yeong; Lee, Seung Hwan; Kim, Nam Hun (2023) - Most studies on wood species identification have focused on the xylem anatomical characteristics (Kim et al. 2021; Savero et al. 2022; Savero et al. 2023). Recently, there has been a surge in research aimed at automating the classification of wood species and enhancing their precision of automated classification. Keywords: accuracy; bark; classification; dataset; kim; loss; p =; species; training; wood
• Prediction of Withdrawal Resistance of Self-Tapping Screws in Softwood Structural Lumber by Lee, In-Hwan; Kim, Keonho (2024) - The EN prediction equations propose STS withdrawal capacities that are tailored to domestic species. 4. Regression analysis graph according to STS withdrawal resistance and softwood specific gravity STS Withdrawal Capacity Prediction of Domestic Softwood Structural Materials The withdrawal capacity prediction using STS of structural materials was predicted using the EN's screw withdrawal capacity prediction equations and NDS wood screws and lag screws prediction equations, and the results were compared with experimental values. Keywords: capacity; equations; prediction; screws; sts; withdrawal; wood
• The Influence of False Heartwood of European Beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) on Tensile Shear Strength of Lap Joints by Procházka, Jiří; Podlena, Milan; Tippner, Jan; Vaněrek, Jan; Böhm, Martin (2024) - An electronic balance with a precision of 0.01 g (Deli Group Co., Ltd., Ningbo, China) was used with a precision of 0.01 g. Determination of Density and Moisture Content Ginkgo wood scrimber specimens measured 100 mm Currently, wood scrimber is predominantly utilized in wood structure construction, indoor furnishings, and outdoor flooring applications. Keywords: ginkgo; modulus; properties; scrimber; specimen; strength; thickness; wood
• Comparison of Nail-holding Performance of Pinus massoniana and Cunninghamia lanceolata Dimension Lumber Based on Round Steel Nails by Li, De; Yu, Liping; Li, Lifen; Liang, Jiankun; Wu, Zhigang; Yang, Guifen; Yin, Shuang; Gong, Feiyan (2023) - 670 Comparison of Nail-holding Performance of Pinus massoniana and Cunninghamia lanceolata Dimension Lumber Based on Round Steel Nails De Li,a,# Liping Yu,a,# Lifen Li,a Jiankun Liang,b,* Zhigang Wu,a,* Guifen Yang,a Shuang Yin,a and Feiyan Gong a In this study, the influence of the diameter of round steel nails, the guiding bores, and the wood sections on the nail holding performance of Pinus massoniana and Cunninghamia lanceolata dimension lumber was explored. Prefabricated guiding bores could prevent plastic cracking in wood to some extent and improve the nail holding power of Pinus massoniana and Cunninghamia lanceolata dimension lumber when diameter of round steel nails was more than 3.0 mm. Keywords: diameter; holding; massoniana; nail; pinus; power; section; wood
• Assessment of Color and Contact Angle Changes in Waterborne Stained Wood under Natural Weathering Condition of South Korea’s Summer Climate by Yang, Seungmin; Kang, Seoggoo (2024) - Therefore, wood weathering varies depending on the temperature and humidity in a region, and it is essential to develop weathering prevention technology based on the climatic conditions of a region. “Weathering vs. color & wetting,” BioResources 19(1), 1666-1679. 1668 EXPERIMENTAL Sample Preparation To compare change in wood color following exposure to the external environment, two light-colored wood species, larch (Larix kaempferi) and hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla Keywords: color; contact; copper; doi; exposure; stain; weathering; wood
• The Impact of Drying Conditions on the Surface Color Changes of Pine Wood by Suchta, Aleksandra; Barański, Jacek; Vilkovská, Tatiana; Klement, Ivan; Vilkovský, Peter (2023) - Parameters of the Drying Medium for the Intensive Drying Process In this study, the color change of dried wood was assessed using a three-axis system (Fig. 4), measuring the lightness (L*) and chromaticity coordinates (a*, b*), in accordance with ISO 11664-2 (2007) and ISO 11664-4 (2008) standards. 662 The change in wood color before and after drying (expressed in the CIELAB color space) can be compared using the total color difference ∆E, which represents the distance between these colors in the three-dimensional CIELAB space (Fig. 6). Keywords: change; color; content; drying; moisture; pine; process; surface; wood
• Reuse of Wooden Utility Poles Through the Combination of New and Old Elements by Dias, Alfredo Manuel Pereira Geraldes; Machado, José Saporiti; Mascarenhas, Fernando Júnior Resende; Morgado, Telmo Filipe Marques; Pedrosa, Nelson Gomes; Carneiro, Lucas Cardoso Pereira; Marques, André Filipe Silva (2024) - Used wooden poles In total, 22 utility wood poles of Portuguese maritime pine from the central region of Portugal were used, and their information is shown in Table 1. (Martins et al. 2020), wooden poles are mostly produced out of maritime pine (Pinus PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Dias et al. (2024). Keywords: diameter; dias; et al; finger; moe; mor; poles; steel; tests; tube; utility; wood
• Correlation Analysis between Mass Loss of Wood due to Thermal Modification and Equilibrium Moisture Content of Thermally Modified Wood by Park, Yonggun; Han, Yeonjung; Choi, Yong-Seok; Lee, Hyun-Mi; Yoon, Sae-Min; Yeo, Hwanmyeong; Eom, Chang-Deuk (2024) - “Challenges of wood modification process for plantation Eucalyptus: A Review of Australian setting,” J. Korean Wood Sci. In the case of the thermal modification at 160 °C for 48 h, an ML of 3.6% occurred, indicating some changes in wood properties. Keywords: modification; park; temperature; treatment; wood
• Environmental Evaluation of Experimental Heat-treated Oriented Strand Board by Sugahara, Estefani S.; Dias, André M. A.; Botelho, Edson C.; Dias, Alfredo M. P. G.; Campos , Cristiane I. (2023) - In previous studies, it already has been established that experimental OSB panels made with Eucalyptus wood and castor oil-based polyurethane adhesive achieved physical-mechanical performance compatible with the EN 300 classification for OSB, presenting technical feasibility and excellent structural profile for civil construction applications (Sugahara et al. 2022b). But to manufacture sustainable construction materials, it is imperative to also assess their environmental impacts (Sugahara et al. 2023). Keywords: adhesive; cycle; doi; et al; h_osb; heat; impacts; lca; life; osb; panels; production; sugahara; wood
• Performance of Laminated Veneer Lumber Panels from Fast-Growing Species with Different Layering Arrangements by Arabi, Mohammad; Hazrati, Moharam; Rostampour-Haftkhani , Akbar (2024) - Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and plywood are two of the most commonly used multi-layer wood boards, which are created by gluing and pressing wood veneers. Sulastiningsih et al. (2020) mentioned that incorporating jabon or mahoni wood veneers in oil palm LVL improved its physical and mechanical properties. Keywords: arrangement; hornbeam; layers; lvl; lvls; paulownia; poplar; shear; strength; veneer; wood
• A Comparative Study on Quantitative Anatomical Characteristics of Compression, Lateral, and Opposite Woods in Agathis loranthifolia and Pinus merkusii by Purusatama, Byantara Darsan; Kim, Suk Woo; Kim, Nam Hun (2024) - Yong et al. (2022) reported that the wall-to-cavity ratio of COW tracheid in a young stem of Taxodium hybrid was significantly higher than LAW and OPW, and that of LAW was higher than that of OPW. Additionally, they showed that the cavity-to-diameter ratio of COW tracheid was the smallest, whereas LAW and OPW had comparable values. Keywords: cow; diameter; law; merkusii; opw; radial; ray; tracheid; tracheid diameter; wall; wood
• Effect of Microwave-Assisted Impregnation on the Leaching Resistance of ACQ in Refractory Spruce Wood by Vaydogan, Kübra Gündüz; Şahin Kol, Hamiyet (2024) - Deeply penetrated Cu in high- intensity MW treated wood was more difficult to remove from wood, and thus the amount of Cu remaining in high-intensity treated wood was higher than in low-intensity treated wood. To assess copper retention, wood samples were cross- sectioned in the middle. Keywords: acq; copper; doi; energy; et al; impregnation; intensity; leaching; microwave; post; samples; treatment; wood
• High-strength Engineered Biomaterials Study and Development Needs in China by Wang, Qian; Feng, Xin (2024) - Studies on bamboo structures, timber structures, and composite construction systems suited to the nation's particular needs have been conducted during the past thirty years. Compared to traditional structures such as brick, concrete, reinforced concrete, and steel structures, modern timber and bamboo structures consume considerably lower amounts of energy. Keywords: bamboo; construction; doi; structures; wood
• Effect of the Percentage of MUF Adhesive Coverage on Shear Strength When Bonding Different Wood Species by Nociar, Marek; Pipíška, Tomáš; Král, Pavel; Grbec, Samo; Šernek, Milan (2024) - The Automated Bonding Evaluation System (ABES) was used to evaluate and compare adhesive bond strengths. The dynamics of adhesive curing and the development of adhesive bond strength during hot pressing affect production speed, energy consumption, and product quality. Keywords: adhesive; coverage; mm²; shear; shear strength; strength; surface; wood
• Properties of Poplar Veneer Modified by Acid Red 3R Dye in Combination with Ammonium Dihydrogen Phosphate by Shi, Xin; Shen, Hao; Qin, Shenglei; Liu, Yangguang; Shen, Xiaoshuang; Chu, Demiao; Liu, Shengquan (2024) - Wood flame retardants include halogens, phosphorus (Salamova et al. 2014), or nanofillers (Fu et al. 2017). Molecular structure formula of ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (a) and acidic red 3R (b) Methods Preparation process of poplar veneer treated with dye and flame retardant In this test, the atmospheric pressure impregnation method was adopted to simultaneously carry out the flame retardant dyeing of poplar wood veneer. Keywords: concentration; dye; dye concentration; dyeing; et al; flame; flame retardant; index; oxygen; plywood; poplar; retardant; temperature; time; veneer; wood
• Dimensional Stability and Equilibrium Moisture Content of Thermally Modified Hardwoods by Masoumi, Abasali; Bond, Brian (2024) - “New perspective on wood thermal modification: Relevance between the evolution of chemical structure and physical-mechanical properties, and online analysis of release of VOCs,” Polymers (Basel) 11(7), article ID 1145. Other methods of wood modification are thoroughly presented in different review papers (Sandberg et al. 2017; Zelinka et al. 2022). Keywords: doi; masoumi; modification; red; shrinkage; species; swelling; tmw; wood
• Evaluation of the Tensile Strength of Korean Yellow Poplar Lumber by Kim, Chul-Ki; Song, Da-Bin; Shim, Kug-Bo (2024) - Therefore, based on the RMSE results for tensile strength, the Weibull distribution was found suitable for calculating the 5th percentile value of tensile strength of yellow poplar lumber by the parametric method. The results of calculating the allowable stresses for tensile strength of yellow poplar lumber are presented in Table 5. Keywords: distribution; grade; kim; knot; lumber; poplar; strength; tensile; value; wood
• Gendang Melayu Sarawak (GMS) – Sarawak Malay Drum, the Dying and Forgotten Tradition by Sinin, Aaliyawani Ezzerin; Hamdan, Sinin; Mohamad Said, Khairul A.; Abdullah, Santrol; Musib, Ahmad F. (2024) - The amplitude of belian wood GMS signal remains constant, allowing it to sustain its timbre for a longer duration compared to durian wood GMS using the same procedure. The amplitude of belian wood GMS signal remains constant, allowing it to sustain its timbre for a longer duration compared to durian wood GMS using the same procedure. Keywords: belian; drum; fig; gms; sarawak; sinin; wood
• Macroscopic and Microscopic Diagnosis of Three Entandrophragma Species Traded in Türkiye by Tırak Hızal, Kamile; Koçer, Nihan (2024) - 2. Wood color was copper red-brown in E. cylindricum, reddish brown with a distinct golden lustre in E. utile, and reddish brown with gold shades in E. angolense. The texture was medium in E. utile and E. angolense, whereas it was medium fine in E. cylindricum. Keywords: arrow; cells; diameter; e. angolense; e. cylindricum; e. utile; entandrophragma; fibre; fig; parenchyma; ray; species; vessel; wood
• Assessment of the Ability for Early Detection of Newly Hatched Larvae of Hylotrupes bajulus L. Using the Acoustic Emission Method in Scots Pine Wood by Krajewski, Adam; Bilski, Piotr; Witomski, Piotr; Bobiński, Piotr (2024) - For the wood block No. 10. Fig. 4. The amplitude spectrum of the typical bite sound pulse Average numbers of bites per wood sample (block No. 1) for four measurements in different time instants are presented in Fig. In some cases the larvae might have died of natural causes, which is the most probable for wood samples No. 2, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, and 16, also potentially for blocks No. 13, 14. Keywords: becker; borer; detection; energy; et al; fig; house; krajewski; larvae; sound; wood
• Decay Level Classification of Wooden Components in Tingbao Yang’s Former Residence Utilizing Polarization and Fluorescence Effects by Ji, Haidi; Yang, Yan; Zhang, Hui; Li, Bin; Cheng, Lianlong (2024) - Microstructure of polarization and fluorescence effects in wooden components of elm Factors Contributing to the Deterioration of Wooden Components Generally, wood decay requires the simultaneous presence of five conditions: (1) abundant nutrients; (2) elevated moisture content (MC ≥ 26%); (3) optimal temperature range (25 ℃ to 40 ℃); (4) acidic environment (pH 4.0 to 6.5); and (5) sufficient oxygen levels (1.5 to 10 mmHg) (Guo et al. 2010). “Wood decay in ancestral home,” BioResources 19(3), 4087-4103. 4098 and 34, the GFBL of vessels and wood fibers in samples were prominently evident. Keywords: column; components; control; decay; fluorescence; left; light; nos; room; wood; yang
• Experimental Research on Bending Performance of Wood-concrete Composite Slab with Screw Connections by Du, Hao; Mei, Jiangtao; Fu, Weijie; Hu, Xiamin (2024) - “Stud shear connection design for composite concrete slab and wood beams,” Journal of Structural Engineering 128(12), 1544-1551. In order to simplify the analysis, the M-shaped section of composite slab was approximated as T-section composite beams when evaluating the bending behavior. Keywords: beams; bending; concrete; load; section; shear; slab; strain; wood
• Mechanical Characterization and Strain Analysis Applied to the Heat Treatment of Wood Materials, by Means of Digital Image Correlation by Aydemir, Deniz; Aksu, Oğuz; Bardak, Timucin; Yaman, Barbaros; Sözen, Eser; Yalçın, Ömer Ümit; Gündüz, Gökhan; Koçan, Nurhan (2024) - “Effects of wood preheat treatment on thermal PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Aydemir et al. (2024). DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.2.3010-3030 Keywords: Bio-based construction materials; Decorative applications; Wood materials; Thermal modification; Material characterization Contact information: a: Forest Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Forestry, Bartin University, 74100, Bartin, Turkey; b: Furniture and Design, Vocational School, Bartin University, 74100, Bartin, Turkey; c: Forest Engineering, Faculty of Forestry, Bartin University, 74100, Bartin, Turkey; Keywords: aydemir; beech; bioresources; degradation; doi; et al; fir; heat; heat treatment; materials; mechanical; properties; strain; treatment; uludag; wood; wood materials
• Modeling of Mechanical Properties of Wood-Polymer Composites with Artificial Neural Networks by Eroğlu, Mustafa Altay; Altun, Suat; Ciritcioğlu, Hasan Hüseyin (2024) - 4468 Modeling of Mechanical Properties of Wood-Polymer Composites with Artificial Neural Networks Mustafa Altay Eroğlu,a,* Suat Altun,b and Hasan Hüseyin Ciritcioğlu c Mechanical properties (tensile strength (TS), modulus of elasticity in tensile (MET), flexural strength (FS), modulus of elasticity (MOE)) of the material to be obtained depending on the production parameters in the production of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) wood-polymer composites with Scots pine wood flour additive were predicted using Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) model and without destructive testing. The variety of materials and production parameters used in the manufacture of wood polymer composites results in a wide range of mechanical properties of the resulting material. Keywords: ann; composites; doi; elasticity; et al; flour; model; modulus; polymer; properties; strength; tensile; values; wood
• Durability Ratings of Post-treated Wood-based Composites after 14 Years of Field Exposure by Tascioglu, Cihat; Yoshimura, Tsuyoshi; Ohmura, Wakako (2024) - “Climate index of wood decay in Japan and Toyama Prefecture,” in: High-performance Utilization of Wood For Outdoor Uses, Y. Imamura (ed.), Press-Net Publications, Kyoto, Japan, pp. 12-25. The highest combined mass loss was recorded as 71% for untreated OSB specimens. Keywords: composite; decay; durability; exposure; ratings; specimens; termite; wood; years
• Elucidating the Challenges to Bumiputera Entrepreneurs’ Participation in the Domestic Furniture and Wood Products Market in Malaysia by Ratnasingam, Jegatheswaran; Kamaruzaman Othman; Mohd Afthar Amir; Natkuncaran Jegatheswaran; Hazirah Ab Latib; Lim Choon Liat (2024) - In this context, it must be emphasized that without improvements in supply chain management, boosting the competitiveness and growth of Bumiputera wood products and furniture manufacturers in the country may be difficult to accomplish. Afthar Amir,b Natkuncaran Jegatheswaran,c Hazirah Ab Latib,a,* and Lim Choon Liat a The limited market share and growth of Bumiputera entrepreneurs in domestic furniture and wood product industry in Malaysia remains a long- standing challenge. Keywords: bumiputera; bumiputera entrepreneurs; business; entrepreneurs; et al; furniture; government; industry; malaysia; market; msmes; products; ratnasingam; ratnasingam et; share; wood; wood products
• Effect of Wood Surface Finish on Wood Species Classification Using Spectral Reflectance by Wang, Cheng-Kun; Zhao, Peng; Yang, Jia-Le (2024) - This paper focused on this issue, using the spectral reflectance of 8 different kinds of finish for wood species classification. DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.2.3060-3077 Keywords: Wood species classification; Finish; Spectral reflectance; Transfer model Contact information: a: School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Heilongjiang University of Science and Technology, Harbin 150010, China; b: School of Computer Science and Communication Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou 545006, China; * Corresponding author: Zhao Peng; Email: bit_zhao@aliyun.com INTRODUCTION There are many wood species around the world. Keywords: accuracy; classification; classification accuracy; finish; finishes; nir; reflectance; species; spectral; surface; wood; wood species
• Strategies for Applying Shape Grammar to Wooden Furniture Design: Taking Traditional Chinese Ming-Style Recessed-Leg Table as an Example by Xue, Guanlan; Chen, Jinglian (2024) - However, domestic research on furniture design based on morphological grammar is relatively lacking, and the forms of wooden furniture are relatively fixed and outdated. At present, wood furniture occupies a critical position in the Chinese furniture industry and strongly represents the Chinese furniture industry (Prospective Industry Research Institute 2018). Keywords: command; design; furniture; furniture design; grammar; leg; ming; number; queti; research; shape; shape grammar; style; style furniture; table; wood
• Validation Study on the Practical Accuracy of Wood Species Identification via Deep Learning from Visible Microscopic Images by Ma, Te; Kimura, Fumiya; Tsuchikawa, Satoru; Kojima, Miho; Inagaki, Tetsuya (2024) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.3.4838-4851 Keywords: Wood species identification; Microscopic cross-sectional images; Convolutional neural networks (CNN); Practical accuracy; Interactive platform; Web-based identification Contact information: a: Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601, Japan; b: Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute, Matsunosato, In the context of addressing illegal logging practices and conducting comprehensive wood property analyses, there is a pressing contemporary requirement for the advancement and implementation of a machine learning- based systems dedicated to wood species identification. Keywords: accuracy; data; et al; identification; images; learning; model; species; wood
• Exploring the Potential of Gigantochloa levis and Gigantochloa scortechinii Bamboo Species for Plybamboo Production by Mustapha, Asniza; Yusoh, Alia Syahirah; Chee Beng, Ong; Awalludin, Mohd Fahmi; Sukri, Nik Adlin Nik Mohamed; Uyup, Mohd Khairun Anwar (2024) - Both G. levis and G. scortechinii bamboo are from the genus Gigantochloa, thus having similar anatomical structure with type III vascular bundles (Nordahlia et al. 2019). Gigantochloa levis and G. scortechinii bamboo species were evaluated as material for plybamboo production. Keywords: adhesion; doi; et al; g. levis; levis; plybamboo; properties; scortechinii; species; strength; wood
• Wood Properties Influencing Surface Cracking and Moisture Dynamics of Untreated Norway Spruce Exposed Outdoors by Svensson Meulmann, Sebastian; Rydell Blom, Åsa; Sjökvist, Tinh (2024) - The results show a generally greater gradient in the specimen of high density than the specimen of low density. Effect of wood density and cracks on the moisture content of coated Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst), Wood and Fiber Science 51(2), 160-172. Keywords: crack; cracking; density; field; high; moisture; specimens; spruce; trial; wood
• Allowable Bending Properties of Machine-Graded Korean Yellow Poplar Lumber by Song, Da-Bin; Shim, Kug-Bo; Lee, Sang-Joon; Kim, Keon-Ho; Kim, Chul-Ki (2024) - The majority of machine grades of yellow poplar lumber with a cross-section of 38 × 89 mm2 were E8, E9, and E10. Lim et al. (2010) used softwood visual grading standards to classify yellow poplar lumber and confirmed the possibility of using yellow poplar lumber as a structural material. Keywords: bending; diameter; grading; knot; lumber; machine; method; poplar; ratio; wood
• The Sarawak ‘Tar’ for Hadrah Performance by Sinin, Aaliyawani Ezzerin; Hamdan, Sinin; Mohamad Said, Khairul Anwar; Sawawi, Marini; Tan, Gladys Tan Jia; Hipni, Mohammad Jasni (2024) - The front and back of belian wood ‘tar’, and the copper plate at the side PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Sinin et al. (2024). Figure 4 shows the belian wood ‘tar’ in the making. Keywords: hadrah; pukulan; sarawak; sinin; sound; tar; wood
• Chemical Reagent for Detecting Tension Wood in Selected Tree Species by Vilkovská, Tatiana; Klement, Ivan; Vilkovský, Peter; Čunderlík, Igor; Geffert, Anton (2024) - 10.15376/biores.19.3.4335-4351 Keywords: Chemical reagent; Detection of tension wood; G – layer; Tension wood; Staining method Contact information: a: Department of Wood Technology, Faculty of Wood Sciences and Technology, Technical University in Zvolen, T.G. Masaryka 24, 96001 Zvolen, Slovakia; b: Faculty of Wood Sciences and Technology, Technical University in Zvolen, T. G. Masaryka 24, 96001 Zvolen, Slovakia; * Corresponding author: tatiana.vilkovska@tuzvo.sk INTRODUCTION Reaction wood can be regarded as a wood defect that arises during the growth of the tree in the part of the trunk that is under tension (for hardwood species) or for compression (in coniferous tree species). The present observations are consisted with those of Chang et al. (2009), who describe the chemical composition of reaction wood, claiming that tension wood mainly comprises a high proportion of crystalline cellulose. Keywords: application; beech; chemical; colour; detection; et al; reaction; reaction wood; reagent; surface; tension; tension wood; wood
• The Determination of Abrasion Resistance and Adhesion of Varnishes with Various Ratios of Graphene Additive on Different Wood by Bozdoğan Balçık, Özlem; Özdemir, Turgay; Çolak, Semra; Yıldırım, İbrahim (2024) - Many varnishes (cellulosic, polyester varnish, lacquer, wax, paraffin, linseed oil, polyurethane varnish, parquet varnish, glass polish varnish, ultraviolet drying varnish, polymeric based varnish, synthetic, water based, acid hardening, acrylic varnish, acid curing varnish, etc.) have been used until now (Özdemir 2003; Keskin and Tekin 2011; Söğütlü et al. 2016, 2017). The same process is valid for polyurethane varnish and 240 g of varnish 60 g of thinner was used. Keywords: abrasion; adhesion; graphene; polyurethane; resistance; surface; varnish; varnishes; water; wood
• Qualitative and Quantitative Anatomical Characteristics and Radial Variation of Major Cell Components in Paulownia tomentosa Wood Grown in Korea by Jo, Jae Ik; Purusatama, Byantara Darsan; Qi, Yue; Kim, Nam Hun (2024) - 6. Radial variation of ray height in Paulownia tomentosa wood The radial variation in the ray height of P. tomentosa wood is shown in Fig. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Qualitative Anatomical Properties Figures 2, 3, and 4 show the anatomical characteristics of the transverse, radial, and tangential sections in different growth rings of P. tomentosa wood, respectively. Keywords: characteristics; et al; fiber; growth; length; paulownia; tomentosa; vessel; wood
• Sida hermaphrodita Rusby as a Papermaking Raw Material – Chemical And Morphological Characteristics by Kmiotek, Magdalena; Dybka-Stępień, Katarzyna; Molas, Roman; Kiełtyka-Dadasiewicz, Anna; Gapińska, Magdalena; Glińska, Sława; Siciński, Mariusz; Imiela, Mateusz (2024) - In xylem of Sida hermaphrodita fibers and vessels (of much higher diameter in comparison to fibers) were present (Fig. 2). The chemical composition of Sida hermaphrodita together with its morphological characteristics make this raw material suitable for a production of papers intended for printing, writing and tissue. Keywords: cells; cellulose; content; fibers; fig; hermaphrodita; lignin; paper; papermaking; parenchyma; phloem; sida; sida hermaphrodita; wood; xylem
• Determining the Optimum Layer Combination for Cross-Laminated Timber Panels According to Timber Strength Classes Using Artificial Neural Networks by Gezer, Engin Derya; Birinci, Abdullah Uğur; Demir, Aydın; Öztürk, Hasan; İlhan, Okan; Demirkir, Cenk (2024) - Determining the Optimum Layer Combination for Cross- Laminated Timber Panels According to Timber Strength Classes Using Artificial Neural Networks Engin Derya Gezer,a,* Abdullah Uğur Birinci,a Aydın Demir,a Hasan Öztürk,b,c Okan İlhan,a and Cenk Demirkir a,c The primary aim of this work was to determine the effects of production parameters, such as wood species and timber strength classes, on some mechanical properties of cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels using artificial neural network (ANN) prediction models. Subsequently, using the models obtained from the analyses, the goal was to identify the optimum layer combinations of timber strength classes used in the middle and outer layers that would provide the highest mechanical properties for CLT panels. Keywords: alder; c16; c22; c30; clt; d18; d30; layers; panels; spruce; strength; timber; values; wood
• Color Properties of Tannin-Treated Wood by Yaşar, Şekip Şadiye; Yalinkilic, Ahmet Cihangir; Yaşar, Mehmet (2024) - The highest change in total color changes value was obtained in walnut+control +PU-varnished samples; the lowest was in Scots pine + tannin samples. This study showed that tannin and varnish application led to significant differences in color values. Keywords: change; color; color tone; pine; process; samples; tannin; type; value; varnish; wood
• Butylated Hydroxytoluene and Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Combined with Cedarwood Oil as Wood Treatments for Protection from Subterranean Termites and Wood-Decaying Fungi by Eller, Fred J.; Kirker, Grant T.; Mankowski, Mark E.; Selling, Gordon W. (2024) - The four species of decay fungi were affected differently by the wood treatments; however, overall CWO and EDTA gave the best protection against wood mass loss. The CWO alone and CWO/EDTA significantly decreased wood mass loss by wood decay fungi. Keywords: bht; cwo; decay; doi; edta; eller; et al; fungi; losses; mass; oil; termites; treatments; wood
• Effect of Climate and Wood Type on Elastic Modulus of Heat-treated Wood and its Optimization by the Taguchi Method by Güneş, Mehmet; Ersin, Çağatay; Altunok, Mustafa (2024) - The effect of artificial weather conditions on wood surface roughness (Imren 2022), optimization of wood laser cutting parameters (Nguyen and Dang 2023), determination of wood surface roughness in CNC milling (Budakci et al. 2013), improvement of heat- treated wood coating performance (Hazir 2021), and development of heat treatment parameters in wood materials (Workie and Tsegaw 2021). The MOE values of treated wood decreased compared to control samples. Keywords: doi; heat; modulus; samples; taguchi; treatment; values; wood
• Seismic Performance of Light Wood Shear Wall Infilled Timber Frame Structures with Openings by Yang, Deshan; Chen, Zhongfan (2024) - “Lateral loading performance of end narrow panel reinforced light wood frame shear walls,” International Journal of Structural Integrity 12(5), 729-742. “Experimental study on nail fasteners in wood shear walls,” Acta Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni 47(4), 133-138. (in Chinese) Chen, S. (2009). Keywords: chen; frame; light; opening; shear; shear wall; sheathing; specimen; wall; wood; wood frame; wood shear
• Effect of Pressing Time on the Physical, Mechanical, and Morphological Properties of Composite Made of Gmelina Bark and Recycled Polypropylene by Sutrisno; Alamsyah, Eka Mulya; Suheri, Asep (2024) - The effects of pressing time were evaluated relative to the physical, mechanical, and morphological properties of flat-pressed composites made from Gmelina arborea bark and recycled polypropylene (RPP). The TS value in all variations of pressing time was considered a good thickness swelling because it was not more than 12% according to the JIS Keywords: bark; composite; min; press; properties; time; value; water; wood
• Bonding Properties of Selected Alien Invasive Wood Species by Kariž, Mirko; Šega, Bogdan; Šernek, Milan; Žigon, Jure; Merela, Maks (2024) - In wood species with a high proportion of low-molecular extractives (e.g., Robinia pseudoacacia), the strength of adhesive bonds depends on the time between mechanical surface preparation and bonding. There were statistically significant differences (ANOVA, F=34.93, p=0.000) between wood species, except between Gleditsia and beech (average value around 12 N/mm2) (LSD, p=0.532). Keywords: adhesive; bonding; conditioning; properties; pvac; samples; shear; species; strength; wood; wood species
• Determining the Dynamic Properties of Spruce Wood Using the Taylor Anvil Test by Jopek, Miroslav; Ridky, Radek; Kral, Pavel; Pipiska, Tomas; Rahel, Jozef; Reh, Roman; Kristak, Lubos (2024) - Spruce wood test specimen at an impact speed of 197.6 m/s: (a) upon contact with the impact surface; (b) 10 μs after impact; (c) 60 μs after impact; (d) 90 μs after impact Impact Force The material response to impact forces was determined by evaluating the stress pulse profiles, as shown in Fig. Test specimen TAT: before TAT (a); after TAT (b) PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Jopek et al. (2024). Keywords: fig; impact; numerical; rod; specimen; speed; spruce; strain; stress; tat; test; wood
• Characterisation of Rotary Friction Welding Process and Mechanism of Heat-Treated Scotch Pine by Zhang, Jian; Fu, Wentao; Zhu, Hai (2024) - “Parameter interactions in two- block welding and the wood nail concept in wood dowel welding,” Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 19(13-14), 1157-1174. EXPERIMENTAL Materials The test was conducted using the same species of wood rotary friction welding. Keywords: dowel; friction; heat; material; pine; rotary; speed; strength; tenon; welding; wood
• Shear Strength of Wood Linear Friction Welded Joints: Experimental Study and Numerical Analysis by Zhao, Liang; Jin, Hui; Wang, Jie (2025) - Friction welding machine Strength measurement According to GB/T 50708-2012 technical specification for Glulam structures, the tensile shear test of wood friction welded joints was carried out. DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.4.10665-10684 Keywords: Wood friction welding; Welding depth; Welding amplitude; Welding pressure; Shear strength; CZM models Contact information: a: Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Engineering Mechanics, School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China; b: Bureau of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of Jiangxia District, Wuhan, 430200, China; * Corresponding author: jinhui@seu.edu.cn INTRODUCTION Thermoplastic friction welding techniques, which are widely used in the plastic and car industries, can be applied to joining wood. Keywords: doi; et al; friction; friction welding; joints; shear; shear strength; strength; welding; wood
• Characterization of Wood Fiber Insulation for the Development of Wood Fiber-Insulated Panels (WIPs) for Use in Building Envelope by Snow, Jacob; Herzog, Benjamin; O’Brien, Liam; Li, Ling (2024) - This study aimed to conduct material characterizations of WFI materials as an alternative to fossil-based building insulation materials, targeting SIPs, RIPs, and WIPs. “Carbon footprint of thermal insulation materials in building envelopes,” Energy Efficiency 10(6), 1511-1528. Keywords: adhesive; astm; building; fiber; insulation; materials; moisture; panels; results; samples; strength; testing; water; wfi; wood
• Effect of Changes in Surface Visual Properties of Heat-treated Wood on the Psychological Preference by Zhang, Yue; Guo, Yeyingzi; Wei, Peixing; He, Zhengbin; Yi, Songlin; Zhao, Guangjie (2024) - There are a few studies concentrating on treated wood. Fell et al. (2006) explored consumer perceptions regarding residential decking materials; they concluded that consumers had become more negative towards treated wood and more positive towards wood-plastic composites over two time periods, 2000 and 2003. Keywords: analysis; color; doi; et al; eye; fixation; grain; heat; preference; properties; surface; tracking; treatment; wood
• Determining Thermal Properties of Beech and Fir Wood Samples in Longitudinal Direction via Modified Transient Plane Source Method by Radmanovic, Kristijan; Balaško, Krešimir; Pervan, Dario; Lončar, Franko; Dujmović, Marin; Šafran, Branimir (2024) - The lowest mean value of TC was determined for samples with 0% MC at 20 ℃; the TC of beech wood samples was found to be 0.147 W/mK and the TC of fir wood samples was 0.110 W/mK. The highest mean value of TC was determined for samples with 20% MC at 80 ℃; the TC of beech wood samples was 0.300 W/mK and TC of fir wood samples was 0.2685 W/mK. Keywords: beech; conductivity; fir; samples; temperature; thermal; wood; wood samples
• Use of Scrap Particleboard to Produce Recycled Particleboard by Luo, Peng; Yang, Chuanmin; He, Yan; Wang, Tao (2024) - The waste desks made from wood particleboards were collected from a refuse site on the campus of Tianjin University of Commerce (Tianjin, China). Conclusively, scrap wood particleboards could be utilized as raw material in particleboard production. Keywords: doi; et al; particleboards; particles; pretreatment; scrap; wood
• Rigidity Coefficients of Rubber Belts for Dynamic Testing of Modulus of Elasticity and Shear Modulus of Non-wood Engineered Board by Xu, Benhuan; Xu, Qiyun; Wang, Zheng; Shen, Zhaoyu; Lin, Qing (2024) - As shown in Table 4, the coefficient of variation of dynamic shear modulus G of straw board tested by fine, medium, and coarse rubber belts was within 2.9%, and the error was within 1.4%; the coefficient of variation of dynamic shear modulus G of LVL board tested by fine, medium, and coarse rubber belts were within 2.6%, and the error was within 5.7%; the dynamic shear modulus G of SPF board tested by fine, medium, and coarse rubber belts was within 7.5%, and the error was within 1.1%. The free board transient excitation method was used to dynamically test the elastic modulus E and shear modulus G of straw, LVL, and SPF plates. Keywords: beam; belts; board; free; modulus; rubber; shear; shear modulus; specimen; wang; wood
• Research of Chipper Knives with a Modified Cutting Edge for the Production of Dimensionally Uniform Wood Chips by Krilek , Jozef; Gendek, Arkadiusz; Aniszewska, Monika; Szewczyk, Grzegorz; Ťavodová, Miroslava; Spinelli, Raffaele; Kováč, Ján; Malaťák, Jan; Kormanek, Mariusz; Mancel, Vladimír; Kuvik, Tomáš (2024) - Also there is less competitiveness of forest fuel wood chips against wood chips produced in the wood processing and non-forest land sectors due to higher production costs as well as the change in the structure of wood fuel consumption in favour of the wood processing industry where they use their own wood residues (Green Report 2021). Waste material converted into wood chips can be further used as a substitute for wood fuel. Keywords: chipper; chipping; chips; cutting; cutting edge; edge; knife; knives; krilek; power; wood
• Optimization of Hardness Values via Taguchi Method for Chestnut Wood Etched or Impregnated with Sodium Bicarbonate after Artificial Aging by Bayraktar, Dursun Kemal; Güneş, Mehmet (2024) - “Optimization of the effect of accelerated weathering conditions on wood surfaces via the Taguchi method,” BioResources 16(1), 1642- 1653. Thus, the interactions of natural decomposition factors of wood material are somewhat restricted. Keywords: abrasion; aging; factors; fig; hardness; material; month; nahco3; samples; surface; test; values; wood
• Mechanical Performance Analysis of Double-dovetail Joint Applied to Furniture T-Shaped Components by Wu, Wei; Xu, Wei; Wu, Shuangshuang (2024) - It has been found in the study of related literature that there have been relatively few studies on dovetail mortise and double- dovetail mortise. Theoretical and simulation studies on dovetail mortise are also very limited. PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Wu et al. (2024). Keywords: doi; dovetail; dovetail joint; et al; fig; furniture; joint; mortise; split; tenon; test; wood
• Effect of Temperature on the Uniaxial Tensile Properties of Wood Plastic Composites: Experimental Investigation and Numerical Analysis by Zhang, Gaoqin; Zhu, Yi; Zhao, Longlong (2024) - Seven groups of uniaxial tensile experiments on wood plastic composites with a High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) matrix at different temperatures were completed in this paper. The variation coefficient of the average strength and elastic modulus of WPC for different specimens at different temperatures was less than 0.17, showing good stability due to the small dispersion of mechanical properties among different samples at any specific temperature. Keywords: modulus; strength; temperature; tensile; wood; wpc
• Prediction of Raw-Wood Consumption Based on Potential Wood Usage in Public Buildings: A Quantitative Approach Using Building Construction Statistics by Kim, Min-Ji; Chun, Sangin; Han, Yeonjung (2024) - In the present study, the volume of wood to construct public buildings in South Korea was estimated by employing four variables, namely, BP [building permits of new (NR) buildings], SCs (structural cost share), WBs (wood building share), and WSp (wood structure price), as shown in Eq. 1, BP SCs WBs Estimated volume of structural wood = WSp   (1) where BP is construction cost for newly permitted building (USD), and WSp is unit cost of structural wood per volume (USD/m3). “Wood use in public buildings,” BioResources 19(3), 6621-6637. Keywords: buildings; consumption; korea; pine; products; wood; wood consumption
• Finishing Properties of Bleached and Unbleached Bio-polyurethane Wood Coating by James, Redzuan Mohammad Suffian; Md Tahir, Paridah; Mohd Yusof, Norwahyuni; Osman al-Edrus, Syeed Saifulazry; Zainal Abidin, Zurina; Uyup, Mohd Khairun Anwar; Antov, Petar; Fatriasari, Widya; Lee, Seng Hua (2024) - “Finishing with bio-PU coating,” BioResources 19(3), 4155-4164. 4163 2. Adhesion and abrasion resistance of both bleached and unbleached bio-PU coating did not differ significantly although bleached bio-PU coating displayed slightly lower abrasion resistance. Specifically, the surface coated with unbleached bio-PU coating exhibited noticeably higher levels of scratch and impact resistance compared to the surface coated with bleached bio-PU coating. Keywords: bio; bpu; coating; finishing; pu coating; resistance; upu; wood
• Cross-field Pitting Characteristics of Reaction Wood in the Stem Wood of Pinus merkusii and Agathis loranthifolia by Purusatama, Byantara Darsan; Kim, Nam Hun (2024) - This research investigated and compared the pitting type, pit number (PN), and pit diameter (PD) in the cross-field of compression wood (CWD), lateral wood (LWD), and opposite wood (OWD) in stem wood of Pinus merkusii and Agathis loranthifolia growing in Indonesia. DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.3.4455-4467 Keywords: Agathis loranthifolia; Compression wood; Cross-field pitting; Lateral wood; Opposite wood; Pinus merkusii Contact information: a: Institute of Forest Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea; b: Department of Forest Biomaterials Engineering, College of Forest and Environmental Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea; * Corresponding author: kimnh@kangwon.ac.kr INTRODUCTION Compression wood (CWD) is formed in leaning stems because of the mechanical stress on trees and restores the vertical growth of the main stems (Barnett et al. 2014). Keywords: cross; cwd; field; lwd; owd; pits; wood
• Impact of Amylose and Amylopectin Content in Starch on Wood Pellet Production by Ståhl, Magnus; Berghel, Jonas; Frodeson, Stefan; Ike Anukam, Anthony (2024) - The use of additives in wood pellet production is a widespread practice globally (Kuokkanen et al. 2011; Berghel et al. 2013; Tarasov et al. 2013; Larsson et al. 2015; Li et al. 2022). Even though starch is commonly used as an additive in wood pellet production, there is a knowledge gap regarding whether it is the amylose or the amylopectin in the starches that contributes to the increased bonding mechanisms in the pellet. Keywords: amylopectin; amylose; content; et al; moisture; pellets; production; starch; starches; wheat; wood
• Effect of the Filler Content on Some Physical and Mechanical Properties of Virgin- and Recycled Thermoplastic Polyurethane Composites by Cavus, Vedat; Mengeloğlu, Fatih (2024) - The dynamic impact strength of wood plastic composites depends on several factors, such as the nature of the wood and plastic, the interfacial bonding of fillers/fibers/matrix, and the strength and structure of the reinforcing fibers (Kutty and Nando 1991; Jamil et al. 2006; Chee et al. 2021; Moritzer and Richters 2021). These results are consistent with previous studies (Altuntas et al. 2017; Narlıoğlu 2021, 2022) for wood plastic composites made from polymer matrices such as polypropylene, polyethylene, etc. PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Çavuş & Mengeloğlu (2024). Keywords: composites; content; doi; filler; flour; mengeloğlu; properties; samples; strength; test; thermoplastic; tpus; values; wood; çavuş
• Bordered Pitting Arrangement with Age of Dahurian Larch (Larix gmelinii) and Japanese Larch (Larix kaempferi) by Kim, Do Hoon; Purusatama, Byantara Darsan; Kim, Nam Hun (2024) - In the 5th and 10th growth rings (Fig. 5), biseriate pitting tracheids were dominant at the beginning of the earlywood. Anagnost et al. (1994) reported that Larix lyalli had uniseriate tracheid pitting, whereas Larix decidua, Larix gmelinii, and Larix russica had biseriate tracheid pitting. Keywords: biseriate; growth; kim; larch; pitting; ring; tracheids; wood
• Characteristics of Bast Fibers Derived from the Bark of Three Paper-Mulberry Cultivars in Korea by Go, In-Hee; Jo, Ah-Hyeon; Jang, Kyung-Ju; Jeong, Seon-Hwa (2024) - “Fibers from paper mulberry bark,” BioResources 19(4), 9007-9018. “Fibers from paper mulberry bark,” BioResources 19(4), 9007-9018. Keywords: bark; characteristics; fiber; korea; length; mulberry; paper; paper mulberry; pulp; samples; wood
• Effects of Thermal Treatment on Air-dried Density, Color Change, Average Surface Roughness, and Sound Absorption Capacity of Scots Pine by Uzun, Oğuzhan; Yeşil, Hüseyin; Perçin, Osman (2024) - When visually examined, the original light color of Scots pine wood samples turned dark brown after thermal treatment. Total color changes of thermally treated samples The average surface roughness (Ra) values of wood samples are presented in Fig. Keywords: color; doi; et al; heat; pine; properties; samples; scots; sound; surface; temperature; treatment; values; wood; ° c
• Numerical and Mechanical Research on Withdrawal Capacity of Parallel-to-grain Connection Part of Mortise and Loose Tenon Joint for Wooden Furniture by Chen, Jie; Guan, Huiyuan (2024) - Hu et al. (2018; 2019) proposed a method to measure the contact forces (Jung et al. 2006a,b,c) and deformations of mortise and tenon joints. “Numerical and theoretical analysis of the contact force of oval mortise and tenon joints concerning outdoor wooden furniture structure,” Wood Science and Technology 56(4), 1205-1237. Keywords: doi; element; fig; finite; grain; joints; mortise; strength; tenon; wood
• Fabrication and Investigation of a Novel Composite Based on Waste Polyurethane Rigid Foam and Wood Veneer by Xia, Xuanyuan; Cai, Wenqian; Wang, Yujie; Zhao, Zhongyuan (2024) - Notably, the core layer of PUW composites exhibited a positive correlation between particle size and thermal conductivity, with smaller PURF particles tending to enhance the thermal insulation performance of PUW composite. The waste PURF particles, sprayed with MDI, were hot- pressed at 110 °C for 5 min to form a mat, which was subsequently cut into 300 × 300 mm dimensions, constituting the core layer of PUW composite. Keywords: change; composite; conductivity; core; layer; mdi; purf; puw; shear; strength; thickness; wood
• Relationship between Characteristic Values of Shear Strength Parallel to Grain and Tensile Strength Perpendicular to Grain for Tropical Woods by Menezes, Isabella Silva; Ferreira, Tobias Ribeiro; Souza, Clara Gaspar Fossi de; Prataviera, Rogério; Lahr, Francisco Antonio Rocco; Freitas, Ludmila de; Santos, Herisson Ferreira dos; Christoforo, André Luis (2024) - Geometric specificities proposed by NBR 7190-3:2022 and ASTM D143-22 to specimens used for estimating wood strength in tensile perpendicular to grain (ft90) make them difficult to carry out. Lahr et al. 2021a); (vii) apparent density, porosity, shrinkage, strength in compression in parallel and perpendicular to grain (Almeida et al. 2022); (viii) density and strength in compression parallel to grain (Lahr et al. 2021b); (ix) density and stiffness in compression parallel to grain (Lahr et al. 2021c); (x) conventional strength in static bending, strength in compression parallel to grain and strength in tension parallel to grain (Marcolin et al. 2021); (xi) shear strength parallel to grain, strength in compression parallel to grain and conventional strength in static bending (Almeida et al. 2023); (xii) toughness and strength in compression parallel to grain (Ruthes et al. 2023); (xiii) wood colour, apparent density, and anatomical features (Bessa et al. 2023); (xiv) apparent density and strength properties (Hussain et al. 2023). Keywords: grain; lahr; parallel; species; strength; wood
• Air-Drying Performance of Three Genotypes of Teak Wood by Silva Albuês, Theonizi Angélica; de Moura Borges Maria, Daiane; Sardo Madi, João Paulo; Behling, Alexandre; Batista, Djeison Cesar; Gonzalez de Cademartori, Pedro Henrique; Klitzke, Ricardo Jorge; Pereira da Rocha, Márcio; Corradi Pereira, Bárbara Luísa; Costa Oliveira, Aylson (2024) - On the other hand, long-term variations impact dimensional stability, resulting in drying defects, such as warping and splitting (Cassiano et al. 2013). Therefore, understanding the variability of wood and conducting drying effectively can minimize drying defects, improve wood quality, increase the yield of processed wood, and generate high-quality products (Zen et al. 2019). Keywords: air; content; defects; drying; et al; genotypes; grandis; moisture; rate; teak; tectona; wood
• Acoustic Characteristics of Bamboo-based Guitar – A Case Study by Sinin, Aaliyawani Ezzerin; Hamdan, Sinin; Mohamad Said, Khairul Anwar; Musib, Ahmad Faudzi; Kamarudin, Khairil Anwar Dean; Hasnan, Hairul Hafizi (2024) - String 1 had non-harmonic at 0.94 kHz in bamboo guitar and at 0.68 kHz in Yamaha guitar. String 2 had 4 harmonics in bamboo guitar but only 3 harmonics in Yamaha guitar. Keywords: acoustics; bamboo; bamboo guitar; guitar; sound; string; wood; yamaha; yamaha guitar
• Research on Structural Optimization of High-Density Wood Panel Equilibration Chamber Based on Computational Fluid Dynamics by Zhan, Luxin; He, Fuqiang; Chen, Fajiang (2024) - 9. (a) Effect of the number of side air inlets on the average temperature and temperature inhomogeneity coefficient; (b) effect of the number of side air inlets on the mean air velocity and velocity inhomogeneity coefficient Number of side air inlets When hot air is solely provided through the bottom air inlet, it travels upward along the bottom and then transfers to both sides. Comparison of measured and simulated temperature values at monitoring points Evaluation Indicators The position of the air inlet and the variation in the stacking configuration of the plates will cause air flow in the equilibration chamber, thereby resulting in different velocity and temperature distributions within the chamber. Keywords: air; average; chamber; drying; equilibration; equilibration chamber; field; flow; inlets; panels; temperature; velocity; wood
• Effect of the Mechanical Densification Process in Wood Material on the Surface Adhesion Strength of Varnishes by Atilgan, Abdi; Burdurlu, Erol; Atar, Musa; Yasar, Sekip Sadiye (2024) - To understand the adhesive interaction with the wood, one needs to consider in more detail the aspects of surface preparation, types of wood surfaces, and spatial scales of wood surfaces (Frihart 2005). “Activation of wood surface by corona treatment to improve adhesive bonding,” J. Appl. Keywords: adhesion; adhesion strength; densification; interaction; pine; process; strength; surface; type; varnish; varnishes; wood
• Physical and Mechanical Properties of Laminated Timbers Used In the Construction and Furniture Industry by Kaya, Musa (2024) - “Technological properties of laminated wood materials made up with the combination of oak (Quercus petraea L.) Wood and Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris Lipsky) wood and possibilities of using them,” Gazi University, Journal of Science 17(4), 121-131. 6046 Physical and Mechanical Properties of Laminated Timbers Used In the Construction and Furniture Industry Musa Kaya * Some physical and mechanical properties of laminated timbers used in wooden construction and furniture industry were examined. Keywords: ash; bending; density; layer; parallel; strength; surface; timber; values; wood
• Optimization of Wood-Plastic Composites by Response Surface Method by Ji, Feng (2024) - Evaluation and testing of mechanical properties of wood plastic composite, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials 25(4), 391-401. Optimized material composition to improve the physical and mechanical properties of extruded wood– plastic composites (WPCs), Construction and Building Materials 29, 120-127. Keywords: plastic; plastic ratio; press; press pressure; pressure; ratio; strength; time; wood; wpc
• Performance of Thermally Modified Tauari (Couratari sp.) Wood Against Fungal and Termite Biodeterioration by Silvares, Paulo Henrique dos Santos; Reis, Miquéias Souza; Queiroz, Érica Patrícia Pereira; Santos, Vaniele Bento; Maffioletti, Fernanda Dalfior; Nascimento, Alexandre Miguel; Mendonça, Adriano Ribeiro; Paes, Juarez Benigno; Andrade, Fernando Wallase Carvalho; Batista, Djeison Cesar (2024) - “A review of wood modification globally – Updated findings from COST FP1407,” Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Built Environment 1(1), 1-31. “Moisture in modified wood and its relevance for fungal decay,” iForest – Biogeosciences and Forestry 11(3), 418-422. Keywords: biodeterioration; chemical; doi; effect; et al; loss; mass; modification; resistance; tauari; termite; test; wood
• Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Through Wood-Based Furniture Substitution: Analysis of Displacement Factors by Han, Donghee; Kim, Min-Ji; Kim, Myungkil; Han, Yeonjung (2024) - Displacement Factors for Wood-based Furniture Products in Korea Previous studies on the potential for GHG emission reduction through wood product substitution revealed that wood product substitution in the furniture sector could play an important role in reducing overall GHG emissions. Standardized DF calculations and improved LCA data can help develop effective strategies and policies for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through wood product substitution in the furniture industry. Keywords: carbon; dfs; emissions; et al; furniture; ghg; products; substitution; wood; wood furniture; wood products; wood substitution
• Effect of Thinning Intensity on Fiber Morphology and Crystallinity of Poplar by Cui, Bai-Xiang; Liu, Jun-Long; Zhou, Nan; Wu, Wen-Ping; Tang, Xue-Hai; Ding, Chang-Jun; Zhang, Shuangyan; Wang, Chuan-Gui (2024) - Trevisan (2013) conducted experiments on 18-year-old Eucalyptus grandis and found that thinning affects the length of wood fibers. 1032 conditions enable the wood to develop more fully at breast height, providing wood fibers with more time and space to grow and form, thus typically resulting in longer fiber length, greater fiber width, and thicker cell walls. Keywords: fiber; heartwood; intensity; length; poplar; thinning; thinning intensity; wet; wood
• Uniseriate Ray Characteristics for Wood Identification and Quality Indices of Six Korean Oak Species by Savero, Alvin Muhammad; Kim, Jong-Ho; Purusatama, Byantara Darsan; Prasetia, Denni; Wahyudi, Imam; Kim, Nam-Hun (2024) - “Physical properties of four ring-porous hardwood species: influence of wood rays on tangential and radial wood shrinkage,” Madera y bosques 25, article 12521695. “Within and between-tree variation in the biometry of wood rays and fibres in cork oak (Quercus suber L.),” Wood Sci. Keywords: cells; et al; juvenile; korean; number; oak; ray; ray height; ray number; spacing; species; uniseriate; uniseriate ray; wood
• Shredded Waste Office Paper as a Component with Wood Particles in the Production of Particleboard by Konukcu, Arif Caglar; Engin, Merve (2024) - This results in lower thickness values for distances between the surface boundaries of paper boards, as seen in the board types containing 100% wastepaper (A5 and B5 in Table 3). Significant differences among the mean values of board types were also carried out using Duncan's multiple range test. Keywords: boards; content; office; particleboard; particles; resin; values; wastepaper; wood
• Reliability Measurements of the Furniture Frames with Selected Joint Types by Uysal, Mesut (2024) - “Reliability of furniture frame joints,” BioResources 19(3), 6120-6141. “Reliability of furniture frame joints,” BioResources 19(3), 6120-6141. 6121 joinery systems; namely, glued and stapled joints are preferred in frame-type constructions due to durability and ease of operation, respectively. Keywords: doi; dowel; failure; frame; frame joints; furniture; furniture frame; furniture joints; joints; moment; reliability; staple; strength; wood
• Analysis of Wettability and Contact Angle of Sodium Bicarbonate Impregnated Wooden Surfaces by Bayraktar, Dursun Kemal; Güneş, Mehmet; Çakır, Musa Faruk (2025) - The wettability of wood material surfaces has been extensively investigated since the 1960s (Jacob and Berg 1993; Walinder and Johansson 2001; Hubbe et al. 2015). Measured sample surface Keywords: angle; contact; min; nahco3; pine; samples; surface; water; wettability; wood
• Properties of Wood Shear Walls Connected by Wood Nails by Xue, Yingying; Gao, Yuewen; Hu, Mengjie; Gao, Ying; Zhu, Xudong (2024) - To study the feasibility of wood structure shear walls using wood nails, the wood nails were used as connectors to study the lateral resistance performance of shear walls in this paper. The performance of a wood wall connected by wood nails and twist nails was tested. Keywords: fig; nails; shear; twist; wall; wood; wood nails; wood shear
• Chemical Structural Characteristics and Some Mechanical and Physical Properties of Thermally Modified Nothofagus alpina Thinning Wood from Three Different Silvicultural Conditions by Wentzel, Maximilian; Sepúlveda-Villarroel, Víctor; Barros, José Luis; Ananías, Rubén A.; Rolleri, Aldo (2024) - The vibroacoustic test has been used to evaluate properties such as modulus of elasticity in modified wood in a wide range of temperatures (Pfriem 2015; Ahmed and Adamopoulos 2018; Rolleri et al. 2024). “Acoustic properties of modified wood under different humid conditions and their relevance for musical instruments,” Appl. Keywords: chemical; crystallinity; doi; et al; increase; modification; pith; properties; wentzel; wood
• Effect of Nano Particulate Preservation Materials on the Combustion Temperatures of the Wood by Yasar, Sekip Sadiye; Cicek, Eyup; Yasar, Mehmet (2024) - It is acknowledged that boron, ammonium, and nitrogenous compounds, which are used today as fire retardants, cause an increase in the hygroscopicity of wood materials. In addition to all these positive characteristics, wood material can be negatively affected by variables including termites, bacteria, fungi, insects, sunlight, seasonal changes, rain, frost, humidity, chemicals, and fire, which can damage its physical and chemical structure. Keywords: application; chestnut; combustion; temperature; type; values; wood; yasar
• Determination of Sixteen Woody Species’ Ability to Sequester Sr, Mo, and Sn Pollutants by Yiğit, Nurcan (2024) - In addition, heavy metal concentrations in some species in this study were PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Yiğit (2024). Hence, reducing heavy metal pollution in the air is one of the priority research topics. Keywords: air; concentrations; doi; et al; metals; pollution; ppb; species; study; wood
• Effect of Delignification Pretreatment and Furfurylation on Practical Properties of Alder Wood (Alnus spp.) by Yahyaee, Seyed Mohammad Hossein; Dastoorian, Foroogh; Ghorbani, Maryam; Zabihzadeh, Seyed Majid (2024) - The highest amount of water absorption was related to the control sample, and the lowest was related to the PAA/FA, Alk sulfite/FA, and FA samples, respectively. In the FA sample, the contact angle at the moment of drop impact was 125.5º; in the Alk-sulfite/FA sample, it was 125º; and in the PAA/FA sample, it was 144º. The comparison of drop behavior after 140 s also showed that the highest contact angle values belonged to the PAA/FA, Alk sulfite/FA, and FA samples, respectively. Keywords: alcohol; alk; alkaline; cell; control; delignification; et al; fig; furfurylation; lignin; paa; samples; sulfite; wall; water; wood
• Performance of Oriented Strand Board Bonded with a Hybrid Phenol-Formaldehyde/Polymeric Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate Adhesives System by Sari, Rita Kartika; Fitrianum, Fadilah; Kristak, Lubos; Maulana, Muhammad Iqbal; Antov, Petar; Hidayat, Wahyu; Iswanto, Apri Heri; Lee, Seng Hua; Lubis, Muhammad Adly Rahandi (2024) - The catalyst was added at a concentration of 1% of the solids content of PF adhesive, and pMDI was added at 2.5% and 5.0% of the PF adhesive solids content. The standard optimum viscosity value of PF adhesive required by SNI 06- 4567 is between 130 and 300 mPa.s (SNI 1998). Keywords: adhesive; board; caco3; catalyst; content; control; et al; hybrid; osb; pmdi; pmdi adhesives; properties; strength; temperature; value; wood
• Effect of Air Heat Treatment on the Color Change and Weight and Density Loss of Six Korean Oak Woods by Prasetia, Denni; Purusatama, Byantara Darsan; Savero, Alvin Muhammad; Kim, Jong-Ho; Lee, Seung-Hwan; Park, Byung-Ho; Iswanto, Apri Heri; Kim, Nam-Hun (2024) - “Investigation of the influence of spruce and oak wood heat treatment upon heat release rate and propensity for fire propagation in the flashover phase,” Acta Facultatis Xylologiae Zvolen 58(1), 5-14. During the late Joseon Dynasty (17th to 20th centuries), Korean oak wood was instrumental in the construction of shrines, fortresses, and palaces (Lee and Bae 2021). Keywords: density; heat; heat treatment; korean; loss; oak; species; treatment; value; weight; wood; ° c
• The Effect of Heat Flux on the Fire and Chemical Properties of Oak Wood (Quercus petraea) by Zachar, Martin; Párničanová , Alena; Kačíková , Danica; Čabalová , Iveta; Zacharová, Lucia (2024) - RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Selected fire properties of oak wood samples, i.e., the mass loss and the charring thickness, were measured using the measuring apparatus (described above), and subsequently, the burning rate and the charring rate were calculated according to Eqs. 2 and 3 (see Experimental Section). Mass Loss of Samples The mass loss of oak wood samples depending on the thermal loading with a heat flux of 15, 20, 25, and 30 kW·m-2 had an increasing tendency, and it increased with increasing thermal loading of samples (Fig. 2). Keywords: burning; charring; et al; fire; flux; heat; heat flux; kw·m-2; oak; rate; temperature; time; wood
• Adequacy of Larch Wood Treated with Wood Tar and Wood Vinegar as Erosion Control Wooden-Dam Materials by Park, Se-Hwi; Purusatama, Byantara Darsan; Kim, Yong-Rae; Jang, Jae-Hyuk; Hwang, Won-Joong; Chun, Kun-Woo; Kim, Jong-Ho; Kim, Nam-Hun (2024) - “Natural wood preservatives,” BioResources 19(4), 7946-7962. 7948 stability of treated wood. However, to fully understand the durability of larch wood treated with wood vinegar and wood tar, further studies on vital indices are required to evaluate treated wood under various external conditions over an extended period. Keywords: doi; et al; korea; larch wood; samples; wood; wood tar; wood vinegar
• When Trees Become Art – Wood Carving in Romania by Stanciu, Magdalena-Cristina; Bercu, Elena; Teaca, Carmen-Alice (2024) - Wooden handmade chandelier from Afteia Monastery, Alba County (a), wood chairs, painted and carved, from Săpânța Orthodox church, “Merry Cemetery”, Maramureş County, (b), the church’s wooden door from Horezu Monastery, part of UNESCO Additionally, Orthodox cemeteries contain wooden crosses that watch over the graves of each baptized Orthodox buried there. Keywords: art; churches; fig; romania; wood
• Prediction of Equilibrium Moisture Content and Swelling of Thermally Modified Hardwoods by Artificial Neural Networks by Masoumi, Abasali; Bond, Brian H. (2024) - Tiryaki et al. (2016) confirmed predicting volumetric swelling by ANN models using wood species, treatment time, and temperature. This dynamic landscape ensures that ANN models remain at the forefront of cutting-edge technological solutions, empowering to explore new frontiers in data analysis and decision-making. Keywords: ann; data; emc; input; masoumi; model; prediction; species; swelling; wood
• Effect of Relative Humidity Level on Bonding Properties of Black Spruce Glulam by Silva, João Vítor Felippe; Cogulet, Antoine; Blanchet, Pierre; Pechon, Quentin (2025) - The placement of lamella of different moisture content was alternated, as shown in Fig. “Adhesive strength and micromechanics of wood bonded at different moisture contents,” Int. Keywords: block; bonding; content; delamination; et al; glulam; moisture; shear; spruce; wood
• Assessment of Extracts and Hydrosol from Yarrow as Wood Preservative and Its Effects on Physical Performance by Cetin, Tahsin; Kalaycı, Zeynep (2025) - h % 10 Extract 78.69 95.22 102.07 109.28 114.60 3 h % 10 Extract + Mordant 70.34 96.25 102.64 106.43 109.91 24 Keywords: extract; hrs; hydrosol; impregnation; materials; min; mordant; pine; preservative; retention; samples; time; walnut; water; wood; yarrow; yarrow wood
• Physical and Mechanical Properties of Fiberboard Produced with Shredded Waste Office Paper by Engin, Merve; Konukçu, Arif Çağlar (2024) - Krzysik et al. (1997) conducted a study on the production of medium- density fiberboard (MDF) in three different thicknesses using waste office paper fibers (30/70). The study found that waste office paper fibers can be recycled and used in low- thickness boards. Keywords: boards; content; fiber; fiberboard; office; paper; resin; values; wastepaper; wood
• Physical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties of Heat-Treated Poplar and Beech Wood by Perçin, Osman; Yeşil, Hüseyin; Uzun, Oğuzhan; Bülbül, Ramazan (2024) - “The thermal conductivity of fir and beech wood heat treated at 170, 180, 190, 200, and 212 C,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science 121(4), 2473-2480. Wood modification systems can enhance wood properties by restricting dimensional change, improving strength, and reducing susceptibility to decay (Crupi et al. 2023). Keywords: beech; conductivity; hardness; heat; heat treatment; poplar; properties; samples; temperature; treatment; wood
• Influence of the Shape of the Knife’s Cutting Edge on the Cutting Force in the Chipless Cutting of Three Tree Species by Kováč, Ján; Kuvik, Tomáš; Krilek, Jozef; Tylek, Pawel (2024) - Wood cutting is a basic technology in forest wood processing. Over time, a variety of tool forms have been produced for chipless wood cutting. Keywords: chipless; cutting; diameter; et al; force; knife; kováč; process; shape; wood
• Thermal Modification’s Influence on the Color of Tectona grandis L.f. Sapwood to Resemble Heartwood by Cruz, Ariany Mendes; Albuês, Theonizi Angélica Silva; Maria, Daiane de Moura Borges; Madi, João Paulo Sardo; Ferreira, Jéssica Sabrina da Silva; Barros Jr, Udson de Oliveira; Oliveira, Aylson Costa; Batista, Djeison Cesar; Pereira, Barbara Luísa Corradi (2024) - “New perspective on wood thermal modification: relevance between the evolution of chemical structure and physical-mechanical properties, and online analysis of release of VOCs,” Polymers 11(7). Sapwood to Resemble Heartwood Ariany Mendes Cruz,a Theonizi Angélica Silva Albuês,b Daiane de Moura Borges Maria,b João Paulo Sardo Madi,b Jéssica Sabrina da Silva Ferreira,c Udson de Oliveira Barros, Jr.,c Aylson Costa Oliveira,a Djeison Cesar Batista,c and Bárbara Luísa Corradi Pereira a,* The commercial value of teak wood is associated with its heartwood, which has a naturally darker color than sapwood. Keywords: color; doi; et al; heartwood; modification; sapwood; teak; temperature; tmw; wood
• Delignification, Yield, Defibreability, and Brightness of Pine Wood (Pinus sylvestris) Pulped Using the Alkaline Sulphite Method with the Addition of DDA and Ethylene Glycol by Danielewicz, Dariusz (2024) - So, at such level of delignification of pine wood using the AS-SAQ and AS-SAQG methods, despite the reduced amount of NaOH, the effect of higher wood pulp yield is not achieved as observed in the case of the KN 25-26 level, as well as in comparative studies of the NS-AQ and kraft pulping processes (Kettunen et al. 1979). When discussing this feature of pulped wood, it is assumed in pulping technology that after pulping it is well defibered when the pulp obtained as a result of its defibering contains, by convention, less than 5% of these parts (Mróz and Surewicz 1981). Keywords: alkaline; delignification; kraft; method; pine; process; pulping; pulps; saq; sulfite; wood; yield
• Suitability of an Ornamental Tree, Sorbus alnifolia, as a Source of Industrial Wood: Properties and the Juvenile to Mature Transition by Guo, Pingping; Zhao, Xiping; Feng, Qi; Li, Xinjing (2024) - Therefore, the goals of this study were to: (1) determine anatomical characteristics in the cross-section of S. alnifolia wood; (2) analyze the variation in anatomical characteristics from pith to bark; (3) determine the transitional age between juvenile and adult wood; and (4) compare anatomical characteristics between juvenile and mature wood. The vessel lumen radial diameter (VD) in S. alnifolia wood is less than 100 μm (Table 2), which belongs to small vessels (IAWA Committee 1989). Keywords: alnifolia; cell; characteristics; fiber; juvenile; percentage; variation; vessel; wall; wood; years
• Assessment of Surface Roughness in Milling of Wood with Different Material Temperature and Cutting Parameters by Korkmaz, Mustafa; Budakçı, Mehmet; Kılınç, Izham (2024) - Studies examining the effect of temperature on the mechanical properties of cellulose-based materials can provide important insights into understanding the impact of processing temperature on wood surface roughness. Assessment of Surface Roughness in Milling of Wood with Different Material Temperature and Cutting Parameters Mustafa Korkmaz,a Mehmet Budakçı,a and İzham Kılınç b,* Effects of wood temperature were studied during CNC router processing relative to the resulting surface roughness, addressing a considerable gap in wood machining research. Keywords: cnc; cutting; doi; et al; milling; parameters; processing; roughness; spindle; surface; surface roughness; temperature; wood
• Effects of Gmelina Bark Content and Particle Size on the Characteristics of a Recycled Polypropylene Composite by Sutrisno; Alamsyah, Eka Mulya; Karliati, Tati; Al Hamdani, Achmad Nawafil (2024) - The research conducted by Rahman et al. (2018) indicates that bark plastic composites made from smaller filler particle sizes and a higher filler content can enhance flexural strain values. “Bark/polypropylene composite,” BioResources 19(4), 7393-7407. 7403 Similarly, bark plastic composites with a higher filler content exhibited lower screw withdrawal. Keywords: bark; composite; composition; et al; filler; matrix; particle; plastic; polypropylene; size; wood
• Cellulose Nanofiber and Nanoclay’s Effect on Acoustic Properties of Oak Wood (Quercus castaneifolia) Finger Joint by Ranjbar, Babak; Lashgari, Amir; Jahan-Latibari, Ahmad; Tajdini, Ajang (2024) - In previous research on beech wood finger joints, the effect of larger finger length on improving the mechanical properties of the joints was reported (Vassiliou et al. 2006). In this research, the effect of cellulose nanofiber and nanoclay in polyvinyl acetate (PVA) glue at levels of 0, 0.4, and 1.5% in finger joints with lengths of two fingers of 5 and 10 mm was investigated by the free vibration in free-free beam method. Keywords: beams; cnf; et al; finger; finger joints; joints; modulus; nanoclay; values; wood
• Production and Technical Performance of Scrimber Composite Manufactured from Industrial Low-Value Wood for Structural Applications by Arefkhani, Mehdi; Mohammadabadi, Mostafa; Hosseinabadi, Hamid Zarea; Akhtari, Maliheh; Elsayed, Islam (2024) - Wood scrimber takes advantage of the directional arrangement of wood fibers and, at the same time, maintains the original pattern and other good qualities of wood (Zhang et al. 2018). Physical Properties of Scrimber Composites A large variation was observed in the density of fabricated poplar wood scrimbers, as shown in Fig. Keywords: composites; doi; et al; resin; scrimber; scrims; treatment; wood
• Evaluating Vegetable Oil Epoxidation Efficiency on Properties of Eucalyptus Wood: Thermal and Thermo-chemical Processing by Hejazi, Seyed Javad; Abedini, Raoufeh; Ghorbani, Maryam; Dastoorian, Foroogh (2025) - To control the loss of strength, OHT under modified oils can be used (Tjeerdsma et al. 2005). According to the literature, the reaction of functional groups in modified oils with the hydroxyl groups of wood improved some physical and mechanical properties (Tjeerdsma et al. 2005; Jebrane et al. 2015a,b). Keywords: control; doi; eso; et al; eucalyptus; heat; modification; oil; soybean; specimens; wood
• Characteristics of LVB made of Gmelina Wood (Gmelina arborea Roxb.) with the Addition of Diammonium Phosphate and Sodium Silicate Fire Retardants by Alamsyah, Eka Mulya; Nur Azzahra, Aliesha; Suhaya, Yoyo; Sutrisno, Sutrisno; Sumardi, Ihak; Darwis, Atmawi; Suheri, Asep; Malik, Jamaludin; Munawar, Sasa Sofyan (2024) - The results of this study were similar to those of Tenorio et al. (2011), which showed that the percentage of thickness expansion of LVB wood panel samples from gmelina wood (2.09%) is greater than that of LVL wood panel samples (1.76%). Therefore, the bending test showed that LVL wood panels were better than LVB wood panels. Keywords: coating; dap; fire; gmelina; impregnation; lvb; lvl; panel; sample; test; veneer; wood
• Effect of Copper Azole Preservative on the Surface Wettability and Interlaminar Shear Performance of Glulam Treated with Preservative by Wang, Shuyan; Zhang, Hang; Xie, Jingqiu; Wang, Qianning; Zhang, Ao; Yang, Xiaojun (2024) - However, the presence of preservatives in treated wood may not be conducive to bonding between treated wood components (Lim et al. 2020; Adnan et al. 2021). “Effects of wood preservatives in adhesive curing and changes in surface characteristics of treated wood,” Wood Research 52(4), 101-108 Thaler, N., and Humar, M. (2013). Keywords: glulam; interlaminar; laminate; pine; planing; preservative; shear; strength; surface; wood
• Assessment of the Biological Durability of Oil Palm Trunk Modified With 1,3-Dimethylol-4,5-Dihydroxy-ethyleneurea (DMDHEU) following Subsequent Curing at Elevated Temperatures by Rosli, Siti Nurul Ashikin; Chin , Kit Ling; Lee, Chuan Li; Maminski, Mariusz; Abdullah, Luqman Chuah; Toczylowska-Maminska, Renata (2024) - “Assessment of durable press performance of cotton finished with modified DMDHEU and citric acid,” Fashion and Textiles 4, 18. In this research, DMDHEU wood modification was implemented on oil palm trunk, a plentiful waste product from the felling of oil palm trees available throughout the year. Keywords: curing; degradation; dmdheu; doi; durability; et al; modification; oil; opt; palm; samples; temperature; termites; trunk; wood
• Determination of the Antimicrobial Effect of Varnishes Modified with Nano Particles on the Surface of Wood Materials by Özder, Cansu; Atar, Musa; Atılgan, Abdi (2024) - In the study, it was shown that nano silver and nano boron added to wood varnishes had antimicrobial effect and suppress the growth of microorganisms on surfaces. S. aureus bacteria is also an infection. Keywords: aureus; cfu; coli; epidermidis; log10; nano; silver; varnish; water; wood
• Experimental Analysis of Mechanical and Physical Properties of Ginkgo Scrimber by Gu, Xiaoyu; Xu, Benhuan; Lu, Chenglin; Liang, Xingyu; Ke, Haitao; Wang, Zheng; Lin, Qing (2024) - An electronic balance with a precision of 0.01 g (Deli Group Co., Ltd., Ningbo, China) was used with a precision of 0.01 g. Determination of Density and Moisture Content Ginkgo wood scrimber specimens measured 100 mm Currently, wood scrimber is predominantly utilized in wood structure construction, indoor furnishings, and outdoor flooring applications. Keywords: ginkgo; modulus; properties; scrimber; specimen; strength; thickness; wood
• Belangke Bamboo (Gigantochloa pruriens) Laminated Board Modified with Polystyrene, Citric, and Boric Acid: Resistance from Termite and Decay Attacks by Hartono , Rudi; Sutiawan, Jajang; Surya Kusumah, Sukma; Tarmadi, Didi; Wikantyoso, Bramantyo; Khoirul Himmi , Setiawan; Yusuf, Sulaeman; Zulfiana, Deni; Sabrina Muhammad Roseley, Adlin; Abu, Falah (2024) - Therefore, this study aimed to determine the resistance of bamboo LB modified with polystyrene, citric, and boric acid against termite and decay attacks. Compared to LB modified with citric acid (7.00%) and boric acid (3.00%), polystyrene (7.67%) samples had a higher weight percent gain (WPG), as shown in Table 1. Keywords: acid; bamboo; board; boric; citric; decay; doi; et al; polystyrene; resistance; termite; wood
• Effect of Walnut Tannin on Wood Surface Hardness: A Study on Pine and Walnut Samples by Yasar, Sekip Sadiye; Yalinkilic, Ahmet Cihangir; Yasar, Mehmet (2024) - “Tannin & wood hardness,” BioResources 19(4), 9075-9084. “Tannin & wood hardness,” BioResources 19(4), 9075-9084. Keywords: hardness; samples; surface; tannin; treatment; type; values; varnish; walnut; wood; yasar
• Modal Testing and Analysis of High-rise Laminated Timber Building by Xu, Qiyun; Zou, Hongyan; Wang, Zheng; He, Yuhang; Qi, Liang; Wang, Jun (2024) - When previous researchers conducted research on the dynamic characteristics of building structures, they usually took the modal shapes of the building as the starting point. At the same time, the characteristic values of the nine independent elastic constants of the materials used by a large number of researchers in the finite element calculation of wood structure buildings usually refers to the existing literature, rather than the measured data, so that the simulation results are not supported by data and their reliability needs to be verified. Keywords: analysis; bending; building; direction; dynamic; frequency; glulam; modal; order; shear; wall; wood
• Effects of Wood Meal Particle Size and Polyethylene Glycol 400 Content on Glycol Lignin Production by Suzuki, Takayuki; Nge, Thi Thi; Matsumoto, Yusuke; Yamada, Tatsuhiko (2024) - RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Yields of Fractional Components The GL400 samples obtained by the acid-catalyzed solvolysis of the four types of wood meal samples (L, M, S, and XS) at PEG400 ratios of 5 and 3 were denoted as 5L- GL400, 5M-GL400, 5S-GL400, and 5XS-GL400, and as 3L-GL400, 3M-GL400, 3S- GL400, and 3XS-GL400, respectively. Consequently, GL400s with varying thermal properties (Tg = 63 to 97 °C, Tf = 109 to 149 °C) were successfully prepared by adjusting the PEG400 liquid ratios and wood meal size. Keywords: gl400; lignin; liquid; meal; min; ratio; reaction; samples; time; wood; wood meal
• Seismic Performance Analysis of Wood-Steel Frame Structures by Sun, Panxu; Li, Keguang; Sun, Gangzhu (2024) - Numerical cases showed that compared with the frame structure with upper steel and lower wood, the overall lateral performance is lower and the local lateral performance is higher for the frame structure with upper wood and lower steel. Model A is the frame structure with upper wood and lower steel and Model B is the frame structure with upper steel and lower wood. Keywords: damping; frame; model; steel; structures; wood
• IECAU-Net: A Wood Defects Image Segmentation Network Based on Improved Attention U-Net and Attention Mechanism by Dong, Yingda; He, Chunguang; Xiang, Xiaoyang; Cui, Yuhan; Kang, Yongkang; Ding, Anning; Duo , Huaqiong; Wang, Ximing (2025) - Based on this, the network framework is improved, and the main research focuses on adding Convolutional Block Attention Module (CBAM), Attention Gate (AG), and Efficient Channel Attention (ECA) modules to exchange the positions of each module, optimize the loss function, and adjust the parameters of the network model to obtain the best sawn timber surface crack semantic segmentation model. In the application of deep learning algorithms for detecting wood cracks and other defects, in contrast to traditional machine learning based detection methods, the steps of wood crack segmentation and feature extraction are reduced. Keywords: attention; channel; cracks; eca; model; module; net; sawn; segmentation; surface; timber; wood
• Effect of Chip Thickness and Tool Wear on Surface Roughness and Cutting Power during Up-Milling Wood of Different Density by Pinkowski, Grzegorz; Piernik, Magdalena; Wołpiuk, Marcin; Krauss, Andrzej (2024) - “Evaluation of wood surface roughness depending on species characteristics,” Maderas. “The effect of tool wear and planning parameters on birch wood surface roughness,” Wood Research 61(5), 791-798. Keywords: chip; cutting; density; et al; power; roughness; surface; thickness; wear; wood
• Preliminary Investigation on The Vacuum Pressure Impregnation Performance of Flame Retardant for Larch (Larix kaempferi) Depending on Grooving Type by Jang, Eun-Suk; Kang, Xiao Jia; Jo , Seok-Un; Park , Hee-Jun (2024) - “Development of physical pretreatment method for wood fire retardant impregnation,” BioResources 12(2), 3778-3789. Therefore, flame retardant treatment is required to suppress, significantly reduce, or retard the combustion of wood. Keywords: doi; flame; grooving; impregnation; jang; larch; pressure; retardant; wood
• Reformulation of Alkaline Copper Quat for Enhanced Copper Leaching Resistance by Oh, Jeong-Joo; Kim, Gyu-Hyeok; Yoon, Sae-Min; Hwang, Won-Joung; Choi, Yong-Seok (2025) - “Leaching and decay resistance of alder and pine wood treated with copper based wood preservatives,” Maderas: Ciencia y Tecnologia 16(1), 63-76. To ensure the environmentally safe usage of copper amine-based wood preservatives in aquatic environments, it is necessary to minimize copper leaching from treated wood. Keywords: acq; copper; ddac; fixation; leaching; mea; preservatives; resistance; wood
• The Effects of Microwave and Microwave + Infrared Drying Treatments of Pinus brutia and Picea orientalis on Water Absorption and Physical Properties by Saltik, Burcin (2024) - The goal of this study was to find a way to shorten wood drying time by using microwave and combined infrared + microwave drying methods and to analyze color and gloss changes. Drying methods Groups Subgroup Drying time Oven 1.Group - 24 h Microwave 2.Group 1.Subgroup 5 min 2.Subgroup 10 min 3.Subgroup 15 min IR + MW 3.Group 1.Subgroup IR 30 min + MW 5 min 2.Subgroup IR 1 min + MW 5 min 3.Subgroup IR 30 seconds + MW 10 min PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Saltik (2024). Keywords: drying; infrared; microwave; min; moisture; samples; wood
• Effects of Beech Wood Dimensions and Quality on Edge-Glued Boards Yield by Klement, Ivan; Vilkovská, Tatiana; Vilkovský, Peter (2024) - 913 specifically, the study examines the impact of log quality on all types of products, from lumber production to long blanks and then to shorter blanks. “Variation in log quality and prediction of sawing yield in oak wood (Quercus robur),” Annals of Forest Science 70, 695-706. Keywords: beech; blanks; class; logs; material; quality; sawing; timber; wood; yield
• Application of Synthetic-based Furniture Varnish to Various Wood Species: Comparison of Color Parameters by Ulay, Göksel; Peker, Hüseyin; Ayata, Umit (2025) - The analysis of variance results for all color parameters revealed significant effects for wood type, varnish application, and their interaction. In black pine wood, the a* and ho values increased. Keywords: application; black; color; furniture; iroko; lemon; loquat; pine; synthetic; values; varnish; wood
• Determination of Tensile Strength Perpendicular to the Fibers of Wooden Materials Reinforced with Basalt, Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer, and Plaster Mesh by Karaman, Abdurrahman; Yeşil, Hüseyin; Yazıcı, Hikmet (2024) - “Study on flexural behavior of FRP reinforced wood beams,” Journal of Building Materials 11(5), 591-597. Given the substantial enhancements in the resistance properties of the intermediate filling material utilized in reinforced wood materials, it is advisable to prioritize high- strength properties in wood furniture and structural timber materials. Keywords: adhesive; bfrp; gfrp; materials; samples; strength; tensile; test; types; wood
• Modification of Computer-Aided Modelling Input Data Based on Medium-Scale Fire Tests of Wooden Beams by Spilak, Dominik; Dubravska , Katarina; Majlingova , Andrea; Jin , Cong; Xu, Qiang; Jiang, Lin (2024) - The key variables are thermal conductivity, heat capacity, and density (Bartlett et al. 2019). According to Friquin (2011) and Peng et al. (2011) thermal conductivity is greater parallel to the fibres than perpendicular to them. Keywords: average; beam; change; conductivity; content; density; et al; fire; heat; moisture; phase; results; setup; temperature; transfer; wood
• Wood Species Classification in Open Set Using an Improved NNO Classifier by Zhang, Ke-Xin; Zhao, Peng (2024) - In summary, wood species classification should be studied in an open set scenario in practice. It is appropriate to study wood species classification systems in an open set scenario, since it is very likely that some wood samples from unknown wood species will be encountered by these systems. Keywords: classes; classification; classifier; nno; osr; set; species; training; wood; wood species
• Improvement of Acoustic Properties of Alder and Soft Maple Modified with Wood Rot Fungi by Kim, Min-ji; Jang, Suk-Yun; Shim, Kug-Bo; Kim, Chul-Ki; Lee, Su-Yeon (2025) - The effects of biological modification of two woods, alder and soft maple, which were treated with wood rot fungi, were evaluated in terms of density (), dynamic modulus of elasticity along the wood grain (EL), acoustic constant (A), and acoustic conversion efficiency (ACE). “Acoustics improved by wood rot,” BioResources 20(2), 3653-3662. 3653 Improvement of Acoustic Properties of Alder and Soft Maple Modified with Wood Rot Fungi Min-ji Kim,a Suk-Yun Jang,b Kug-Bo Shim,a Chul-Ki Kim,c,* and Su-Yeon Lee b,* Wood has been used as the primary material for musical instruments for a long time. Keywords: alder; density; fungi; kg·s; maple; rot; wood
• Effects of Microwave and Infrared + Microwave Drying of Wood Materials on Energy Consumption, Water Absorption, and Mechanical Properties by Saltik, Burcin (2024) - Factor A: Wood type (red pine, eastern spruce), Factor B: Drying method (oven, microwave, infrared + microwave), Factor C: Drying time (24 h, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30 s + 5 min, 1min + 5 min, 30 s + 10 min). Analysis of Variance Results of the Effect of Two Different Wood Species on the Compression Strength Perpendicular to Fibers Based on Different Drying Method and Drying Time Factor A: Wood type (red pine, eastern spruce), Factor B: Drying method (oven, microwave, infrared + microwave), Factor C: Drying time (24 h, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30 s + 5 min, 1 min + 5 min, 30 s + 10 min) Keywords: drying; microwave; min; samples; strength; wood
• Effect of Waterproofing Treatment on Mechanical Properties of Bamboo by Yang, Lei; Dongming Li; Lixiang Yu (2025) - “Experimental study on the influence of bamboo joints on stress resistance of bamboo,” Journal of Bamboo 2019(3), 72-77. For example, melanin is formed, which may lead to deterioration of bamboo materials. Keywords: bamboo; group; oil; properties; treatment; tung; wood
• Glued Laminated Robinia Hardwood Timber for Structural Use by Dill-Langer, Gerhard; Nieberle, Rupert; Hänsel, Andreas (2025) - 3848 Glued Laminated Robinia Hardwood Timber for Structural Use Gerhard Dill-Langer,a,* Rupert Nieberle,b and Andreas Hänsel ,b Robinia wood has a high technical and economic potential due to its future availability, its mechanical properties, and its durability. Robinia wood is characterised by a high density and – at least on the level of clear wood – the mechanical properties surpass all other species growing in Central Europe. Keywords: adhesives; bending; finger; glued; glulam; joints; properties; results; robinia; strength; tensile; tests; timber; values; wood
• Properties of Wood Powder Sheets Extruded with Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose and Citric Acid after Heating by Hiratsuka, Hiroyuki; Tao, Xiangyu; Tokunaga, Yuki; Nonaka, Hiroshi (2025) - “Wood powder HPMC sheets,” BioResources 20(1), 1900-1914. 1904 and test velocities were set as 60 mm and 10 mm/min, respectively. “Wood powder HPMC sheets,” BioResources 20(1), 1900-1914. 1910 conditions, the decrease in water-soluble HPMC is thought to have reduced the water retention capacity, resulting in a lower contact angle. Keywords: acid; crosslinking; fig; heating; hpmc; powder; sheets; water; wood; wood powder
• Effect of Accelerated Weathering on Color and Physico-mechanical Properties of Wood-plastic Composites with Nano Titanium Dioxide by HosseiniHashemi, Seyyed Khalil; Rahimi, Ahad; Ayrilmis, Nadir (2024) - “Nano TiO2 biocomposite,” BioResources 20(1), 1200-1213. 1200 Effect of Accelerated Weathering on Color and Physico- mechanical Properties of Wood-plastic Composites with Nano Titanium Dioxide Seyyed Khalil HosseiniHashemi ,a,* Ahad Rahimi,a and Nadir Ayrilmis b,* Polypropylene (PP) with black locust wood flour and maleic grafted polypropylene were used to prepare wood plastic composites (WPC) by injection molding. “Nano TiO2 biocomposite,” BioResources 20(1), 1200-1213. 1205 Color Change of the WPCs The values of the lightness (L), redness (a), and yellowness (b) factors were determined for each of the WPC specimens. Keywords: absorption; composites; doi; nano; nano tio2; phr; properties; tio2; water; weathering; wood; wpcs
• Decay, Mold, and Termite Resistance of High-density Fiberboard from Wood and Chicken Feather Fibers by Acda, Menandro N.; Rizare, Mylene D.; Cantalejo, Anne Patricia G. (2024) - The study showed that the proportion of wood fibers and chicken feather fibers (CFF) had significant effect on the decay, mold, and subterranean termite resistance of high density fiberboard (HDF) in both laboratory and field exposure tests. In general, HDF consisting of wood fibers and CFF was resistant to decay and subterranean termite but susceptible to mold growth. Keywords: cff; chicken; decay; fibers; hdf; mold; specimens; termite; weight; wood
• Precise Improvement of Wood Properties by Solution Quantitative Adsorption Furfurylation Based on Cell Wall Modification by Liu, Minghui; Yang, Yong; Liu, Yuhan; Yao, Linghua (2025) - In this study, maleic anhydride (MA) was introduced into wood cell walls as a furfurylation catalyst in the first step. In the second step, quantitative FA liquid was absorbed by soaking and subsequently infiltrated into wood cell walls by means of standing at room temperature over several days. Keywords: cell; chinese; doi; et al; fir; furfurylation; liu; liu et; poplar; properties; resin; sqa; wall; wood
• Effect of Particle Size and Loading of Cherry Tree Branch Fillers on the Mechanical and Viscoelastic Properties of Polypropylene Composites by Öncül, Mustafa; Sever, Kutlay (2024) - Similarly, previous studies revealed a decline in tensile strength and an increase in tensile modulus with the addition of wood filler (Pérez et al. 2012; Ndiaye et al. 2013; Soccalingame et al. 2015). The particle size comparison of wood fillers demonstrated that the composites prepared with smaller cherry branch particles (W1) exhibited higher tensile strength due to enhanced dispersion and stress transfer within the PP. Keywords: cherry; composites; doi; fillers; properties; tensile; wood
• Prediction of L-type Mitered Joint Behavior with Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics: Experimental and Numerical Modeling by Abdolzadeh, Hamideh (2024) - Combined stress and wood defect in T⊥ and S‖, make designers reinforce wood members under combined load using different methods while increasing the stress capacity of joint and wood members with different techniques. Wood members were treated by a full-cell impregnation process in a lab-scale impregnating vessel. Keywords: abdolzadeh; composites; doi; fracture; furfurylation; joint; members; modeling; stress; wood
• Performance of Cunninghamia lanceolata / Uncaria Composite Particleboard by Zhang, Qiaoyan; Wu, Longxu; Liao, Huagang; Yang, Qingqing; Yang, Haiyuan; Yang, Yang; He, Xin; Lan, Linjing; Li, De; Wu, Zhigang (2025) - Results showed that: (1) IB, MOR, MOE, 2h-TS, and 2h-WA of pure C. lanceolata particleboard met service requirements of type-P2 furniture particleboard of GB/T 4897-2015. However, given a high density, increasing adhesive loading is easy to form a dense pre- curing layer on particleboard surface, thus increasing water absorption of particleboards. Keywords: adhesive; density; doi; fir; lanceolata; mass; particleboards; uncaria; wood; zhang
• Wood Panel Defect Detection Based on Improved YOLOv8n by Li, Rui; Zhong, Shilu; Yang, Xuemei (2025) - To address these challenges, this paper conducts a thorough investigation of the YOLOv8n model and proposes several enhancements to bolster its performance in detecting wood panel surface, thereby better aligning with the practical demands of wood defect detection. Fig. In the field of wood panel defect detection, some defects are often obscured by the features of large targets due to their small size and inconspicuous features, leading to poor performance of target detection models such as YOLOv8 in recognizing small targets. Keywords: accuracy; attention; defect; defect detection; detection; feature; information; loss; model; panel; scale; wood
• Risk of Damage Inside Wooden Cultural Heritage Sites Based on Temperature, Humidity, and Airborne Fungi in South Korea by Im, Ik-Gyun; Han, Gyu-Seong (2025) - Therefore, the indoor space of WCHs is unlikely to be damaged by surface contaminating fungi and wood decay fungi in all periods of the year, as the environment suitable for germination and growth is not created for a long period. Wood decay fungi such as Coprinellus sp., Irpex sp., and Trametes sp. were suspended inside the WCHs during summer and fall (Fig 5, 7). Keywords: aspergillus; decay; decay fungi; doi; fungi; growth; heritage; humidity; kim; korea; research; surface; temperature; wchs; weeks; wood
• Effect of Air Heat Treatment on the Shrinkage and Surface Roughness of Six Korean Oak Woods by Prasetia, Denni; Kim, Jong-Ho; Purusatama, Byantara Darsan; Savero, Alvin Muhammad; Lee, Seung-Hwan; Park, Byung-Ho; Iswanto, Apri Heri; Kim, Nam-Hun (2024) - h. Perçin et al. (2016) investigated the effects of heat treatment under atmospheric pressure on Q. petraea wood at 150, 170, 210, and 240 °C for 2, 5, and 8 h. They found a gradual decrease in wood surface roughness from 150 to 190 °C across all durations, with a slight increase observed at 210 °C. DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.1.1504-1517 Keywords: Air heat treatment; Anisotropy coefficients; Heat-treated wood; Oak wood; Quercus spp.; Keywords: air; heat; heat treatment; korean; oak; quercus; roughness; shrinkage; surface; treatment; wood
• Performance of Polyurethane Adhesive in Hardwood Cross-Laminated Timber by Henfield, Bradia T.; Filgueira Amorim Franca, Tamara Suely; Franca, Frederico; Quin Jr, Franklin; Arango, Rachel A.; Ohno, Katie M. (2025) - These results are comparable to the findings reported here for yellow poplar, indicating a strong adhesive bond and high wood failure percentage PRF adhesive, although slightly below the 80% cutoff. This high variability may be attributed to a range of factors, including species-specific properties such as density, anatomical structure, and extractive content, which have all been shown to influence adhesive bond strength. Keywords: adhesive; bonding; clt; delamination; hardwood; oak; poplar; products; red; shear; species; strength; wood
• Highly-Densified Panels from Hyun Aspen (Populus alba × glandulosa) Wood with Different Delignification Levels Using Alkaline Hydrogen Peroxide Pretreatment by Pe III, Justin Alfred; Mun, Ji Sun; Mun, Sung Phil (2024) - The Lo was for wood panels was determined as 24.10% (Mun and Mun 2024). Morphology and FT-IR spectra of the panels Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images of wood and densified panels were obtained using a scanning electron microscope (Supra 40VP, Zeiss, Germany) operating at 2 kV. Thin slices of wood panel and densified panel, cut along RT and LT planes, were sputter-coated with platinum. Keywords: ahp; aspen; conditions; delignification; densification; hyun; lignin; panels; time; wood
• Transition from Formaldehyde-Based Wood Adhesives to Bio-Based Alternatives by Ghahri, Saman; Yang, Long; Du, Guanben; Park, Byung-Dae (2025) - “Preparation and characterization on the eco-friendly corn starch based adhesive of with salient water resistance, mildew resistance,” Int. Researchers have made many attempts to enhance lignin crosslinking for bio-based wood adhesives, using various crosslinking agents, such as glyoxal, formaldehyde, phenol, and isocyanates, as well as modifying lignin through various techniques such as hydroxymethylation, glyoxalation, and amination (Wybo et al. 2024). Keywords: adhesives; bio; formaldehyde; lignin; wood
• Impregnation and Bonding of Hybrid Wood-Based Materials in Automotive Body Shell by Burnett, Moira; Ritter, Nina; Berthold, Dirk; Heise, Jannis; Ratsch, Nils; Kahlmeyer, Martin (2024) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.1.1633-1642 Keywords: Hybrid wood composites; Plywood; Impregnation; Automotive body shell; Cathodic dip coating; Swelling; Coefficient of thermal expansion Contact information: a: Technology for Wood and Natural Fiber-based Materials, Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research, Riedenkamp 3, 38108 Braunschweig, Germany; b: Department for Cutting and Joining Technologies (tff), University of Kassel, Kurt-Wolters-Straße 3, 34125 Kassel; * Corresponding author: moira.burnett-barking@wki.fraunhofer.de INTRODUCTION In the recent past, the potential of wood or hybrid wood composites has been rediscovered and several publicly funded research projects involving automotive OEMs have already been carried out, such as HAMMER and For(s)tschritt (BMBF/BMEL) in Germany or WoodC.A.R and CARpenTIER (FFG) in Austria. Cross section of a sample PUR A-CDP: not impregnated + CDP; extension of metal layer (red arrow) and shrinkage of wood material (blue arrow) due to high temperature in the drying phase; wood structure: v: vessel, r: wooden ray Tensile strength Figure 5 illustrates the achieved TS values at the point of wood failure. Keywords: cdp; coating; dip; impregnation; process; pur; strength; wood
• Relationship between Timber Grade and Local, Global, and Dynamic Modulus of Elasticity in Red Oak and Red Maple Structural Lumber by Bencsik, Balazs; Denes, Levente; Hassler, Curt C.; Norris, Jonathan R.; McNeel, Joseph F. (2025) - Comparison of Grade Effects on MOE Values with the p-Values of Dunn-Bonferroni Multiple Comparison Test for the Two Wood Species RED MAPLE RED OAK GRADE SS No.2 No.3 GRADE SS No.2 No.3 MOEl No.2 1.000 MOEl No.2 1.000 No.3 1.000 1.000 No.3 1.000 1.000 BG 0.223 1.000 1.000 BG 0.038 0.777 1.000 MOEg No.2 1.000 MOEg No.2 0.298 No.3 1.000 1.000 No.3 0.653 1.000 BG 0.003 0.108 0.117 BG 0.001 0.258 1.000 MOEd No.2 0.183 MOEd No.2 0.237 No.3 0.690 0.861 No.3 1.000 0.578 BG 0.991 0.845 1.529 BG 0.105 1.000 0.379 The bold values indicate significant differences when p≤0.05 For red maple, the analysis revealed only one significant difference in MOE values. For red oak and red maple, significant differences in MOE values from center-point static loading tests were observed solely between Select Structural and Below- grade lumber. Keywords: bending; elasticity; et al; grade; lumber; maple; modulus; moe; oak; point; red; species; values; wood
• Formulation of Flame-Retardant Waxes and Evaluation of Combustion Characteristics of Treated Wood Using Mass Loss Calorimetry by Lee, Hyung Woo; Jung, Jae Hee; Lee, Jong-Shin; Park, Soon; Yoon, Seon-Mee (2025) - Recently, technological solutions have been developed and introduced in South Korea with the objective of enhancing the leaching resistance of wood flame retardants against moisture. Leaching amount of flame retardant. Keywords: flame; leaching; loss; minalith; retardant; specimens; time; wax; weathering; wood
• Application of Vibrational Methods in Wood Performance Testing: A Short Review by Shi, Jiawen; Yin, Shiyan; Huang, Wenlan; Na, Bin (2025) - Between 2016 and 2017, a novel approach to characterizing wood vibrations was introduced by Zhou et al. “Study on a non-destructive testing system for wood vibration based on virtual instruments,” Journal of Northwest Forestry University 25(5), article 39. Keywords: analysis; defects; detection; doi; et al; methods; modal; modulus; properties; technology; testing; timber; vibrational; wang; wood
• Effects of Intersection Angle on the Nail-holding Performances of Pinus massoniana and Cunninghamia lanceolata Dimension Lumber by Xu, Xiaoxue; Li, De; Yang, Shoulu; Wu, Longxu; Yang, Qingqing; Yang, Haiyuan; Yang, Xuehang; Zhang, Qiaoyan; Yu, Liping; Wu, Zhigang (2025) - Load-displacement curves of nail holding performance tests: a: Pinus massoniana-self tabbing screw; b: Cunninghamia lanceolata-self tabbing screw; c: Pinus massoniana-round steel nail; d: 3576 Effects of Intersection Angle on the Nail-holding Performances of Pinus massoniana and Cunninghamia lanceolata Dimension Lumber Xiaoxue Xu,a,# De Li,a,# Shoulu Yang,b Longxu Wu,a Qingqing Yang,a Haiyuan Yang,a Xuehang Yang,a Qiaoyan Zhang,c Liping Yu,a,* and Zhigang Wu ,a,* Self-tapping screws and round steel nails were driven into Pinus massoniana and Cunninghamia lanceolata dimension lumber pieces to explore the influence of intersection angle on nail-holding performance, expecting to provide a more complete scientific basis for the connection of wood structures. Keywords: angle; holding; intersection; lanceolata; massoniana; nail; self; strength; wood
• Minimally Destructive Bamboo Property Estimation of Phyllostachys makinoi Using Drilling Resistance Method by Lin, Cheng-Jung; Lin, Po-Heng (2025) - The results indicated significant linear correlations between both average and maximum drilling amplitudes and bamboo density, MOE, and MOR. The coefficients of determination (R²) for average and maximum drilling amplitude with bamboo density ranged between 0.55 and 0.56, and a significant linear correlation was also observed between average and maximum drilling amplitudes (R² = 0.75). Keywords: amplitude; average; bamboo; density; drilling; drilling amplitude; drilling resistance; modulus; resistance; resistance amplitude; strength; wood
• Effect of Cryogenic Process on Trametes versicolor and Fomitopsis palustris Fungal Destruction in ThermoWood® Products of Some Wood Species by Aytin, Ayhan; Taşçıoğlu, Cihat; Uygur, İlyas; Ohmura , Wakako (2025) - To date, no fungal testing of Cr-treated wood samples appears in the known literature. In contrast, because no fungus test has been performed on Cr-treated wood samples in the literature yet adds a special meaning to the results. Keywords: aytin; cryogenic; fungus; resistance; results; rot; samples; test; treatment; tree; values; wood
• Effect of Wood Chips and Wood Board-Ends of Gmelina arborea on Yields and Process of Slow Pyrolysis Using a Semi-Industrial Reactor Prototype by Granados-Chacón, Jair; Moya , Roger; Valencia-González, Luis Pablo (2025) - Wood residues of G. arborea used in the pyrolysis process: (a) woo chips and (b) solid board-ends; Different parts in the rector: Non-condensable gases outlet (c) and temperature meter probes at three stages of the wood residues pyrolysis process: pyrolizer gas outlet (d), after the first cooler (e) and after the second cooler (f) Slow Pyrolysis Process The pyrolysis of wood residues was carried out in a cylindrical reactor of 58 cm diameter, 88 cm long, and 232 L capacity (Fig. 2). Wood chips pyrolysis had similar production of vapors (gases) as wood board-ends, probably because board-ends produced more gases by direct decomposition and less by secondary decomposition of wood tar due to a higher heating rate (Chen et al. 2017), in comparison to wood chips. Keywords: arborea; board; charcoal; chips; doi; ends; energy; et al; fig; process; pyrolysis; reactor; residues; temperature; time; wood
• Foamed Thermoset Resins for Enhanced Mechanical Properties and Reduced Formaldehyde Emissions in Particleboard by Koksal, Suheyla Esin (2025) - ACRONYMS UF: Urea formaldehyde, PF: Phenol formaldehyde, PB: Particleboard, GL: Cattle gelatin, SB: Sodium bicarbonate, AS: Ammonium sulfate, CTRL10U: 10% Urea formaldehyde, CTRL12U: 12% Urea formaldehyde, CTRL10P: 10% Phenol formaldehyde, CTRL12P: 12% Phenol formaldehyde, 5S10U: 5% Sodium bicarbonate+10% Urea formaldehyde, 10S10U: 10% Sodium bicarbonate+10% Urea formaldehyde, 5G10U: 5% Gelatin+10% Urea formaldehyde, 10G10U: 10% Gelatin+10% Urea formaldehyde, 5S12U: 5% Sodium bicarbonate+12% Urea formaldehyde, 10S12U: 10% Sodium bicarbonate+12% Urea formaldehyde, 5G12U: 5% Gelatin+12% Urea formaldehyde, 10G12U: 10% Gelatin+ 12% Urea formaldehyde, 5S10P: 5% Sodium bicarbonate+10% Phenol formaldehyde, 10S10P: 10% Sodium bicarbonate+10% Phenol formaldehyde, 5G10P: 5% Gelatin+10% Phenol formaldehyde, 10G10P: 10% Gelatin+10% Phenol formaldehyde, 5S12P: 5% Sodium bicarbonate+12% Phenol formaldehyde, 10S12P: 10% Sodium bicarbonate+12% Phenol formaldehyde, 5G12P: 5% Gelatin+12% Phenol formaldehyde, 10G12P: 10% Gelatin+12% Phenol formaldehyde, TS: Schopper et al. (2009) reduced board density by using hemp, and thus attempted to reduce formaldehyde content by using natural binder systems such as proteins and starches. Keywords: content; density; doi; fig; foaming; formaldehyde; glue; particleboard; properties; samples; strength; thermoset; wood
• Weatherability of ACQ-D Treated Wood Modified with Nano-SiO2 and Emulsified Wax after One-year Outdoor Exposure by Jiang, Rui; Xu, Yuan F.; Yang, Xue J.; Zhang, Lei; Fan, Zhen Y.; Guo, Xiao Y.; Sun, Bin Q.; Yu, Li L. (2025) - “Weatherability of treated wood,” BioResources 20(2), 4608-4619. “Weatherability of treated wood,” BioResources 20(2), 4608-4619. Keywords: acq; color; et al; exposure; nano; samples; sio2; stability; surface; wax; wood
• Gloss and Oscillatory Hardness Test Effects of Varnishes with Different Ratios of Marble Powder Additives on Wood Materials by Bozdoğan Balçık, Özlem; Özdemir, Turgay; Çakıcıer, Nevzat (2025) - “Determination of adhesion resistance of some wood varnishes on different wood material surfaces,” Gazi University Journal of Engineering and Architecture Faculty 25(1), 111-118. Studies to determine the gloss level of coatings on wood surfaces have been conducted depending on factors such as application methods, type of varnish used, substrate properties, and aging. Keywords: gloss; hardness; marble; polyurethane; powder; surface; varnish; varnishes; water; wood
• Boosting the Integrated Use of Sawmill Wastes: Tannin-based Extractives Opportunities by Fernández-Sosa, Eliana I.; Ehman, Nanci; Area, Maria Cristina (2025) - Coatings from tannin extracts have also been developed as fire retardants and wood preservatives. Challenges in Tannin Compound Extraction Limiting actions on the applicability of tannin extracts are the lower extraction yield and the co-extraction of other substances (organic acids and carbohydrates) due to covalent bonding. Keywords: bark; extractives; tannins; wood
• Pulp Production from Pineapple Leaf Waste for Sustainable Paper Manufacturing by Chowdhury, Md. Didarul Alam; Uddin, Ektiar; Uddin, Muhammad Misbah; Hasnain, Rehan; Rejve, S.M. Mehedi Afnan; Rusdi, Md Shiman; Rahman, Md Rezaur; Al-Saleeme, Muneera S. M.; Al-Humaidi, Jehan Y.; Rahman, Mohammed M. (2025) - For Bangladesh, the utilization of pineapple leaf pulp could offer a sustainable pathway for paper production, conserving forest resources while creating economic opportunities for local farmers. Specifically, the objectives were to evaluate the suitability of pineapple leaves for pulp-making, to analyze the chemical composition of pineapple leaves to understand their potential for pulping, develop methods to enhance the mechanical strength and quality of paper produced from pineapple leaf pulp and to optimize processing techniques to improve properties such as brightness, smoothness, and durability. Keywords: alkali; chemical; doi; et al; fiber; leaf; leaf pulp; leaves; pal; paper; pineapple; pineapple leaf; pulp; pulping; wood
• Investigation of Thermal and Sound Insulation Properties of Sapwood and Heartwood of Willow Tree by Kaya, Musa; Bülbül , Ramazan; Türk, Mutlu (2025) - However, willow wood is not widely used in structural applications that require high durability or hardness (Tunçtaner 1990; Andleeb et al. 2011). The goal of this study was to improve the thermal and sound insulation values of industrial lumbers produced from willow wood due to the low density of willow wood. Keywords: absorption; coefficients; conductivity; heartwood; parts; sapwood; sound; table; transmittance; willow; wood
• Impact of Cooling Air Temperature and Airflow on Wood Fuel Pellet Durability, Hardness, and Off-Gassing During Industrial Storage by Ståhl, Magnus; Berghel, Jonas (2025) - 7 shows results for industrial cooled pellets from Laxå and Grums. Even fewer studies have explored its effects on pellet storage, particularly concerning off-gassing from stored pellets, especially in industrial scale. Keywords: air; air temperature; airflow; cooling; durability; hardness; pellet; storage; temperature; wood
• Wood-based Columns Reinforced with Fiber-Reinforced Polymer: A Systematic Literature Review by Jardim, Pedro Ignácio Lima Gadêlha; Santos , Herisson Ferreira dos; Mattias , Lucas Willian Aguiar; De Araujo , Victor Almeida; Molina, Júlio Cesar; Christoforo , André Luis (2025) - Therefore, this study aims to carry out a systematic literature review and a bibliometric analysis using statistics on the use of laminated FRP composites to reinforce timber columns, as to the contribution to improving their mechanical performances. Articles not included in the sample were excluded because they did not use FRP as a reinforcement element or because they did not analyze timber columns. Keywords: columns; doi; et al; fig; frp; reinforcement; timber; wood
• Analysis of Spontaneous Ignition Temperature and Flash Point for Predicting Fire Risk in Biomass Fuel Pellet Storage by Bóna, Dušan; Chovanec, Daniel; Jaďuďová , Jana; Makovická Osvaldová, Linda; Marková, Iveta (2025) - The activation energy was higher for the Norway spruce pellet (65.4 KJ.mol-1) for spontaneous ignition temperature and for the experimental pellet (42.1 KJ.mol-1) for flash point temperature. DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.2.3676-3688 Keywords: Spontaneous ignition temperature; Flash point temperature; Setchin Furnace test; Wood pellets Contact information: a: Department of Fire Engineering, University of Žilina, Univerzitna 8215/1, 01026 Zilina; b: Department of Crisis Management, Faculty of Security Engineering, University of Žilina, Univerzitna 8215/1, 01026 Zilina; *Corresponding author: jana.jadudova@uniza.sk INTRODUCTION Biomass-based fuels, such as wood pellets, have emerged as a sustainable and renewable energy source in recent decades, offering an alternative to fossil fuels for mitigating climate change. Keywords: energy; flash; ignition; ignition temperature; norway; pellets; spruce; temperature; wood
• Eco-friendly Particleboard Production: Integrating Recycled PET and Bio-based Pine Resin Adhesives by de Carvalho, Francieli Araldi; Rodrigues, Felipe Reis; Dezen, Lucas Eduardo; de Souza, Matheus Viana; Santos Junior, Antonio José; dos Santos, Herisson Ferreira; da Silva, Sergio Augusto Mello; Christoforo, André Luis (2025) - Most recycled PET is used in packaging and polyester fiber production, but studies show its integration into wood panels improves waste management and panel performance. However, its potential as a bonding agent in wood panels remains underexplored. Keywords: et al; mixture; panels; particleboard; particles; pet; rosin; wood
• Evaluation of Oleander (Nerium oleander L.) Plant Extract and Hydrosol as a Protective Agent on Wood Material and Its Effects on Physical Performance by Cetin, Tahsin; Kalayci, Zeynep (2025) - These results suggest that whole-dry specific gravity values were highly dependent on wood species, but variables, such as time and concentration, or their interactions had no significant effect on this value. Oven-dry specific gravity by concentration No major differences in specific gravity were also observed between the concentration types, although the 10% Hydrosol+Mordan group (0.57) showed the lowest value and was classified only in group B. Overall, these findings suggest that whole-dry specific gravity values were highly dependent on wood species, but time and concentration factors had a more limited effect on this property. Keywords: bioresources; concentration; extract; gravity; group; hydrosol; impregnation; min; mordant; oleander; oleander extract; species; time; values; water; wood
• Quantitative Evaluation of Rotational Wood Welding Joint Strength Based on Regression of Data Sets by Xu, Yun; Wang, Xuejiao; Chernykh, Aleksandr G.; Svetlana, Roshchina I.; Koval, Pavel S.; Danilov, Egor V.; Naichuk, Anatoly Y. (2025) - “Parameter interactions in two-block welding and the wood nail concept in wood dowel welding,” Adhesion Science and Technology 19(13-14), 1157-1174. “Influence of welded depth and CuCl2 pretreated dowels on wood dowel welding,” Journal of Wood Science 63(5), 445-454. Keywords: beech; capacity; diameter; doi; dowel; et al; european; joints; strength; substrate; welding; withdrawal; wood; wood welding
• Comparative Analysis of Specular and Diffuse Reflection Near-Infrared Spectra in Wood Species Classification by Wang, Cheng-Kun; Zhao, Peng; Dong, Li-Na; Zhao, Mao-Ni (2025) - 6648 Comparative Analysis of Specular and Diffuse Reflection Near-Infrared Spectra in Wood Species Classification Cheng-Kun Wang,a Peng Zhao,b,c,* Li-Na Dong,a and Mao-Ni Zhao a The near-infrared (NIR) spectral reflectance characteristics of wood cross sections are commonly employed for wood species classification. The first category involves Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analysis for wood species classification, which PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Wang et al. (2025). Keywords: accuracy; classification; classifier; cross; diffuse; nir; reflectance; species; spectra; specular; wood
• Effect of Wood Fillers on Strength and Biodegradation of Caustic Magnesite by Erofeev, Vladimir; Stepina, Irina; Badamshin, Renat; Afonin, Victor; Smirnov, Vasily; Samchenko, Svetlana; Kozlova, Irina (2025) - The research objectives were as follows: (1) to assess the scope of already-completed research on the biological resistance of magnesia composites; (2) to determine the influence of the type of wood filler and aggregates on the bioresistance and fungicidal properties of caustic magnesite composites in a standard fungal/mycromicetes medium; (3) to conduct comparative tests of the biostability of caustic magnesite composites using inorganic and organic fillers based on various wood species; (4) to elicit data on the compressive strength of caustic magnesite composites after exposure to a standard filamentous fungi medium, and assess the bio-resistance of the composites with regard to the type of wood filler; (5) to develop a method for assessing the quality of construction materials in the form of numerical metric expressed in arbitrary units; and (6) to prepare a visual interpretation of the experimental results. “Magnesite composites,” BioResources 20(3), 5790-5800. 5790 Effect of Wood Fillers on Strength and Biodegradation of Caustic Magnesite Vladimir Erofeev,a Irina Stepina,a,* Rinat Badamshin,b Victor Afonin,c Vasily Smirnov,d Svetlana Samchenko,a and Irina Kozlova a During their usage, caustic magnesite composites are susceptible to aggressive microbial action. Keywords: composites; compositions; magnesite; materials; resistance; strength; wood
• Control of Internal Moisture Transfer Direction and Lateral Moisturization to Mitigate Drying Defects in Large-Cross Section Timber by Batjargal, Bat-Uchral; Lee, Taekyeong; Lee, Chang-Jin; Oh, Jung-Kwon; Yeo, Hwanmyeong (2025) - 4761 Control of Internal Moisture Transfer Direction and Lateral Moisturization to Mitigate Drying Defects in Large-Cross-Section Timber Bat-Uchral Batjargal,a,b Taekyeong Lee,c Chang-Jin Lee,d Jung-Kwon Oh ,a,c and Hwanmyeong Yeo ,a,c,* The drying process of large-cross-section timber is a critical challenge in the timber industry, as it is prone to moisture gradients and drying defects, such as surface checks and cracks, which negatively affect the wood's quality and structural integrity. 4760 Control of Internal Moisture Transfer Direction and Lateral Moisturization to Mitigate Drying Defects in Large-Cross-Section Timber Bat-Uchral Batjargal,a,b Taekyeong Lee,c Chang-Jin Lee,d Jung-Kwon Oh ,a,c and Hwanmyeong Yeo ,a,c,* * Corresponding author: hyeo@snu.ac.kr DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.2.4761-4775 GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT mailto:hyeo@snu.ac.kr https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8776-0955 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1779-069X PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Batjargal et al. (2025). Keywords: batjargal; content; drying; moisture; surface; temperature; timber; wood
• Chemithermomechanical Pulping and Properties Comparison of Four Common Hardwood Species in Northern China by Geng, Chuanmin; Yang, Chuanyuan; Xu, Zhenli; Xu, Lianchen; Zhang, Yuquan; Fu, Yingjuan; Tian, Guoyu; Wang, Zhaojiang (2025) - Whiteness (a), tensile index (b), tear index(c), and ring crush index (d) of pulp handsheets made from CTMP pulps from PO, PCR, FCR and AP (CPCR is commercial paper.) CONCLUSIONS A comparative study on chemithermomechanical pulp (CTMP) of four common hardwood species in northern China was conducted. The whiteness of unbleached CTMP pulp from four wood showed little difference, ranging from 41.1% ISO to 44.1%ISO. Keywords: ctmp; fiber; paper; properties; pulp; strength; wood
• Surface Damage Mechanism and Chip Curling Analysis of Orthogonal Cutting Wood-Plastic Composites by Yang, Peiqi; Zhang, Feng; Qian, Liyun; Wu, Zhanwen; Na, Bin; Chen, Yutang; Jin, Qingyang; Wang, Jinxin (2025) - WPC surface damage in milling,” BioResources 20(3), 5246-5261. WPC surface damage in milling,” BioResources 20(3), 5246-5261. 5246 Surface Damage Mechanism and Chip Curling Analysis of Orthogonal Cutting Wood-Plastic Composites Peiqi Yang,a Feng Zhang,a Liyun Qian,a Zhanwen Wu,a Bin Na,a Yutang Chen,a Qingyang Jin,a and Jinxin Wang b, * The machining processing of wood-plastic composites (WPCs) has some technological gaps in the field of surface damage mechanism and surface quality monitoring. Keywords: chip; cutting; damage; fig; force; rake; surface; tool; wood; wpcs
• Application of MTF-SKNet for Wood Species Classification Using Mid-Infrared Spectroscopy by Xin, Ying-Jian; Fang, Pei-Pei; Wang, Hong-Peng; Wan, Xiong (2025) - While the basic composition of wood species is similar, spectral data are overall close, necessitating a robust approach for accurate identification. This resulted in the development of the MTF-SKNet model, achieving a classification accuracy of 93% for wood species. Keywords: accuracy; classification; cm-1; data; et al; infrared; mtf; sknet; species; spectral; stretching; wood; wood species; xin
• Effect of Wood Species, Bark Particle Size, and Adhesive Type on the Properties of Bark-Based Boards by Nociar, Marek; Pipíška, Tomáš; Bekhta, Pavlo; Král, Pavel (2025) - Muszynski and McNatt (1984) assessed particleboards incorporating spruce bark particles (2 to 8 mm) in proportions of 0 to 100%, bonded with 12% UF resin. 4. (A) Reference particleboard made from spruce wood particles, and boards made from (B) spruce bark particles with size 2 to 5 mm, (C) spruce bark particles with size 5 to 8 mm, (D) pine bark particles with size 2 to 5 mm, and (E) pine bark particles with size 5 to 8 mm PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Nociar et al. (2025). Keywords: adhesive; bark; et al; muf; particles; pine; samples; spruce; wood
• Estimation of Longitudinal and Transverse Elastic Moduli of Native Brazilian Woods by Static Bending Tests by Aguiar, Fabricio da Silva; Silva, Guilherme dos Santos; Santos, Herisson Ferreira dos; Reis, Elvys Dias; Lahr, Francisco Antonio Rocco; Christoforo, André Luis (2025) - These results highlight the importance of considering specimen proportions and shear effects in the estimation of wood elasticity moduli obtained from bending tests. The span-to-height ratio (L/h) significantly influenced wood’s apparent longitudinal modulus of elasticity (Eap) in static bending tests, with statistical equivalence observed in only 5 out of the 12 cases analyzed. Keywords: bending; elasticity; modulus; point; shear; system; test; wood
• The Effect of Hygroscopic Wood Structure on Some Properties of Heat Treated Products Formed with the Thermowood Method by Aytin, Ayhan (2025) - Considering its dimensional stability and water retention properties, a study conducted with ash tree (Fraxinus angustifolia Vahl.) growing naturally in Turkey is promising, and it is stated in the study that wood material properties can be improved specific to their usage areas by applying HT without the use of toxic chemicals (Şahin and Guler 2018). In recent years, wood material has been used extensively in the production and use of urban furniture within the scope of landscaping applications (Ulay and Yeler 2020). Keywords: density; heat; hygroscopicity; material; properties; results; table; treatment; values; water; wood
• Oriented Strand Board Made from Tropical Plantation Wood with the Inclusion of Kenaf Core at Different Resin Content by Mohd Nor , Mohd Za'im; Wan Abdul Rahman, Wan Mohd Nazri; Sarmin, Siti Noorbaini; Lee, Seng Hua; Ahmad, Nurrohana; Khalid, Muhammad Hazwan (2025) - Higher resin content may lead to a better performance of OSB boards. As a result, an investigation on the effects of PF resin content on the properties of OSB boards made from a mixture of rubberwood, acacia wood, and kenaf core has to be conducted. Keywords: content; kenaf; osb; properties; resin; type; wood
• Delving into the Porosity Domain Continuum in Hardwood Growth Rings: What Can We Learn from Computer Vision Wood Identification Models? by Wiedenhoeft, Alex; Ravindran, Prabu; Costa, Adriana; Shmulsky, Rubin; Owens, Frank (2025) - This work explored the definition of wood porosity in the context of CVWID, as follows: 1. In addition, the results showed remarkable similarities between CVWID models and humans in how they “apply” the concept of discrete porosity domains to a real-world continuum. Keywords: carya; diffuse; et al; identification; idl; images; model; populus; porosity; quercus; ring; specimens; table; taxa; wiedenhoeft; wood
• Dimensional Changes of Cross-Laminated Timber Basement Walls Under Ambient Humidity Variation by Bezerra Tomaduci Imamura, Fernanda; Chen, Yuxiang; Deng, Lijun; Chui, Ying Hei (2025) - Bengtsson (2001) studied the variation of moisture-induced movements in Norway spruce using 987 specimens made of solid wood and found that the mean swelling coefficient in the longitudinal direction ranged from 0.004% to 0.013%, while in the tangential direction, the coefficient ranged from 0.23% to 0.39%, and in the radial direction, it ranged from 0.10% to 0.22% per % moisture content. Compared to traditional concrete components, CLT panels offer better thermal insulation properties, ease of prefabrication, and, more importantly, a lower environmental impact. Keywords: basement; clt; clt basement; coefficients; content; humidity; moisture; panels; shrinkage; strain; swelling; test; wall; wood
• Surface Characteristics of Selected Wood Species after Treatment with Tannin and Ammonia Vapor by Jorbandian, Amin; Ghavidel, Amir; Gholamiyan, Hadi; Hosseinpourpia, Reza (2025) - Both existing tannin types, such as hydrolyzable and condensed tannins, protect wood surfaces from photodegradation and discoloration by forming complexes with wood components and absorbing UV. The variations in color parameters (L*, a*, and b*) observed in the treated wood samples might be due to the chemical modification of wood surfaces induced by the ammonia vapor and tannin treatments. Keywords: ammonia; bioresources; color; doi; et al; oak; roughness; samples; species; surface; tannin; treatments; vapor; wood
• Thin-Layer Drying Models and Artificial Neural Network for Wood Fiber in a Near-Infrared Dryer by Arabi, Mohammad; Dahmardeh Ghalehno, Mohammad (2025) - “Evaluation of drying models of apple (var. “Evaluation of drying models of apple (var. Ligol) dried in a fluidized bed dryer,” Energy https://doi.org/10.3390/f10010016 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e05151 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40030-020-00431-x https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystemseng%20.2007.06.011 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2005.12.047 https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-017-0257-7 https://doi.org/10.12777/ijse.7.2.193-198 https://doi.org/10.1080/07373930601031463 https://doi.org/10.1080/07373930601031463 https://doi.org/10.1515/pjct-2016-0072 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.%202008.06.022 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.%202008.06.022 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2021.02.039 https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/101/1/012011 https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/101/1/012011 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.2010.02230.x PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Arabi & Ghalehno (2026). Keywords: ann; data; drying; et al; f(t; fiber; layer; models; moisture; process; wood
• Role of Nanoparticles for Wood Protection from Decaying Microorganisms and their Enzymes: A Review Study by Alsalamah, Sulaiman A.; Alghonaim, Mohammed Ibrahim; Al Abboud , Mohamed A. (2025) - “Enzyme activities and growth abilities: Exploring wood decay fungi in Banyuasin oil palm plantations,” Jurnal Biologi Tropis 25(1), 448-458. Probably, the copper from the CuNPs of F. fomentarius was employed to enhance the development rate and the generation of enzymes, thereby raising the level of wood rot. Keywords: alsalamah; bioresources; doi; enzymes; et al; fungi; lignin; nanoparticles; nps; peer; review; rot; wood
• Effects of Hydrothermal-Chemical Treatments on Bending Performance and Physical-Mechanical Properties of Four Timber Species by Shen, Huajie; Bai, Caixia; Zhang, Fengwu; Sun, Yue; Zhuo, Xinzhen; Ding, Rongfeng; Huang, Donghai; Yang, Yushan; Qiu, Jian (2025) - Notably, the effects of prolonged high-temperature hydrothermal treatment on wood properties are cumulative, as progressive removal of hemicellulose and amorphous polymers further compromises mechanical strength. The results not only help improve the performance of wood but also provide theoretical support for the improvement and optimization of related wood treatment technologies. Keywords: ammonia treatment; bending; brasiliensis; chinensis; compound; density; grandis; hydrothermal; performance; properties; softening; species; treatment; water treatment; wood; yunnanensis
• Flexural Performance and Failure Mode of Wood-Based Sandwich Structure Plate Members by Yang, Donxia; Guo, Lihua; Fan, Changsheng (2025) - 3. Specimens of panel reinforced sandwich structure plate member. The mechanical properties of the four types of sandwich structure plate members were tested by four-point bending test. Keywords: bending; core; et al; failure; flexural; load; panel; plate members; sandwich performance; sandwich plate; sandwich structure; specimen; stiffness; structure plate; type; type specimen; wood; wood sandwich
• Mechanical and Physical Properties of Particleboard Produced from Hemp Plant by Kara, Mehmet Erdal (2025) - The best values were observed in panels produced with hemp chips between 10% and 20%. From the test results, the best values were found in the samples produced from hemp chips with 5% (pMDI) resin. Keywords: chips; control; density; hemp; increase; layer; particleboard; properties; samples; shives; strength; test; values; wood
• Using Siberian Fir (Abies sibirica) Dead Wood in Wood Fiberboard Production by Vititnev, Aleksandr; Kazitsin, Sergei (2025) - Figure 5 illustrates wood fiber of the Siberian fir with different periods after death (5 to 19 years) and living wood (0 years) in the process of preparing wood fiber pulp (Table 2) using a refiner discs (new design) The fiber fractioning device filters a certain amount of wood fibers through sieves with mesh sizes corresponding to qualitative assessment categories (Laskeev1967; Chistova 2010; Zyryanov 2012; Vititnev 2019, Vititnev et al. 2021a,b,c, 2022). Keywords: death; doi; et al; fiber; fiberboard; fig; fir; period; production; properties; refining; siberian; vititnev et; wood; wood fiber; years
• Effect of Glass Fiber Reinforcement on Mechanical Properties of Wood Material by Atilgan, Abdi; Kocaer, Rabia (2025) - It was observed that glass fiber fabric, especially the 400 g/m² weight options, increased the durability of wood materials more. As a result, the bending strength of wood materials can be significantly increased with glass fiber fabric reinforcement. Keywords: bending; elasticity; fabric; fiber; glass; glass fiber; material; modulus; properties; reinforcement; strength; type; wood
• Wood - An Inestimable Valuable Good in the Traditional Romanian Household by Stanciu, Magdalena-Cristina; Teacă, Carmen-Alice (2025) - Thus, fir and oak (hardwoods) have been used for the construction of farmer houses (Fig. 1a) or animal shelters (“grajd”) (Fig. 1b), while ash wood (elastic and hardwood) was utilized for doors (Fig. 1c), window frames (Fig. 1d), wardrobes (Fig. 1e), sideboards (Fig. 1f), beds (Fig. Keywords: art; culture; fig; household; wood
• Mechanical and Finite Element Analysis of a Tree Microstructural Model Derived from Softwood Annual Rings by Gorgulu , Yasin Furkan; Aydin, Murat (2025) - Environmental factors such as climate including precipitation, temperature, moisture, etc., are some of the essential influencing parameters of wood structure and consequently the AR features. The stress distribution indicated significant stress in regions transitioning between different wood structures. Keywords: analysis; compression; deformation; fea; mechanical; mpa; properties; wood
• Investigation of Joining Performance and Microstructural Mechanisms of Softwood and Hardwood Dowel Joints via Rotary Friction Welding by Zhang, Jian; Li, Yuelong; Zhu, Hai; Zhang, Feng; Zhang, Yuchen; Li, Zhenhe; Li, Yanfeng; Liu, Yujia (2025) - In comparison with traditional adhesive and metal joining methods, wood welding avoids problems such https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3422-2943 https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4044-3365 PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Zhang et al. (2025). 13 10 12 Hardness (N) 3750 2980 3800 Thermal Conductivity (W/m*K) 0.09-0.13 0.10-0.14 0.12-0.18 Specific Heat Capacity (J/kg*K) 1100-1400 1300-1700 1300-1600 Experimental Procedure The investigation of wood welding showed that the moisture content of the dowels, rotational speed, feed rate, and hole diameter ratio all significantly affect the strength of wood joints. Keywords: birch; bonding; dowel; fig; interface; pine; rotary; scots; strength; welding; wood; zhang
• Effect of Edge Banding Thickness, Dowels, and Adhesive Types on Withdrawal Strength in Oriented Strand Board by Karaman, Abdurrahman; Yeşil, Hüseyin; Yazıcı, Hikmet (2025) - Table 6 presents the outcomes of a multiple variance analysis, which assessed the influence of adhesive type, PVC edge banding thickness, and wooden dowel species on dowel withdrawal strength. 5674 that dowels bonded with D-VTKA adhesive achieved higher withdrawal strength than those bonded with PVAc and hot-melt adhesives. Keywords: adhesive; banding; edge; pur; pvac; pvc; strength; withdrawal; withdrawal strength; wood
• Experimental and Numerical Investigations of Glued Cross-Laminated Timber Beams Produced with Different Wood Species and Glues by Bülbül, Ramazan; Keskin, Hakan; Kaya, Musa; Mercimek, Omer; Türer, Abdullah; Kocaman, İrfan; Alaşalvar, Minel Ahu Kara; Kopraman, Yağmur (2025) - “Glued CLT beam wood & glue,” BioResources 20(2), 4720-4745. “Glued CLT beam wood & glue,” BioResources 20(2), 4720-4745. 4724 scaffolding, ceilings, and floor coverings. Keywords: adhesive; beams; capacity; clt; displacement; fir; layers; load; oak; pine; specimen; timber; wood
• Effect of Particle Size and Species Type on the Withdrawal Resistance to Screws and Nails in Wood Sawdust – High Density Polyethylene Composites by Rafighi, Ali; Rouhani, Ali Asghar; Dorostkar, Ali Reza (2025) - Diagram of the effect of species type on screw connection resistance Effect of Species Type on Resistance to Screw and Nail Connections As shown in Tables 5 and 7 and Figs. 9 and 10, there were differences between the resistance to screw and nail connections in different species, and these differences were significant at the 1% level for both nail and screw connection resistance, and Duncan's test presented these differences in four subsets. Diagram of the effect of species type on nail connection resistance 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Abies Fagus Aspen Mixed Alnus N a il c o n n e c ti o n r e s is ta n c e (N /m Keywords: composites; doi; mesh; nail; particle; resistance; screw; species; wood
• Ag-TiO2/EVA Composites for Wood Preservation: Antibacterial, Anti-mold, and Anti-Discoloration Performance by Liu, Ting; Sun, Yaoxing; Zhao, Honggang; Qi, Huachun; Pang, Jiuyin (2025) - These findings highlight the critical role of Ag-TiO2 in enhancing the antifungal performance of EVA films. 7194 Ag-TiO2/EVA Composites for Wood Preservation: Antibacterial, Anti-mold, and Anti-Discoloration Performance Ting Liu, Yaoxing Sun,* Honggang Zhao,* Huachun Qi, and Jiuyin Pang Ag-TiO2/EVA composites were synthesized using silver-loaded nano TiO2 (Ag-TiO2) and ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) emulsion as raw materials, aiming to develop functional materials with antibacterial, anti-mold, and anti-discoloration in properties for wood protection. Keywords: control; doi; efficacy; eva; fig; film; infection; mold; preservatives; thickness; tio2; wood
• Identification of the Juvenile Wood Transition Age and of Some Growth Characteristics in Plantation vs. Native Populations of Cuban Pinus caribaea M. var. caribaea B&G by Trocones Boggiano, Ana Gertrudis; Gurau, Lidia; Porojan, Mihaela; Stanciu, Mariana Domnica (2025) - The findings indicated that juvenile wood is formed within the first 5 to 9 years, while mature wood develops after 21 to 26 years. DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.3.6242-6266 Keywords: Juvenile wood; Mature wood; Transition; Native wood; Plantation wood; Growth ring width; Latewood proportion; Ultrasound speed; Pinus caribaea Contact information: a: Department of Agronomy and Forestry, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Sancti Spíritus “José Martí Pérez” (UNISS). Keywords: age; caribaea; et al; growth; juvenile; latewood; native; pinus; plantation; proportion; ring; speed; transition; trees; ultrasound; var; width; wood; years
• Enhanced Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Pine Wood Chips by Two-Step Pretreatment Combining Steam Explosion and Urea by Ha, Si Young; Kim, Hyeon Cheol; Lim, Woo Soak; Yang, Jae-Kyung (2025) - The yield of pine wood chips after steam explosion treatment was approximately 70% based on the total weight, and there was no significant difference depending on the treatment time. This study aimed to enhance enzymatic saccharification of pine wood chips through a two-step pretreatment combining steam explosion and urea treatment. Keywords: chips; doi; explosion; hydrolysis; pine; pretreatment; steam; steam explosion; treatment; urea; wood
• Relationship Between Wood Specific Gravity and Average Annual Ring Width of 15 Korean Wood Species by Shim, Kug-Bo; Park, Min-Soon; Park, Yonggun; Kim, Chul-Ki; Lee, Hyun Mi (2025) - However, Dahlen et al. (2018) and Wimmer and Downes (2003) concluded that although a negative correlation exists, its strength is insufficient for average annual ring width to serve as a reliable predictor of wood specific gravity. The correlation between specific gravity and average annual ring width was studied for 15 major Korean tree species. Keywords: air; correlation; density; gravity; pinus; ring width; species; wood
• Sound Absorption Properties of Shredded Paper Wastes as Indoor Building Sound Absorber by Jang, Eun-Suk; Park, Hee-Jun (2025) - Pine pollen has a rough surface and a structure that overlaps wide and thin scales, which is beneficial for sound absorption. “Standard test method for sound absorption and sound absorption coefficients by the reverberation room method,” ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, USA. Keywords: absorption; coefficient; doi; impedance; jang; paper; sound; sound absorption; spw; wood
• Chemical Characterization of Weathered Wood in Historical Buildings: Effects of Altitude and Façade Orientation in Rize, Türkiye by Aydoğan Selçuk, Büşra; Gezer, Engin Derya (2025) - Future studies should incorporate more extensive multi-directional sampling to enable comprehensive comparisons and better understand the combined effects of orientation and site-specific climatic conditions on wood degradation. “Monitoring wood degradation during weathering by cellulose crystallinity,” Materials 5(10), 1910-1922. Keywords: altitude; buildings; cellulose; chemical; cm⁻¹; degradation; ftir; gezer; house; lignin; structures; surface; wood
• Sodium Silicate, Potassium Silicate, and Copper Sulfate’s Effectiveness In Vitro and In Silico against the Wood-decaying Fungus Phanerochaete chrysosporium by Alghonaim, Mohammed Ibrahim; Alsalamah, Sulaiman A.; Alharbi, Suha; Mohammad , Abeer Mahmoud (2025) - Inhibitory tests showed that sodium silicate (SS) was more effective than potassium silicate (PS) and copper sulfate (CS) against P. chrysosporium growth. The goal of this investigation was to evaluate the influence of sodium silicate, potassium silicate, and copper sulfate on wood-decaying fungus P. chrysosporium with its evaluation via molecular docking interaction. Keywords: chrysosporium; copper; doi; et al; potassium; potassium silicate; silicate; sodium; sodium silicate; sulfate; wood
• A Classification Method of Softwood Species for Building and Interior Decoration Based on Deep Learning by Tian, Zhikang; Liu, Xiaotong; Zhang, Bei; Ge, Zhedong; Zhou, Yucheng (2025) - The experiment applied 11 kinds of image classification models proposed in recent years for comparative study. Moreover, the model only utilized spatial attention, without the interference of channel attention, effectively addressing the issue of wood species classification based on microscopic images of wood cross-sections. Keywords: accuracy; attention; classification; construction; cross; design; et al; feature; identification; images; model; softwood; species; transformer; wood; wood species
• Wettability Variation of Unmodified and Thermally Modified Surfaces of Thinned Wood from a Hardwood Plantation by Wentzel, Maximilian; Aguilera, Alfredo; Rolleri, Aldo (2025) - It has been observed that as spindle speed increases, roughness values decrease, whereas an increase in feed rate leads to higher roughness values, indicating that these parameters have a greater influence on wood surface roughness (Pelit et al. 2021). “Evaluation of wood surface roughness by confocal microscopy,” Wood Res-Slovakia. 67(6), 919-928. Keywords: angle; bark; changes; chemical; contact; doi; et al; modification; pith; roughness; surface; wentzel; wettability; wood
• Color and Glossiness Properties of Wood Material Surfaces Coated with Aloe Vera Doped Varnish by Yalinkilic, Ahmet Cihangir (2025) - Red color tone (Δa*) variation for wood species - varnish and aloe vera mix type interaction 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 Control V & 5% Av V & 10% Av V & 15% Av 1 .3 0 5 0 .7 8 5 8 0 .4 2 3 3 0 .3 0 6 71 .0 0 1 0 .7 3 4 2 0 .7 0 9 2 0 .6 9 4 2 3.099 3.023 2.592 2.572 1 .8 1 1 .7 1 9 1 .6 4 1 .1 6 4 R e d c o lo r to n e ( Δ a *) Anatolian black pine Fir Ayous Scots pine PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Yalinkilic (2025). Yellow color tone (Δb*) variation for wood species - varnish and aloe vera mix type interaction 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 Control V & 5% Av V & 10% Av V & 15% Av 1 0 .4 3 9 .3 6 4 8 .8 2 1 8 .0 2 59 .9 8 9 9 .9 2 9 9 .4 9 7 8 .8 6 3 12.8 11.22 10.57 9.897 1 0 .8 2 8 .2 9 6 7 .2 6 .4 2 1 Y e ll o w c o lo r to n e ( Δ b *) Anatolian black pine Fir Ayous Scots pine PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Yalinkilic (2025). Keywords: aloe vera; cellulosic; change; color; pine; species; table; type; varnish; vera mix; wood
• Thermal Conductivity of Plantation Wood Species and Selected Tropical Hardwoods from the Philippines by Mundin, Mario Angelo M.; Acda, Menandro N. (2025) - “Wood thermal conductivity,” BioResources 20(3), 6877-6886. 6882 The R2 and correlation coefficient were 66.01% and 0.812, respectively, indicating a moderately strong relationship between the variables. Thermal conductivity was directly influenced by both density and moisture content of wood. Keywords: conductivity; density; doi; hardwoods; heat; plantation; species; thermal; wood
• Performance Evaluation of Medium Density Fiberboard for Structural Use: Influence of Melamine Content, Resin Content, and Density by Jeong, Bora; Lee, Min; Lee, Sang-Min (2025) - Specifically, the objective was to establish manufacturing conditions for MDF that meet stringent structural standards, such as JIS A 5905 (2014) Type 30, by systematically exploring high melamine content (≥25%), high resin content (18-26% range), and high-density conditions (up to 850 kg/m³). These results demonstrate that higher resin content enhances both dry and wet bending strength, likely due to improved inter-fiber bonding and reduced resin starvation at lower levels. Keywords: content; density; fiber; mdf; melamine; mor; resin; wood
• Bending Performance of Sandwich Flooring with Wood Exterior and Two-layer Cork Interior Reinforced Separately with Metal, Glass Fiber, or Carbon Fiber by Goh, Jun Ho; Goh, Sang Hun; Kim, Dong Heon; Cha, Min Seong; Park, Han Min (2025) - To expand the potential of cork composite wood flooring as an interior material, this study investigated the bending performance of sandwich- structured cork composite wood flooring. To expand the potential of cork composite wood flooring as an interior material, especially in the field of flooring, this study manufactured a sandwich-structured cork composite wood flooring using four types of solid wood as face materials in combination with cork boards reinforced with metal, glass fiber, and carbon fiber as core materials. Keywords: bending; composite; core; cork; fiber; flooring; materials; moe; wood; wood flooring
• Effects of Wastepaper Pulp and Its Level on The Properties of Particleboard by Kara, Mehmet Erdal (2025) - The effects of waste pulp fiber on the mechanical, physical, and technological properties of particleboard were investigated. Approximately 4.5 million tons/year of paper and cardboard are produced in Türkiye, and 0.3 million tons/year of waste pulp fiber is generated as a by-product (Akbulut et al. 2021). Keywords: fiber; paper; particleboard; properties; pulp; test; values; waste; waste pulp; wood
• Wood Color Variation in Anatomical Sections of Cedrus libani from Two Mediterranean Regions by Özkan, Uğur; Koparan, Burak; Kalkanlı Genç, Şerife; Kuş Şahin, Candan (2025) - In this study, it was clearly demonstrated that the variation in wood color properties occurs not only in Lebanon cedar growing locations but also withing the same logs. Among many tree species, Lebanon cedar (Cedrus libani A. Rich.) stands out as a valuable source of high-quality timber in Türkiye, making it a relevant species for investigating wood color variation. Keywords: color; group; heartwood; pith; properties; sapwood; trees; values; variation; wood; wood color
• The Effect of Weathering on Color and Glossiness Properties of Polyurethane-Modified Water-Based Varnish Layers Applied to Thermally Treated Ash Wood by Ulay, Göksel; Akter, Mete; Çakıcıer, Nevzat; Peker, Hüseyin; Ayata, Ümit; Atılgan, Abdi; Çiftçi, Seymen (2025) - Non-weathered 10.65 - D 0.69 9.46 11.49 6.43 168 h 10.65 0.00 D 0.63 9.54 11.83 5.91 336 h 10.56 ↓0.85 D 0.62 9.41 11.34 5.84 504 h 10.35 ↓2.82 D 0.38 9.62 10.76 3.66 190oC for 1.5 h Non-weathered 13.23 - A* 0.20 13.00 13.67 1.54 168 h 12.33 ↓6.80 B 0.22 11.93 12.68 1.79 336 h 12.00 ↓9.30 BC 0.44 11.02 12.78 3.68 504 h 11.75 ↓11.19 C 0.21 11.50 12.07 1.76 212oC for 2 h Non-weathered 7.71 - G** 0.34 7.21 8.15 4.36 168 h 7.78 ↑0.91 G 0.55 6.81 8.56 7.05 336 h 8.97 ↑16.34 F 0.64 7.71 9.88 7.12 504 h 9.70 ↑25.81 E 0.29 9.28 10.17 2.94 Number of measurements: 10, *: Highest result, **: Lowest result, COV: Coefficient of variation Çakıcıer (2007) indicated in their study that xenon weathering (144 and 288 h) resulted in increases in the a* parameter for chestnut, Scots pine, and iroko wood samples treated with double-component acrylic-modified and single-component water-based varnishes. Non-weathered 69.33 - A* 1.53 67.61 72.31 2.20 168 h 62.50 ↓9.85 C 1.67 60.50 64.84 2.67 336 h 66.47 ↓4.13 B 1.20 64.46 68.65 1.81 504 h 66.45 ↓4.15 B 1.05 65.24 68.47 1.58 190 °C for 1.5 h Non-weathered 48.41 - E 1.32 46.26 51.29 2.72 168 h 47.01 ↓2.89 F 0.94 45.13 48.23 2.00 336 h 48.26 ↓0.31 E 1.09 46.58 50.24 2.26 504 h 51.43 ↑6.24 D 0.53 50.73 52.20 1.03 212 °C for 2 h Non-weathered 30.41 - I** 0.43 29.67 30.83 1.42 168 h 30.53 ↑0.39 I 0.64 29.40 31.45 2.11 336 h 32.48 ↑6.81 H 0.89 30.96 34.16 2.75 504 h 33.68 ↑10.75 G 0.55 32.63 34.42 1.63 Number of measurements: 10, *: Highest result, **: Lowest result, COV: Coefficient of variation Aytin and Çakıcıer (2022) found that weathering resulted in a reduction of L* values in ash, spruce, and poplar wood coated with parquet varnishes without thermal treatment. Keywords: color; glossiness; heat; results; samples; table; treatment; values; varnish; water; weathering; wood
• A Review on Early Writing Materials: Genesis, Evolution, Industrial Production, and Diversification of Use by Danielewicz, Dariusz (2025) - In Europe, paper pulp was first manufactured by the soda method only in 1866 at the Conemills factory near Lyndey in England (Urbański 1953; Sarnecki 1970; Surewicz 1990; Surewicz 1990; Szymczyk 1994b). The production of paper pulps using the Sy method quickly gained great popularity in the world. Keywords: 20(4; aug; author; b fig; bark; bioresources; bleaching; book; cellulose; century; china; computer; danielewicz; development; doi; drawing; fibres; fig; high; history; information; invention; journal; kraft; layer; low; material; mcgovern; method; packaging; paper; paper machine; paper mills; paper production; paper tech; paperboard; papermaking; papierniczy; parchment; peer; polish; process; production; products; properties; przegląd; pulp; pulp paper; rags; review; review article; sheets; silk; tablets; technology; time; type; use; water; wood; writing
• Nail-holding Capacity of Guiding Bore Hole Diameter in P. massoniana and C. lanceolata Dimension Lumber by Liang, Jiankun; Li, De; Lan, Linjing; Yang, Haiyuan; He, Xin; He, Yu; Yang, Yuqi; Li, Cheng; Wu, Zhigang (2025) - In summary, guiding bore hole diameter was found to have a pronounced effect on the holding performance of self-tapping screws in both P. massoniana and C. lanceolata. Effects of Guiding Bore Hole Diameter on the Nail-holding Strength of Round Steel Nails in P. massoniana and C. lanceolata The effects of guiding bore hole diameter on the nail-holding strength of round steel nails in P. massoniana and C. lanceolata are illustrated in Figs. 3 and 4. Keywords: bore; diameter; guiding; holding; hole; lanceolata; massoniana; nail; screws; wood
• Performance Evaluation of Coconut Wood Veneer Composite for Sustainable Construction Material by Kizhakkethodi Mansoor , Shamil Haque; Raju, Vishnu; Mavila Chathoth, Anish; Comath, Shibu; Santhoshkumar, Adiyodi Venugopal; Sreejith Babu; Pavin Praize Sunny; Memuttathu Sajeevan, Arjun (2025) - Higher- density coconut wood is particularly suited for structural applications, including pillars, trusses, rafters, furniture, window and door frames, flooring, decking, and floor joists (Moreno et al. 2020; Srivaro et al. 2020b). The study by Srivaro et al. (2020a) demonstrated that higher wood density is associated with a darker appearance. Keywords: coconut; coconut wood; composite; density; doi; hybrid; moisture; plywood; properties; pure; strength; veneer; water; wood
• Thermal Treatment, Moisture Content, and Vibration Direction’s Effect on Dynamic Properties of Spruce Wood (Picea abies) for Musical Instruments by Merhar, Miran; Đukić, Igor; Kržišnik , Davor; Gornik Bučar , Dominika (2025) - “Development of the industrial kiln for thermal wood modification by a procedure with an initial vacuum and commercialisation of modified Silvapro wood,” in: The 6th European Conference on Wood Modification, D. Jones, H. Militz, M. Petrič, F. Pohleven, M. Humar, and M. Pavlič (eds.), University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia, pp. 11-17. “The influence of wood modification on transfer function of a violin bridge,” Drvna Industrija 71(2), 163-169. Keywords: density; doi; et al; modification; modulus; properties; samples; shear; wood
• Particleboard Surface Optimization for High-Quality Laminating with Decor Paper by Kursun, Coskun; Onat, Saadettin Murat; Kelleci, Orhan; Koksal, Suheyla Esin (2025) - Defects, such as low board surface density, sanding errors, and the presence of tree bark on the surface, cause quality problems on the board surface during the melamine-pressing stage (İstek et al. 2017). Surface and edge screw withdrawal (SRy and SRk) resistance were increased as the density, sanding tolerance, and surface density increased. Keywords: analysis; decor; density; doi; et al; layer; particleboard; properties; resistance; samples; sanding; surface; thickness; wood
• Carbon Footprint Evaluation of Melamine-Coated Particleboard Production: A Case Study In Türkiye by Cambazoğlu, Merve; Coşkun, Sezen; Sütçü, Abdullah (2025) - Measuring carbon emissions originating from stages, such as energy consumption, raw material use, and waste management of industrial processes enables these organizations to understand and reduce their environmental impacts. The wood-based panel sector consumes a significant amount of energy in the form of electricity, natural gas, diesel fuel, and biomass in its production processes, and these activities cause carbon emissions. Keywords: biogenic; carbon; carbon footprint; emissions; energy; et al; footprint; material; melamine; particleboard; production; study; total; türkiye; wood
• Laminated Wood Material Reinforced with Bacterial Cellulose Sheets Derived from Kombucha Pellicles: Part 1 — Some Physical Properties by Budakçı, Mehmet; Şağban, Diğdem; Korkmaz, Mustafa; Kılınç, Izham (2025) - These sheets were used in the production of laminated wood material, along with wood species of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.), Oriental beech (Fagus orientalis L.), and Anatolian chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.), using urea-formaldehyde, polyurethane, and polyvinyl acetate adhesives. In light of this background, this study investigated the potential use of BC sheets obtained from kombucha culture in the production of laminated wood material. Keywords: absorption; adhesive; kombucha; lamination; pressing; properties; sheet; specimens; swelling; water; wood
• Numerical Calculation Method of Dynamic Responses for Wood Structures with Frequency-related Damping Parameter by Chen, Na (2025) - Compared with the equivalent time-domain method based on constant loss factor, the proposed method can additionally consider the influence of frequency related loss factor. The traditional time-domain calculation methods cannot be directly used to calculate the dynamic responses of structures with frequency related loss factor (Jiang et al. 2010). Keywords: damping; factor; frequency; loss; method; wood
• Enhanced Mechanical and Acoustic Performance of Layered Metal-Mesh Eucalyptus Multi-ply Structures by Qiu, Yan; Chen, Chen; Xu, Wei (2025) - 4, the static elastic modulus of copper mesh composites also demonstrated a non-monotonic trend, peaking at two layers. Hao et al. (2023) conducted experiments combining metal mesh with birch veneer to investigate the influence of metal mesh layers on the acoustic vibration properties of the composites. Keywords: composites; copper; copper mesh; layers; materials; mesh; metal; metal mesh; modulus; performance; properties; steel; steel mesh; structure; values; wood
• Surface Chemistry and Adhesive Bonding of Tannin-rich Woods to a Poly(vinyl acetate) / Linseed Oil Coating: The Role of Thermal Modification by Altay, Çağlar (2025) - Weathering results in color changes in wood, cracking, breaking, warping, mold formation, and splitting occur on wood surfaces (Williams 2005). “The efficiency of various treatments in protecting wood surfaces against weathering,” Surface Coatings International Part B, 87(1), 15-20. Keywords: adhesion; bioresources; changes; chestnut; color; doi; heat; heat treatment; linseed; oak; oil; samples; surface; tannin; temperature; treatment; wood
• Effects of NanoClay and Coupling Agent on Mechanical Properties of Picea Flour/Polypropylene/NanoClay Composite by Samariha, Ahmad; Khademieslam, Habibollah (2025) - The increase in nanoclay content and the presence of intercalation and exfoliation morphology in the nanocomposite—resulting from the interaction of organic chains with nanoclay particles—enhanced the strength of the composite (Amari et al. 2021). The introduction of 5% nanoclay resulted in decreased tensile strength, bending strength, impact strength, and bending modulus, which was attributed to the aggregation and compression of nanoclay particles, emphasizing the need for careful control of nanoclay levels. Keywords: agent; composite; coupling; nanoclay; polymer; strength; wood
• Effects of Yellow Pigment Content on the Properties of Bamboo Flour/High-Density Polyethylene Composites by Duan, Guoyan; Wang, Min; Yang, Xingxing; Wang, Wei; Zhang, Weifen (2025) - Samples with pigment contents of 0%, 5%, 10%, and 15% were prepared, and the structure–property relationships were systematically examined. Overall, the degree of peak intensity variation correlated positively with pigment content—higher pigment levels (15% > 10% > 5%) result in more pronounced physical shielding effects on the wood fibers, leading to increasingly weakened IR signal responses. Keywords: bamboo; composites; hdpe; performance; pigment; properties; strength; wood; wpcs
• Mechanical Properties of Laminated and Aramid Fiber-Reinforced Laminated Wood Elements by Bülbül, Ramazan; Ates, Ali Osman; İmirzi, Hasan Özgür; Döngel, Nihat; Gökdemir, Ahmet (2025) - Kleiberit 506.0 polyurethane-based humidity curing single component adhesive was used to glue laminated wood layers with or without AFRP reinforcement. When the number of lamination and aramid layers increased, dynamic bending strength further increased. Keywords: aramid; bending; fiber; lamination; layers; properties; reinforcement; specimens; strength; wood
• Performance of Cunninghamia lanceolata / Uncaria Composite Particleboard: Part 2 by Liang, Jiankun; Zhang, Qiaoyan; Wu, Longxu; Liao, Huagang; Yang, Haiyuan; He, Xin; Lan, Linjing; Yang, Yuqi; He, Yu; Yang, Hui; Wu, Zhigang (2025) - The vertical density profile of particleboards Mechanical Properties Analysis As shown in Fig. 3, the nail-holding strength of pure Chinese fir particleboard reached 154.8 N/mm, whereas that of pure Uncaria particleboard was 119.8 N/mm. The research systematically investigated how the incorporation level of Uncaria branches affected the nail-holding capacity, antibacterial activity, decay resistance, insect resistance, and flame retardancy of the resulting composite particleboards. Keywords: bioresources; china; composite; density; doi; et al; fir; liang; particleboard; resistance; uncaria; wood; yang
• Comparative Evaluation of Hydrodistillation, Supercritical Fluid Extraction, and Organic Solvent Extraction on Leaf Essential Oils of Chamaecyparis formosensis and C. obtusa var. formosana and Their Potential as Wood-Protective Agents by Chen, Ying-Ju; Hsu, Fu-Lan; Cheng, Sen-Sung (2025) - “Leaf essential oils & wood,” BioResources 20(4), 9332-9347. “Leaf essential oils & wood,” BioResources 20(4), 9332-9347. 9333 variation. Keywords: antifungal; et al; extraction; formosana; formosensis; leaf; obtusa; oils; sfe; var; wood
• Ultrasonic Welding of Wood Veneers by Turpin, Clément; Le Nir, Tugdual; Tapin-Lingua, Sandra; Legrand, Guillaume; Caron, Marie; Charlier, Quentin (2025) - Though these conditions enable wood welding, they do not appear suitable for any application, given the state of degradation of the resulting pieces, and the burnt smell that they generate. “CP- MAS 13C NMR and FT-IR investigation of the degradation reactions of polymer constituents in wood welding,” Polymer Degradation and Stability 93(2), 406-412. Keywords: et al; joints; pieces; power; shear; ultrasonic; welding; wood
• Estimation of Wood Density without Weighing Using Bending Vibration and Static Bending Tests – Effect of Span-to-Height Ratio on the Estimation Accuracy by Kubojima, Yoshitaka; Kato, Hideo; Sonoda, Satomi; Nanko, Kazuki (2025) - 10521 Estimation of Wood Density without Weighing Using Bending Vibration and Static Bending Tests – Effect of Span-to-Height Ratio on the Estimation Accuracy Yoshitaka Kubojima,a,* Hideo Kato,a Satomi Sonoda,b and Kazuki Nanko c The effects of the span-to-height ratio of wooden cantilevers on density estimation using bending vibration and static bending tests were examined. DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.4.10521-10531 Keywords: Bending vibration; Keywords: bending; condition; kubojima; modulus; vibration; wood
• Block Shear Bonding Performance of Laran Glued Laminated Timber under Simulated Environmental Conditions by Lum, Wei Chen; Mohamad Bhkari, Norshariza; Azmi, Anis; Harun, Mohd Shafee; Mohd Ali Bahari, Amni Humaira (2025) - Most previous studies have reported that timber bonding strength decreases with increasing temperature. Forty block shear specimens were tested to determine shear strength and wood failure percentage (WFP). Keywords: adhesive; boil; bonding; conditions; glulam; laran; shear; strength; timber; treatment; wfp; wood
• Evaluation of Biological and Fire Resistance of Scots Pine Wood Impregnated with Commercial Copper-based Preservatives by Kılınç, Izham (2025) - “An overview of copper based wood preservatives,” Wood Protection 2006. “Standard test method for wood preservatives by laboratory soil-block cultures,” ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, USA. Keywords: copper; decay; fire; fire resistance; korasit; loss; preservatives; resistance; specimens; tanalith; weight; wood
• The Symphony of Wood and Dance: Exploring the Role of Wood Culture in Chinese Traditional Dance by Tian, Erlin; Xie, Chunping; Jim, Chi Yung (2025) - Challenging stigmatization through cultural dance: Exploring the role of fengyang flower drums in shaping collective identity, revitalizing tradition, and overcoming social prejudice, Herança 6(2), 218-233. “Wood in Chinese tradition & dance,” BioResources 20(4), 9847-9856. 9847 The Symphony of Wood and Dance: Exploring the Role of Wood Culture in Chinese Traditional Dance Erlin Tian ,a Chunping Xie ,a,b,* and Chi Yung Jim ,b,* This study explores the significance of wood as a surrogate of nature in Chinese traditional dance, emphasizing a multifaceted role as a functional, symbolic, and sensory element in cultural transmission and as an element of artistic expression. Keywords: dance; doi; expression; life; movements; nature; props; role; tradition; wood
• Seismic Analysis of Wood-Stone Structures with Three Degree of Freedom Systems by Sun, Gangzhu; Zhou, Guosen; Sun, Panxu (2025) - Numerical results showed that the seismic performance of wood-stone structures was stronger than that of stone structures, and it was weaker than that of wood structures. Then wood structures, stone structures and wood-stone structures were compared and analyzed. Keywords: damping; model; stone; structures; wood;  
• Effect of Thermal Modification Process on Acoustic Properties Used in Musical Instrument Wood by Aydoğmuş, Ayberk (2025) - “Acoustics of thermal wood,” BioResources 20(4), 10532-10551. 10537 decreased in spruce wood after thermal modification, while the acoustic and sound radiation value did not change. “Acoustics of thermal wood,” BioResources 20(4), 10532-10551. Keywords: doi; et al; heat; heat treatment; increase; modification; modulus; properties; samples; sound; spruce; spruce wood; thermal; treatment; values; wood; wood samples
• Varnish Adhesion Performance of Densified and Thermally Post-treated Beech and Pine Wood by Pelit, Huseyin; Sonmez, Abdullah (2025) - The study concluded that densification may have a species-specific effect, while thermal treatment fundamentally reduces wood surface strength and, consequently, varnish adhesion. Wood specimens were thermally treated at three different targeted temperatures (190, 200, and 210 °C) and under the protection of hot water vapor. Keywords: adhesion; beech; densification; doi; pelit; pine; specimens; strength; surface; treatment; varnish; wood
• Influence of Sleeping Posture on Zoned Mattress for Wood-based Furniture by Wei, Qian; Peng, Jian-hao; Wei, Xiao-wen; Hong, Xiao-ci; Sun, Yan-ni; Lin, Xiu-zhen; Zhu, Yuding; Zhu, Wen-kai (2025) - In the lateral position, the overall maximum pressure on mattress I is lower than that on mattress II and mattress III. The results can inform the design process for zoned mattresses leading to production suitable wood-based furniture that enhance people's sleep quality. Keywords: body; contact; distribution; et al; furniture; mattress; position; pressure; sleep; spinal; supine; waist; wood; zone
• Indigenous Woods of the Carving Zoomorphic Art in the Southern Brazilian Atlantic Forest by Paulino, Francys Alves; Melo Júnior, Joao Carlos Ferreira de (2025) - This editorial highlights the connection between wood properties and Indigenous carving art within the context of the Atlantic Forest in southern Brazil, aiming to demonstrate ancestral knowledge of the forest and its species. DOI: 10.15376/biores.21.1.1-4 Keywords: Wood heritage; Historical anatomy; Indigenous carving art; Rain Forest Contact information: a: Post Graduate Program in Cultural Heritage and Society, University of the Region of Joinville (Univille), Rua Paulo Malschitzki, 10 – Zona Industrial Norte, Joinville, SC 89219-501, Brazil; b: Post Graduate Program in Health and Environmental, and Cultural Heritage and Society, University of the Region of Joinville (Univille), Joinville, SC, Brazil; *Corresponding author: paulinofrancys@gmail.com Indigenous cultures maintain a historical and social relationship of interdependence with forest territories. Keywords: art; brazilian; carving; forest; guarani; knowledge; wood
• Gaseous Ozone Treatment of Wood: Effect of Treatment Conditions on the Wood Wettability and Phenol-formaldehyde Adhesive Bonding Strength by Korpela, Antti; Lillqvist, Kristiina; Rautkari, Lauri; Rohumaa, Anti; Lohtander-Piispa, Tia; Orelma, Hannes (2025) - The findings obtained in this study can help in the evaluation of the practical applicability of ozone treatment for various wood products and can guide the conceptual design of ozone treatments for different applications. In principle, ozone treatment could be applied to moist wood, for example in plywood and laminated veneer lumber production, after peeling of the green veneer (moisture content 40 to 60%). Keywords: birch; bonding; ozone; plywood; treatment; water; wood
• Waste Tetra Pak and Wood Shavings Composites: Flame Retardant Modification by Wang, Xiao; Li, Hui; Li, Chenyang; Yu, Lili; Bao, Yongjie; Ji, Juan; He, Songting (2025) - Furthermore, Xu et al. (2015) developed electromagnetic shielding boards reinforced with Tetra Pak and iron fibers, expanding the high-value application potential of waste Tetra Pak materials. f This study aimed to achieve the value-added utilization of waste Tetra Pak (WTP) and to alleviate the shortage of wood resources by partially replacing wood shavings with WTP and using phenol-formaldehyde resin (PF) to prepare composites. Keywords: china; composite; flame; mechanical; pak; properties; retardant; shavings; specimen; tetra; tetra pak; wang; waste; waste tetra; wood

• Peanut Shell Biochar’s Effect on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Salt Concentration in Highly Saline-Sodic Paddy Fields in Northeast China by Li, Xuebin; Che, Weikang; Piao, Junlong; Li, Xiang; Jin, Feng; Yao, Tianxu; Li, Pingyue; Wang, Wei; Tan, Tan; Shao, Xiwen (2022) - “Does biochar improve establishment of tree seedlings in saline sodic soils?,” Land Degrad. Generally, biochar is considered to be an effective organic ameliorant for saline soils; however, most research has been primarily conducted using small buckets in laboratories or greenhouses, and mainly focused on dry crops or on the aboveground parts of crops (Lashari et al. 2013; Drake et al. 2016; Mehmood et al. 2020; Santos et al. 2021). Keywords: biochar; biochar application; doi; et al; na+; paddy; peanut; properties; ratio; rice; saline; shell; shell biochar; soil; table; year; yield
• Performance of Binderless Board Manufactured Using Camphor Tree Residue by Cai, Ziyi; Wang, Xiulun; Song, Xiaowen; Xu, Shunhao (2022) - The rupture stress of bio-board samples at a) different applied pressures and b) different heating temperatures (p < 0.05) Similarly bending the rupture stress and tensile rupture stress values also increased as the heating temperature increased (Fig. 5b). 6692 Performance of Binderless Board Manufactured Using Camphor Tree Residue Ziyi Cai,a Xiulun Wang,a,* Xiaowen Song,b and Shunhao Xu c Residue of the branch wood of camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora) was used to manufacture binder-free biodegradable biomass fiberboard (bio-board) by the wet method. Keywords: bio; board; camphor; heating; pressure; properties; rupture; stress; temperature; tree; water
• Effect of Bonding on the Structure and Properties of Nanocellulose Films by Liang, Changbao; Zhang, Jiayi; Fu, Guohua; Jin, Zhiyang; Lu, Quanji; Li, Xiaowen; Yue, Daran (2022) - In this study, a three-step process was used to investigate the effect of bonding on the structural properties of CNF films. These results combined with micromorphological observations confirmed that water molecules play an active role in the formation of bonded network structures and facilitate the assembly of CNF films. Keywords: bonding; cnf; cnf films; doi; drying; et al; films; materials; nanocellulose; properties; structure; water
• A Statistically Designed Evaluation of Nanocellulose, Refining and Cationic Starch on the Properties of Linerboard from Recycled Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) by Jirarotepinyo, Natthawat; Venditti, Richard A. (2022) - The effect of stress applied during drying on some of the properties of individual pulp fibers. Tensile Index (TI) versus weight % CNF at different levels of cationic starch weight % addition to OCC pulp This explanation is consistent with the result of % solids consistency of the filtrate in separate experiments in which the pulp stock (0.3% consistency) was filtered on the paper machine wire and the filtrate carefully collected, as shown in Fig. Keywords: bioresources; cnf; fiber; fig; index; occ; paper; properties; pulp; refining; starch; strength; tappi; tensile
• Properties of Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate Copolymer Modified Eucalyptus/Polyvinyl Chloride Composites by Wang, Min; Yang, Xingxing; Duan, Guoyan; Wang, Wei (2023) - They studied the influence of ASA content on the plasticization and impact properties of PVC. Han et al. (2009) found that the yield strength of ASA/PVC alloy decreased linearly with the increase of ASA content. Keywords: asa; asa content; china; composite; content; eucalyptus; properties; pvc; pvc composite; strength; tensile; wang; water
• Effects of Surface Lamination Process Parameters on Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) Properties by Özlüsoylu, İsmail; İstek, Abdullah (2022) - The internal bonding strength exhibited a linear change at different press times depending on increasing pressure values, whereas the changes in the bending strength and modulus of elasticity in bending were not statistically significant. There was no linear change in the IB value depending on increasing pressure values at different pressing times. Keywords: cm2; i̇stek; lamination; pressing; pressure; properties; time; values
• Fiberboard Made from Scrap Denim: Characterization of its Properties by Effective Bulk Modulus Elastography by Shi, Sheldon Q.; Cui, Zhiying; Jin, Yuqi; Smith, Lee; Wu, H. Felix; Neogi, Arup (2023) - These denim fibers were from the cut-outs of used denim textile generated at sawmills. Many people in the textile industry try to reuse recycled denim fibers in clothing products. Keywords: content; denim; doi; ebme; et al; fiberboard; modulus; pmdi; properties; resin; sample; shi
• Mechanical Properties of Paper Saturated With a Hydrophobic Ionic Liquid by Helbrecht, Christiane; Schmitt, Fabian; Meckel, Tobias; Biesalski, Markus; Etzold, Bastian J. M.; Schabel, Samuel (2023) - “Ionic liquid saturated paper,” BioResources 18(2), 2842-2856. 2842 Mechanical Properties of Paper Saturated With a Hydrophobic Ionic Liquid Christiane Helbrecht,a Fabian Schmitt,b Tobias Meckel,c Markus Biesalski,c Bastian J. M. Etzold,b and Samuel Schabel a,* Research into paper-based devices and ionic liquids has increased considerably in the past few years. “Ionic liquid saturated paper,” BioResources 18(2), 2842-2856. 2843 Not surprisingly, ionic liquids are increasingly used in combination with paper- based devices. Keywords: direction; doi; et al; fiber; liquid; modulus; paper; properties; samples; strain; strength; tensile; water
• Plastic/Fiber Composite Using Recycled Polypropylene and Fibers from Sorghum halepense L. by Eroglu, Özen; Cetin, Nihat Sami; Narlioglu, Nasir; Yan, Wenqing (2023) - The first degradation temperatures of SH fiber added composites showed up to 13% decreases compared to the control composites; this resulted in a 2% increase in the 2nd degradation temperatures (excluding the 20% leaf fiber added sample). The addition of SH fibers to the polymer matrix changed the thermal properties of RPP. Keywords: addition; composites; fiber; fiber composites; leaf; polymer; properties; rpp; sh fiber; sorghum; stem
• Preparation of Fully Bio-based Sound Absorbers from Waste Wood and Pulp Fibers by Foam Forming by Valkonen , Mikko J.; Cucharero, Jose; Lokki, Tapio; Rautkari, Lauri; Hanninen, Tuomas (2023) - 2657 Preparation of Fully Bio-based Sound Absorbers from Waste Wood and Pulp Fibers by Foam Forming Mikko J. Valkonen,a Jose Cucharero,b,c Tapio Lokki,c Lauri Rautkari,a and Tuomas Hänninen b,* Building materials that are bio-based and produced from waste streams have a substantial effect on the carbon footprint of buildings. However, as buildings’ energy use becomes more sustainable, the proportional impact of building materials is increasing. Keywords: absorbers; absorption; bio; css; doi; materials; properties; pulp; samples; sound
• Evaluation of Changes in Fold Cracking and Mechanical Properties of High-Grammage Paper Based on Pulp Fiber Modification by Kim, Dong-Seop; Sung, Yong Joo (2023) - The mechanical and folding properties of six types of pulp fibers were evaluated based on their beating degree. Therefore, to improve the fold cracking, beating should be applied appropriately, following the type and mixing ratio of pulp fibers. Keywords: beating; cracking; fold; properties; pulp
• Changes in Fold Cracking Properties and Mechanical Properties of High-Grammage Paper as Affected by Additive and Fillers by Kim, Dong-Seop; Sung, Yong Joo (2023) - Hw pulp 40°SR Evaluation of Fold Cracking Resistance The evaluation of fold cracking resistance has been conducted utilizing various methods, such as image analysis or visual analysis methods, which assess the deformation of the paper-based structure (Oh et al. 2015). Internal bond strength is a crucial mechanical property that determines the paper structure's flexibility or stiffness, and has a significant impact on fold cracking resistance. Keywords: cracking; fold; paper; pcc; properties; pulp; starch; strength
• Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Bleached Pulp-filled Poly(Lactic Acid) Composites Fabricated with an Internal Mixing Process by She, Yanan; Xu, Xinwu (2023) - However, the micro/nano-size plant fillers may not be cost-competitive for large-scale production of PLA composites. From this aspect, the addition of pulp fibers enhances the thermal stability of PLA composites. Keywords: bskp; composites; doi; fibers; pla; pla composites; polymer; properties; pulp
• Nano-SiO2-modified Xylan-PVOH-based Composite Films: Mechanical and Barrier Properties Investigation by Liu, Guoshuai; Shi, Kang; Sun, Hui; Yang, Biao; Weng, Yunxuan (2023) - The characteristic diffraction peak of xylan in hemicellulose composite films shifted from 2θ = 18.6° to 2θ =21.1°, and that of PVOH shifted from 2θ =19.6 to 2θ =17.7. This may be due to the change in crystal structure of the two polymers through hydrogen bonding during the formation of hemicellulose composite films (Liu et al. 2019b). Gao et al. (2014) blended xylan with PVOH to prepare composite films. Keywords: composite; doi; et al; films; food; hemicellulose; nano; packaging; properties; pvoh; sio2; surface; xylan
• Variability in the Mechanical Properties of Cell Walls of Bambusa arundinacea (Retz.) Willd. Based on Nanoindentation Method by Dai, Fukuan; Wang, Ziwei; Yu, Linpeng; Zhong, Tuhua; Wang, Hankun; Tian, Genlin (2023) - Bamboo fibers, which are an important part of bamboo, give bamboo its excellent mechanical properties. Bamboo fibers are also widely used in the textile and paper industries as well as in advanced engineering http://www.yourlinkhere.edu/ http://www.yourlinkhere.edu/ http://www.yourlinkhere.edu/ PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Dai et al. (2023). Keywords: bamboo; cell; doi; fibers; hardness; indentation; modulus; properties; wall
• Mechanical Characterization of Bamboo Pole for Building Engineering: A Review by Bahrin, Nur Amira; Kamarudin, Mohd Khairul; Mansor, Hazrina; Sahol-Hamid, Yazmin; Ahmad, Zakiah; Lopez, Luis Felipe (2023) - “Analysis of bamboo mechanical properties as construction eco-friendly materials to minimizing global warming effect,” in: IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 535(1). However, more investigation is needed to expand the quality of deducing this outcome for bamboo strength grading in the future. Keywords: asper; average; bamboo; bamboo species; content; dendrocalamus; engineering; et al; gigantochloa; gigantochloa scortechinii; levis; moisture; mpa; properties; scortechinii; species; strength; tensile; wahab et
• Two Modified Treatment Methods for Pretreated Corn Stalk and Its Composites with Modified Lignosulfonate by Li, Sidan; Bin, Yuejing; Zhong, Shan; Wang, Weidong; Sun, Gongbing; Zeng, Yongmou; Chen, Siji; Li, Zirong; Yuan, Yuan (2023) - 3. XPS C 1s spectra of PCP after different modified treatments XRD Analyses of the PCP with Different Modified Treatments The XRD patterns of PCP and modified PCP samples are shown in Fig. Morphologies of PCP Surfaces with Different Modified Treatments The SEM revealed the morphological features of raw material CP, the as-prepared and activated PCP samples. Keywords: composites; corn; doi; et al; laccase; pcp; properties; stalk; surface; treatment
• Evaluation of Blue Cupressus Arizona Cone in Automotive Brake Pad Biocomposite by Yavuz, Hicri (2023) - In this study, the effect of using blue-colored Cupressus arizonica cones was determined as a friction modifier in brake pad composites. Materials in Table 1 were used to create brake pad composites in the order depicted in Fig. Keywords: biocomposites; brake; brake pads; coefficient; composites; cones; cupressus; doi; friction; materials; pads; properties; wear
• Heat Treatment’s Effect on Properties of Polystyrene from Building Demolitions by Foti, Dafni; Amiandamhen , Stephen O.; Fernando, Dinesh; Letoffe, Adrien; Adamopoulos, Stergios (2023) - Figure 1 shows the density variation in PS samples exposed to different temperature and duration. Those values were expected for polystyrene materials (Claudy et al. 1983) and are coherent with the effect of heat treatment on PS density as observed previously. Keywords: density; eps; heat; polystyrene; properties; samples; treatment
• Mechanical Performance and Anti-Fungal and Anti-Algal Properties for Teakwood/Parawood/PVC Composites in UV-Weathering and Seawater Immersion Conditions by Kanking, Sirichai; Pulngern, Tawich; Rosarpitak, Vichai; Sombatsompop, Narongrit (2023) - Seawater immersion caused more deterioration of WPVC composite materials than UV-weathering ageing. Both anti-microbial agents and wood particles are potentially used in WPVC composite materials for anti-microbial properties, including the percentage reduction of fungal and algal growth. Keywords: ageing; agents; composite; content; growth; immersion; materials; parawood; parawood content; periods; properties; seawater; seawater immersion; teakwood; weathering; wpvc
• Properties and Cost of Natural Rubber Latex Foam Using Biomass Ash Filler from Agarwood Pellets by Limhengha, Suphatchakorn; Chueangchayaphan, Narong; Karrila, Seppo; Madmaeroh, Nasron; Yangthong, Hassarutai (2023) - Ash was used as filler in accordance with the Bio-Circular-Green economy model to reduce the cost of manufacture of natural rubber latex foam (NRLF) produced with the Dunlop technique. Natural rubber latex foam (NRLF) is popular in products that need to soften impacts, or those that otherwise require softness, such as pillows, mattresses, sofas or armchairs. Keywords: apba; ash; et al; filler; foam; latex; latex foam; nrlf; phr; properties; rubber
• Effect of Size Press Coating of Cationic Starch/ Nanofibrillated Cellulose on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Recycled Papersheets by Tozluoğlu, Ayhan; Fidan, Hakan (2023) - “Novel nanofibrillated cellulose/chitosan nanoparticles nanocomposites films and their use for paper coating,” Industrial Crops and Products 93, 219-226. Furthermore, the use of starch and other binders in NFC coating suspensions has positive effects of viscosity. Keywords: b cd; cd ef; cellulose; coating; doi; ef gh; et al; fluting; nfc; paper; properties; starch; strength; surface; ıjk
• Central Composite Design for Optimization of Kenaf-Reinforced Epoxy Composite Bonding Performance by Ibrahim, Mohamad Ikhwan; Mohd Bakhori, Noremylia; Mohd Nor, Ariff Farhan; Mohammad, Roslina; Abd Aziz, Sa’ardin; Md Daud, Mohd Yusof; Kuan, Hoo Tien Nicholas; Mahardika, Melbi; Hassan, Mohamad Zaki (2023) - The wide application of natural fiber composite in the various manufacturing composite industries is a good demonstration of this affirmation due to their strength and durability (Kuan et al. 2022). This study aims to enhance the mechanical performance by determining the optimum blending parameter of kenaf fiber reinforced epoxy composites, such as alkaline concentration, fiber loading, and fiber length of kenaf fiber-reinforced epoxy composites using CCD. Keywords: composites; doi; epoxy; fiber; kenaf; length; loading; naoh; properties; strength; tensile
• Properties of Abaca/Epoxy Composites Modified by Activated Carbon Particles for Orthosis Application by Sosiati, Harini; Kosasih, Muhammad; Pamasti, Ankas; Rahmad Kuncoro Adi; Hamdan, Sinin; Yusril Yusuf (2023) - In EP resin, Bisphenol A epichlorohydrin and polyaminoamide hardener were used in a 1:1 ratio as the resin and hardener, respectively, to strengthen the EP resin matrix used in the production of hybrid composites. For hybrid composites, ACPs were varied by 1, 2, 3, 5, and 10 (vol%). Keywords: acps; composite; et al; mpa; properties; strength; tensile
• Improved Method to Determine Standard Values of Mechanical Properties of Original Bamboo by Li, Jianwei; Liu, Pengcheng; Chen, Haodi; Cheng, Fangjie (2023) - “Standard bamboo properties,” BioResources 18(4), 8374-8393. 8377 tensile elastic modulus (UTE), longitudinal shear strength (USS), transverse compressive strength (CCS), and transverse tensile strength (CTS). “Standard bamboo properties,” BioResources 18(4), 8374-8393. 8380 deformation varies greatly with loading. Keywords: bamboo; distribution; model; mpa; number; properties; value
• Construction of Cement Composite Using Walnut Shell Reinforced with Bacterial Nanocellulose Gel by Hassanpoor Tichi, Ali; Razavi , Meysam (2023) - The results showed that boards containing nanocellulose increased the mechanical properties compared with cement board without nanoreinforcement. DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.4.8362-8373 Keywords: Walnut shell; Density; Modulus of rupture; Nanofiber cellulose Contact information: a: Department of Wood Industry, Technical and Vocational University (TVU), Tehran, Iran; b: Department of Civil Engineering, Technical and Vocational University (TVU), Tehran, Iran; *Corresponding author: hasanpoortichi@gmail.com INTRODUCTION Today, the use of lignocellulosic materials in making cement composites is motivated by their advantages of being renewable, widely available, low price, lightweight, and suitable having physical and mechanical properties. Keywords: boards; cement; composites; fig; gel; nanocellulose; properties; shell; walnut
• Properties of Oriented Strand Boards Made from Two Indonesian Bamboo Species at Different Pressure Levels and Strand Lengths by Sulastiningsih, Ignasia Maria; Trisatya, Deazy Rachmi; Indrawan, Dian Anggraini; Supriadi, Achmad; Aini, Erlina Nurul; Santoso, Adi; Yuniarti, Karnita; Prasetiyo, Kurnia Wiji; Syamani, Firda Aulya; Prabawa, Sigit Baktya; Subiyanto, Bambang; Sumardi, Ihak (2024) - 1. Samples of bamboo strands Determination of compression ratio of bamboo OSB The effect of furnish species on particleboard properties is primarily related to the wood density (in this case, is bamboo density) and the necessity of compressing the wood or bamboo to obtain satisfactory particleboard or OSB. The compression ratio of bamboo OSB is calculated by dividing the OSB density by the density of the raw material. Keywords: andong; bamboo; bamboo osb; density; et al; length; osb; pressure; properties; species; strand; strand length; values
• Effect of Processing Temperature and Polymer Types on Mechanical Properties of Bamboo Fiber Composites by Takeuchi, Takumi; Luengrojanaku, Panuwat; Ito, Hiroshi; Rimdusit, Sarawut; Shibata, Shinichi (2023) - 6. Relationship between temperature and mass loss percentage in bamboo fiber (a), relationship between mass loss and temperature on isothermal thermogravimetric analysis (b) To simulate the decomposition of fibers in composites, bamboo fibers were subjected to two rounds of isothermal heating, first for the pelletizing extrusion process and second for the composite injection molding process. 41 Effect of Processing Temperature and Polymer Types on Mechanical Properties of Bamboo Fiber Composites Takumi Takeuchi,a Panuwat Luengrojanaku,b Hiroshi Ito,c,d,* Sarawut Rimdusit,b and Shinichi Shibata a,* Bamboo fiber was extracted after alkaline treatment, and the mechanical properties of fibers and polymer composites were measured. Keywords: bamboo; composites; doi; fiber; fig; plastic; properties; strength
• Characterization of the Properties of Buluh Madu (Gigantochloa albociliata) by Siti Asiyah; Lee, Seng Hua; Md. Tahir, Paridah; Osman al-Edrus, Syeed Saifulazry; Salim, Sabiha; Abd Ghani, Muhammad Aizat; A Bakar, Balkis Fatomer; Lum, Wei Chen; Zhang, Jun (2023) - 2. Swelling and shrinkage of G. albociliata strips of different sections Mechanical Properties Tables 5 and 6 show that the MOE and MOR of top bamboo are higher than those of bottom bamboo for both round bamboo and strips. The specific gravity of G. albociliata round bamboo is higher at the top (0.72) than the bottom (0.69). Keywords: albociliata; bamboo; content; et al; fibre; madu; properties; ratio; section; strips
• Mechanical and Thermo-Mechanical Behaviors of Snake Grass Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Composite by Chandramohan, Parthasarathy; Mayandi Kalimuthu; Karthikeyan Subramanian; Rajini Nagarajan; Mohammad, Farid F.; Al-Lohedan, Hamad A.; Krishnan, Kumar (2023) - In this study, snake grass fiber material embedded in an epoxy matrix was chosen as a fiber material to investigate its impact on the mechanical, dynamic mechanical, tribological, vibration, thermal, and electrical properties of epoxy composites. The mechanical properties of snake grass fiber exhibited improvement with increasing fiber length and fixation, reaching optimal values at 20 mm length and 20% v/v fixation. Keywords: composite; epoxy; et al; fiber; flexural; grass; grass fiber; impact; properties; snake; snake grass; strength; tensile
• Mechanical Properties for Composites with Dammar Resin Reinforced with Crushed Corn Cob by Miritoiu, Cosmin Mihai; Rădoi, Alexandru Ioan (2024) - “Composites with corn cob,” BioResources 19(1), 1757-1776. “Composites with corn cob,” BioResources 19(1), 1757-1776. Keywords: cob; composites; corn; corn cob; dammar; doi; et al; fig; properties; resin; samples; strength; test
• Dimensions, Microstructure, Chemical, and Hygroscopic Analysis of Steam-Exploded Bamboo Fibers at Different Ages by Zou, Yanping; Zhao, Wenjuan; Zhang, Wenfu; Zhang, Jian; Zhao, Ying; Yuan, Shaofei; Chen, Hong (2024) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.1.1479-1493 Keywords: Bamboo fibers; Pretreatment; Steam explosion; Separation mechanism Contact information: a: Zhejiang Academy of Forestry, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P.R. China, 310023; b: College of Furnishings and Industrial Design, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, P.R. China, 210037; c: Key Laboratory of Bamboo Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P.R. China, 310023; *Corresponding author: zhangwenfu542697@163.com INTRODUCTION Bamboo fibers (BFs) offer several advantageous characteristics, including biodegradability, light weight, affordability, eco- friendliness, renewability, low energy extraction, and the ability to mitigate global warming. Keywords: ages; bamboo; bfs; cellulose; doi; et al; explosion; fibers; fig; hemicellulose; lignin; properties; steam
• Sustainable Paper-based Packaging from Hemp Hurd Fiber: A Potential Material for Thermoformed Molded Fiber Packaging by Law, Joe C. H.; Wade, Kelly R.; Parker, Kate G.; Mutukumira, Anthony N.; Sloane, Michelle (2025) - In addition to hydrogen bonding, the hemicelluloses, especially xylose, contribute to pulp quality and play a key role in promoting fiber strength (Pere et PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Law et al. (2024). Photomicrographs (Fig. 1a-c) show an incremental increase in fiber density for the handsheets of P, H:P (1:1), and H, owing to the increasing proportion of chemically pulped hemp fibers incorporated into the mix (Naithani et al. 2019). Keywords: fiber; handsheets; hemp; hurd; pine; pressing; properties; pulp; strength
• Comparison of the Effects of Two Biodegradable Coatings on the Characteristics of White-top Linerboard Used in Packaging Food Materials in Cold Environments by Kasmani, Jafar Ebrahimpour; Samariha , Ahmad (2024) - Additionally, research and advancements in the field of sustainable packaging aim to reduce the environmental impact of paper coatings while maintaining their functionality and performance. Among surface treatments, paper coating holds a significant position (Rhim et al. 2006). Keywords: coating; direction; index; linerboard; machine; months; paper; properties; samples; surface; types; water
• Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Composites Reinforced with Areca catechu Fibers Containing Silicon Carbide by Ramasubbu, Rajkumar; Kayambu, Arumugam; Palanisamy, Sivasubramanian; Nadir Ayrilmis (2024) - The results will contribute to the understanding of the potential of silicon carbide as a reinforcing filler in A. catechu fiber epoxy composites and provide valuable insights for future applications in various industries. S1 37.6 67.0 12.0 25.0 S2 57.8 64.5 19.2 14.1 S3 18.6 65.0 11.7 18.6 S4 10.4 73.0 11.5 28.6 S5 35.8 70.0 13.8 17.2 S6 45.5 72.5 12.4 19.7 The tensile strength of various samples was measured to determine the effect of incorporating silicon carbide (SiC) particles into A. catechu fiber epoxy composites. Keywords: areca; carbide; catechu; catechu fiber; composites; doi; epoxy; epoxy composites; et al; fiber; properties; sic; silicon; strength
• Effect of Chitosan and Cationic Polyacrylamide on Optical and Mechanical Properties of Paper Made from Chemi-Mechanical Pulps by Heydari, Hatef; Vaysi, Ramin; Hosseinzadeh, Abdolla; Bakhshi, Reza; Kiaei, Majid (2024) - Hence, one might claim that chitosan, in addition to its performance as a dry strength boosting substance, can ameliorate paper strength properties by contributing to the retention of the fines (Nicu at al. 2010). “Engineering of fiber surface properties by application of polyelectrolyte multilayer concept, Part 1. Modification of paper strength,” Journal of Pulp and Paper Science 28(7), 222-228. Keywords: adding; chitosan; cmp; cpam; nano; paper; polyacrylamide; properties; pulp; strength
• Evaluating Paper’s Optical Properties after Separate and Combined Use of Nanofibrillated Cellulose with Cationic Starch and Cationic Polyacrylamide by Kasmani, Jafar Ebrahimpour; Samariha, Ahmad; Amiri Margavi, Mohammadreza (2024) - “Paper properties,” BioResources 19(2), 3306-3318. 3315 Effects of Paper Production Variables on Light Scattering Coefficient of Handsheets Figure 5 shows the trend of light scattering coefficient changes for paper samples. “Paper properties,” BioResources 19(2), 3306-3318. 3316 Table 3 shows the results of measuring the color components L*, a*, and b* for paper samples. Keywords: cationic; coefficient; fibers; light; nfc; paper; polyacrylamide; properties; samples; starch
• Effect of Polyhydroxybutyrate and Ethyl Cellulose for Barrier Coating of Kraft Paper by Lim, Dong Gun; Lee, Yong Ju; Lee, Ji Min; Kim, Jae Hyeop; Lee, Tai Ju; Kim, Hyoung Jin (2024) - This implies that incorporating EC into PHB coatings can effectively prevent the anomalous development of surface pores typically observed over time in PHB coatings. In the packaging field, extensive research has been conducted to explore the application of paper coating using biodegradable polymers (Rastogi and Samyn 2015, 2016). Keywords: barrier; blend; cellulose; coating; doi; et al; paper; phb; properties; weight
• Potential Use of Nanofibrillated Cellulose-loaded Cationic Starch Solutions as Coating Formulation for Recycled Fluting Papers by Tozluoglu, Ayhan (2024) - After the size press application of CS/CNF suspension, remarkable increases were observed (up to 332.4%), and the highest increase was obtained in CS+1% CNF suspensions. The application of CNF suspensions increased tensile indices up to 11.7%. Keywords: application; cellulose; cnf; cnf suspensions; coating; doi; et al; paper; press; properties; size; strength; suspensions
• Mechanical, Physical and Thermal Properties of Polylactic Acid Filament Composite Reinforced with Newly Isolated Cryptostegia grandiflora Fiber by Arumaiselvan, Udhayakumar; Kalimuthu, Mayandi; Nagarajan, Rajini; Mohan, Murali; Ismail, Sikiru O.; Mohammad, Faruq; Al-Lohedan, Hamad A.; Krishnan, Kumar (2024) - Figure 5 shows that the impact resistance of PLA matrix sample was improved by adding fillers. This suggested that CGF/PLA filament had less water resistance than PLA filament, due to the hydrophilic nature of CG fiber. Keywords: cgf; composite; doi; et al; fiber; filament; matrix; pla; properties; samples
• Wheat Straw as Base Paper for Barrier Coating by Ahmed, Mohammed; Lind, Anke; Sängerlaub, Sven; Martorana, Emanuele (2024) - Compared to eucalyptus, wheat straw paper showed better smoothness and much lower air permeability indicating excellent suitability for barrier coating. Moreover, the air permeability values of the refined uncalendered, and calendered wheat straw paper were dramatically lower than that of Eucalyptus paper with an approximate ratio of 1:5, respectively (with calendering wheat straw 1.21 vs. 5.37 µm/(Pa·s) for Eucalyptus). Keywords: base; calendering; din; eucalyptus; fig; iso; paper; permeability; properties; pulp; straw; wheat; wheat straw
• Preparation and Characterization of Transparent Advanced Smart Nanocomposites Reinforced by Nanofibrillated Cellulose/Poly(methyl methacrylate)/Methyl methacrylate/Benzoyl Peroxide by Yildirim, Mert; Candan, Zeki (2024) - “The effect of chemical surface treatment on the fracture toughness of microfibrillated cellulose reinforced epoxy composites,” J. Ind. Eng. Also, it is generally necessary to maintain PMMA composites’ optical transparency while increasing their mechanical strength and stiffness (Day et al. 1997). Keywords: candan; cellulose; doi; epoxy; group; materials; nanocomposites; nfc; pmma; properties; yildirim
• Mechanical, Morphological and Wear Resistance of Natural Fiber / Glass Fiber-based Polymer Composites by Sumesh, K. R.; Palanisamy, Sivasubramanian; Khan, Tabrej; Ajithram, A.; Ahmed, Omar Shabbir (2024) - In the dry sliding wear test using natural fiber composites, natural fiber combination and applied load factor has the highest significance in contributing to the wear properties (Chegdani et al. 2016; Johnson et al. 2019). “Multiscale tribo-mechanical analysis of natural fiber composites for manufacturing https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/4750781 https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/52417291 https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/3792061 https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/2452083 https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/37409353 https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/16116739 PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Sumesh et al. (2024). Keywords: areca; combination; composites; doi; epoxy; et al; fiber; hybrid; properties; strength; sumesh; wear; wt%
• Barrier Properties of Polyhydroxybutyrate/Ethyl Cellulose-blend-coated Paper through the Incorporation of Organo-modified Nanoclay as a Coating Component by Lee, Yong Ju; Lim, Dong Gun; Cha, Ji Eun; Lee, Do Young; Lee, Tai-Ju; Kim, Hyoung Jin (2024) - 2. FE-SEM images (×500) of the PHB/EC blend (EC50) coated paper with nonmodified clay (a: 5 wt%) and modified clay nanoclay (b: 5 wt%, c: 10 wt%, d: 15 wt%, e: 20 wt% and f: 25 wt%) Fig. When applied to paper coatings, PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Lee et al. (2024). Keywords: barrier; blend; cellulose; coating; doi; et al; lee; nanoclay; paper; phb; properties
• Relationship between Mechanical Properties and Height-Diameter Ratio of Moso Bamboo by Yang, Liming; Yuan, Yan; Lu, Xiaoming (2024) - Bamboo is mainly composed of vascular bundle material, which plays the role of bearing and basic organization that plays the role of connecting and transferring load, among which UCS, UCE, UTS, UTE, and USS of bamboo are mainly linearly and positively correlated with the distribution density of vascular bundle, and the volume ratio of vascular bundle increases with the increase of bamboo height. (2) The correlation between bamboo mechanical properties and height-diameter ratio was fitted by linear regression method, and the correlation prediction formula was given. Keywords: bamboo; diameter; diameter ratio; height; properties; ratio; strength; tensile
• Chip Morphology’s Effect on Properties of PLA-based Bamboo–Plastic Composites Produced Using Hot-pressing by Qiu, Hongyun; Yang, Jiefang; Zhang, Bengang; Zhu, Jiali; Yan, Shi; Chen, Limei; Liu, Chunlin; He, Lei; Huang , Hui (2024) - “Chip shape, bamboo composites,” BioResources 19(3), 4555-4567. 4558 Surface wettability test of PLA-based bamboo–plastic composites The composite material was processed into a specimen with the dimensions of 200 mm × 20 mm × 4 mm. The other three forms of bamboo plastic composites all did not flow at 190 ℃, and so a melting index could not be calculated. Keywords: bamboo; bamboo composites; china; composites; pla; pla composites; plastic; plastic composites; properties; water
• Classification and Properties of Bambusa blumeana Fiber by Yan, Shi; Zhang, Bengang; Qiu, Hongyun; Yang, Zhengyong; Liu, Chunlin; Zhou, Xiaojian; Huang , Hui (2024) - Studying the structures of fibers from different parts of Bambusa blumeana can provide substantial scientific support for the differential applications of bamboo fibers. DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.3.4590-4603 Keywords: Bambusa blumeana; Fiber structure; Bamboo fiber; Tensile strength; Crystallinity; Thermal stability Contact information: a: Jiangxi Academy of Forestry, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330013 China; b: Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, Yunnan 650224 China; *Corresponding authors: Hui Huang, 75281329@qq.com; Bengang Zhang, bengang.zhang@univ-lorraine.fr INTRODUCTION With the global scarcity of non-renewable resources and the increasing awareness of the need for environmental protection, research and development into natural plant fibers has become vital. Keywords: bamboo; bamboo fiber; bambusa; bambusa fiber; cellulose; doi; et al; fiber; parts; properties; strength; tensile
• Analyzing Fiber and Vascular Bundle Characteristics, and Micro-Mechanical Properties of Oligostachyum sulcatum by Zhang, Kangjian; Zhao, Peng; Yu, Linpeng; Dai, Fukuan; Chen, Yuxuan; Tian, Genlin; Wang, Youhong (2024) - 5023 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Morphological Characteristics of Fibers The morphological characteristics of bamboo fibers play important roles in determining their mechanical strength. Typically, the morphological characteristics of bamboo fibers mainly encompass indicators such as length, and width. Keywords: bamboo; base; bundles; diameter; doi; fiber; properties; sulcatum; zhang
• Quantifying and Predicting the Tensile Properties of Silicone Reinforced with Moringa oleifera Bark Fibers by Ab Patar, Mohd Nor Azmi; Manssor, Nur Aini Sabrin; Isa, Mohd Rashdan; Jusoh, Nur Auni Izzati; Abd Latif, Mohd Juzaila; Sivasankaran, Praveena N.; Mahmud, Jamaluddin (2024) - “The effect of reinforcing moringa oleifera bark fibre on the tensile and deformation behaviour of epoxy and silicone rubber composites,” Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology 31(4), 1895-1910. Therefore, the inclusion of MOB fibers into silicone produced a stiffer material and gradually improved the composite. Keywords: data; doi; et al; fiber; material; mob; network; oleifera; properties; silicone; tensile; value
• Characterization of Banana and Sisal Fiber Fabrics Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Biocomposites with Cashew Nut Shell Filler for Structural Applications by Sathishkumar, T. P.; Nagarajan, Rajini ; Ismail, Sikiru O.; Pruthiviraaj, V. V.; Prabakaran, A. B.; Saravanakumar, A.; Krishnan, Kumar; Mohammad, Faruq; Ali, Mohd Sajid (2024) - Hybrid composites showed varying degrees of water absorption when compared with pure banana or sisal fiber composites, suggesting synergistic effects (Badyankal et al. 2021). “A brief review on mechanical and thermal properties of banana fiber based hybrid composites,” SN Applied Sciences 3, article 176. Keywords: banana; banana fiber; biocomposite; cns; composites; content; doi; epoxy; fiber; filler; hybrid; impact; properties; sisal; tensile; weight
• Physical and Microstructural Properties of Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Particleboards Bound with Castor Oil-based Polyurethane Resin by Andraus Bispo, Rodrigo; Reis Rodrigues, Felipe; da Silva Cazella, Pedro Henrique; Mello da Silva, Sergio Augusto; Aquino, Vinícius Borges de Moura; Moreto, Jeferson Aparecido; Chahud, Eduardo; Melgaço Nunes Branco, Luiz Antonio; Ferreira dos Santos, Herisson; Rocco Lahr, Francisco Antonio; Christoforo, André Luis (2024) - Consequently, two narrow intervals of C. nucifera moisture content were proposed to evaluate whether a significant disparity exists in the properties of the panels resulting from this fluctuation. Comparable studies have employed moisture contents of around 2% and 3% to produce C. nucifera particleboards with densities of 0.8 and 1.0 g/cm³ (Fiorelli et al. 2012). Keywords: doi; et al; moisture; nucifera; particleboard; properties
• Mechanical Properties of Composite Materials with Dammar-based Matrices and Reinforced with Paper and Chicken Feathers Waste by Miritoiu, Cosmin Mihai (2024) - D – dammar resin E – epoxy resin A – acrylic resin 56,60,70 – dammar resin percentages Last group of numbers correspond to the samples tested for tensile, compression, and bending. The primary aim of this research was to explore the feasibility of producing environmentally friendly composite materials by employing diverse hybrid matrices consisting of dammar natural resin, supplemented with small proportions of two synthetic resins: one epoxy and the other acrylic. Keywords: chicken; chicken feathers; composites; dammar; epoxy; feathers; materials; matrix; percentage; properties; resin; samples; strength; tensile; test
• Mechanical and Degradation Properties of Degradable Cover Materials for Sugarcane Leaves by Jiao, Jing; Li, Puwang; Huang, Xiaohong; Du, Jihua; Li, Zunxiang; Liu, Xinpeng; Song, Shuhui; Zhou, Yirong (2024) - Therefore, in order to innovate the utilization of sugarcane leaves as resources and solve the problem of processing and utilizing a large amount of sugarcane leaves, it is essential to accurately grasp the properties of degradable cover materials for sugarcane leaves. “Degradable cover material,” BioResources 19(3), 5352-5366. 5355 Test of Mechanical Properties The mulch sample for testing was cut into pieces measuring 150 mm × 20 mm. Keywords: adhesive; alcohol; cover; degradation; leaves; material; mulch; polyvinyl; properties; starch; sugarcane
• Material Characterization with the Fuzzy Theory of Particleboards Bonded by Urea Formaldehyde with Nanofillers by Yalçın, Ömer Ümit; Özkan, Uğur; Aydemir, Deniz; Öztel, Ahmet; Yıldız, Yafes (2024) - Improvements occurred with the incorporation of NFC into the resin such as urea- formaldehyde and melamine-urea-formaldehyde in a study completed by Veigel et al. (2012). 6291 Nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC), obtained from renewable resources, has attracted significant attention within the scientific community due to numerous materials possessing desirable attributes (Aydemir et al. 2011, Lavoine and Bergström 2017; Antonini et al. 2019). Keywords: cellulose; doi; et al; materials; method; nfc; particleboard; properties; values; water; ±0.1
• The Influence of the Composition of Pulp and the Number of Layers on the Strength Properties of Multi-Layer Papers Intended for the Production of Corrugated Paperboard by Radomska, Karolina; Olejnik, Konrad; Pospiech, Piotr (2024) - Figure 8 shows the elongation values of the studied single-, two-, and three- ply papers. Multi-ply papers were obtained from layers of appropriate grammage formed separately and bonded in a wet state. Keywords: bhk; layer; multi; paper; papermaking; ply; ply paper; potential; properties; pulp; strength; ubsk
• Fused Deposition 3D Printing of Bonsai Tree Guiding Mold Based on Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Copolymer by Wang, Chen; Li, Jingyao; Wang, Tianyi; Chu, Qing; Wang, Xiaowen (2024) - First of all, 3D printing can achieve personalised customisation, combining computer-aided design and 3D printing to quickly design and manufacture unique shaped bonsai guiding mold, so that ordinary people can also enjoy the fun of bonsai creation (Huang et al. 2022). DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.3.5839-5846 Keywords: Tree bonsai; Guiding mold; ABS; 3D printing Contact information: a: College of Furnishings and Industrial Design, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; b: Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Jiangsu, China; *Corresponding author: 996869559@qq.com INTRODUCTION Bonsai is a kind of classical art in China and Japan, and “tree bonsai” is one of the main types of bonsai. Keywords: abs; bending; bonsai; guiding; mold; printing; properties; temperature; tree
• Effects of Pre-treatment with Commercial Cellulase and Hemicellulase and Laboratory Beating of Unbleached Pine Kraft Pulp on Freeness, Paper Strength, and Fiber Quality by Danielewicz, Dariusz (2024) - The reduction in pulp strength properties may also result from changes in the strength and area of bonded surfaces of the fibers in the paper structure (Levlin 1975; Page and McLeod 1992; Retulainen 1996). 1. SR vs beating time of UPKP Figure 1 shows that, in order to beat UPKP pulp to 30 and 50°SR in a Jokro mill, the beating should be carried out within 60 and 85 min, respectively. Keywords: beating; effect; enzymes; et al; paper; pre; properties; pulp; refining; strength; treatment; upkp
• Advances in Manufacturing of Carbon-based Molecular Nanomaterials Based on Rice Husk/hull Waste by Rengaiyah Govindarajan, Padmanabhan; Arockiam Antony, Joseph; Palanisamy, Sivasubramanian; Ayrilmis, Nadir; Khan, Tabrej; Junaedi, Harri; Sebaey, Tamer Ali (2024) - It examines the processes involved in the synthesis and characterization of these nanomaterials, discusses the economic and environmental benefits of converting rice waste into high-value multifunctional materials, and identifies the challenges and future prospects in the field of carbon nanomaterials derived from renewable biomass sources. Rice husk, which is rich in cellulose and lignin, serves as a valuable source for carbon nanomaterials. Keywords: applications; biomass; bioresources; carbon; carbon nanomaterials; chemical; doi; et al; govindarajan; graphene; husk; nanomaterials; nanoparticles; nanotubes; properties; review; rice; rice husk; waste
• Recyclability of Wastepaper Containing Cellulose Nanofibers by Najideh, Robab; Rahmaninia, Mehdi; Khosravani, Amir (2024) - Recycling of WCW (1st time recycled pulp (CNF-free)) 39.2 2 Recycling of step one papers (2nd time recycled pulp (CNF- free)) 25.3 3 Recycling of step two papers (3rd time recycled pulp (CNF- free)) 13.3 4 Adding 5% CNF to the WCW pulp from step one (1st time recycled pulp containing CNF) 48.2 5 Recycling of step four papers (2nd time recycled pulp containing CNF) 37.6 6 Recycling of step five papers (3rd time recycled pulp containing CNF) 25.0 7 Adding 5% CNF to the pulp from step 3 (3rd time recycled pulp treated with CNF) 39.2 FE-SEM Images of Handsheets Figure 5 presents the FE-SEM images of end papers prepared from different recycled fibers (1st time CNF-free recycled pulp (Step 1), 1st time recycled paper treated with 5% CNF (Step 4), 3rd time recycled paper containing CNF (Step 6), and 3rd time recycled pulp treated with CNF (Step 7)). As a result, it can be concluded that the direct addition of CNF to recycled pulps also, can be an effective strategy in controlling the strength decrement of recycled paper. Keywords: cnf; et al; nanofibers; paper; process; properties; pulp; recycling; step; tappi; time
• Mechanical and Wear Performance Evaluation of Natural Fiber/Epoxy Matrix Composites by Palanisamy, Sivasubramanian; Keerthiveetil Ramakrishnan, Sumesh; Santulli, Carlo; Khan, Tabrej; Ahmed, Omar Shabbir (2024) - Scanning electron microscope images with worn-out surfaces of areca nut husk fiber/epoxy composites: (a) 10 wt%, (b) 15 wt%, (c) 20 wt% undergoing to the maximum applied load of 20 N DISCUSSION ON THE MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE OF ARECA NUT HUSK/EPOXY COMPOSITES Some final considerations were dedicated to the possibility to compare tensile (Table 3) and flexural data (Table 4) obtained on areca husk nut fiber composites on other composites including natural fibers of the same length, i.e., 30 mm, and introduced in an amount of 20 wt% into a polymer matrix. “A review on natural fiber composites: Polymer matrices, fiber surface treatments, fabrication methods, properties, and applications,” Polymer Engineering & Science 64(6), 2345-2373. Keywords: areca; areca nut; composites; doi; epoxy; epoxy composites; et al; fibers; husk; nut; palanisamy; palanisamy et; properties; treatment
• Convertibility and Water Resistance of Wax-based Spray Coating with the Addition of Polylactic Acid by Lyytikäinen, Johanna; Pesonen, Antti; Tanninen, Panu; Leminen, Ville (2024) - This indicates that water resistance, heat sealability, and convertibility can be simultaneously achieved by optimizing the composition of wax and PLA coatings. The use of PLA coatings to improve the water resistance and mechanical properties of fiber-based materials has also been reported (Rhim et al. 2007; Rhim and Kim 2009; Helanto et al. 2022). Keywords: coating; creasing; doi; et al; materials; pla; properties; surface; water; wax
• The Use of TEMPO-oxidized Nanofibrillated Cellulose as Anode Binder for Lithium-ion Batteries by Kwon, Soojin; Moon, Ju Yoon; Kim, Sang Yun; Oh, Kyudeok (2025) - The G’ and G” of TNFC anode slurries did not change significantly as the frequency increased, whereas those of CMC anode slurries gradually increased; this indicated that TNFC formed stronger structures than CMC with the different mechanisms of slurry–binder interactions and structure formation. Therefore, this study investigated the effects of replacing the SBR/CMC binder system with TNFC on the rheological properties of anode slurries and the mechanical properties, including adhesion of the anode layer to the copper surface and the tensile properties of anodes with TNFC binders. Keywords: anode; anode binder; battery; binder; cellulose; cmc; doi; et al; graphite; ion; properties; slurries; tnfc
• Feasibility and Properties of Flat-Pressed Three-layer Bamboo-Rubberwood Particleboards for Resource-Efficient Production by Comath, Shibu; Elaveetil Vasu Anoop; Vishnu Raju; Lum, Wei Chen; Muhammad, Yusri Helmi; Lee, Seng Hua; Andi Hermawan; Nur Sakinah Mohamed Tamat; Mohd Ezwan Selamat (2024) - A growing body of research explores the production of bamboo particleboards, utilizing either bamboo alone or combined with various lignocellulosic materials (Biswas et al. 2011; “Manufacture and properties of citric acid-bonded particleboard made from bamboo materials,” European Journal of Wood and Wood Products 74(1), 57-65. Keywords: bamboo; content; doi; et al; layer; materials; particleboards; particles; properties; rubberwood
• Preparation and Properties of a Rigid Hemp Shiv Insulation Particle Board Using Citric Acid-Glycerol Mixture as an Eco-Friendly Binder by Pépin, Simon; Lawrence, Mike; Blanchet, Pierre (2024) - Creation of a new class of low density particle board with low thermal conductivity and excellent acoustic properties CONCLUSIONS 1. DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.4.9310-9333 Keywords: Hemp shiv; Crude glycerol; Low density board; Low energy binder; Particle board; Insulation board Contact information: a: Université LAVAL, Faculté de Foresterie, géographie et géomatique ◊∙ Département des sciences du bois et de la forêt, Pavillon Gene-H. Kruger, 2425 rue de la Terrasse, local 2342, Québec (Québec), Canada G1V 0A; b: Material Research Ltd, Unit 6, Forge Business Centre, Upper Rose Lane, Palgrave, IP22 1AP, UK; c: Suffolk Sustainability Institute, University of Suffolk, Waterfront Building, Neptune Quay, Ipswich, IP4 1QJ, UK; *Corresponding author: simon.pepin.1@ulaval.ca INTRODUCTION There is an overwhelming need to decarbonise the built environment. Keywords: absorption; adhesive; binder; bioresources; boards; density; doi; et al; fig; hemp; hemp shiv; moisture; particle; properties; shiv; starch; water
• Effect of Material Properties on the Paper Cup Manufacturing Process by Bonifer, Juho; Tanninen, Panu; Leminen, Ville (2024) - Other suspected properties affecting the performance of cup materials included bending stiffness and compression strength. In addition to barrier- coated, converted paperboard cups, other potential environmentally friendly alternatives include composite cups from agricultural waste (Buxoo and Jeetah 2020) and cups molded from pulp. Keywords: cup; cups; defects; fig; material; paper; paperboard; process; properties; rim; roll; seam
• Determination of In-use Properties of Paper Towels by Kweon, Soon Wan; Ko, Young Chan; Lee, Yong Ju; Cha, Ji Eun; Moon, Byoung Geon; Kim, Hyoung Jin (2024) - Among the hygiene paper products, there is especially very little literature available on paper towel products. The sensory panel testing showed that (wet) strength and absorbency were the key contributions to the performance of paper towels. Keywords: burst; paper; properties; sample; strength; tensile; towel; wet
• Effects of Species, Adhesive, and Structural Configurations on Compression Parallel to the Grain of Laminated Bamboo by Mohd Yusof, Norwahyuni; Md Tahir, Paridah; Lee, Seng Hua; Mohamed Yusoff, Mohd Zuhri; Mohammad Suffian James, Redzuan; Johari, Izwan; Osman Al-Edrus, Syeed Saiful Azry (2024) - 4. Effects of species, adhesive, and configurations on the compression strength for laminated bamboo boards Finally, the compression parallel to the grain of laminated bamboo showed different trends for both MOE and compressive strength specimens. “Structure of laminated bamboo,” BioResources 20(1), 527-547. Keywords: adhesive; arrangements; bamboo; compression; doi; et al; grain; lay; mm²; parallel; properties; species; strength; vertical
• Evaluation of Fire Resistance, Thermal and Optical Properties of Bleached Kraft Paper Using some Boron Compounds and Soy Protein Binders by Ersoy Kalyoncu, Evren; Ustaömer, Derya (2025) - Measurements of test paper samples were made using an oxygen index instrument (Dynisco Limiting Oxygen Index Chamber) in accordance with ASTM D2863-13. The evaluation of thermal properties was applied only to paper samples produced from unbeaten pulps. Keywords: color; doi; fire; flame; paper; properties; samples; test; values
• Dimensional Analysis of Absorbency in Paper Towels: A Study of Three- and Two-Dimensional Mechanisms by Kweon, Soon Wan; Kang, Na Young; Kim, Hyoung Jin (2024) - “Absorbency 3D analysis,” BioResources 20(1), 683-697. 686 Fiber Analysis of Paper Towels The properties of paper towel fibers were analyzed through a series of standardized tests. The findings highlight the need to balance these dimensional properties to achieve optimal absorbency in paper towel products. Keywords: absorbency; absorption; analysis; fiber; kweon; paper; properties; samples; surface
• Numerical Study of I-Joists with Wood-Based Corrugated Panel Web by Jiloul, Abdessamad; Blanchet, Pierre; Boudaud, Clément (2024) - 755 results of corrugated web joists in short-span bending tests. DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.1.737-764 Keywords: Corrugated panel web; OSB web; Wood I-joist; Bending and shear capacity; Finite element numerical modeling; Interactive buckling Contact information: a: NSERC Industrial Chair on Eco-responsible Wood Construction, Université Laval, 2425 rue de la Terrasse, Quebec G1V 0A6, Canada; b: Renewable Materials Research Centre, Université Laval, 2425 rue de la Terrasse, Quebec G1V 0A6, Canada; c: LIMBHA, Ecole Supérieure du Bois et des Biosourcés (ESB), 7 Rue Christian Pauc, 44000 Nantes, France; * Corresponding author: abdessamad.jiloul.1@ulaval.ca INTRODUCTION In recent years, the use of wood as a building material has attracted particular and growing interest worldwide. Keywords: behavior; bending; et al; jiloul; joists; numerical; panel; panel web; properties; shear; span; tests; web
• Time-varying Deterioration of Bamboo Mechanical Properties by Qiu, Zhigang (2024) - The stress-strain curves of bamboo were analyzed, the prediction formulas of bamboo strengths were put forward according to the deterioration law of bamboo mechanical properties, and the influence of bamboo nodes on bamboo deterioration was investigated. Up to this point, there have been few studies on the time-varying degradation of bamboo mechanical properties. Keywords: bamboo; deterioration; doi; mpa; properties; strength; tensile; time; transverse
• Effect of Nanoscale Carbon Black, Ammonium Polyphosphate, and Microcrystalline Cellulose on Properties of Polypropylene Composites by Atar, İlkay (2024) - TGA and DTG Data of CB and MCC Filled PP Composites Under Nitrogen Atmosphere Sample Tin (°C) Tmax (°C) Tend (°C) Char at 800 °C (wt%) Considering the results obtained, it was concluded that the use of CB and MCC generally improved the mechanical and thermal properties of PP composites. Keywords: app; carbon; composites; doi; et al; flame; mcc; polymer; properties; strength
• Mechanical and Thermo-Mechanical Behaviors of Cork Filler-Reinforced Epoxy Composite by Chandramohan, Parthasarathy; Kalimuthu, Mayandi; Subramanian, Karthikeyan; Nagarajan, Rajini ; Mohammad, Faruq; Al-Lohedan, Hamad A.; Krishnan, Kumar; Ismail , Sikiru O. (2025) - TGA curves of epoxy resin and cork filler reinforced epoxy composites The initial weight reduction that was noticed was ascribed to water evaporation. Figures 3, 4, and 5 illustrate the mechanical capabilities of cork filler blended with epoxy resin qualities of epoxy polymer composites. Keywords: composite; cork; doi; epoxy; et al; fiber; filler; material; mechanical; polymer; properties; resin; strength
• Feasibility of Bio-Based Molasses and Citric Acid for The Manufacturing of Oil Palm Frond Particleboard by Saad, Sahriyanti; Augustina, Sarah; Sutiawan, Jajang; Surya Kusumah, Sukma; Adly Rahandi Lubis, Muhammad; Syahfitri, Alifah; Syukur, Abdus; Busyra Abdillah, Imam; Ilham Aulia, Muhammad; Wahyudi, Imam; Hermawan, Dede; Suhasman (2025) - Applying MOCA adhesive in OPF particleboard manufacturing significantly increased its physical properties, including dimensional stabilization and mechanical properties. The formation of these linkages can significantly affect the physical properties of OPF particleboards bonded with MOCA adhesive by inhibiting their WA uptake, thus directly affecting their final TS value. Keywords: adhesive; bio; doi; et al; mixture; moca; moca adhesive; opf; opf particleboard; particleboard; properties; ratios; values
• Prediction of Longitudinal Compressive Physical and Mechanical Properties of Bamboo by Yuan, Yan; Yang, Liming (2024) - In order to make bamboo structure widely used, it is important to master the mechanical properties of bamboo. This research provides a reference for the prediction of bamboo properties. Keywords: bamboo; diameter; modulus; properties; specimen; strength; wall
• Failure Behavior in Mechanical Testing of Two Plywood Products Distributed in Korea by Lee, In-Hwan; Lee, Min; Kang, Eun-Chang; Park, Yonggun; Lee, Sang-Min (2024) - Furthermore, the CP specimens demonstrated excellent adhesive strength in the tensile-shear test after cyclic boiling, both meeting and exceeding the Korean standards for structural plywood in all evaluated aspects. Structural plywood is engineered for load-bearing applications in construction, such as beams, hoardings, roof bracing, walls, and flooring (Suh et al. 2012). Keywords: lee; mpa; plywood; properties; shear; specimens; strength; test
• Impact of Nano-Silica, Cationic Polyacrylamide, and Cationic Starch on Long Fiber Utilization in Recycled Paper Production by Kasmani, Jafar Ebrahimpour; Samariha, Ahmad (2025) - Currently, recycled paper fibers are being explored as an important alternative. The main factors influencing paper strength include the average length and diameter of the fibers, as well as the inherent strength of the fibers used in production. Keywords: fibers; nano; paper; polyacrylamide; properties; pulp; silica; starch; strength; water
• Effects of Hot-pressing Parameters on the Properties of Waste Tetra Pak/Bamboo Composites by Jiang, Rui; Xu, Yuan Fei; Yang, Xue Jian; Zhang, Lei; Fan, Zhen Yu; Guo, Xiao Yan; Guo, Hui; Sun, Bin Qing; Yu, Li Li (2024) - This notable achievement was attributed to the incorporation of Tetra Pak fibers into the novel material composition. Auriga et al. (2021) had placed Tetra Pak waste material in the core layer of the chipboard and found that the content of Tetra Pak waste had no significant effect on the static bending strength, elastic modulus, swelling, and water absorption of the chipboard, but could significantly reduce the tensile strength of the board. Keywords: bamboo; bamboo composite; composites; modulus; pak; properties; resin; strength; tetra; tetra pak
• Production of Particleboards from Steam-pretreated Rice Straw and Castor Oil-based Polyurethane Resin by Luo, Peng; He, Yan; Wang, Tao (2024) - “Particleboard from rice straw,” BioResources 20(1), 852-859. 856 Table 2 shows the effect of steam pretreatment conditions on the physical and mechanical properties of rice straw particleboards. Rice straw particleboards bonded with UF exhibit weak strength and poor dimensional stability, even with high adhesive consumption (Li et al. 2010; Zhang and Hu 2014). Keywords: et al; particleboards; pretreatment; properties; rice; rice straw; steam; straw
• Effect of Nano–Palm Kernel Shell Biochar on Cure, Swelling, and Mechanical Properties of Natural Rubber Vulcanizates by Nur Aisyah Ar-Raudhoh , Mohammad Tahar; Muhamad Haziq , Mohd Fadzli; Siti Nur Liyana , Mamauod; Nahrul Hayawin , Zainal (2025) - “The effect of particle size of palm kernel shell on the mechanical properties and physical properties of filled natural rubber vulcanizates,” Materials Today: This is a key innovation of the study, as it focuses on exploiting the unique properties of nano-sized PKSB to enhance rubber properties more effectively than previous research on micron-sized PKSB. Keywords: doi; et al; filler; nano; oil; palm; pksb; properties; rubber; vulcanizates
• Effects of Bamboo Fiber Substitution for Glass Fibers on Mechanical and Erosive Wear Properties of High-Density Polyethylene Composites by Yin, Qianhui; Jiang, Liangpeng; Wang, Zitong; Xue, Kaiwen; Duan, Guoyan (2025) - 4041 CONCLUSIONS This study explores the feasibility of replacing glass fibers with bamboo fibers on the mechanical and erosive wear properties of HDPE composites. The HDPE composites without bamboo fibers mainly exhibited the brittle fracture characteristics of the matrix, whereas the composites with bamboo fibers exhibited both matrix brittle fracture and bamboo fiber fragmentation. Keywords: bamboo; bamboo fibers; composites; doi; erosion; fibers; glass; hdpe; hdpe composites; properties; wear
• Effect of Thermoplastic Starch Content on the Properties of Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) Composites by Zhang, Chunyan; Sun, Zhicheng; Yang, Xingxing; Duan, Guoyan; Wang, Min; Qiao, Yinhui (2025) - “Starch in PBAT composites,” BioResources 20(2), 3910-3922. “Starch in PBAT composites,” BioResources 20(2), 3910-3922. Keywords: absorption; composites; doi; pbat; pbat composites; properties; starch; strength; tps; wt%; zhang
• Effect of Density on In-plane Material Behavior: The Case of Laboratory Paper and Commercial Paperboard by Leng, Yuchen; Sanjon, Cedric W.; Groche, Peter; Hauptmann, Marek; Majschak, Jens-Peter (2025) - In order to more easily quantify the effect of parameters such as density on the stress-strain curve, the concept of an “efficiency factor” has been proposed so that the stress-strain curves of different paper densities collapse to a single master curve when scaled by density. This study also described the elastic modulus, stress-strain, and plastic stress-strain curves using efficiency factors, which allows a quantitative description of the mechanical behavior of the elastic and plastic compositions based on density effects. Keywords: density; efficiency; factor; fiber; material; paper; paper density; paperboard; plane; properties; refining; strain; stress
• Upgrading Recycled Paper Using Astragalus gossypinus Tragacanth Gum as a Bio-based Additive by Rahmaninia, Mehdi; Rahmati, Yasin; Tabarsa, Mehdi (2025) - The weight average molecular weight (Mw) and polydispersity of tragacanth gum were 4867 × 103 g/mol and 1.423, respectively. Iran is one of the most important countries for producing tragacanth gum in the world, and about 500 tons of this gum has been exported in 2020. Keywords: content; doi; et al; gum; paper; properties; pulp; rahmaninia; tragacanth; weight
• Impact of Drying Temperature on the Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Butterfly Pea Flower Powder by Meher, Jagamohan; Kalusuraman, Gnaniar; Dewangan, Niraj Kumar; Meher, Rajanandini; Krishnasamy, Senthilkumar; Sahu, Santosh Kumar; Giri, Jayant; Kanan, Mohammad (2025) - This trend supports the notion that higher drying temperatures can both preserve and enhance the bioactive properties of BPF powder. The study observed that higher drying temperatures resulted in more pronounced particle disintegration and greater surface area exposure, which were clearly visible at higher SEM magnifications (2.50 KX). Keywords: bpf; content; density; drying; et al; food; powder; properties; sample; sample c; temperature
• Effects of Nanocellulose, Cationic Starch, Cationic Polyacrylamide, and Unbleached Softwood Kraft Fibers on the Properties of Recycled Cardboard by Kasmani, Jafar Ebrahimpour; Samariha, Ahmad (2025) - Although the addition of cationic starch increases paper strength, it may slightly decreases opacity. Apparent density is crucial for predicting paper strength and typically increase with improved inter-fiber bonding (Main et al. 2015). Keywords: bonding; cardboard; cationic; cellulose; fibers; paper; polyacrylamide; properties; pulp; starch; strength
• The Effect of OCC Fibers Surface Modification and Polyvinyl Alcohol on the Properties of Test Liner Paper by Parastar , Mehran; Nazarnezhad, Noureddin; Asadpour, Qasim (2025) - Additionally, the morphological structure of treated paper fibers was analyzed using a field emission scanning electron microscope (SEM), and the state of carboxyl groups on fiber surfaces before and after hydrogen peroxide treatment was examined through FTIR spectroscopy. These links may increase fiber density and reduce porosity in the paper structure, as was observed in examining the morphological structure of treated paper fibers by SEM. Keywords: carboxyl; cellulose; et al; fibers; groups; hydrogen; occ; oxidation; paper; properties; pvoh; strength; surface; water
• Effect of Drying Treatment on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Material Extrusion-Based 3D-Printed PETG Models by Wang, Chen; Huang, Hanyi; Wang, Xiaowen; Wang, Yiboran; Zhu , Yu (2025) - Polyethylene terephthalate-1, 4-cyclohexanedimethanol ester (PETG) is a transparent plastic and a new type of ME-3DP filament with good thermoforming and chemical-resistant properties; it is economical and environmentally friendly, and it has a broad application prospect in the field of 3D printing (Chen et al. 2022). 7002 Moisture Absorption Pre-treatment To prevent moisture absorption and deterioration, ME-3DP filament is usually vacuum-packed in sealed bags when it is dispatched from the factory (Yu et al. 2024). Keywords: fig; filament; models; moisture; properties; samples; treatment
• Comparative Analysis of Fiber Characteristics and Chemical, Physical, and Mechanical Properties of Six Indigenous Bamboo Species from Indonesia by Augustina, Sarah; Anggraini, Riana; Yuliandari, Ika; br Marpaung, Antalina Florida; Charisma, Feby Savva; Ridho, Muhammad Rasyidur; Kemala, Pati; Lee, Seng Hua; Iswanto, Apri Heri; Antov, Petar; Fatriasari, Widya (2025) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.4.8493-8514 Keywords: Bamboo fiber; Chemical properties; Fiber quality; Mechanical properties; Pearson’s correlation; Physical properties Contact information: a: Research Center for Biomass and Bioproducts, BRIN, Jl. Compared with other plant fibers, bamboo fibers exhibit superior mechanical properties, notably high stiffness and tensile strength, along with favorable elongation (Hakeem et al. 2015; Chin et al. 2020; Gao et al. 2022). Keywords: bamboo; bamboo fiber; bamboo species; bambusa; chemical; density; doi; et al; fiber; fiber density; fiber properties; gigantochloa; modulus; properties; schizostachyum; species; strength; tensile; values; young
• Improving Physical Properties and Printability of Fruit Packaging Kraft Liner with Mineral and Nanographene Coatings by Kasmani, Jafar Ebrahimpour; Samariha, Ahmad; Amiri Margavi, Mohammadreza (2025) - “The influence of pigment type and loading on water vapor barrier properties of paper coatings before and after folding,” Progress in Organic Coatings 132, 201-210. Advancements in coating technologies improve paper properties like printability and glossiness, meeting the demand for high-quality packaging. Keywords: brown; coating; et al; fluorite; liner; liner paper; materials; nanographene; paper; properties; surface; test; value; zein
• Preparation and Papermaking Properties of Dry-Cut Powder from Chemically Crosslinked BEKP by Korpela, Antti; Asikainen, Jaakko (2025) - 6. Effect of crosslinked BEKP pulp powders addition (20 wt.%) on bulk of refined BEKP (○SR 33) Fig. 7. Effect of crosslinked BEKP pulp powders addition (20 wt%) on the tensile- and Z-directional strength of refined BEKP (○SR 33) Keywords: bekp; bulk; cellulose; chemical; crosslinking; fibers; iso; korpela; paper; powder; properties; pulp; sheets; water
• Preparation and Properties of Waste Polypropylene/ Bamboo Fiber Composite by Wang, Miaoyun; Li, Chenyang; Sun, Binqing; Yu, Lili; Li, Hui; Ma, Zhifeng; He, Songting; Lyu, Hao (2025) - Li (2022) used hydrothermal bamboo fibers bamboo fibers as reinforcing PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Wang et al. (2026). The effects of bamboo fiber mesh size, bamboo fiber content, and hot-pressing process parameters (temperature, pressure, and time) on the physical and mechanical properties of waste PP/BF composites were systematically optimized through single-factor and orthogonal experiments. Keywords: absorption; bamboo; composites; et al; fiber; polypropylene; pressing; properties; temperature; waste; water
• Effects of Returning Organic Fertilizer and Biochar to Soil on Surface Electrochemical Properties and Nutrients by Cao, Jie; Qu, Haoli; Li, Ruirong; Wang, Pengjun; Chen, Mingjiang (2025) - Although there have been many studies on the effects of organic fertilizer and biochar application on soil properties and functions at present, these studies mainly focus on aspects such as soil organic carbon and nutrient element cycling (Cao et al. 2025), aggregate stability (Yu et al. 2017), water infiltration (Wang et al. 2022), and microbial functions (Zhou et al. 2024). Changes in Soil Organic Carbon and Humus The effects of applying organic fertilizers and biochar on soil organic carbon and humus are shown in Fig. Keywords: application; biochar; charge; content; doi; et al; fertilizer; nitrogen; properties; soil; soil surface; surface

• Enhancing Strength Properties of Recycled Paper with TEMPO-oxidized Nanocellulose by Indarti, Eti; Abdul Rahman, Khairul Hafizuddin; Ibrahim, Mazlan; Wan Daud, Wan Rosli (2023) - In the former, OPEFB fiber strands were pulped via water prehydrolysis followed by soda- anthraquinone pulping, while the latter involves the bleaching of OPEFB-UB pulp using a totally chlorine-free (TCF) bleaching sequence of oxygen (O), ozone (Z), and peroxide (P). Furthermore, by being elements of micro- and nano- dimensions, these particles have a greater surface area as compared to pulp fibers, hence increasing the bonding area which further facilitates inter-fiber bond development. Keywords: addition; bioresources; bonds; cellulose; doi; et al; fiber; groups; materials; mcc; opefb; paper; pulp; strength; tempo
• Valorization of Old Corrugated Container to Dissolving Pulp by Ghahrani, Negin; Ramezani, Omid; Kermanian, Hossein; Vatankhan, Elham; Koosha, Mojtaba (2022) - “Comparison of the properties of chemical cellulose pulps,” Cellulose 1(2), 107-130. To determine this property, 0.5 g of pulp sample was immersed in alkaline KOH solution (Jaturapiree et al. 2008). Keywords: accessibility; bioresources; bleaching; cellulose; chemical; content; doi; et al; fibers; ghahrani; occ; paper; pulp; reactivity; sample; solution
• Performance Factors for Filtration of Air Using Cellulosic Fiber-based Media: A Review by Owens, Lindsay P.; Hubbe, Martin A (2023) - The polycation on cellulose filter fibers was found to enhance capture of negatively charged microbes. These results show that oil coating on filter fiber surfaces minimizes the effect of particle shape on filtration efficiency. Keywords: 18(1; aerosol; air filter; air filtration; area; bioresources; capture; cellulose; cellulose filter; cellulosics; charge; diameter; doi; drop; drying; effect; energy; et al; fiber; fig; filter; filter media; filter paper; filter surface; filtration efficiency; flow; force; hubbe; humidity; layer; liu; mask; materials; nanocellulose; nanoparticles; owens; paper; particle; performance; permeability; pressure; process; review; review article; size; structure; surface; wang; water; wet
• Rheological and Mechanical Study of Micro-Nano Sized Biocarbon-PLA Biodegradable Biocomposites by Rahman, Md. Rezaur; Bin Othman, Al-Khalid; Yurkin, Yuriy; Burkov, Andrey; Shestakova, Ulyana; Bin Bakri , Muhammad Khusairy; Alfaifi, Sulaiman Y.; Madkhali, O.; Aljabri, Mahmood D.; Rahman, Mohammed M. (2023) - 4493 Materials formed from a mixture of biocarbon and other materials, such as plastic or metal, are known as biocarbon composites. As the biocarbon component of the composite stores carbon that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere, biocarbon composites may aid in removing carbon dioxide from the environment (Zhang et al. 2022). Keywords: astm; biocarbon; biocomposites; bioresources; composites; doi; et al; fig; particle; peer; pla; rahman; size
• Kenaf Bast Nanocrystalline Cellulose: Analysis of Morphological, Chemical, Crystalline, and Thermal by Dungani, Rudi; Melani, Lili; Fatriasari, Widya; Munawar, Sasa Sofyan; Syamani, Firda Aulya; Mahardika, Melbi; Karliati, Tati; Dewi, Mustika; Alpian, .; Supriyati, Wahyu (2023) - The kenaf core fibers are higher in holocellulose and lignin, 87.2% and 19.2%, respectively, while kenaf bast fiber is higher in α-cellulose. The particles dried kenaf bast fibers were sieved through 100 mesh screens to eliminate the fine and coarse fibers. Keywords: bast; bioresources; cellulose; doi; et al; fiber; kenaf; kenaf bast; lignin; nanocellulose; peak; pulp
• Classification Analysis of Copy Papers Using Infrared Spectroscopy and Machine Learning Modeling by Lee, Yong-Ju; Lee, Tai-Ju; Kim, Hyoung Jin (2023) - “Copy paper IR analysis,” BioResources 19(1), 160-182. “Copy paper IR analysis,” BioResources 19(1), 160-182. 161 document forgery related to official documents and 7,604 cases concerning private documents. Keywords: analysis; bioresources; classification; copy; data; doi; et al; fig; infrared; lee; lee et; model; paper; pls; spectra; spectroscopy; svm
• Evaluating the Therapeutic Importance of Gold Nanoparticles Formed by the Biogenic Synthesis Route of Madhuca longifolia Reduction by Dhayalan, Manikandan; Parveen, Sheikdawood; Thirumalaisamy, Sathiyapriya; Mohammad, Faruq; Al-Lohedan, Hamad A.; Riyaz, Savaas Umar Mohammed; Dinesh , Rakshi Anuja; Giri, Jayant; Stalin, Antony; Reddy, Gangireddy Rajasekhar; Anandakumar, Natarajan; Mallik , Saurav (2023) - DOI: 10.1007/s10876-016-1051-6 Pragathiswaran, C., Smith, C., Barabadic, H., Al-Ansari, M. M., Al-Humaid, L. A., and Saravanan, M. (2020). The fraction of reticence increased with cumulative concentrations of M. longifolia extract. Keywords: activity; antioxidant; bioresources; cell; dhayalan; doi; et al; extract; fig; gnps; gold; longifolia; nanoparticles; peer; synthesis
• Deciphering the Therapeutic, Larvicidal, and Chemical Pollutant Degrading Properties of Leaves-mediated Silver Nanoparticles Obtained from Alpinia purpurata by Vani Raju, Manikandan; Kaniyur Chandrasekaran, Meenakshi; Rajendran, Meenakshi Sundari; Velliyur Kanniappan, Gopalakrishnan; Muthaiyan Ahalliya, Rathi; Dugganaboyana, Guru Kumar; Almutairi, Mikhlid H; Almutairi, Bader O.; Khusro, Ameer; Vijayaraghavan, Ponnuswamy (2024) - AgNPs have the ability to impair the mitochondrial process in cancer cells, which causes energy depletion and cell death. AgNPs can cause cell death by activating apoptotic pathways in cancer cells via several routes. Keywords: a549; activity; agnps; analysis; bioresources; cancer; cells; doi; et al; extract; fig; leaves; nanoparticles; peer; raju; silver
• Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Leaf Extract of Calluna vulgaris: Characterizations, Properties, and Photocatalytic Activities by Akalin, Gulen Oytun (2024) - “Adsorption characteristics of Ag nanoparticles on cellulose nanofibrils with different chemical compositions,” Polymers 12(1), article 164. The part of the plant used can be washed and boiled with distilled water for nanoparticle synthesis. Keywords: activity; akalin; antioxidant; bioresources; doi; et al; extract; fig; green; leaf; leaf extract; nanoparticles; nps; peer; potential; silver; synthesis; zeta
• Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles via Biomass of Hypnea pannosa as a Green Mediator and their Biological Applications by Modafer, Yosra A. (2024) - “Synthesis, characterization, and spectroscopic properties of ZnO nanoparticles,” International Scholarly Research Notices article 2012 article 372505. “Biofabrication and characterization of cyanobacteria derived ZnO NPs for their bioactivity comparison with commercial chemically synthesized nanoparticles,” Bioorganic Chemistry 113, article 104999. Keywords: activity; bioresources; cells; doi; et al; extract; fig; modafer; nanoparticles; nps; oxide; pannosa; synthesis; zinc; zno; zno nanoparticles
• Enhancing Subsequent Kraft Fiber Dewatering Properties by using Fiber Polyamide-epichlorohydrin (PAE) Treatment to Prepare a Dry Pulp Product by Korpela, Antti; Tanaka, Atsushi; Asikainen, Jaakko (2024) - In principle, all measures that could further decrease water absorption and swelling of dried pulp fibers in water could help the dewatering of the fibers and the wet paper web in the papermaking, and in that way decrease papermaking energy consumption. Dewatering properties of unrefined sulphate kraft market pulps can be substantially improved by adding poly(amidoamine epichlorohydrin) (PAE) wet strength resin into fiber water suspension prior to pulp drying and subsequent curing of the PAE. Keywords: bioresources; drying; fibers; korpela; pae; paper; pulp; strength; treatment; water; wet
• Malay Rebab: Sound Analysis of the Kelantan Traditional Musical Instrument by Sinin, Aaliyawani Ezzerin; Hamdan, Sinin; Mohamad Said, Khairul Anwar; Sawawi, Marini; Kamarudin, Khairil Anwar Dean; Musib, Ahmad Faudzi (2024) - “Malay rebab sound analysis,” BioResources 20(1), 1318-1332. 1321 is fixed in position during sound collection. “Malay rebab sound analysis,” BioResources 20(1), 1318-1332. 1322 The jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is a species of tree in the Moraceae family (see Fig. 2). Keywords: analysis; bioresources; frequency; instrument; khz; malay; malaysia; music; rebab; sinin; sound; string
• Pulp and Paper: Reflections on Faculty and Research Careers and the Journey with BioResources by Shen, Jing (2024) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.1.1-3 Keywords: Pulp and paper; BioResources; Lignocellulosic Products Contact information: a: Research Division for Sustainable Papermaking & Advanced Materials, Key Laboratory of Biobased Materials Science & Technology, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China; b: Limerick Pulp and Paper Centre, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB E3B 6C2, Canada; “A career journey with this journal,” BioResources 20(1), 1-3. 1 Pulp and Paper: Reflections on Faculty and Research Careers and the Journey with BioResources Jing Shen a,b,* With over 20 years in pulp and paper, my career has been shaped by foundational research and teaching as well as by BioResources, a journal that has significantly supported my work. Keywords: bioresources; paper; pulp; research
• Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Azadirachta indica Leaf Extracts for Heavy Metal Sensing by Babatimehin, Abidemi Mercy; Ajayi, Gabriel Olukayode; Ogunbamowo, Oyebola Elizabeth; El-Rayyes, Ali; Albedair, Lamia A.; Alsuhaibani, Amnah Mohammed; Ofudje, Edwin Andrew (2025) - “AgNPs using extract,” BioResources 20(2), 3342-3366. 3342 Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Azadirachta indica Leaf Extracts for Heavy Metal Sensing Abidemi Mercy Babatimehin,a,b,* Gabriel Olukayode Ajayi,c Oyebola Elizabeth Ogunbamowo,a,d Ali El-Rayyes,e Lamia A. Albedair,f Amnah Mohammed Alsuhaibani,g and Edwin Andrew Ofudje a Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized via a cheap bio-reduction and green method from leaf extracts of Azadirachta indica. “AgNPs using extract,” BioResources 20(2), 3342-3366. 3357 Optimization Studies Effects of neem concentration and time of reaction The addition of silver nitrate (AgNO3) to neem leaf extract caused the color to change from golden yellow to light brown, then dark brown, as seen previously in Fig. Keywords: agnps; babatimehin; bioresources; doi; et al; extract; fig; leaf; leaf extract; metal; nanoparticles; neem; silver; size; synthesis
• The Seung (Sueng or Sung), a Plucked Fretted Lute from the Northern Region of Thailand by M. Duin, Ezra Alfandy; Hamdan, Sinin; Mohamad Said, Khairul Anwar; Ab Razak, Mawar Suhaila; Sinin, Aaliyawani Ezzerin (2025) - “The seung lute from Thailand,” BioResources 20(2), 3234-3251. 3241 0.572, -19.765 1.142, -15.082 1.711, -43.233 2.289, -42.537 2.923, -39.983 3.489, -42.645 -120 -100 -80 -60 -40 -20 0 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 In te n s it y (d B u ) Frequency (kHz) 3rd fret string 1 (D5 = 587 Hz) 0.642, -20.063 1.286, -27.823 1.924, -29.389 2.567, -39.026 3.208, -40.999 3.645, -46.477 -120 -100 -80 -60 -40 -20 0 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 In te n s it y ( d B u ) Frequency (kHz) 4th fret string 1 (E5 = 660 Hz) 0.505, -45.182 0.702, -46.013 1.345, -50.853 2.095, -48.270 2.711, -55.065 3.424, -62.738 -120 -100 -80 -60 -40 -20 0 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 In te n s it y ( d B u ) Frequency (kHz) 5th fret string 1 (F5 = 698 Hz) 0.767, -21.944 1.549, -24.333 2.323, -28.026 3.101, -28.210 3.659, -33.414 -120 -100 -80 -60 -40 -20 0 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 In te n s it y ( d B u ) Frequency (kHz) 6th fret string 1 (G5 = 784 Hz) PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Duin et al. (2025). 0.869, -33.499 1.739, -30.744 2.291, -48.153 2.614, -47.224 3.168, -42.576 3.481, -47.473 -120 -100 -80 -60 -40 -20 0 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 In te n s it y ( d B u ) Frequency (kHz) 7th fret string 1 (A5 = 880 Hz) 0.961, -35.570 1.742, -46.057 2.708, -39.704 3.663, -38.637 -120 -100 -80 -60 -40 -20 0 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 In te n s it y ( d B u ) Frequency (kHz) 8th fret string 1 (B5 =987.77Hz) 0.733, -50.385 1.095, -44.346 3.012, -54.114 -120 -100 -80 -60 -40 -20 0 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 In te n s it y ( d B u ) Frequency (kHz) 9th fret string 1 (C6 = 1046 Hz) PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Duin et al. (2025). Keywords: bioresources; duin; frequency; fret; fret string; harmonic; seung; string
• Sundatang-Sabah’s Lost Lute of Borneo by Hamdan, Sinin; M. Duin, Ezra Alfandy; Mohamad Said, Khairul Anwar; Kipli, Kuryati; Sinin, Aaliyawani Ezzerin; Musib, Ahmad Fauzi (2025) - Open string 1 and the fret from sundatang A was tuned to E4(330), G4#(410), A4#(465), C5#(546), D5(569), and F5(692) where E4-G4#:2Tone, G4#-A4#:1Tone, A4#-C5#:2Tone, C5#- D5:1Tone, D5-F5:2Tone, simplified become 2TT2TT2T. Open string 1 and the fret from sundatang B it was tuned to C4#(277), E4(329), F4(340), F4#(361), G4(389), G4#(425) where C4#-E4:1.5Tone, E4-F4:1Semitone, F4-F4#:1Semitone, F4#-G4:1Semitone, G4-G4#:1Semitone simplified become 1.5TSSSS. The Linear Equation (Harmonic number versus frequency) for Open String 1 and Fret 1 to Fret 5 from Sundatang A and Sundatang B Open String and Fret Number Sundatang A Sundatang B Open string 1 Y = 333.6x - 5.7 Y = 277.6x - 0.5 Fret 1 Y = 413.7x - 6.7 Y = 324.6x + 2.7 Fret 2 Y = 467.8x - 4.2 Y = 341.7x - 2.4 Fret 3 Y = 546x – 1 Y = 360.4x + 0.6 Fret 4 Y = 691.7x - 242.9 Y = 389.4x - 0.8 Fret 5 Y = 694.1x - 4.5 Y = 426.3x - 1 The open string 1 and fret number versus frequency for sundatang A, sundatang B and sundatang 1, 2, 3 and 4 from Batahong and Dayou (2016) are shown in Fig. Keywords: bioresources; borneo; frequency; fret; hamdan; string; sundatang
• On the Edge of Survival: The Fragile Fate of Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) in Central Anatolia, Türkiye Under Climate Change by Gül, Ebru (2025) - Thus, a total of 24 environmental variables that could be effective in Scots pine distribution were produced. Chelsa climate scenarios are widely used to determine the effects of climate variables on Scots pine distribution (Dering et al. 2021; Vospernik et al. 2024). Keywords: anatolia; areas; bioresources; change; climate; conservation; data; distribution; doi; environmental; et al; forest; future; habitat; model; populations; potential; scenarios; scots pine; species; study; türkiye; variables
• Togunggak: Traditional Music of Kadazandusun by M Duin, Ezra Alfandy; Hamdan, Sinin; Mohamad Said, Khairul Anwar; Kipli, Kuryati; Sinin, Aaliyawani Ezzerin; Musib, Ahmad Faudzi (2025) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.4.9753-9767 Keywords: Bamboo tube; Togunggak; Fast Fourier Transform (FFT); Time Frequency Analysis (TFA) The togunggak is a traditional musical instrument made of bamboo. Keywords: bamboo; bioresources; duin; fig; frequency; instrument; malaysia; sound; togunggak; tube
• Fusion of Rough Set Theory, Genetic Algorithm-Backpropagation Neural Networks and Shapley Additive Explanations for the Design of Bamboo Furniture by Huang, Zhongchen; Li Ye (2025) - Therefore, the importance of Kansei design becomes more prominent. “Bamboo furniture design,” BioResources 20(3), 7107-7133. 7127 proposed in this study is effective in ensuring that this uncertainty does not affect the physical feasibility of the final furniture design. Keywords: bamboo; bamboo furniture; bioresources; bpnn; consumers; design; doi; engineering; et al; furniture; furniture design; kansei; model; needs; process; product; set; study; users
• Colorimetric Sensing of Chlorpyrifos Pesticides Using Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles from Neem Root Extracts by Babatimehin, Abidemi Mercy; Ogunbamowo, Oyebola Elizabeth; Ajayi, Gabriel Olukayode; Gamal, Ali El; Emran, Talha Bin; Ofudje, Edwin Andrew; Hefnawy, Mohamed (2025) - This further supports NRE as an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative for nanoparticle synthesis (Matam et al. 2021; Ritu et al. 2023). Neem extract also plays a dual role in AgNPs synthesis by acting as both a reducing and stabilizing agents. Keywords: agnps; babatimehin; bioresources; chlorpyrifos; compounds; doi; et al; extract; nanoparticles; neem; nre; peak; pesticides; root; silver; synthesis
• Preliminary Elucidation of the Mechanism Underlying Coal Degradation by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens by Liu, Chengyong; Cao, Weilong; Gu, Wenzhe; Wang, Zhigang; Zhang, Yun; Sheng, Fengtian; Zhang, Beiyan; Yuan, Chaofeng; Wang, Yaya (2025) - Degradation of lignite particles on LB agar plates (a) before and (b) after strain N7 addition The Analysis of A450 During Coal Biodegradation The absorbance value at 450 nm (A450) was reported to be a reliable and efficient measure for assessing the degree of coal degradation (Shi et al. 2009). For instance, LiP facilitates coal degradation by cleaving aromatic rings and oxidizing complex organic polymers (Ralph and Catcheside 1994; Shi et al. 2023), whereas MnP oxidizes polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) (Huang et al. 2013). Keywords: 20(3; activity; analysis; biodegradation; bioresources; coal; coal degradation; degradation; doi; et al; lignite; liu; mechanism; peer; strain

• Periodic Hygrothermal Properties of Salix Liquefaction Products / Isocyanate Rigid Foam Materials by Wang, Xuelin; Zhu, Xiaofeng; Wang, Bin; Zhang, Minghui; An, Zhen; Han, Wang (2023) - This research provides a theoretical basis for improving the aging resistance of polyurethane foam materials in the future, and it also provides a new type of biomass-based polyurethane insulation material for heating cities in northern China. This is because the surface of polyurethane foam material was aged, so the impact strength of the material decreased. Keywords: cycle; foam; humidity; material; polyurethane; rpuf; salix; stage; strength; temperature; treatment
• A Comparative Study of the Effects of Chemical Crosslinking Agents on NBSK Handsheet Properties by Korpela, Antti; Tanaka, Atsushi; King, Alistair W. T. (2022) - The most severe reported disadvantage of paper crosslinking treatments is embrittlement of the paper, resulting in greatly decreased folding endurance and strain during the breakage of the paper (Caulfield 1994; Horie and Biermann 1994; Yang and Xu 1998; Korpela and Orelma 2020). Weight change (%) of the reference handsheets and crosslinked handsheets after water soaking (10 min) and subsequent drying (23 °C, RH 50%) of the samples. Keywords: chemical; crosslinking; glyoxal; handsheet; mdmdheu; min; paper; strength; treatments; water; wet
• Parameters Optimization for Compressing a Mixture of Decomposed Rice Straw and Biochar into a Seedling-raising Mat by Song, Yuqiu; Han, Yingjun; Wang, Lulu; Zhang, Wenyu; Chen, Tianyou; Meng, Jun; Xin, Mingjin; Liu, Yuxin; Shan, Renbao (2022) - “Compressing rice straw & biochar,” BioResources 17(4), 6293-6302. 6294 and nutrient soil, and the experiment showed that the mixed substrate effectively improved the growth of rice seedlings. Biochar is the pyrolysis product of biomass such as crop straw, which can improve soil fertility and physicochemical properties of straw seedling substrate, and is conducive to the growth of crops (Meng et al. 2011; Keywords: bending; biochar; mat; rice; seedling; stability; straw; strength
• Effect of Physical Properties of Softwoods on Embedment Strength Performance of Self-tapping Screws by Lee, In-Hwan; Kim, Keon-Ho (2023) - Calculation of embedment strength using the effective area of STS Table 4 shows the results of embedment strength type 1. DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.2.3576-3589 Keywords: Embedment strength; Softwood; Self-tapping screw; Yield load; Embedment direction Contact information: Wood Engineering Division, Forest Products and Industry Department, National Institute of Forest Science, 57 Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02455, Republic of Korea; * Corresponding author: keon@korea.kr INTRODUCTION With the development of engineering timber, such as glulam and cross-laminated timber (CLT), timber construction is being built in large dimensions and heights (Nguyen et al. 2018; van de Lindt et al. 2019; Keywords: area; diameter; direction; embedment; load; shank; species; strength; sts
• Optimization of Alkali-Treated Banana Pseudo-Stem Fiber/PBAT/PLA Bio-Composite for Packaging Application using Response Surface Methodology by Pei, Pei; Zou, Rui; Zhang, Chengming; Yu, Menghui; Chang, Sandra; Tan, Jia; Li, Jiaxin; Li, Xuehua; Li, Shizhong (2022) - Compared with native BPSF based composite, the impact strength increased slightly (11.07%) after incorporate alkali-treated BPSF with the polymer matrix. SEM analysis showed that the surface roughness of alkali-treated BPSF/PBAT/PLA decreased compared with native BPSF based composite. Keywords: alkali; banana; bending; bio; bpsf; composite; doi; et al; fiber; pbat; pla; polymer; strength; tensile; tensile strength; treatment; value
• Optimization Design of Bamboo Filament Decorated Board Process Based on Response Surface by Li, Hui; Chen, Mei-Ling; Hu, Luo-Xuan; Wang, Xiao; Gu, Zhong-Chun; Li, Jun-Zhang; Yang, Zhi-Bin (2022) - 73 Optimization Design of Bamboo Filament Decorated Board Process Based on Response Surface Hui Li,a,b,# Mei-Ling Chen,c,# Luo-Xuan Hu,a Xiao Wang,a,b Zhong-Chun Gu,a Jun-Zhang Li,a,* and Zhi-Bin Yang a,* Bamboo filament decorated board is a new kind of bamboo and wood composite material. This research investigated the effects of hot pressing temperature, time, and pressure on surface bonding properties of bamboo filament decorated board, and the optimum process parameters were determined. Keywords: bamboo; bonding; filament; process; response; strength; surface; value
• Piloting Wet Tensile Strength Development of Polyamide-Amine-Epichlorohydrin Wet Strengthened Nordic Bleached Softwood Pulp Paper by Alkyl Ketene Dimer Internal Sizing by Korpela, Antti; Jaiswal, Aayush Kumar; Tanaka, Atsushi; Asikainen, Jaakko (2022) - The PAE may also contribute to paper machine felt filling and thus impair the paper machine runnability and performance (Ringold and Fuhrman 2019). The results of recent laboratory-scale studies regarding the joint effects of wet strengthening agent polyamide-amine-epichlorohydrin (PAE) and internal alkylketene dimer (AKD) sizing on Nordic bleached softwood pulp (NBSK) handsheets indicate that AKD internal sizing increases the wet strength of PAE wet strengthened handsheets. Keywords: akd; effect; laboratory; pae; paper; pilot; sizing; strength; wet
• Bending Strength Prediction and Finite Element Analysis of Larch Structural Beams by Baek, Seung-Youp; Song, Yo-Jin; Kim, Hyun-Woo; Hong, Soon-Il (2023) - Phenol-resorcinol formaldehyde (PRF) resin was used for bonding when fabricating laminated larch timber and glulam. Based on the quality standards of type 2 beams among the quality standards of visual grade structural materials, grades 1, 2, and 3 were classified according to the knots and slope of grain. Keywords: bending; grade; larch; material; mor; specimens; strength; timber
• The Impact of an Acidic Post-Treatment on Surface-Modified Old Corrugated Cardboard (OCC) with NaOH-Urea as a Reinforcing Agent: The Impact of an Acidic Post-Treatment on by Ghahrani, Negin; Nazarnezhad, Noureddin; Ramezani, Omid; Asadpour, Ghasem (2023) - Properties of control, NaOH/urea treatment, and acidic post treatment papers were respectively 33.31, 29.4, and 37.46 mn/g in the tensile index, 1.7, 1.58, and 1.74 Kpa.m2/g in burst index, 9.94, 9.07 and 8.87 mn.m2/g in tear index, 2.04, 1.34 and 1.32 s-1 in smoothness, 37.2, 38.2 and 45.4 s in air resistance, and 77.5, 90.8 and 80.5 water absorption. “Enhanced effect of NaOH/thiourea/urea aqueous solution on paper strength of high-yield pulp,” BioResources 9(2), 2154-2166. Keywords: acid; cellulose; et al; fibers; naoh; paper; post; strength; surface; treatment; urea
• Influence of a Biological Soaking in the Presence of Microbes on the Tensile Strength of Açaí Fibers by Mesquita, Antonio de Lima; Arroyo, Felipe Nascimento; Christoforo, André Luis; Lahr, Francisco Antônio Rocco; Barrero, Nubia Garzon; Santana, Elza Brandão; Faria, Lênio José Guerreiro de (2023) - Regarding the results of the normality and homogeneity of variance tests for the maximum axial tensile strength of the reference conditions (natural fiber) and the EC7 (2% water CS) conditions, the p-values were greater than 0.05 (0.425, 0.193, and 0.084 for the Anderson-Darling, Bartlett and Levene tests, respectively). DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.2.2998-3007 Keywords: Fiber treatments; Açaí fiber; Axial tensile strength; Lignocellulosic waste Contact information: a: Coordenação de Engenharia de Materiais, State University of Amazonas (UEA), avenue Djalma Batista, 3578, Manaus, Amazonas Brazil; b: Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Washington Luís Highway, km 235, São Carlos, São Paulo Brazil; Keywords: açaí; conditions; et al; fibers; results; soaking; strength; tensile; tensile strength; water
• Distilled Spirits Lees Ash as Cement Additive by Song, Xingfei; Zhang, Yueliang; Li, Jijia; Xia, Zhihao; Sun, Ruize; Bie, Rushan (2023) - dry ash free The preparation of DSLA samples was conducted using alternately a muffle furnace (MF) and a fluidized bed (FB) made in the Circulating Fluidized Bed Laboratory of Harbin Institute of Technology. Mortar Mixture Proportions Mixture Name OPC (g) DSLA (g) Water (mL) Sand (g) Control sample 450 - 225 1350 DSLA sample 405 45 225 1350 Keywords: additive; ash; cement; dsla; fig; husk; lees; rice; strength; surface
• Bending Behavior of Separable Glued-Laminated Timber (GLT)-Steel Beam Combined with Inclined Screws by Pang, Sung-Jun; Oh, Jung-Kwon (2023) - Tomasi et al. (2009) tried to develop a ductile bending behavior of GLT beams by inserting steel bars. 𝜎𝑏𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 = 𝑛 ∙ 𝑀𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝐼𝑒𝑓𝑓 ∙ 𝑦 (3) where 𝜎𝑏𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 is the bending stress in the elastic analysis (MPa), 𝑛 is the ratio of elastic modulus of GLT and steel in GLT-steel beam (1 for GLT beam), 𝑀𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑 is the measured bending moment capacity (kN·m), 𝐼eff is effective moment of inertia (mm4), 𝑦 is the distance from the neutral axis (mm). Keywords: beam; bending; failure; glt; load; pang; plate; steel; steel beam; strength; timber
• Depth Effect of Tropical Heavy Hardwood of Kekatong Species Towards EC5 using Weibull’s Theory by Bambang Purwanto, Nasroien; Mohamad Bhkari, Norshariza; Lum, Wei Chen; Ahmad, Zakiah; Azmi, Anis; Rosli, Muhammad Amirul Akmal; Abdul Aziz, Nurul Faiizin; Za’ba, Nurul Izzatul Lydia (2023) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.4.6882-6895 Keywords: Malaysian tropical hardwood; Eurocode 5; Bending strength; Weibull’s Theory; Depth effect; Depth modification factor Contact information: a: School of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia; b: Institute for Infrastructure Engineering and Sustainable Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia; c: Faculty of Bioengineering and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Jeli Campus, 17600 Jeli, Kelantan, Malaysia; d: Bending strength is a crucial factor in designing wood structures because it directly impacts the structural integrity and safety of the construction. Keywords: bending; density; depth; effect; kekatong; size; strength; theory; timber; value; weibull
• Cold Pressing and Hot Curing Process for Assembly of Hexagonal Pre-shaped Bamboo Culm Sections by Ji, Liang; Lei, Yongjie; Han, Wang; Fu, Wansi; Feng, Haiyun; Wang, Fanyu; Xiong, Chenkun; Wang, Tianyu (2023) - Variance and range analysis were used to determine the significance of each process factor on the mechanical properties of glued HexBam strength and the level difference between the factors and determine the optimal preparation process for mechanical properties. The current research on multiple reconstitutions of bamboo raw materials is based on cold pressing and room temperature curing processes, with a long production cycle. Keywords: adhesive; bamboo; compressive; hexbam; material; pressing; pressure; process; size; strength; temperature
• Physical and Surface Properties of Food Packaging Paper Coated by Thyme Oil by Gücüş, Mehmet Onurhan (2023) - The mechanical features of coated papers are controlled by the substrate or the base layer. Still, the tensile features of coated papers basically depend on the coating weight (Levlin 1999). Keywords: coating; food; oil; packaging; paper; starch; strength; thyme
• Atomic Layer Deposited TiO2 on a Foam-Formed Cellulose Fibre Network – Effect on Hydrophobicity and Physical Properties by Keskiväli, Laura; Seppänen, Tiinamari; Porri, Paavo; Pääkkönen, Elina; Ketoja, Jukka A. (2023) - Fibre structures after ALD TiO2 deposition were characterized with spectroscopic methods and changes in physical properties such as compression strength and moisture content of fibres were measured. With a low number of ALD cycles, island-like clusters were formed on the cellulose fibres. Keywords: ald; bskp; cellulose; compression; cycles; deposition; doi; et al; fibre; foam; layer; moisture; samples; set; strength; surface; tio2
• Predicting Strength of Norway Spruce and Scots Pine Sawn Timber Using Discrete X-ray Log Scanning, Optical Board Scanning, Traceability, and Partial Least Squares Regression by Fredriksson, Magnus (2024) - The results show an improved strength prediction when adding log data to board data, and that 3D log data alone is not enough to pre-sort logs for strength, while adding X-ray log data makes it possible. If X-ray log data could complement strength grading done by board scanners, then a lot more information on e.g., wood density would be available when grading. Keywords: board; data; grading; log; logs; ray; scanning; strength
• Preliminary Study of Synthesis and Characterization of Biodegradable Avocado Seed Starch-Chitosan Plastic with Glycerol Plasticizer: by Perwitasari, Dyah Suci; Fauziyah, Nur A.; Pesra, Risada H.; Putu, Ni L. (2024) - 8769 Preliminary Study of Synthesis and Characterization of Biodegradable Avocado Seed Starch-Chitosan Plastic with Glycerol Plasticizer Dyah S. Perwitasari,a,* Nur A. Fauziyah,b Risada H. Pesra,a and Ni L. Putu a Mechanical characteristics were studied for biodegradable plastics derived from avocado seed starch, emphasizing the influence of chitosan and glycerol. Whereas the addition of chitosan and glycerol greatly affects the mechanical properties of bioplastics, the mechanical properties of plastic from avocado seed starch will be investigated further. Keywords: avocado; bioplastics; chitosan; elongation; glycerol; starch; strength; tensile
• Improved Design of Self-tapping Screw (STS) for Korean Larch and Red Pine Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) by Lee, In-Hwan; Lee, Sang-min; Kim, Keon-Ho (2024) - Comparison of Withdrawal Resistance of 3ply CLT using Korea STS Manufacturer Imported STS Domestic STS CLT species Larch Red Pine Larch Red Pine Thread types Single Single Double Single Double Withdrawal resistance mean (MPa) 7. Processing tip of Korea STS fastener (Type D) Table 4. Keywords: clt; lee; performance; strength; sts; thread; withdrawal
• Development and Performance Evaluation of Sunflower Straw Cellulose Ether Ecological Sand-fixing Material by Zhang, Ziyang; Li, Zheyu; Yao, Lihong; Chang, Siyu; Wu, Yueqi (2024) - Preparation of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC-SFSP) About 4 g of sunflower straw cellulose raw material was placed in 80 mL of ethanol at 28 ℃ for 30 min. The future wind and sand fixation materials should be studied in the direction of more environmental protection and more efficient. Keywords: aging; cake; cellulose; cmc; content; material; sand; sfsp; stalk; strength; sunflower; water
• Evaluation of Rice Husk Composite Boards Prepared Using Different Adhesives and Processing Methods by Pradhan, Suman; Entsminger , Edward; Mohammadabadi, Mostafa; Seale, Daniel; Ragon , Kevin (2023) - Rice husks were soaked in NaOH solution (4.54 kg (10 lbs) rice husks per 70- L solution) for 1 hour, while the solution was kept at 93 °C (200 °F). Results revealed that chemical treatment with NaOH significantly improved fiber-to-fiber bonding of rice husks. Keywords: boards; husks; pmdi; resin; rice; specimens; strength
• Design Value of Tensile Strength of Raw Bamboo by Zhili Cui; Jiao, Zhenhua; Wei Tong (2023) - However, current research on the design values of raw bamboo materials is lacking. In this study, the design value of tensile strength of raw bamboo material was determined by a tensile test of the raw bamboo material, and the statistical values of the tensile strength and elastic modulus of the raw bamboo material were obtained. Keywords: bamboo; coefficient; load; material; resistance; strength; tensile; uncertainty; value
• Impact of Air Jet Impingement Technology on the Strength of Tissue Paper by Reczulski, Mariusz; Pospiech, Piotr; Troszczyńska, Kinga; Bieńkowska, Maria (2024) - The first series of studies (S1) involved dewatering paper samples with an unheated air jet, while in the second series (S2), the samples were pressed in a two-roll press, and the third series (S3) involved a combination of both dewatering techniques. Paper samples with a basis weight of 30 g/m2 were formed from commercial bleached softwood pine kraft pulp (BSK) and bleached hardwood eucalyptus kraft pulp (BHK). Keywords: air; air jet; impingement; impinging; jet; paper; pressing; samples; series; strength; tensile; web
• Influence of Densification on Structural Performance and Failure Mode of Cross-laminated Timber under Bending Load by Pradhan, Suman; Mohammadabadi, Mostafa; D. Entsminger, Edward; Ragon, Kevin (2024) - However, in a study conducted by Xu et al. (2021) using the planar shear test, rolling shear strength was observed to be reduced from 2.21 MPa for CLT panels made from spruce pine fir (SPF) lumber to 1.6 MPa for LVL. Pradhan et al. (2023) studied the effect of densification on rolling shear strength using the modified planar shear test. Keywords: bending; clt; densification; failure; layer; lumber; shear; strength
• Water Absorption of Commercial and Laboratory Tissue Sheets by Bytomski, Elisabeth; Velciu, Jacqueline; Dasyam, Praharsha; Sängerlaub, Sven; Zollner-Croll, Helga (2024) - The term tissue or tissue paper is increasingly used as a synonym for kitchen towel products. Tissue paper is a collective term for wet, and dry-creped papers with a low grammage. Keywords: absorption; capacity; fiber; handsheets; kitchen; paper; pulp; strength; tensile; tissue; virgin; water; water absorption
• Understanding Polyamidoamine Epichlorohydrin (PAAE) Retention in Paper by Ntifafa, Yao; Ji, Yun; Hart, Peter W. (2024) - The stabilities of the sheets’ wet strength over a certain period also need to be compared between lignin based wet strength and PAAE based wet strength. DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.115452 Espy, H. H. (1997), “Repulping wet strength paper and paperboard with persulfate and a carbonate buffer,” U.S. Patent No. 5674358A, 7 October 1997. Keywords: dosage; et al; freeness; index; kappa; paae; pulp; retention; strength; tear; tensile; tensile index; ton; wet
• Shear Strength of Cross Laminated Timber Based on Larch Lamina Combination by Baek, Seung-Youp; Song, Yo-Jin; Hong, Soon-Il (2024) - CLT with high MOE placed in the outermost tensile lamina had increased shear strength. In CLT flooring design, shear strength is used as the rolling shear strength of CLT panels (CSA 086, 2018). Keywords: clt; failure; lamina; load; shear; strength; type
• Visual and Machine Strength Gradings of Scots and Red Pine Structural Timber Pieces from Türkiye by Kurul, Fatih; As, Nusret (2024) - In studies conducted on structural Scots pine timbers, Montero et al. (2015) found 9,680 N/mm2 at 12% moisture content, Arriaga et al. In addition, Moltini et al. (2022) determined 10,800, 11,500, 10,700, and 12,200 N/mm2 in Scots pine structural timber obtained from four different regions of Spain, and the average of all regions was 11,300 N/mm2. Keywords: elasticity; et al; grading; machine; method; mm2; modulus; pine; red; scots; scots pine; strength; timber
• Evaluation of Shear Performance of Timber-Timber Composite Joints by Song, Yo-jin; Baek, Seong-Yeob; Hong, Soon-Il (2024) - “Shear of timber composite joints,” BioResources 19(3), 4984-5002. “Shear of timber composite joints,” BioResources 19(3), 4984-5002. 4985 and Loss 2022; Song et al. 2022). Keywords: adhesive; clt; composite; glt; joints; load; strength; timber; 𝐹𝑚𝑎𝑥
• Hornification in Commercial Chemical Pulps: Dependence on Drying Temperature by Sjöstrand, Björn; Karlsson, Carl-Anton; Barbier, Christophe; Henriksson, Gunnar (2024) - Drying Experiments The never-dried fibers were dried completely, to dryness of > 95%, at different temperatures ranging from 25 to 175°C in a laboratory oven, and compared to their never- dried counterparts (see Table 1 for drying temperatures used in this study). Interestingly, there was also a color development of the pulps during the drying, which became significant with drying temperatures over 100 °C (Fig. 3). Keywords: cellulose; chemical; compression; doi; drying; et al; fibers; fig; hornification; pulps; strength; temperature
• Mechanical and Thermophysical Properties of Concrete with Straw Fiber and Straw Ash by Wen, Liang; Yan, Changhon; Shi, Yeshui; Wang, Zhenxiang (2024) - Thermogravimetric analysis curve of corn straw concrete: (a) TG curve, (b) DTG curve Microstructure of concrete As shown in Fig. 8(a), fibrous and needle-like calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) in the original concrete diagram intersected with each other, and there was a certain void volume in the concrete structure. “Concrete with straw & ash,” BioResources 19(4), 8007-8019. 8015 which indicates that corn straw fiber had poor compatibility with cement mortar and aggregate, and there were certain interfacial pores, which also led to the decline of the strength of corn straw concrete. Keywords: ash; concrete; conductivity; corn straw; et al; straw; straw ash; straw fiber; straw powder; strength
• Behavior of Laminated Timber Portal Frames Reinforced with Fiber-reinforced Plastic Laminates under Cyclic Lateral Load by Song, Yo-Jin; Baek, Seong-Yeob; Kim, Hyun-Woo; Hong , Soon-Il (2024) - 2. FRP laminates bonded with lumber board Test Methods Fabrication of laminated timber portal frames The portal frame was constructed with a single span on the ground floor, with a height of 1690 mm from the floor to the center of the beam and a distance of 1930 mm between the centers of the columns (total height: 1800 mm, total width: 2370 mm). In summary, the joints of unreinforced timber portal frames, which are influenced by lateral forces, are generally vulnerable to fiber direction cleavage caused by metal dowel embedment. Keywords: angle; drift; fiber; frame; frp; joint; laminates; load; portal; song; strength; timber
• Optimization of the Solid Cardboard in Carton Design by Pyr’yev, Yuriy; Piłczyńska, Katarzyna; Kibirkštis, Edmundas; Gegeckienė, Laura; Venytė , Ingrida; Vaitasius, Kęstutis (2024) - As part of the research, the mechanical strength of the cardboard packaging was checked, and the results of the McKee formula, i.e., the method of estimating the static strength of solid cardboard boxes, were verified. In the study by Pyryev et al. (2022), a semiempirical model of the maximum compressive force of solid cardboard boxes (BCTs) was proposed, 𝐹𝑚𝑎𝑥 = 15.2 × 𝑆𝐶𝑇𝑥 0.49(√𝐷𝑥𝐷𝑦) 0.51 𝑃−0.020(𝑃/𝐻)0.329 (1) where Fmax is the maximum compression force (N) (vertical maximum force in the x direction); Dx and Dy are the flexural rigidities in the x and y directions (N m); P = 2(L+B) is the perimeter of the rectangular plate L×B (m); H is the height of the carton (m); and SCTx is the compressive strength in the x direction of the board using a short-span compressive tester (N/m). Keywords: cardboard; compression; et al; force; maximum; strength; 𝐹𝑚𝑎𝑥
• Effects of Bolt Diameter and Loading Direction on Bearing and Withdrawal Resistance of Half-Threaded Bolts in Glued Laminated Timber by Amrudin, Ameera Amani; Mohamad Bhkari, Norshariza; Haris Fadzilah, Nur Ashiqin; Hassan, Rohana; Ahmad, Zakiah; Suryoatmano, Bambang; Tjahjanto, Helmy Hermawan; Wong, Norman Shew Yam; Azmi, Anis (2024) - In the load parallel to grain direction (Table 2), bolt bearing strength initially increased from a 12 mm (6.01 N/mm2) to a 16 mm (10.05 N/mm2) bolt diameter, but the strength decreased when the bolt diameter was 20 mm (6.78 N/mm2). Conversely, in perpendicular to grain direction, bolt diameter directly influenced bolt bearing strength. Keywords: bearing; bolt; bolt diameter; capacity; diameter; grain; mm bolt; parallel; perpendicular; strength; timber; withdrawal
• Influence of Dammar Resin on the Mechanical Properties of Composites Reinforced with Corn Husk and Paper Waste by Miritoiu, Cosmin Mihai (2024) - “Evaluation of corn husk fibers reinforced recycled low density polyethylene composites,” Mater. The Levene’s Test Results for the Compression Strength Data Groups E50/E100 E40/E100 E30/E100 A50/A100 A40/A100 A30/A100 p-value 0.231 0.524 0.229 0.825 0.696 0.857 Null hypothesis Accept Accept Accept Accept Accept Accept α 0.05 Table 13. Keywords: a100; a30; a40; a50; corn; dammar resin; e100; e30; e40; e50; hypothesis; influence; reject reject; results; strength; table; tensile; test; value
• Influence of Drying Process Variables on the Wet Tensile Strength of Towel Paper with the Addition of Polyamidoamine-Epichlorohydrin (PAE) Polymer by Reczulski, Mariusz; Pospiech, Piotr; Bieńkowska, Maria; Zakrzewska, Joanna (2024) - Therefore, the higher the dose of thermal energy supplied to the fibrous structure of PAE paper, the higher the wet tensile strength of the paper. The reduction in paper strength due to moisture may be due to competition in hydrogen bonding between cellulose OH groups on one side and cellulose OH groups and water molecules on the other side, and to softening of the fibres and the resulting deterioration of the load distribution in the network. Keywords: doi; drying; index; pae; paper; pulp; samples; strength; tensile; tissue; wet
• Initial Structural Characteristics of Built-up I-section Cold-formed Steel with Oriented Strand Board Short Column by Mohd Sani, Mohd Syahrul Hisyam; Muftah, Fadhluhartini; Osman, Ahmad Rasidi; Mudenda, Kenny (2024) - There are examples of previous studies on CFS with timber or engineered timber products, such as CFS rectangular section with timber (Song et al. 2024), three CFS channel sections with timber (Dar et al. 2023), two CFS channel sections with OSB (Mohd Sani et al. 2019, 2023), two channel sections with glued laminated timber (Glulam) (Yang et al. 2023), CFS plate which taken from a web element in channel section with solid timber (Yoresta and Nugroho 2023), and CFS Z- section with timber (Awaludin et al. 2015). As a result, the new I-section with top and bottom flange elements was produced by using CFS channel section, and timber board from the type of oriented strand board (OSB) as a web element. Keywords: cfs; channel; column; element; osb; section; steel; strength; web
• Optimization of Edge Banding Process Parameters Used for Particle Board and Medium Density Fiberboard by Koc, Kucuk Huseyin; Hazir , Ender; Seker, Sedanur (2025) - It was found that when optimum process parameter levels were used, peeling strength values increased despite the decrease in the amount of adhesive used. Lyu et al. (2017) determined peeling strength of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) edge band on the curved edge part using experimental method. Keywords: adhesive; banding; design; edge; edge banding; levels; mdf; parameters; process; results; strength
• Effect of 9,9′-Bis(aryl)fluorene-modified Nanocellulose, Bamboo, and Bagasse Fibers on Mechanical Properties of Various Polymer Composites by Takeuchi, Takumi; Luengrojanakul, Panuwat; Ito, Hiroshi; Rimdusit, Sarawut; Shibata, Shinichi (2025) - Variations in elongation were observed among specimens tested with bagasse fiber composites. “Effect of processing temperature and polymer types on mechanical properties of bamboo fiber composites,” BioResources 19(1), 41-52. Keywords: bagasse; bamboo; composites; fcf; fibers; flexural; impact; screw; strength
• Bonding Durability and Rolling Shear Strength of Commercially Produced Southern Yellow Pine Cross-laminated Timber Treated with Micronized Copper Azole (MCA) by Quin Jr, Franklin; Franca, Tamara; Undadi, Harika; Shmulsky, Rubin; Franca, Frederico; Henfield, Bradia (2025) - “Bonding durability and rolling shear” BioResources 20(2), 3773-3787. 3778 Fig. 3. Ten treated CLT rolling shear test specimen. There are limited data on the durability and rolling shear strength and modulus of 3 -ply CLT panels constructed with kiln-dried after drying (KDAT) southern yellow pine. Keywords: clt; delamination; et al; failure; mpa; panels; rolling; shear; specimens; strength
• Effect of Lumber Quality Grade on the Mechanical Properties and Product Costs of Cross-Laminated Timber Panels by Bayramoglu, Mahmut M.; Demir, Aydın; Birinci, Abdullah Uğur; Ozturk, Hasan; İlhan, Okan; Candan, Zeki; Demirkir, Cenk (2025) - Various combinations of lumber with different quality grades were utilized in the layers to identify the optimal configurations for producing CLT panels with high mechanical performance and low costs. Another study indicated that fluctuations in lumber prices have the most significant impact on the final price of CLT panels (Brandt et al. 2019). Keywords: clt; clt panels; cost; grade; lumber; panels; quality; strength; timber
• Effect of Soy Protein on the Toughness and Bonding Performances of Cold-Setting Melamine-Urea-Formaldehyde Resin Adhesive by Liang, Jiankun; Zhang, Bengang; Yang, Hui; Meng, Tong; Chen, Chuchu; Li, Huali; Li, Cheng; Wu, Zhigang (2025) - “Soy protein in MUF resin,” BioResources 20(3), 5828-5842. “Soy protein in MUF resin,” BioResources 20(3), 5828-5842. 5829 possesses relatively short internal network chains, high cross-linking density, and significant steric hindrance, which limit the flexibility of its molecular chains. Keywords: impact; muf; muf resin; resin; resistance; stage; strength; water
• Experimental Investigation of Axial Pull-out Behavior of Glued-in Threaded Rods in Cross-Laminated Timber by Ling, Zhibin; Li, Zheng; Li, Zhoujun; Yang, Chao; Zheng, Wei; Zhang, Lingfeng (2025) - Eurocode EN 17334-2021 Standard EN 17334 (2021) has been amended in accordance with Eurocode 5 Appendix (EN 1995-1-1, 2004) on glued rod connections to give the following prediction formulae, as shown in Eqs. 13 and 14: y,d ef ax,Rd vr,d min a f A F d l f  =     (13) y,k y,d M,steel vr,la,dc,k mod vr,d M,wood/adhesive f f f k f   =  = (14) where y,df is the design of yield strength (N/mm2) of steel rod; efA is the stress design relevant cross-section (mm2) of steel rod; vr,df is the design value of bond shear strength (N/mm2); y,kf is the characteristic value of yield strength (N/mm2) of steel rod; M,steel is the partial safety factor for steel rod, taken from (EN 1993-1-1, 2022); M,wood/adhesive is the partial safety factor for wood, taken from (EN 1995-1-1, 2004); modk is the modification factor for load duration and service class, taken from (EN 1995-1-1, 2004); and vr,la,dc,kf is the declared characteristic bond shear strength declared by the adhesive manufacturer. “Experimental investigations of glued- in rod connections in CLT,” Construction and Building Materials 324, article 126680. Keywords: bond; clt; connections; et al; failure; gir; glued; grain; length; load; pull; rods; specimens; strength; timber
• Influence of Pulp Temperature and Convective Drying on Wet Tensile Strength of Towel Papers with Poly(amidoamine epichlorohydrin) Additive by Reczulski, Mariusz; Pospiech, Piotr; Delczyk-Olejniczak, Bogumiła; Bieńkowska, Maria (2025) - Too much polymer added to the paper pulp increases fiber flocculation and limits the increase in wet paper strength. To reduce the loss of paper strength in contact with water, reactive water-soluble polymers are commonly added to the paper pulp, e.g., melamine- formaldehyde (MF), urea-formaldehyde (UF) resins, polyacrylamide-based polymers, polyethylene glycol (PEG), polyethyleneimine (PEI), glyoxal-substituted polyacrylamides, polyvinylamine (PVAm), cationic polymers, modified starch or polyamidoamine- epichlorohydrin (PAE) resins (Linhart 1995; Crisp and Riehle 2009; Keywords: drying; increase; pae; paper; pulp; samples; strength; temperature; tensile; wet
• Ultrasonic Welding of Fiber-based Paperboard: Experimental Investigation and Optimization by Aldarwich, Nema; Rauschnabel, Johannes; Hofmann, André; Majschak, Jens-Peter (2025) - Despite these promising approaches, the scientific investigation of the process for paper materials has not yet progressed sufficiently. Further scientific analysis of these influencing factors is therefore necessary to further optimize the process stability and range of applications of ultrasonic joining for paper materials. Keywords: energy; fiber; fig; influence; joining; joint; material; paper; process; samples; strength; ultrasonic
• Influence of the Arrangement of Corrugated Board Flap Boxes on their Resistance to Static Pressure by Kmita-Fudalej, Gabriela; Budzyński, Mateusz (2025) - The authors examined how the arrangement of corrugated board boxes influences the loading unit’s resistance to static pressure. A universal method of transporting various types of goods, and a commonly used unit load consists of corrugated board boxes stacked on a pallet. Keywords: arrangement; blocking; board; boxes; columns; corrugated; deflection; force; packaging; strength; values

• Optimization of Extraction Process of Pine Needle Essential Oil by Response Surface Methodology and its Chemical Composition Analysis by Xie, Junkang; Yang, Zhangqi; Feng, Yuanheng; Chen, Hu; Hu, La; Jia, Jie; Wu, Dongshan (2022) - “Optimization of essential oil supercritical extraction from Algerian Myrtus communis L. leaves using response surface methodology,” J. Supercrit. The chemical compositions of essential oil with high extraction yield have similar characteristics. Keywords: concentration; dosage; extraction; extraction time; extraction yield; oil; pine; pinus; pneo; water
• The Effect of Activated Water Degumming Technique on Alkali-pretreated Banana Fiber by Zhang, Meiling; Liu, Qianqian; Twebaze, Collins B.; Zhuang, Xupin; Kimani, Muturi; Zheng, Guangwei; Wang, Zhangang; Zhao, Jin; Zhu, Ruoying; Wang, Rui (2022) - This study aimed to find sustainable ways of processing banana fiber with less harm to the environment. The alkali-pretreated banana fiber were immersed in activated water to refine banana fiber. Keywords: banana; bath; degumming; diameter; doi; et al; fiber; ratio; treatment; water
• Vacuum-assisted Water Removal from Highly Refined Furnishes by Koponen, Antti; Cecchini, Juan; Heiskanen, Samuli; Selenius, Merja; Jäsberg, Ari (2023) - For SR97 water removal time was almost inversely related to P. This is likely due to very poor retention at the beginning of the filtering, especially with higher vacuum levels, which leads to a very rapid initial water removal rate. For SR97, water removal times are shown for all measurements, as T was clearly higher with the second run due to the fines clogging the wire very efficiently (the first measurements were always performed with a clean wire). Keywords: basis; furnish; removal; resistivity; retention; sheet; sr97; time; vacuum; water; weight
• Investigating the Moisture Absorption Behavior of Bamboo Fiber-reinforced Epoxy Composites by Modelling by Zou, Yanping; Zhang, Wenfu; Chen, Hong; Cheng, Haitao (2022) - To study the hygroscopic properties of BFRPs, the authors used the GAB and PEK models to compare and analyze the hygroscopic properties of different materials as well as bamboo fiber-reinforced epoxy composites, and used the DoseResp model to make prediction, hoping to provide theoretical support for the application of bamboo fiber composites. 9. Moisture adsorption kinetic curves of different molded bamboo fiber composites As shown in Fig. Keywords: adsorption; bamboo; bfs; composites; content; emc; fiber; model; moisture; nol; water
• Heat Treatment’s Effect on the Wettability of Cellulose Membranes via a Top-Down Approach by Xing, Tong; Dong, Changqing; Hu, Xiaoying; Zhang, Junjiao; Zhao, Ying; Wang, Xiaoqiang; Xue, Junjie; Zhang, Xuming (2022) - The results showed that the water stability of loofah cellulose membrane was influenced by both surface and internal wettability due to the non-homogeneous structure. The heat treatment temperature of 200 °C for loofah cellulose membrane, 150 °C for camphor pine cellulose membrane, and 225 °C for walnut cellulose membrane was more effective. Keywords: cellulose; heat; heat treatment; membrane; temperature; treatment; water
• Composition Analysis of Canola and Intermediate Wheatgrass Biomass and the Effects of Extraction by Johnsrude, Lauren M.; Scheffel, Aidan J.; Allen, Brett L.; Wettstein, Stephanie G. (2023) - Further studies of herbaceous biomass species should be considered to determine the effect of extractions on biomass composition. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Extraction and Composition Analysis To evaluate the effect of extraction method, different extractions followed by biomass composition analysis were carried out using the intermediate wheatgrass (Table 1) and canola from both the Froid (Table 2) and Ras (Table 3) sites. Keywords: biomass; canola; composition; et al; ethanol; extraction; extractives; lignin; water; wheatgrass
• Preparation of Spherical Microparticles Composed of Cellulose Nanofiber and Cellulose Diacetate via Pickering Emulsion Templating by Tanaka, Yuna; Fukuda, Naoya; Ranaivoarimanana, Naliharifetra Jessica; Hatakeyama, Mayumi; Kitaoka , Takuya (2023) - After cooling down, TOCNF water suspension (0.8 wt%, 72 mL) was mixed PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Tanaka et al. (2023). In this work, spherical microparticles were fabricated by using TEMPO-oxidized CNF (TOCNF) and cellulose diacetate (CDA) via Pickering emulsion templating. Keywords: cda; cellulose; doi; emulsion; et al; fig; japan; microparticles; pickering; tocnf; water
• Fabrication of Novel Biocomposite Made of Chemically Treated Sludge Fibers and Various Molecular Weight Polypropylene by Amirimargavi, Mohammadreza; Talaeipour, Mohammad; Hemmasi, AmirHooman; Bazyar, Behzad; Ghasemi, Ismaeil (2023) - The effect of fiber treatment with acetic anhydride and MAPP content on water contact angle SEM Analysis The images of the modified fiber surface and the fracture surface of untreated specimens treated with acetic acid and succinic anhydride were utilized to explore the effect of chemical modification on sludge fibers and joint fracture surfaces of polymer and natural fibers. The effect of fiber treatment with acetic anhydride and MAPP content on water absorption In biocomposites with high molecular weight polymer, the water absorption of samples treated with acetic anhydride and without coupling agent was more than the samples treated with 3% coupling agent. Keywords: absorption; anhydride; biocomposite; chemical; coupling; fibers; polymer; polypropylene; sludge; treatment; water; weight
• How to Make Cellulose Hate Water – “Change it, cover it, confuse it, or accept it as it is” by Hubbe, Martin A. (2023) - “Editorial: Make cellulose hate water,” BioResources 18(2), 2531-2534. 2531 How to Make Cellulose Hate Water – “Change it, cover it, confuse it, or accept it as it is” Martin A. Hubbe In many of its current and potential applications, technologists treat the surface of cellulose to render it more hydrophobic. “Editorial: Make cellulose hate water,” BioResources 18(2), 2531-2534. 2532 faces of cellulose. Keywords: cellulose; hydrophobic; paper; rosin; sizing; water
• Enhanced Bleachability of Chemi-Thermomechanical Pulp by Hydrogen Peroxide Bleaching in Ethanol-Water Media by Seo, Jin Ho; Oh, Yu-jin; Hwang, Kyojung; Gwon, Jaegyoung; Ahn, Byeong-Jun; Kim, Kang-Jae; Lee, Tai-Ju (2023) - In this study, the brightness and yellowness were measured to evaluate the optical properties of bleached CTMP with varying ethanol ratio. Principal component analysis (PCA) revealed that the optical properties of bleached CTMP were affected by the structural changes of the aromatic ring and carbonyl group in lignin and carbonyl group in hemicellulose. Keywords: bleaching; brightness; ctmp; ethanol; h2o2; hydrogen; lignin; pulp; ratio; water
• Effect of Dry Heat and Polishing Treatment on the Germination Rate and Performance of Seeds from Cassia obtusifolia L. as a Turf Filling Material by Wang, Luyang; Zhang, Weixing; Chai, Xicun; Zhou, Yu; He, Chunxia (2023) - The chemical reaction rate of seed germination has been found to be related closely to the value of the activation energy (Jiao et al. 2014; Edreis and Yao 2016; Wang et al. 2017; Xu et al. 2020). The seeds were cultured according to the best temperature and humidity for seed germination, at 23 °C and 80%, respectively. Keywords: doi; energy; et al; germination; heat; rate; seeds; treatment; wang; water
• Integrated Biorefinery for Production of Biodegradable Film, Bioethanol, and Soda Pulp from Corn Stalks by Özyürek, Ömer; Çöpür, Yalçın (2023) - It should be noted that hot water extraction (also called autohydrolysis) could be considered an effective and environmentally friendly technique (Özyürek and van Heiningen 2018) because no chemicals are used. Pre-extractions Pre-extractions were all carried out in a 3-L rotating digester using the hot water and alkali techniques to obtain the pre-extracted liquids. Keywords: alkali; alkaline; corn; extraction; lignin; pre; pulp; stalks; tappi; water; xylan; xylose
• Isothermal Drying Characteristics and Kinetic Mechanism for Tobacco with Different Water Content by Liu, Wenfeng; Chen, Mei; Liu, Hui; Yi, Baojun; Hu, Hongyun; Zhang, Yaohua; Liu, Deqiang; Li, Chenqiao (2023) - Changes of dehydration rate and drying rate with time under different initial water content at 100 °C. (a) CT-1, Water loss rate; (b) CT-1, Drying rate; (c) CT-2, Water loss rate; (d) CT-2, Drying rate Equation 1 is the expression of Fick's second law, and Eq. 2 is the expression when higher-order terms are ignored. This data will be useful in the design of tobacco drying equipment. Keywords: content; cut; diffusion; drying; rate; temperature; time; tobacco; water; water content
• Factors Affecting the Temperature Variation Rate of Bamboo during High-frequency Heating by Ji, Liang; Liu, Yanhe; Zhou, Jianbo; Lei, Yongjie; Feng, Haiyun (2023) - This study obtained a mathematical model for the effects of moisture content, sample thickness, and high-frequency power level of bamboo with the highest degree of fit on bamboo core temperature and temperature rise rate through fitting experimental data. Understanding the influence of bamboo temperature rise rate in high- frequency heating could promote bamboo industry development. Keywords: bamboo; content; frequency; frequency heating; heating; moisture; power; rise rate; temperature rise; water
• Hornification in Commercial Chemical Pulps: Dependence on Water Removal and Hornification Mechanisms by Sjöstrand, Björn; Karlsson, Carl-Anton; Barbier, Christophe; Henriksson, Gunnar (2023) - EXPERIMENTAL Fibers Never dried bleached chemical kraft hardwood pulp fibers from birch (Betula pendula/pubescens) and softwood pulp fibers from a Norway spruce (Picea abies)/Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) mix were supplied by Gruvön Mill, Billerud AB (Grums, Sweden), with an approximate solids content of 4.4 and 7.2%, respectively. However, hornified pulp fibers are often stiffer, which is an advantage in certain applications, such as middle layers of packaging boards (Kajanto et al. 1998). Keywords: bonds; cellulose; doi; drying; et al; fiber; hornification; pulps; softwood; solids; water
• Synthesis of Silica from Rice Husk as Coating Material on Magnetic Nanoparticle for Efficient Adsorption of Phenol from Water Samples by Nik Wee, Nik Nur Atiqah; Saleh, Noorashikin Md; Elan Solan, Tanusha Devi; Samsuri, Alinda; Mat Salleh, Muhammad Zulhaziman (2023) - In addition, magnetic nanoparticles functionalized with SiO2-magnetic nanoparticles (MNP) were also created. Thus, the synthesized adsorbent, SiO2-MNPs, was developed successfully for phenol removal from water samples. Keywords: et al; extraction; fig; husk; magnetic; mnp; phenol; rice; rice husk; samples; silica; sio2; solution; water
• Esterification of Nanofibrillated Cellulose using Lauroyl Chloride and its Composite Films with Polybutylene Succinate by Kim, Jeong-Ki; Bandi, Rajkumar; Dadigala, Ramakrishna; Hai, Le Van; Han, Song-Yi; Kwon, Gu-Joong; Cho, Seung-Woo; Ma, Seo-Young; Lee, Seung-Hwan (2023) - Furthermore, the effect of esterification on properties of pure NFC and its composites with polybutylene succinate (PBS) was investigated. FTIR Spectroscopy The FTIR spectra of pure NFC and eNFC were recorded using an FTIR instrument (Nicolet Summit Thermo Fisher Scientific, USA). Keywords: acid; cellulose; composite; contact; doi; enfc; nfc; pbs; pure; water
• Digested Slurry Analysis for Utilization Based on Irrigated Crop Water Demand by Ren, Jingpin; Wang, Yalei; Sun, Xufeng; Liu, Liang; Liu, Xinxin; Li, Gang (2023) - Applying digested slurry to bring nutrients can be calculated according to the amount of digested slurry application and digested slurry nutrient content. Studies have found that applying digested slurry water and fertilizer can effectively increase the content of soil organic matter (Yan et al. 2019; Keywords: application; biogas; crop; demand; et al; growth; slurry; soil; water
• Effect of Chemical Crosslinking on the Biodegradation Rate of Kraft Paper by Korpela, Antti; Tanaka, Atsushi; Asikainen, Jaakko (2023) - The weight change (%) of the reference papers and crosslinked papers after soaking (10 min) and subsequent drying (23 °C, RH 50%) of the papers for 0 min, 10 min, 20 min, and 40 min. The “mL/L” and “g/L” indicate the added amount of the crosslinking agent in the handsheet soaking solution. A preceding study showed that paper chemical crosslinking with glyoxal, citric acid (CA), or methylated 1,3-dimethylol-4,5-dihydroxyethylene urea (mDMDHEU) results in substantially improved paper wet strength and lower paper water absorbency. Keywords: biodegradation; cellulose; chemical; crosslinking; doi; et al; paper; soil; test; water
• Frictional Properties of Red Pine Cones Harvested under Different Conditions by Ren, Yunze; Teng, Chi; Gao, Tong; Zhang, Ying; Liu, Hui; Dong, Xibin (2023) - Friction coefficients of three materials at different water contents Fig. The size of the pinecones, nature of the contact materials, and water content resulted in differences in the friction force and friction coefficient. Keywords: coefficient; contact; content; et al; friction; friction coefficient; material; moisture; pinecones; results; test; water; water content
• Surface Functionalization of Magnetite Nanoparticles for Remediation Enhancement of Phenol from Aqueous Solutions by Elan Solan, Tanusha Devi; Mahmad Rozi, Siti Khalijah; Md Saleh, Noorashikin; Mohamad, Sharifah; Ishak, Ahmad Razali; Rahim, Nurul Yani; Elan Solan, Monisha Devi (2023) - The analysis of phenol adsorption in the water was examined using a UV spectrophotometer (Shimadzu, Kyoto, Japan) with a wavelength of 270 nm for phenol. The effect of adsorbent dosage on (A) percentage removal (%) and (B) adsorption capacity (mg/g) of TETA@MNP towards the removal of phenol Effect of contact time The effect of contact time on phenol adsorption by TETA@MNP was studied at intervals from 5 to 30 min. Figure 9 (A, B) shows the highest removal percentage (94.2%) and adsorption capacity (147 mg/g) at the 25th min. From the 5th to the 25th minute, the percentage of removal and adsorption capacity increased steeply due to abundant vacant active sites on TETA@MNP, allowing effective phenol binding. Keywords: adsorbent; adsorption; amine; capacity; doi; et al; fig; magnetite; magnetite nanoparticles; mnps; nanoparticles; phenol; removal; solan; teta@mnp; water
• The Reduction of Fines in Recycled Paper White Water via Cellulase Enzymes by Jevtović, Đorđe; Zivković, Predrag; Milivojević, Ana; Bezbradica, Dejan; Van Der Auwera, Luc (2023) - Table 2 shows the turbidity results from a preliminary experiment after 24 h of enzyme reaction. The wastepaper for lab WW sample was supplied from the raw material stockyard of a local paper producer. Keywords: cellulase; concentration; enzyme; fines; hercobond; lab; number; paper; pulp; reaction; reduction; sample; time; values; water
• Proanthocyanidin-rich Extract from Pinus radiata Bark: Mild-Alkaline Extraction and Characterization by Mun, Sung Phil (2023) - As evidenced by the 13C NMR results, the use of strong alkali during pine bark extraction gave rise to severe structural changes in PA. The methods for extracting PA from P. radiata bark have been investigated by Ku and Mun (2007) and Mun (2014). Keywords: alkaline; bark; content; extraction; extracts; mun; nahco3; naoh; radiata; water
• Response of Corn Yield to Water Retaining Agents, Inhibitors, and Corn Stalks Addition in Semi-arid Cropland by Wu, Kaikuo; Lv, Na; Bai, Wei; Meng, Yue; Han, Mei; Xue, Yan; Song, Yuchao; Xie, Xueshi; Wang, Tingting; Gong, Ping; Zhang, Lili (2024) - U 14% ± 1%bcC 17% ± 0%aBC 15% ± 0%aAB 18% ± 1%aA US 16% ± 1%abcA 17% ± 1%aA 15% ± 1%aA 17% ± 0%aA UI 14% ± 1%bcB 17% ± 1%aA 16% ± 0%aAB 17% ± 1%aA UIS 17% ± 0%abB 17% ± 0%aA 16% ± 0%aC 18% ± 0%aA R: U 14% ± 1%bcB 17% ± 0%aA 15% ± 1%aAB 17% ± 1%aA US 16% ± 1%abA 17% ± 1%aA 15% ± 0%aA 17% ± 0%aA UI 14% ± 1%bcB 18% ± 1%aA 16% ± 1%aAB 18% ± 0%aA UIS 17% ± 1%aA 18% ± 1%aA 16% ± 1%aA 17% ± 1%aA K- PAA CK 14% ± 0%bcC 17% ± 1%aA 16% ± 0%aB 17% ± 0%aA Keywords: addition; content; corn; corn stalks; corn yield; et al; inhibitors; soil; stage; table; water
• Effects of Bleaching Treatment on the Properties of Bio-polyurethane Films from Liquefied Bamboo by Mohammad Suffian James, Redzuan; Md Tahir, Paridah; Mohd Yusof, Norwahyuni; Osman Al-Edrus, Syeed Saifulazry; Zainal Abidin, Zurina; Palle, Ismawati; Uyup, Mohd Khairun Anwar; Lee, Seng Hua (2024) - However, bleached PU films displayed lower water absorption and lower biodegradation than unbleached PU films. Bleached and unbleached liquefied bamboo were used to produce PU film by reacting isocyanate at NCO/OH ratios of 1.6, 1.8, 2.0, and 2.2. Keywords: bamboo; bio; films; nco; polyurethane; pu films; water
• Investigating the Amount of Water Consumption, Costs of Water Output and Lost Fibers in the Effluent Stream of an OCC Recycling Company in Iran by Rouhani, Ali Asghar; Aryaie Monfared , Mohammad Hadi; Rafighi, Ali (2024) - In contrast, it should be noted that paper fiber is a type of organic material that has organic compounds, and these compounds sometimes affect the quality of paper. Furthermore, by obtaining the amount of output water per ton of production that leaves the system, it can be calculated for a month based on the amount of production: PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Rouhani et al. (2024). Keywords: consumption; daf; fibers; output; paper; production; system; wastewater; water
• Optimization of Deep Eutectic-like Solvent-based Ultrasound-assisted Extraction of Polysaccharides from Leonurus Residues by Yuan, Yuan; Wei, Liurun; Sun, Xiang; Sun, Gongbing; Ma, Yuzhao; Xu, Shengyan; He, Jianyu; Li, Sidan (2024) - Therefore, this model is suitable for the optimization of LRCP extraction. The reason for this is that a small amount of extraction solvent can easily achieve extraction equilibrium, that is, incomplete extraction of the target compound. Keywords: content; des; doi; et al; extraction; extraction yield; leonurus; lrcp; ratio; residue; water
• Cyclic Pressing as a Viable Approach for Dewatering and Controlling Shrinkage of Micro-Nanofabricated Cellulose Films by Sharifi Zamani, Elaheh; Ahadian, Hamidreza; Maloney, Thaddeus (2024) - The films undergo consolidation, transitioning from 40% to 90% solids after forming high solids content. In regular pressing, the capillary structure of the press felt is relatively coarse compared to the web, and capillary water transport out of the web is, therefore, limited. Keywords: dewatering; films; paper; pressing; sharifi; shrinkage; solids; water; web; zamani
• Formaldehyde-Free Bio-composites Based on Pleurotus ostreatus Substrate and Corn Straw Waste by Yan, Yalan; Wang, Bo; Zhang, Xin; Zeng, Xu; Zhu, Jian; Wang, Xiaoe; Li, Yan; Ding, Shuang; Zhang, Hong; Ren, Bo; Yang, Xiaodong (2024) - The degree of water resistance of the P. ostreatus substrate-based bio-board (f1), bio-composites f3–f7, and corn stalk-based bio-board (f10) was determined through thickness swelling (TS) measurements. The densities of the P. ostreatus substrate-based bio-board f1, bio-composites f3 to f7, and corn stalk-based bio-board f10 ranged from 1.15 to 1.34 g/cm3 (Fig. 3b), indicating that these were high-density fiberboards. Keywords: bio; board; composites; corn; corn stalk; ostreatus; stalk; straw; substrate; water
• Rhizophora-based Particleboard Bonded with Soy Flour and Lignin as Potential Phantom by Zuber, Siti Hajar binti; Abdul Hadi, Muhammad Fahmi Rizal; Hashikin, Nurul Ab. Aziz; Mohd Yusof, Mohd Fahmi; Aziz, Mohd Zahri Abdul (2024) - “Rhizophora phantom material,” BioResources 19(3), 5467-5482. 5473 is deemed negligible in this work. Aziz Hashikin,b Mohd Fahmi Mohd Yusof,c and Mohd Zahri Abdul Aziz d Rhizophora-based particleboard was evaluated for its suitability as phantom material, especially in medical physics applications. Keywords: density; et al; flour; lignin; material; phantom; rhizophora; soy; water
• Enhancing Water Productivity and Flower Yield of Tuberose through Drip Fertigation and Optimized Land Configurations in Semi-Arid Region by Soujanya, Badrigari; Gurjar, Dhara Singh; Brahmanand, Pothula Srinivasa; Tiwari, Ajai Kumar; Meena, Samrath Lal; Prasad, Shiv; Gouthami, Basaraveni; Machnoor, Aditya; Kumar, Naveen (2025) - 4024 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Irrigation Water Applied (mm) And Crop Water Requirement (mm) Irrigation water was applied based on a percentage of pan evaporation (PE). Different percentages (e.g., 50, 75, or 100%) were used to determine the amount of irrigation water to apply, reflecting varying irrigation levels. Keywords: bed; crop; fertigation; irrigation; rdf; tuberose; water; yield
• Progress in the Study of Dry Shrinkage Deformation and Drying Stress of Raw Bamboo by Zhu, Jiayi; Yang, Lin (2025) - Studying bamboo shrinkage provides a scientific basis for optimizing drying parameters and improving processing and utilization methods. Investigating the dynamic process of bamboo shrinkage strain and stress will provide a more comprehensive understanding of its drying behavior. Keywords: bamboo; bamboo drying; cells; doi; drying; et al; moisture; research; shrinkage; strain; stress; water
• Comparison of Scotch Pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) Origins in terms of Photosynthetic Gas Exchange and Chemical Properties by Nacakcı, Fatma Merve; Gülcü, Süleyman (2025) - Midday xylem water potential is often employed as a sensitive measure of water stress (Naor 2000; Intrigliolo and Castel 2006). Several studies have confirmed that MDA levels increase under water stress, while stress-resistant species show relatively lower MDA accumulation (Pastori and Trippi 1992; Keywords: aydoğmuş; doi; drought; drought stress; et al; kemer; leaf; origins; photosynthesis; pine; plant; potential; proline; provenances; rate; scotch; species; stress; trial; water
• Growth and Physiological Responses of Dendrocalamus asper as Influenced by Different Water Application by Haida, Zainol; Sanusi, Ruzana; Hisham, Hafidz Khairul; Mohd Razali, Sheriza; Abdul Hamid, Hazandy (2025) - The plants were subjected to three levels of water field capacity (50%, 100%, and 150%). The results of this study indicate that water field capacity significantly influenced the growth and leaf gas exchange performances, with optimal water availability contributing to better growth of D. asper. Keywords: asper; bamboo; d. asper; doi; field capacity; growth; plant; rate; treatment; water; water capacity; water field; week
• Role of Hornification of Cellulose Rich Biomass for Pellet Production by Sjöstrand, Björn; Henriksson, Gunnar; Karlsson, Carl-Anton; Berghel, Jonas (2025) - 7465 Hornification plays a dual role in papermaking; papers made from dried pulp have generally fewer fiber-fiber interactions than never dried pulps (Laivins and Scallan 1993). Higher drying temperature gives stronger hornification, and this factor becomes stronger at temperatures above 100 °C (Sjöstrand et al. 2024). Keywords: cellulose; doi; drying; et al; hornification; pellets; pulps; sjöstrand; water
• Influence of Bamboo Cellulose Coating on the Flux Performance of Polyvinylidene Fluoride Hollow Fiber Membrane by Nyuk Khui, Perry Law; Rahman, Md Rezaur; bin Mohamad Said, Khairul Anwar; Murtala Namakka; M. Shahabuddin; Muneera S. M. Al-Saleem; Jehan Y. Al-Humaidi; Mohammed M. Rahman; Kuok, King Kuok (2025) - However, PVDF membrane is known to be more hydrophobic in nature due to https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9921-5639 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7151-0687 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7151-0687 https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9678-1759 PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Khui et al. (2025). While cellulose modification of PVDF membranes has been achieved through bulk blending and casting (phase inversion) methods, the dip-coating approach remains comparatively underexplored despite its unique advantages for surface-selective modification. Keywords: bamboo; cellulose; cellulose coating; coating; control; et al; fiber; fiber membrane; flux; membrane; performance; pvdf; samples; surface; water; water flux
• Biomass-based Bilayer Film Derived from Corn Starch and Polylactic Acid for Banana Packaging by Cheng, Zheng; Ning, Mei; Nong, Xinmei; Gao, Wenhua; Xiao, Naiyu; Wang, Honglei; Zhang, Xueqin; Zhong, Le; Mo, Qianbin; Zhong, Yunyun (2025) - The WVP of CS film was nearly 13.4 times higher than that of PLA film. 5a, pure CS film had the largest WVP, which was 13.63×10-11 g⋅m/m2⋅s⋅Pa, while pure PLA film had the smallest WVP, which was 1.02×10-11 g⋅m/m2⋅s⋅Pa, indicating that PLA was a material with excellent water vapor barrier properties, while the water vapor barrier property of CS film was relatively poor. Keywords: banana; bilayer; bilayer film; film; packaging; pla; pla bilayer; pla film; pulp; starch; water
• Development of Water-Repellent Jute Fabric as a Sustainable Solution for Bag Production by Rahman, Mokhlesur M.; Kristy Gourab Sinha; Alif, Md. Ashiqur Rahman; Md Shamim Hassan; Bin Mohd, Mohamad Faiz; Siddique, Ashfaqur Rahat; Zubaer, M. M.; Wan Mohd Norsani Wan Nik (2025) - After treating jute fibers to a mixture of the agents NUVA N2114 (fluorinated acrylate copolymer), Acetic Acid, and Arkophob DAN (polycarbodiimide- based crosslinking agent), a fabric that repellent water and preserving the natural texture was developed. By harnessing the unique properties of jute fiber, which is biodegradable and environmentally friendly, the objective was to create water-repellent composite materials to produce sustainable bags (Shah et al. 2021). Keywords: composites; et al; fabric; fiber; jute; jute fabric; rahman; repellent; water

• How Crystalline is My Cellulose Specimen? Probing the Limits of X-ray Diffraction by French, Alfred D. (2022) - Citers include the paper on cellulose crystallinity methods by Park et al. (2010), which by 2018 was the most cited article in Biotechnology for Biofuels and Bioproducts. However, we must distinguish between cellulose crystal structure and cellulose crystallinity. Keywords: cellulose; crystallinity; diffraction; pattern; peak
• Comparative Study of Diverse Pretreatment Approaches to Degrade Lignin from Bambusa balcooa by Parveen, Heena; Tewari, Lakshmi; Pradhan, Diwas; Chaudhary, Parul (2022) - In the present study, bamboo biomass was treated with different physical, chemical, biological, and combined treatments to reduce the lignin content. The present study investigated the impact of different physical, chemical, and biological methods, as well as their combination, on bamboo biomass to select the best environmentally friendly delignification methodology. Keywords: balcooa; bamboo; biomass; cellulose; chemical; content; doi; elegans; et al; h2o2; lignin; lignin content; naoh; pretreatment; treatment; wdp2
• Effect of Biochar on Methane Production and Structural Characteristics in the Anaerobic Digestion (AD) of Rape Straw by Xin, Ya; Liu, Wenyuan; Chen, Chunbao; Wang, Dianlong (2022) - Lignin (%) Rape straw 48.92 ± 2.45 12.63 ± 0.63 11.58 ± 0.58 Pretreated rape straw 54.00 ± 2.70 9.12 ± 0.46 15.90 ± 0.80 Mesophilic AD Control 23.03 ± 1.15 15.39 ± 0.77 26.60 ± 1.33 2.5% 22.50 ± 1.13 15.52 ± 0.78 28.36 ± 1.42 5.0% 18.69 ± 0.93 12.94 ± 0.65 32.58 ± 1.63 7.5% 23.01 ± 1.15 14.24 ± 0.71 28.60 ± 1.43 10.0% 25.02 ± 1.25 13.61 ± 0.68 27.08 ± 1.35 Thermophilic AD Control 31.82 ± 1.59 9.86 ± 0.49 23.17 ± 1.16 2.5% 24.88 ± 1.24 13.09 ± 0.65 28.15 ± 1.41 5.0% 21.80 ± 1.09 12.48 ± 0.62 24.75 ± 1.24 7.5% 25.77 ± 1.29 12.84 ± 0.64 26.04 ± 1.30 10.0% 27.03 ± 1.35 12.94 ± 0.65 31.59 ± 1.58 PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Xin et al. (2022). Rape straw 439 825 46.79 Pretreated rape straw 704 1395 49.53 Mesophilic AD Control 304 483 37.06 5.0% biochar 417 580 28.10 Thermophilic AD Control 361 619 41.68 5.0% biochar 282 591 52.58 SEM Analysis The solid residues after mesophilic and thermophilic AD with 5.0% biochar were examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to study the apparent structure of rape straw, as shown in Fig. Keywords: anaerobic; biochar; biogas; cellulose; concentration; methane; production; rape; straw
• Preparation and Characterization of Textile-Grade Long Cellulose Fibers and Their Yarns from Windmill Palm by Chen, Changjie; Xu, Pengfei; Wang, Zhong; Shi, Jingjing; Wang, Guohe; Wang, Xinhou (2022) - Only the midrib of the date palm has been studied as a long textile fiber in the Palmae family, despite the fact that there are more than 2,800 species (Sudiono and Susanto 2021) of palm fiber. EXPERIMENTAL Materials Windmill palm meshes and raw palm fibers Palm trunk is covered with palm leaf sheath, also called windmill palm mesh, which is mainly comprised of palm fibers and parenchyma cells. Keywords: acid; alkali; cellulose; cotton; enzyme; fiber; palm; textile; treatment; windmill; windmill palm; yarn
• Theoretical Study on the Interactions between Cellulose and Different Methyltriethoxysilane Hydrolysis Products by Xing, Tong; Dong, Changqing; Hu, Xiaoying; Zhang, Junjiao; Zhao, Ying; Xue, Junjie; Wang, Xiaoqiang (2022) - In this paper, the cellulose Iβ model was established based on the lattice structure data characterized by synchrotron X-ray and neutron diffraction, as shown in Nishiyama et al. (2003), and the cellulose cluster model isolated from the (110) crystal plane of cellulose Iβ was chosen (as shown in Fig. 1c). PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com The cellulose models: (a) cellulose Iβ; (b) (100) surface of cellulose Iβ; and (c) cellulose cluster model isolated from the (110) crystal plane of cellulose Iβ (note: the grey, white, red balls are for C, H, and O atoms, respectively) Keywords: cellulose; doi; energy; et al; grafting; hydrolysis; products; reaction; silane; surface
• TEMPO-Oxidized Cellulose Beads for Cationic Dye Adsorption by Wang, Qianqian; Liu, Simeng; Chen, Honglei; Liu, Jun; Zhu, Qianqian (2022) - Cellulose beads without TEMPO oxidation exhibited a dense and nonporous structure entangled with microfibrils, whereas the surface of cellulose beads after TEMPO oxidation possessed many internal cavities, creating porous networks. DOI: 10.15376/biores.17.4.6056-6066 Keywords: TEMPO oxidation; NaOH/urea solvent; Cellulose beads; Cationic dye; Adsorption Contact information: a: State Key Laboratory of Bio-based Materials and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan 250353, China; b: Biofuels Institute, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013 China; c: Jinan Shengquan Group Share Holding Co., Ltd., Jinan 250204 Keywords: adsorption; beads; cellulose; cellulose beads; doi; order; pseudo; tempo; wang
• A Simple and Rapid Method for the Diameter Detection of Cellulose Nanocrystals via Sedimentation Method by Huang, Shancong; Xing, Jialin; Zhou, Guisheng; Xia, Xinxing (2022) - 7. Relationship between CNC diameter and settling height CONCLUSIONS This study showed that the sedimentation of CNC suspensions could be reproducibly brought about by the addition of NaCl to the solution, and that the sedimented CNC layer could be conveniently measured. 5. Effect of CNC concentration on CNC settling height Relationship Between CNC Diameter and Settling Height Figure 6 shows the settling height photos for different CNC diameters. Keywords: cellulose; cnc; cnc diameter; cncs; diameter; doi; et al; height; nacl; settling
• Environmental Degradation of Cellulose Under Anaerobic Conditions by Schut, Eleanor G. (2022) - “Cellulose anaerobic degradation,” BioResources 17(4), 6953-6969. 6962 possess the acetogenic pathway. Photos were taken to allow visual estimation of cellulose degradation (Figs. Keywords: acetate; anaerobic; butyrate; cellulose; degradation; doi; et al; ethanol; fig; headspace; samples
• Clickable Polymers Accessible through Nucleophilic Substitution on Polysaccharides: A Sophisticated Route to Functional Polymers by Kemmer, Agnes; Qi, Haisong; Heinze, Thomas (2022) - The alkyne containing cellulose derivative may be obtained from cellulose tosylate by SN reaction with propargylamine (Koschella et al. 2011). Cellulose und Cellulose derivate. Keywords: cellulose; derivatives; doi; et al; heinze; phenyl; polymers; polysaccharide; reaction; reactive; synthesis; tosylate
• Microcrystalline Cellulose Isolation – Proposed Mechanism: Enhanced Coupling by Hernández, Miguel Ángel García; Lopez Marure, Arturo; Neira Velázquez, Maria Guadalupe; Mariano Torres, Jaime Alfredo; Arroyo Galván, Adrian (2023) - However, the growth in size due to the agglomeration of MCC particles improved thermal resistance and an increase in the peak degradation temperature. In the second stage, the surface of particles is exposed by vapor diffusion of the water molecules, then the capillarity forces reach their maximum level, shortening the distance between MCC particles. Keywords: acid; cellulose; coupling; doi; et al; fig; mcc; modification; particles; plasma; surface
• Preparation and Characterization of High-purity Cellulose Nanocrystals Films by the Composite Enzymolysis of Cotton Pulp Fibers by Zhang, Yandi; Chen, Xiaoquan; Shen, Wenhao (2022) - Preparation of pure SCNCs film and pure RCNCs film (not drawn to scale) Figure 3(a) is a physical diagram of pure SCNCs film and pure RCNCs film under natural light. Keywords: cellulose; cncs; fibers; film; nanocrystals; pulp; rod
• Dissolution and Reaction Catalysis Strategy Using Alkaline Solvent for Mild Fabrication of Chitin Composite Hydrogel for Dye Adsorption by Chen, Xiaoyu; Mao, Zhen (2022) - To enhance the adsorption capacity of chitin hydrogel, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and attapulgite were added to the chitin hydrogel. Residual NaOH and urea were removed by distilled water, and finally, chitin hydrogels were freeze-dried. Keywords: adsorption; attapulgite; cellulose; chen; chitin; composite; cross; doi; hydrogel; solution
• Interaction Mechanism between Cellobiose and Imidazolium Halide-based Ionic Liquids by Yang, Ling; Peng, Hong; He, Hongwei; Liu, Ling; Fu, Guiming; Liu, Yuhuan; Wan, Yin (2023) - The possible reason was that with the increase of cellobiose concentration, more hydroxyl oxygen from cellobiose formed hydrogen bonds with the acidic proton IC2–H at IC2 position on the imidazole ring (Hu et al. 2020; Xia et al. 2020). At the same time, the slope in the linear equation between the relative chemical shift change of IC2 and the cellobiose concentration was -0.0047, -0.0019, and -0.0016 for BmimCl, BmimBr, and BmimI, respectively, indicating that the influence of cellobiose concentration on the chemical shift change of IC2 followed the order BmimCl > BmimBr > Keywords: bmimbr; bmimcl; bmimi; cellobiose; cellulose; chemical; hydrogen; ils
• Preparation, Properties, and Mechanism of Anionic and Cationic Cellulose Nanocrystals/Waterborne Polyurethane Composite Films by Li, Ya-Yu; Bai, Yan-Ru; Zhang, Xin-Qian; Liu, Xin; Dai, Zhen; Jiang, Ying-Long; Yan, Yi-Bo; Liu, Zun-Qi; Ma, Ming-Guo (2022) - In a previous study, CNCs with sulphate acid group were added into waterborne polyurethane (WPU) to prepare WPU/CNCs composites; the CNCs provided a significant enhancement to WPU films, including tensile strength and oxygen hindrance (Li et al. 2020b). The thermal decomposition of these composite films was delayed by 15 °C compared with pure WPU film. Keywords: cacncs; cellulose; cncs; composite; doi; et al; films; nanocomposite; nanocrystals; surface; tocncs; wpu; wtc10
• Wet-spinning of TEMPO-oxidized Lignocellulose Nanofibrils and Functionalization of the Filament with Ag Nanoparticles by Park, Chan-Woo; Bandi, Rajkumar; Dadigala, Ramakrishna; Han, Song-Yi; Kim, Jeong-Ki; Kwon, Gu-Joong; Kim, Nam-Hun; Lee, Seung-Hwan (2022) - In addition, the orientation index decreased with increasing concentration of the TOLCNF suspension at the same spinning rate of 10 mL/min. Park et al. (2020) also reported that the wet-spun filaments obtained from 2.5 wt.% and 3.5 wt.% HCNF had orientation index values of 0.67 and 0.60, respectively (Park et al. 2020). The properties of CNF filaments are affected by various factors, such as the cellulose source, chemical composition, and process parameters (Lundahl et al. 2017). Keywords: agnps; cellulose; et al; filaments; nanofibrils; park; spinning; tempo; tolcnf; wet
• Preparation and Optimization of Porous Regenerated Cellulose Microspheres from Cellulose Tetraethyl- Ammonium/Urea Solution for Adsorption of Cationic Methylene Blue Dye by Xu, Feng; Cho, Byoung-Uk (2022) - Although the addition of urea can stabilize the fresh cellulose–TEAOH/urea aqueous solution (Zhang et al. 2019), the stability of cellulose solution in long-term storage at room temperature remains a challenge for the consecutive mass production of regenerated cellulose materials with specific shapes such as regenerated microspheres. The effects of factors such as storage time of cellulose solution and surfactant dosage on the physical and chemical properties of the RCMs were also investigated. Keywords: adsorption; cellulose; cellulose solution; cho; doi; fig; javascript; rcms; solution; storage
• Preparation of Microcrystalline Cellulose Using Cotton Yarn Waste from the Textile Industry and Evaluation of its Characteristics by Kazemi Karchangi, Zahra; Behrooz, Rabi (2022) - 1115 Preparation of Microcrystalline Cellulose Using Cotton Yarn Waste from the Textile Industry and Evaluation of its Characteristics Zahra Kazemi Karchangi,* and Rabi Behrooz In order to protect the environment and cellulose resources, yarn wastes from the textile industry, which contains a considerable amount of cellulose, can be used to produce microcrystalline cellulose. The disordered part of the cellulose is available and active chemically and can be easily hydrolyzed by mineral acid and as a result, the crystalline segments are separated, resulting in various products, such as microcrystalline cellulose (MCC). Keywords: acid; cellulose; cotton; hydrochloric; hydrolysis; mcc; microcrystalline; samples; sulfuric; waste
• The Synthesis of Cellulose Acetate from Rice Husk Cellulose by Ultrasound-Assisted Acetylation by Ma'ruf, Anwar; Purnawanto, Agus Mulyadi Purnawanto; Rimatunnisa, Rizka (2023) - The results showed that the optimum yield of cellulose acetate was obtained at the temperature of 60 °C, the reaction time of 50 min, the weight of the catalyst of 10% of cellulose weight, and the ratio of cellulose and acetic anhydride of 1:5 (w/v). The optimum yield of cellulose acetate obtained was 120%, and the process condition for maximum yield was a temperature of 60 °C, a reaction time of 50 min, and a catalyst weight of 10% of cellulose weight. Keywords: acetate; acetylation; catalyst; cellulose; delignification; husk; process; rice
• Pyrolysis Characteristics and Kinetics of Prunus avium L. Leaves Using Thermogravimetric Analysis by Li, Quan; Zhu, Fangzhi; Shi, Fei; Zhang, Nan; Zhang, Huimin (2023) - “In-depth investigation of biomass pyrolysis based on three major components hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin,” Energy Fuels 20(1), 388-393. “Influence of pyrolysis temperature and time on the cellulose fast pyrolysis products analytical Py-GC/MS study,” Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 92(2), 430-438. Keywords: cellulose; cherry; cultivation; doi; energy; et al; kinetics; leaves; pyrolysis; reaction; stage; temperature
• Manufacture and Characterization of Cationic Nano-fibrillated Cellulose from Cotton Pulp by Lee, Soo Hyun; Jo, Hae Min; Lee, Ji Young (2023) - It was found that cationic NFC could be manufactured via quaternization of anionic NFC manufactured from C- BSP using less GMA than that for Hw-BKP. Cationic NFC was internally added during the papermaking and remained in the anionic fibers to be used as a strength enhancer (Lee et al. 2021) and was combined with anionic NFC to improve gas barrier properties to be used as a coating agent. Keywords: anionic; bkp; bsp; cationic; cellulose; doi; et al; gma; lee; nfc
• Delignification’s Effect on Microcrystalline Cellulose Obtained from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Fibres by Norazli, Najieha; Mohammad Rawi, Nurul Fazita; Abdulwahab Taiwo, Owolabi Folahan; Mohamad Kassim, Mohamad Haafiz; Jawaid, Mohammad (2023) - The SEM images showed changes of morphology dimensions in terms of size and shapes of OPEFB pulp and OPEFB MCC. Fig. The finding of this study suggests that OPEFB MCC prepared with acidified chlorite delignification presented higher crystallinity index and higher thermal stability compared to TCF delignification process. Keywords: cellulose; delignification; doi; et al; mcc; naclo2; oil; opefb; palm; pulp; tcf
• Preparation and Characterization of Cellulose Nanocrystals from Paper Mulberry Fibers by Jo, Hae Min; Lee, Soo Hyun; Lee, Ji Young (2023) - Cellulose fiber, which is composed of cellulose chains, can be obtained from various wood and non-wood resources and is a major resource for nanocellulose manufacturing (de Souza Fonseca et al. 2019). In particular, cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) manufactured based on the chemical treatment of cellulose fiber is a promising PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Keywords: acid; bkp; cellulose; cncs; conditions; et al; fiber; hydrolysis; mulberry; paper
• Producing Flexible Calcium Carbonate from Waste Paper and Their Use as Fillers for High Bulk Paper by Kang, Lae Hyuk; Seo, Yung Bum; Han, Jung Soo (2023) - “Development of deformable calcium carbonate for high filler paper,” ACS Omega 5, 15202−15209. “Flexible CaCO3 as paper filler,” BioResources 18(2), 3400-3412. Keywords: calcium; cellulose; et al; fcc; filler; gcc; mfc; paper
• Generation of Microcrystalline Cellulose from Cotton Waste and its Properties: by Tan, Wan Yuen; Gopinath, Subash C. B.; Anbu, Periasamy; Velusamy, Palaniyandi; Gunny, Ahmad Anas Nagoor; Chen, Yeng; Subramaniam, Sreeramanan (2023) - As a result, the current study sought to develop a sustainable and environmentally beneficial approach of turning cotton waste materials into MCC. PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Yuen et al. (2023). In this study, MCC was prepared from cotton waste via alkaline treatment and sulfuric acid hydrolysis. Keywords: acid; cellulose; cotton; doi; et al; fig; mcc; microcrystalline; surface; waste
• Carboxylated Cellulose Silica Hybrid Beads for Efficient Dye Removal by Wang, Qianqian; Liu, Simeng; Chen, Honglei; Liu, Jun; Liu, Huan; Zhu, Qianqian (2023) - Cellulose silica hybrid beads were prepared by the falling-ball method. Cellulose silica hybrid beads were thoroughly washed with pure water to constant pH (~7). Keywords: adsorption; beads; cellulose; cellulose silica; doi; et al; hybrid; hybrid beads; silica; silica hybrid; wang
• Oxidation of Fully Bleached Paper-grade Kraft Pulps with H2O2 Activated by Cu(Phen) and the Effect of the Final pH by Vera Loor, Andrea; Walger, Elsa; Mortha, Gérard; Marlin, Nathalie (2023) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.3.5222-5241 Keywords: Cellulose oxidation; Hydrogen peroxide; Copper phenanthroline; Fully bleached paper grade pulp; Cotton linters; Dissolving ability; Cellulose depolymerization Contact information: Univ. Cellulosic Substrates The screening of the most interesting conditions for cellulose oxidation with hydrogen peroxide was carried out on paper-grade kraft pulps from hardwood and softwood. Keywords: alkaline; cellulose; copper; cu(phen; h2o2; loor; naoh; oxidation; pulp; trace
• Simultaneous Pretreatment with Ultraviolet Light and Alkaline H2O2 to Promote Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Corn Stover by Hu, Jianjun; He, Zhi; Zhang, Quanguo; Dang, Jiatao; Zhao, Shuheng; Yang, Shaoqi; Yang, Panbo; Yan, Xiaoyu (2023) - The alkali concentration used in U-AHP pretreatment reaction was lower than that used in AHP pretreatment. Further, the SEM data revealed that AHP pretreatment damaged corn stover more than HP and AP pretreatment alone. Keywords: ahp; ahp pretreatment; alkali; alkaline; cellulose; concentration; corn; doi; efficiency; et al; h2o2; hemicellulose; lignin; pretreatment; reaction; stover
• Agricultural Residue-based Bioplastics: Potential Options for High-value Agricultural Residue Utilization by Zhang, Jinlong; Fu, Shiyu; Lan, Xingyu; Yang, Xuedi (2023) - Agricultural waste, being widely available and affordable, may provide a resource of natural polymers to replace those from fossil sources for material manufacturing. Herein, we briefly discuss the issues and challenges in the conversion of agricultural waste into bioplastics to provide a possible way for its further utilization. Keywords: bioplastics; cellulose; residue; waste
• Microwave-assisted Formic Acid/Cold Caustic Extraction for Separation of Cellulose and Hemicellulose from Biomass by Zhu, Longxiao; Liang, Kangzhe; Wang, Min; Xing, Tao; Chen, Chunxia; Wang, Quanliang (2023) - Cellulose content (%) =Holocellulose content (%) -Hemicellulose content (%) (4) Characterization of the Pulp The characterization of the pulp was analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). (Segal et al. 1959), CrI (%) =(1 − 𝐼𝑎𝑚 𝐼200 ) Keywords: acid; biomass; cce; cellulose; concentration; content; doi; hemicellulose; lignin; pulp; treatment
• Renewable Resources Derived Cellulose Nanocrystal Stimuli Responsive Pickering Emulsions by Zhang, Jinlong; Wu, Qinglin; Li, Weiguo; Negulescu, Ioan (2024) - As an environmentally friendly and sustainable nanoparticle stabilizer of Pickering emulsions, cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) has attracted attention because of its sustainable and biodegradable characteristics. Contrary to surfactants, the inorganic particles or polymers that stabilize Pickering emulsions are more stable for a longer time (Jia et al. 2016; Keywords: cellulose; cnc; cncs; doi; emulsions; et al; oil; particle; pickering; pickering emulsions; stability; surface; zhang
• Angle-Independent Cellulosic Photonic Crystals for Smart and Sustainable Colorimetric Sensing by Xie, Mingzhen; Chen, Junjie; Zhang, Tiantian; Sun, Xiaohang (2023) - External stimuli such as stress, ionic strength, and humidity can affect the pitch of cellulose nanocrystals, causing changes in the corresponding reflective wavelengths. “Coassembly of cellulose nanocrystals and neutral polymers in iridescent chiral nematic films,” Biomacromolecules 24(2), 896-908. Keywords: apcs; cellulose; photonic; stimuli
• Regulation and Characterization of Polar Groups on the Surfaces of Cellulose Nanocrystal–Nanosilver Hybrids by Lu, Fangfang; Wang, Hairong; Li, Liang; Mao, Kunyu; Chen, Jiahao; Yue, Haodi (2023) - Compared with CNCA–Ag, and CNC (7.5) AC–Ag, the diameter of silver nanoparticles increased with the enhancement of carboxyl group content on the CNC surface under the same reaction conditions at room temperature. Compared with CNC–Ag and CNCA–Ag, the preparation process for CNC was same (Mixed acid No.1: V6M HCl / V6M HCOOH = 1/9), and the slight difference in carboxyl group content was due to the interaction between the AA and the hydrogen bonding on the surface of CNC–Ag javascript:; PEER REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Lu et al. (2023). Keywords: acid; cellulose; cnc; content; doi; groups; nanohybrids; silver
• Aquatic Aerobic Biodegradation of Commonly Flushed Materials in Aerobic Wastewater Treatment Plant Solids, Seawater, and Lakewater by Smith, Madilynn M.; Zambrano, Marielis; Ankeny, Mary; Daystar, Jesse; Pires, Steven; Pawlak, Joel; Venditti, Richard A. (2023) - based wipes were thoroughly rinsed with water to remove any anti-microbial additives, oven-dried at 105 C for 24 hours, and then cut into 1 cm x 1 cm pieces. The images are consistent with the FTIR data and show that cotton microfibers and tissue paper are composed mainly of only one type of fiber material. Keywords: biodegradation; cellulose; cotton; et al; fig; materials; microfibers; polypropylene; seawater; wipes
• Effect of Metal Oxides on Reaction Route and Product Distribution of Catalytic Cellulose Hydrogenolysis by Fan, Guifang; Chen, De; Li, Shizhong; Yang, Mingde; Wu, Yulong (2023) - 7367 Effect of Metal Oxides on Reaction Route and Product Distribution of Catalytic Cellulose Hydrogenolysis Guifang Fan,a,b,* De Chen,c Shizhong Li,a,b Mingde Yang,a and Yulong Wu a The effects of CeO2, ZrO2, Nb2O5, and ZnO catalysts supported on carbon nanotubes (CNT) relative to cellulose hydrothermal hydrogenolysis in the presence of Ni/CNT and pressured H2 was studied in this work. Carbon nanotubes (CNT) were from Chengdu Organic Chemicals Co. Ltd, China. Keywords: acid; catalysts; cellulose; ceo2; cnt; doi; et al; hydrogenolysis; metal; min; nb2o5; oxides; reaction; zno; zro2
• Cellulose Iβ Behaviors in Non-solvent Liquid Media: Molecular Dynamic Simulations by Kong, Yi; Fu, Shiyu; Yang, Xuedi; Leu, Shao-Yuan; Hu, Chuanshuang (2023) - “Cellulose I surface simulation,” BioResources 18(4), 8223-8248. 8232 for DMF and pyridine liquids, the hydrogen bond formation ability was poor compared to short-chain alcohols and short-chain carboxylic acids, resulting in a weaker electrostatic interaction (attraction). Molecular dynamics (MD) computational methods have gained much attention in cellulose structure studies because of their ability to obtain valuable information regarding cellulose structure and properties to have sufficient sampling to explore cellulose conformation. Keywords: cellulose; conformation; doi; et al; fig; force; kong; liquid; model; polarity; simulation; surface
• Environmentally Friendly, Low Thermal Conductivity, Fire Retarding, Mechanically Robust Cellulose Nanofibril Aerogels and their Use for Early Fire Alarm Sensors in Thermally Insulating Sustainable Building Applications by Zhang, Jinlong; De Hoop, Cornelis F.; Wu, Qinglin (2023) - Primary questions to be addressed include how to design fire retarding and mechanically robust wood derived cellulose nanofibril aerogels as alternatives of expanded polystyrene and rigid polyurethane foams; how to develop aerogel materials in industrial-level manufacturing; and whether it is possible to further develop its early fire alarm sensors with ultra-low temperature sensitive limit and long signal durability by experimental and machine learning artificial intelligence approaches for thermally insulating sustainable building applications. Supercritical CO2 drying and freeze-drying are two primary methods for fabrication of aerogel materials. Keywords: aerogel; cellulose; cnf; fire; materials; thermal
• Hydrophobic Microcrystalline Cellulose/ Polyethyleneimine Composite Aerogel for Effective Sound Absorption by Jia, Xin; Tang, Guijiang; Gao, Jinming; Liao, Yangmiao; Zhang, Yu; Jiang, Xueliang; Yang, Huan; Wu, Dan; You, Feng; Yu, Peng; Yao, Chu (2023) - Most research on cellulose aerogels has focused on the application of oil absorption (Rafieian et al. 2018), but no systematic report has been found in the acoustics field. According to acoustics theory, the high porosity and the suitable pore structure of cellulose aerogels can increase the dissipation of sound inside the material (Cao et al. 2018). Keywords: absorption; aerogel; cellulose; composite; doi; et al; hydrophobic; materials; pei; sound
• Preparation of Spherical Nanocellulose from Waste Tobacco Stem by Luo, Fanghan; Xu, Xueju; Jiang, Yongze; Qi, Jinqiu; Zhou, Jian; Liu, Yaxi; Zhang, Shaobo (2024) - Subsequently, 2 g of bleached tobacco stem cellulose was dispersed into the solution, which was then vigorously stirred for 50 min. Photographs of tobacco stem powder (a), bleached tobacco stem cellulose (b), and STsN suspension (d). Keywords: cellulose; doi; et al; nanocellulose; stem; stsn; tobacco; waste; zhang
• Thermal-Degradation Characteristics of Mechanically Nanofibrillated Bleached Pulps from Hardwood and Softwood by Hideno, Akihiro (2023) - Moreover, mechanical nano fibrillation increased the difference in the pyrolysis behavior between LBKP NFC and NBKP NFC, and a shoulder peak of the DTG curve was observed in LBKP NFC. “Reactions and molecular mechanisms of cellulose pyrolysis,” J. Jap. Keywords: cellulose; dtg; hemicellulose; lbkp; nbkp; nfc; peak; pulp; pyrolysis; temperature
• Preparation and Characterization of Cellulose-based Activated Carbon by Cesium Chloride Chemical Method by Zhang, Conglin; Li, Haichao; Du, Bingxuan (2024) - Figure 3 shows the Raman and XRD spectra of cellulose activated carbon, respectively. Although cellulose has many applications and uses, one current use for large quantities of cellulose is as an adsorbent in various forms, such as raw cellulose, modified cellulose, or to prepare activated carbon (Zhang et al. 2022). Keywords: ac700; adsorption; carbon; cellulose; doi; surface
• Modification Methods’ Effects on the Characteristics of Carboxylated Cellulose Fibers: Carboxyl Group Introduction Method versus Physical Properties by Wang, Jian; Wang, Yubo; Liu, Zetan; Shao, Xinyi; Lin, Yuxuan; Song, Wenbao; Xu, Dehua; Gao, Yifei; Han, Jialan (2024) - 1591 anions to modify cellulose fibers because of their higher sequestration capacity and lower cost (Phan et al. 2021). Nonselective oxidation not only causes the primary and secondary hydroxyl groups on the cellulose unit to react at the same time, but it also breaks the ether bond of the cellulose chain, resulting in the fragmentation of cellulose fibers (Li et al. 2016). Keywords: carboxyl; cellulose; cellulose fibers; doi; et al; fibers; groups; oxidation; tempo; wang
• Upgrading Paper-Grade Bleached Hardwood Pulp Towards Dissolving Pulp Using γ-Valerolactone by Liu, Shanshan; Liu, Yu; Wang, Yingchao; Wang, Yuanyuan; Wang, Qiang; He, Huili (2024) - In this study, a paper-grade pulp was treated using GVL to generate dissolving pulp for viscose production. By using purified recycled GVL to treat original pulp, the Fock reactivity of pulp was improved, and the cellulose content of as- prepared upgraded pulp increased to 92.1%, which was close to the cellulose content of dissolving pulp obtained from fresh GVL solution, while the intrinsic viscosity decreased significantly to 598 mL/g. Keywords: cellulose; content; dissolving; doi; et al; gvl; hemicellulose; liu; pulp; treatment
• The Impact of Lignin Content on the Biodegradation of Virgin Paper Pulps in Soil and Marine Environment by Vikman, Minna; Mikkelson, Atte; Rautkoski, Hille (2024) - The biodegradation percentages were calculated similarly as in soil biodegradation test. 2457 Bleaching increased the mineralization to CO2 of chemical paper pulps (bleached kraft pulp, bleached paper pulp), with degrees of mineralization ranging from 74% to 78% in soil and 73% to 81% in marine conditions. Keywords: biodegradability; biodegradation; cellulose; co2; lignin; marine; mineralization; paper; pulp; soil; test
• Industrial Hemp Hurd Processing for Microcrystalline Cellulose Production and its Usage as a Filler in Paper by Yurtayeva, Larisa V.; Alashkevich, Yuri D.; Kaplyov, Eugene V.; Slizikova, Elena A.; Marchenko, Roman A. (2024) - “MCC from hemp hurd,” BioResources 19(2), 2811-2825. 2812 • Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) is a finely dispersed product, crystallites of cellulose microfibrils (without the amorphous part), modified natural (fibrous) cellulose powder; • Microfibrillar cellulose (MFC) is a fibrillated material that contains various structural components (cellulose fibres and fragments, fibrils, and nanofibrils); • Nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) is a homogeneous, redispersible natural nanoparticle obtained from the crystalline regions of cellulose fibres; • Nanofibrillar cellulose (NFC) is fibrillated cellulose material subjected to ultrafine refining. The types of powdered cellulose materials available are as follows: • Powdered cellulose (PC) is produced by the destruction of fibrous raw materials, contains at least 92% cellulose and has properties that are somewhat different from those of fibrous cellulose; PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Yurtayeva et al. (2024). Keywords: cellulose; core; degree; hemp; mcc; method; paper; pulp; refining; woody
• Preparation of Fiber Raw Materials by Cooking Golden Bamboo Grass (Arundo donax) with Calcified Regenerated Alkali Solution by Wang, Qian; Zhu, Tian; Li, Yi-jing; Wang, Jin-hui; Ling, Yi-kai; Chen, Meng-meng; Mo, Liu-ting; Nong, Guang-zai (2024) - 3759 yield of cooking pulp was stable at 48.5 ± 0.68% after three cycles. The physical properties of bleached pulp paper with single-cooked and cycle-cooked procedures were able to meet the requirements of the above national standards, but also meet the requirements of GB/T 1911(2011) and GB/T 35594(2017); however, the physical properties of the unbleached pulp and bleached pulp papers prepared by single-cooked and PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Wang et al. (2024). Keywords: cellulose; china; cooking; cyclic; doi; et al; lignin; method; paper; pulp; pulping; wang; yield
• Co-liquefaction of α-Cellulose and Phycocyanin: A Preliminary Study by Ji, Hengsong; Zhang, Zedong; Zhang, Bo (2024) - Moreover, typical compounds such as 9- octadecenamide and furan were also found in bio-oils derived from hydrothermal co- liquefaction of spirulina and oil tea residue (Duan et al. 2022). This phenomenon is similar to the co-liquefaction of real biomass (Anamul Haque et al. 2023), indicating that using the model compound would be representative in terms of bio-oil yield and reaction to some extent. Keywords: bio; cellulose; doi; et al; hydrothermal; liquefaction; oil; phycocyanin; reaction; temperature; yield
• Influence of pH on the Formation of Benzyl Ester Bonds between Dehydrogenation Polymer and Cellulose by Liu, Wenhao; Le, Xi; Chen, Junjun; Xie, Junxian; An, Junjian; Zhang, Guangyan; Feng, Nianjie; Wang, Peng; Xie, Yimin (2024) - “Formation of benzyl ester bonds,” BioResources 19(3), 4238-4249. 4238 Influence of pH on the Formation of Benzyl Ester Bonds between Dehydrogenation Polymer and Cellulose Wenhao Liu,a,b Xi Le,a,b Junjun Chen,a,b Junxian Xie,a,b Junjian An,a,b Guangyan Zhang,a,b Nianjie Feng,a,b Peng Wang,a,b * and Yimin Xie a,b Generation of lignin-carbohydrate complex (LCC) between dehydrogenation polymer (DHP) and pulp fibers may have an important impact on the properties of pulp. “Formation of benzyl ester bonds,” BioResources 19(3), 4238-4249. Keywords: benzyl; benzyl ester; bonds; cellulose; dhp; dhpcc; ester; formation; lignin
• Paper Drinking Straws Coated with Cellulose Acetate and Polyhydroxyalkanoates via an Entropy-Driven Approach and Natural Colorants as Alternatives for Plastic Drinking Straws by Zhang, Jinlong; Pal, Lokendra (2024) - Primary questions to be addressed include how to design suitable coatings for paper drinking straws. “Biodegradable paper drinking straws,” BioResources 19(3), 4043-4046. 4045 structures, and these cellulose liquid crystal photonic pigments display a broad range of structural colors, which are ideal alternatives of toxic chemical pigments. Keywords: cellulose; drinking; paper; straws
• Unlocking the Potential of Oat Straw: Efficient Pretreatment Methods for Enhanced Glucose Production by Zhu, Mingda; Qiu, Xuejiao; Hao, Jingyun; Hu, Jianhua; Liu, Zhanying (2024) - The optimal conditions for oat straw DES pretreatment and the resulting yields of reducing sugars obtained by cellulase enzymatic hydrolysis are shown in Table 1. “Enhancing cellulose accessibility of corn stover by deep eutectic solvent pretreatment for butanol fermentation,” Bioresource Technology 203, 364-369. Keywords: acid; cellulose; des; doi; et al; hemicellulose; lignin; oat; oat straw; pretreatment; straw; sugar
• Graphene-Cellulose Hydrogels: An Apt Combination by Yuan, Zhongfei (2024) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.3.4050-4052 Keywords: Graphene; Cellulose-based materials; Functional hydrogel; Combination Contact information: College of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, 26 Hexing Road, Harbin 150040, China; Author: yuanzhongfei2020@163.com Why Graphene The initial impetus behind the graphene revolution stemmed from the quest for novel electronic materials capable of supplanting silicon. The corresponding cellulose-based derived materials can exhibit higher crystallinity, larger aspect ratio, and favorable Young’s modulus, which allow them to be effectively combined with other materials to construct multifunctional composites. Keywords: cellulose; doi; graphene; materials
• Research on the Method of Preparing Microcrystalline Cellulose from Fungal Residue Waste and its Characterization Analysis by Zhao, Tingwei; Sheng, Lijun; Yang, Jianjun; Zheng, Zhi; Ji, Bin; Peng, Yinan; Wang, Zhiye (2024) - The Fr-MCC obtained had an irregular granular or lamellar aggregation morphology, typical I-type cellulose crystal structure and molecular features, good thermal stability, and was similar in properties to commercial MCC. 7066 microscopic morphology of commercial MCC, which has a similar basic shape to Fr-MCC, with irregularly shaped, unordered particles. Keywords: addition; analysis; cellulose; et al; hydrolysis; mcc; microcrystalline; purity; residue; temperature; time
• Liquid Absorbent Bamboo Fiber Foams: Towards 100% Ligno-cellulosic Menstrual Absorbent Pads by Deville, Mathilde; Marietti, Nina; Viguié, Jérémie; Sillard, Cécile; Charlier, Quentin (2025) - In contrast, bamboo fiber foams exhibited significantly lower shrinkage, measured at 14%. Finally, bamboo fiber foams exhibited a liquid absorbency capacity (LAC) of 22.5 g/g when tested with water, surpassing a commercial absorbing pad limited to 16.6 g/g. Keywords: absorbent; bamboo; cellulose; content; cotton; doi; fiber; foams; liquid; pulp
• Manufacturing of Microfibrillated Cellulose from Never-Dried Microcrystalline Cellulose Using Masuko Grinder by Lähdeniemi, Annina; Knuts, Aaro; Dahl, Olli (2024) - The fiber saturation point (FSP) values for produced MFC samples In the first pass through the grinder, the FSP values of never-dried samples grew circa 30% with increasing the grinding power and circa 15% with the increase of the rotation rate of the grinder. The size of the largest particles, d(0,9) stayed within 20 m with commercial MFC samples during the first pass. Keywords: cellulose; energy; et al; grinder; grinding; jrs; material; mcc; mfc; mfc samples; particle; pass; samples; size; values
• Molding of All-Cellulose Plates Made of Cellulose Pulp Extracted from Citrus Fruit Residue by Nakagaito, Antonio N.; Takagi, Hitoshi; Watanabe, Takumi (2024) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.1.1577-1583 Keywords: All-cellulose plate; Cellulose pulp; Cellulose nanofiber; Citrus fruit; Papermaking Contact information: a: Graduate School of Technology, Industrial and Social Sciences, Tokushima University, 2-1 Minamijosanjima-cho, Tokushima, Tokushima 770-8506, Japan; b: Graduate School of Advanced Technology and Science, Tokushima University, 2-1 Minamijosanjima-cho, Tokushima, Tokushima 770-8506, Japan; *Corresponding author: nakagaito@tokushima-u.ac.jp INTRODUCTION Fruits and root vegetables are mostly made of parenchyma tissues. The molded products can be made from cellulose pulp extracted from agricultural residue, especially fruits and root vegetables that are mostly comprised of parenchyma tissue. Keywords: cellulose; doi; fruit; gpa; pulp; residue
• Ultrasound-Alkali-Assisted Isolation of Cellulose from Coconut Shells by Mohan, Pavitra; Mohd Yusof, Nor Saadah; Thomas, Sabu; Abd Rahman, Nor Mas Mira (2024) - It involved two types of cellulose isolation: alkali and bleached cellulose (ABC) and ultrasound-alkali-assisted isolated cellulose (UAIC). Cellulose isolation from SCSF: Alkali delignification and bleaching treatment purification The sample was treated with 1 M NaOH for 4 h at 80 ℃ to remove hemicellulose. Keywords: abc; analysis; cellulose; coconut; degradation; doi; et al; isolation; rcsf; shell; uaic; ultrasound
• Accelerated Dewatering of Thick All-cellulose Nanofiber Mats by Air Pressure Application by Nakagaito, Antonio; Takagi, Hitoshi; Usui, Yuki (2024) - “Pressure-filter nanocellulose,” BioResources 20(1), 1127-1135. 1127 Accelerated Dewatering of Thick All-Cellulose Nanofiber Mats by Air Pressure Application Antonio N. Nakagaito ,a,* Hitoshi Takagi ,a and Yuki Usui b Even though making thin sheets of cellulose nanofiber by a papermaking- like process is straightforward, obtaining thicker papers or plates is extremely time consuming. DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.1.1127-1135 Keywords: All-cellulose plate; Cellulose nanofiber; Dewatering acceleration Contact information: a: Graduate School of Technology, Industrial and Social Sciences, Tokushima University, 2-1 Minamijosanjima-cho, Tokushima, Tokushima 770-8506, Japan; b: Graduate School of Advanced Technology and Science, Tokushima University, 2-1 Minamijosanjima-cho, Tokushima, Tokushima 770-8506, Japan; *Corresponding author: nakagaito@tokushima-u.ac.jp INTRODUCTION Cellulose is a substance synthesized by plants from carbon dioxide and water, through a biochemical reaction driven by solar energy. Keywords: cellulose; dewatering; doi; filtration; mpa; pressure
• Performance Evaluation of a New Taylor-Flow Grinder in Manufacturing Carboxymethylated Nanofibrillated Cellulose by Tak, Ji Hyun; Park, Sung Gyu; Lee, Ji Young; Park, Ro Seong (2024) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.1.438-451 Keywords: Taylor flow grinder; Commercial micro grinder; Nano-fibrillated cellulose (NFC); Carboxymethylation (CM); Fiber width; Viscosity, Zeta-potential Contact information: a: Department of Forest Products, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea; b: Department of Environmental Materials Science/IALS, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea; The grinder cylinder was designed to induce the uniform and efficient fibrillation of a pulp suspension through Taylor flow by extending the fibrillation and retention time of the pulp slurry in the grinding cylinder. Keywords: cellulose; commercial; doi; et al; flow grinder; grinder; grinding; nfcs; taylor; taylor flow
• Effect of Drying Methods on the Particle Morphology of Microcrystalline Cellulose by Lahdeniemi, Annina; Dahl, Olli (2025) - Here however, the spray dried sample demonstrated more the high inter-particulate porous nature described previously by Haafiz et al. (2014) and Pandey et al. (2012) as well as the irregular, elongated, plate-shaped particles, and irregular aggregate structures reported by Amin et al. (2014) compared to the one dried from the never-dried MCC raw material. “Effect of drying methods on the powder and compaction properties of microcrystalline cellulose obtained from Cocos nucifera,” Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International 20(2), 1-15. Keywords: aggregates; bed; cellulose; cyclone; doi; dryer; drying; material; mcc; particle; size; spray; velocity
• Synthesis of CuO Nanoparticles Using Waste-Derived Bamboo Cellulose for Enhanced Catalytic and Antibacterial Applications by Zheng, Alvin Lim Teik; Sabidi , Sarah; Maran, Melissa Alexander; Tan , Kar Ban; Wong, Kelly Kai Seng; Chung, Eric Lim Teik; Andou, Yoshito (2025) - The cellulose, recovered from an alkaline dissolution process, enhanced the dispersion and structural integrity of CuO nanoparticles (NPs). “Microwave-assisted synthesis of CuO nanoparticles using Cordia africana Lam. leaf extract for 4-nitrophenol reduction,” Journal of Nanotechnology 2021, 1- 12. Keywords: activity; cellulose; cuo; cuo nanoparticles; doi; et al; fig; nanoparticles; peer; reduction; synthesis; waste; zheng
• Reinforcement of Paper Documents by Different Starch Modification Processes by Lang, Jing (2025) - Accelerated aging tests (dry and wet aging tests) were conducted to evaluate the change of the mechanical performance of paper documents under optimal reinforcement conditions. Accelerated aging tests on paper treated with different starches (both deacidified and reinforced) revealed that under high temperature and humidity conditions, the mechanical properties of paper documents deteriorated more severely. Keywords: aging; cellulose; deacidification; documents; folding; index; paper; paper documents; paper reinforcement; reinforcement; starch; step; tensile; test; treatment
• Hydrophobicity of Alkyl Ketene Dimer-Modified Microfibrillated Cellulose Film by Tak, Ji Hyun; Kim, Min Seo; Lee, Ji Young (2025) - In this study, the surface hydrophobicity of MFC films was enhanced by incorporating an alkyl ketene dimer (AKD) and thermal curing. However, one critical limitation of MFC films is their intrinsic hydrophilicity, which restricts their performance under humid or wet conditions and limits their applicability in moisture- sensitive environments (Deng et al. 2016; Keywords: akd; cellulose; contact; curing; doi; et al; films; mfc; mfc films
• From Kraft Pulp Fibers to Si-O-C Ceramics via Sol-Gel Synthesis: Impact of Functionalization and Pre-Pyrolysis by Laporte, Thomas; Brouillette, François; Foucaud, Sylvie; Lucas-Roper, Romain (2025) - Indeed, ceramic precursors such as allyl-hydridopolycarbosilanes (AHPCS) employed in the PDCs route often require toxic solvents, such as toluene, for their synthesis or cross-linking processes. “Ceramics via cellulose pyrolysis,” BioResources 21(1), 770-780. 772 resulting ceramic precursor contained polysiloxane, residual water, and ethanol. Keywords: cellulose; ceramic; fibers; fig; pkf; precursor; pyrolysis

• Activation Temperature and Particle Size of Palm Kernel Shell vs. the Surface Properties of Activated Carbon by Lee, Chuan Li; Chin, Kit Ling; Hng, Paik San; Mohd Nor Hafizuddin , Mohd Sahfani; Khoo, Pui San (2023) - 1714 Activation Temperature and Particle Size of Palm Kernel Shell vs. the Surface Properties of Activated Carbon Chuan Li Lee,a Kit Ling Chin,a,* Paik San H’ng,a,b,* Mohd Sahfani Hafizuddin,a and Pui San Khoo c Granular activated carbon (GAC) and powdered activated carbon (PAC) are the two most common forms of activated carbon with varying particle size range. Overall, this study demonstrated that applying different particle size range of PKS during the activation process can have a significant influence on the surface characteristics, thus having a direct impact on the application of activated carbon. Keywords: activation; adsorption; area; carbon; doi; et al; gac; pac; particle; particle size; pks; range; size; surface
• Characterization of Paper Surfaces by Friction Profilometry by Moon, Byoung Geun; Park, Na Young; Ko, Young Chan; Kim, Hyoung Jin (2022) - 5. Results of surface frictions of kraft paper (a, c: MD; b, d: CD) PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Moon et al. (2022). 6. Results of surface friction of newsprint (a, c: MD; b, d: CD) (a) (b) (c) (d) Fig. Keywords: characterization; cof; contact; friction; mad; paper; stylus; surface
• Spatiotemporal Variation and Covariation of Heartwood Color in Planted Teak Wood from Ghana by Adutwum, Jerry Oppong; Matsumura, Junji (2022) - Wood color, like any other trait, can vary widely within the tree. The wood color formed at the same presumed time on the opposite sides shows a stronger similarity or resemblance as opposed to wood color being poorly correlated with distance (between aspect). Keywords: aspect; color; correlations; growth; heartwood; surface; teak; time; tree; variation
• Template Synthesis of Nitrogen Self-Doped Hierarchical Porous Carbon with Supermicropores and Mesopores for Electrical Double-Layer Capacitors by Yuan, Xiaodan; Xu, Liwen; Zhang, Jubing; Dai, Yun; Meng, Junguang; Wang, Xinye; Bu, Changsheng; Liu, Changqi; Xie, Hao (2022) - “A review of porous carbons produced by template methods for supercapacitor applications,” New Carbon Mater. DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.1.87-99 Keywords: Bean dregs; Template; Hierarchical porous carbon; Electrical double-layer capacitor; Supermicropore Contact information: a: School of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210042, China; b: Jiangsu Nantong Power Generation Co., Ltd, Nantong, 226005, China; *Corresponding author: xhylon@163.com INTRODUCTION Due to their high power density, fast charging/discharging rate, and excellent cycling stability, supercapacitors have been used for portable electronics, hybrid electric vehicles, new energy power generation system, and other large industrial scale systems (Borenstein et al. 2017; Chen et al. 2018; Poonam et al. 2019). Keywords: carbon; doi; electrode; et al; materials; nitrogen; pore; rate; surface; zhang
• Effects of Different Pretreatments Combined with Steam Explosion on the Properties of Bamboo Fibers by Zou, Yanping; Zhang, Wenfu; Yuan, Shaofei; Zhang, Jian; Chen, Hong (2022) - Among many natural fibers, bamboo fiber (BF) has drawn particular attention due to its low density, high stiffness, high strength, and the rapid growth of bamboo, which makes them abundantly available. To make full use of the superior properties of BFs, a separation and extraction process is required to remove the basic tissues from bamboo and obtain bamboo fiber. Keywords: alkali; bamboo; bfs; doi; et al; fiber; hemicellulose; lignin; pressure; pretreatment; surface
• Surface Morphology of Blended Molding Pellets Made of Desert Caragana and Maize Stover by De , Xuehong; Zhang , Bowen; Guo, Wenbin; Yang , Jiawei; Zhang , Jianchao; Zhai , Xiaomin (2023) - “Microscopic contact model for surface grinding of rough surfaces,” Journal of Mechanical Engineering 56(07), 240-248. “Proposed and development of statistical contact models for rough surfaces,” Journal of Tribology 40(03), 395-406. Keywords: autumn; caragana; contact; diameter; et al; forming; molding; particles; pellets; profile; roughness; summer; surface
• The Surface Characterization of Paper Products by Profilometry with a Fractal Dimension Analysis by Lee, Yong Ju; Ko, Young Chan; Moon, Byoung Geun; Kim, Hyoung Jin (2023) - Surface roughness and friction are the two main components of surface properties. A data acquisition rate of 1000 Hz (i.e., 1000 points/s) provided stable and reliable profiles of surface roughness and friction for paper samples, resulting in the spacing distance of 1 m at the scan speed of 1 mm/s. Keywords: analysis; et al; fractal; friction; paper; roughness; stylus; surface
• Facile Production of Highly Active Rice Straw Bioadsorbent to Remove Cu in Wastewater by Liu, Wenlong; Zhang, Xingwen; Ren, Hongyu; Hu, Xingcheng; Yang, Xinyu; Zhu, Baize; Liu, Hui (2023) - Considering the effect of copper ion removal and the cost factor. In this work, the adsorbent silica depleted rice straw ash was prepared with a high specific surface area and high content of oxygen-containing functional groups by using the by-product of rice straw after alkoxysilane extraction. Keywords: adsorption; copper; cu2; doi; ions; liu; removal; rice; sdrsa; straw; surface
• Intangible Cultural Heritage Complexes in China: Representation and Restoration of Pigmented Reliefs in Kaiping Diaolou by Li, Qingde; Sang, Tonghui; Li, Yueqiong; Li, Mingce; Sun, Qi (2023) - d Restoration techniques were explored for the patterns, materials, and surface pigments of the pigments decoration art of Kaiping Diaolou and Villages, a world cultural heritage site in southern China. 3. Optical microscope image (a) surface, (b) cross-section Surface characteristics and analysis of surface pigments of green pigments Wavelength Dispersive Laser Raman Spectroscopy showed that the main metal element composition of the green pigments layer on the surface of the Kaiping Diaolou pigments decorative pattern is Pb:Cu:As: Ca=4:5:2:0.25 (molar ratio). Keywords: aging; china; color; diaolou; doi; fig; humidity; kaiping; layer; mpa; pigments; raman; restoration; surface
• Preparation, Characterization, and Catalytic Properties of SO42-/SnO2-Hangjin2#Clay Solid Superacid Catalyst by Ding, Lijun; Ni, Jinrui; Hao, Yinan; Hai, Bo; Ao, Tegen (2023) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.3.6194-6203 Keywords: Biodiesel; Hangjin2#Clay; Solid acid catalyst; Xanthoceras sorbifolium Bunge Contact information: a: College of Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 01001, China; b: College of Materials Science and Art Design, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China; *Corresponding author: atgbyr@126.com; haibo_0314@126.com INTRODUCTION The continuous depletion of fossil fuels and the improvement of people's awareness of environmental protection have accelerated the evolution of renewable energy. “Clay solid superacid catalyst,” BioResources 18(3), 6194-6203. Keywords: acid; activity; biodiesel; catalyst; hangjin2#clay; so4; solid; surface; temperature
• Effect of Density, Moisture Content, and Feed Speed on the Surface Quality of Planed Pinewood Boards by Maciel, André P. V.; Salvador, Fernando M.; Silvares, Paulo H. S.; Oliveira, Michel P.; Batista, Djeison C. (2023) - According to the roughness parameters (stylus surface profilometer) and the visual-tactile analysis, the denser and drier boards had higher surface quality. Surface quality was assessed immediately after machining by visual-tactile analysis, stylus surface profilometer reading (parameters Ra, Rz, and Rt), and feed per tooth (fz) measurement. Keywords: content; density; feed; level; moisture; m•min-1; quality; speed; surface
• Preparation and Electrothermal Properties of Graphene Electrothermal Composite Floor by Zhang, Jiawei; Su, Tian; Leng, Xin; Peng, Bo; Tang, Jiacheng; Han, Zhe; Lin, Shuyang; Yu, Peilong; Zhang, Song; Yang, Chunmei (2023) - 9. a, b, c) photographs of graphene electrothermal composite floor, resistance wire electrothermal composite floor, and carbon fiber electrothermal composite floor in turn; d, e, f) infrared thermal images of three kinds of electrothermal composite floors; g, h, i) surface temperature 2D simulation of three kinds of electrothermal composite floors; j, k, l) surface temperature 3D simulation of three kinds of electrothermal composite floors. DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.4.6929-6943 Keywords: Graphene; Electrothermal composite floor; Electrothermal performance; Surface temperature Contact information: College of Computer and Control Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040 China; *Corresponding author: 962620684@qq.com INTRODUCTION The increased demand for heating comfort has led to the emergence of a new heating method, electric floor heating. Keywords: carbon; composite; floor; graphene; heating; power; resistance; surface; temperature; time
• Self-Nitrogen-Doped Biochar Derived from Soybean cake for Rhodamine B Removal Prepared via Simple Carbonization by Zhang, Xinyu; Yang, Chao; Zhang, Tingwei; Guo, Jiaqi; Gan, Yusheng; Wu, Haibiao; Khan, Mohammad Rizwan; Xiao, Huining; Song, Junlong (2023) - More information related to removal efficiency, adsorption capacity, adsorption kinetics, adsorption isotherm models, and thermodynamic analysis is addressed in detail in Appendix S2 & 3. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Characterization of Adsorbent 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 0 5 10 15 20 Ⅲ(b) type isotherm H3 type hysteresis loop SBET: 18.79 m2/ gV o lu m e @ S T P ( c m 3 /g ) Parameters of Kinetics Model for RhB Adsorption on SCB Pseudo-first-order Model Pseudo-second-order Model R2 k1 (1/min) qe (mg/g) R2 k2 (g/(mg·min)) qe (mg/g) 0.9772 1.62 15.15 0.9935 0.2349 15.53 Adsorption isothermal models fitting Figure 4(a) shows that the adsorption capacity of SCB for RhB increased with initial concentration and temperature. Keywords: adsorption; biochar; capacity; et al; nitrogen; rhb; scb; self; surface; zhang
• Immersion Polishing Post-treatment of PLA 3D Printed Formed Parts on Its Surface and Mechanical Performance by Wang, Chen; Zhang, Chen-yun; Ding, Ke-qing; Jiang, Min-han (2023) - Taking PLA 3D printed formed parts as an example, this paper explores the effects of immersion polishing on the surface roughness, surface gloss, spatial dimensions, color properties, and mechanical performance of PLA 3D printed formed parts. Grooves and gaps micrographs The interlayer adhesion of PLA formed parts was affected by the internal filling structure and external wall structure of the formed parts. Keywords: chloroform; immersion; parts; pla; polishing; solution; surface
• Experimental Study on Modified Fruit Shell Carbon for Methane Adsorption and Decarbonization by Mao, Yan; Huang, Li; Hao, Zhiqiang; Tao, Hongge; Qing, Chunyao; Liu, Shengyong; Wang, Guangtao; Ma, Qingyan (2023) - Hongge Tao,a,b,c,d Chunyao Qing,a,b,c,d Shengyong Liu,a,b,c,d Guangtao Wang,a,b,c,d and Qingyan Ma a Modification of activated carbon has the potential to improve its adsorption and separation capacity. After modification, the surface alkaline functional groups of activated carbon increased, the acidic functional groups decreased, and the adsorption performance of CO2 was enhanced. Keywords: adsorption; ammonia; carbon; co2; coconut; groups; modification; pore; shell; surface
• Developing Physical Softness Models for Facial Tissue Products by Lee, Ji Min; Ko, Young Chan; Moon, Byoung Geun; Lee, Yong Ju; Kweon, Soon Wan; Kim, Hyoung Jin (2023) - Consequently, a series of facial tissue softness models have been developed. This suggests that the 2-P Models (TM and RMAD) can be used as facial tissue softness models. Keywords: et al; models; softness; surface; tissue; 𝐼𝑆𝑉
• Evaluation of Print Mottle of Double Coated Paper by Octave Band Filtering Technique by Im, Wanhee; Youn, Hye Jung; Lee, Hak Lae (2024) - 3095 Evaluation of Print Mottle of Double Coated Paper by Octave Band Filtering Technique Wanhee Im,a Hye Jung Youn,b and Hak Lae Lee b,* The effects of the pre-coating color formulation, dwell time, and coat weights of pre- and top- coating layers on print mottle of double-coated paper were investigated using an octave band filtering image processing technique. Pre-coat weight was found to have a greater impact on print mottle than the top-coat weight. Keywords: coating; color; index; layer; mottle; paper; pre; print; surface
• Miscibility, Thermal, and Mechanical Properties of Recycled Waste Tire Rubber-Modified Polystyrene Sustainable Composites by Tian, Aoxue; Zhang, Jinlong; Wang, Yong (2024) - “Recycling waste tire rubbers,” BioResources 20(1), 1273-1285. 1272 Miscibility, Thermal, and Mechanical Properties of Recycled Waste Tire Rubber-Modified Polystyrene Sustainable Composites Aoxue Tian,a Jinlong Zhang,b,c,* and Yong Wang a,* *Corresponding authors: jinlongzhang914@gmail.com, jinlong.zhang@wsu.edu; wangyong79@wust.edu.cn DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.1.1273-1285 GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT mailto:jinlongzhang914@gmail.com,%20jinlong.zhang@wsu.edu; PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Tian et al. (2025). “Recycling waste tire rubbers,” BioResources 20(1), 1273-1285. Keywords: composites; fig; grafting; polystyrene; recycling; surface; tire rubber; waste tire
• Lignocellulose Nanofiber and Starch for Surface Application on Recycled Linerboard by Hasanpour, Ghazal; Khosravani, Amir; Tajvidi , Mehdi; Rezayati Charani , Pejman (2024) - Therefore, the reduction of Cobb values due to surface application of starch/ LCNF mixtures can be attributed to the film forming features or filling the pores and voids on paper surface. “Effects of application temperature in paper surface sizing with temperature-responsive starch on water repellency and flexographic printability,” Apitta Journal 57(4), 281-285. Keywords: 4+lcnf; doi; et al; lcnf; paper; paperboard; sizing; starch; surface; treatment
• Detection of Corn Quality Based on Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy and Electronic Nose Technology by Yang, HuiHe; Wei, XiaoYan; Wu, Guifang; Qiu, PengCheng; Di, JiaNing; Zhao, XiangPeng; Zhong, WenDong; Ren, He (2025) - Feature extraction of electronic nose data The characteristic parameters of sensor responses were extracted from electronic nose data, including response intensity and correlation between sensors. The principal component analysis (PCA) method selected to reduce the dimension of electronic nose data. Keywords: aflatoxin; corn; data; detection; electronic; model; nose; raman; results; samples; sers; spectroscopy; surface
• Predictive Modeling of the Softness of Facial Tissue Products: A Spectral Analysis Approach by Lee, Yong Ju; Cha, Ji Eun; Kim, Geon-Woo; Lee, Tai-Ju; Kim, Hyoung Jin (2025) - A machine-learning approach was developed to predict softness from one-dimensional power spectral density (1D-PSD) spectra of surface roughness profiles. In this study, surface roughness profiles were detrended by computing the least-squares fit of a straight line (or a composite line for piecewise linear trends) to the data. Keywords: et al; isv; lee; products; roughness; softness; spectra; surface; surface roughness; tissue
• Flattened Bamboo for Replacing Plastic Products – An Eco-friendly Material to Manufacture Clothes Hangers by Shi, Mengxue; Lin, Zhixin; Liu, Huanrong; Ma, Xinxin; Lian, Jianchang; Wang, Xuehua (2025) - The results indicate that the main quality issues were cracking and thickness uniformity of bamboo green slice. Enhancing the production process to improve the final product quality while preserving the natural characteristics of bamboo green slices remains a major challenge in flattened bamboo production (Li et al. 2016). Keywords: bamboo; doi; et al; fig; green; hangers; process; production; slices; splitting; surface; thickness
• Effects of Pretreatment on the Dispersibility of Bamboo Pulp Fiber Suspensions for Nanocellulose Preparation by Zhang, Xuejin; Tian, Yulong; He, Zhiyang; Chen, Huanhuan; Han, Shuaichuang; Xu, Weicheng; Ma, Qingzhi; Jia, Zhixin (2025) - Dispersion stability of enzymatic pulp fibers The enzymatic pulp was formulated into a fiber suspension of 1% concentration and stirred uniformly. Multiple light scattering results showed that TEMPO oxidized pulp fibers and refined pulp fibers had good dispersivity, while the pulp fibers treated with cellulase hydrolysis exhibited comparatively lower dispersibility. Keywords: dispersion; doi; et al; fibers; pretreatment; pulp; pulp fibers; stability; surface; tempo
• Analysis of 3D Printing Process Parameters and Applications for Wood-plastic Composite Filaments by Wang, Chen; Huang, Hanyi; Yu , Jiahao (2025) - Measurement points were located at the centre of Model B’s curved surfaces, with a measurement length of 0.5 mm. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Effect of Layer Height on the Forming Quality of WPC Models Under the conditions of 110% extrusion ratio and printing speed of 20 mm/s, the surface quality and mechanical properties of WPC models with three layer heights (0.1, 0.2, and 0.3 mm) were tested. 2. Effect of layer height on the mechanical properties of WPC models 0.1 0.2 0.3 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 A ri th m e ti c a v e ra g e r o u g h n e s s R a ( μ m ) Keywords: models; printing; quality; surface; wpc

• Study on the Relaxation Behavior of Bamboo Fiber as a Function of Temperature and Moisture Content by Shih, Zong-Ting; Young, Wen-Bin (2022) - “Relaxation of bamboo fiber,” BioResources 17(4), 5741-5754. 5741 Study on the Relaxation Behavior of Bamboo Fiber as a Function of Temperature and Moisture Content Zong-Ting Shih and Wen-Bin Young * The tensile relaxation behavior of bamboo fiber was evaluated. Keywords: bamboo; fiber; min; relaxation; strain; stress; temperature; time
• Temperatures in Rotary Welding of Dowels in the Beech Wood by Župčić, Ivica; Povrženić, Karlo; Balaško, Krešimir; Radmanović, Kristijan (2022) - 5848 Temperatures in Rotary Welding of Dowels in the Beech Wood Ivica Župčić, Karlo Povrženić, Krešimir Balaško, and Kristijan Radmanović * Welding temperature is an important factor of rotary welding and affects the strength of the joint or the embedded force. Welding temperature is not easy to measure; thus there are different ways to measure welding temperature. Keywords: dowel; duration; frequency; min-1; temperature; welding; welding temperature
• Effect of Intumescent Coating on the Charring Rate of Nail-laminated Timber by Pang, Sung-Jun; Ahn, Kyung-Sun; Kim, Min-Jeong; Hwang, Sung-Wook; Kang, Seog Goo; Kwak, Hyo Won; Yeo, Hwanmyeong; Oh, Jung-Kwon (2022) - The combustion of wide surfaces of timber laminae between the plywood was delayed due to the coated plywood, and the timber laminae became a one-dimensional charring rate problem. First, the thermocouples were installed in timber laminae, which were not covered with an intumescent coating. Keywords: charring; coating; fire; intumescent; laminae; plywood; specimen; temperature; test; timber
• Properties of Bio-oil and Bio-char from High-intensity Microwave-assisted Pyrolysis of Oil Palm Shell Waste by Jansuwan, Kanokporn; Jumrat, Saysunee; Punvichai, Teerasak; Karrila, Seppo; Sirikitputtisak, Tule; Songthongkaew, Nitipong; Pianroj, Yutthapong (2023) - The response variables shown are crude bio-oil yield (%) and the cost of crude bio-oil in Thai-Baht. A 23 full factorial design with two replicates was performed to support model-based maximization of crude bio-oil yield (%) and minimization of operating costs (Thai baht). Keywords: bio; char; crude; doi; et al; microwave; oil; ops; palm; pyrolysis; shell; temperature
• Effects of High Temperature Pretreatment and Inoculation of Bacillus coagulans on Promoting Aerobic Composting of Chicken Manure by Zhan, Enxin; Xu, Shuxia; Chen, Xiuxiu; Wang, Bing; Gao, Mingjie; Fan, Yuben; Yang, Lijun; Yan, Maolu; Liang, Xiaohui; Si, Hongyu (2023) - “Composting heat pretreatment,” BioResources 18(2), 3089-3100. 3089 Effects of High Temperature Pretreatment and Inoculation of Bacillus coagulans on Promoting Aerobic Composting of Chicken Manure Enxin Zhan,a Shuxia Xu,b Xiuxiu Chen,a Bing Wang,a Mingjie Gao,a Yuben Fan,a Lijun Yang,c Maolu Yan,d Xiaohui Liang,a,* and Hongyu Si a,* Effects of high temperature pretreatment and inoculation of Bacillus coagulans were determined relative to the physicochemical properties and bacterial community of aerobic composting of chicken manure. Chicken manure without high temperature pretreatment was included as control (CK). Keywords: abundance; community; composting; manure; pretreatment; t-1.5h; temperature; temperature pretreatment
• Experimental Study on Heat Transfer of Alfalfa during the Vibration-Assisted Compression by Wang, Haoyi; Wu, Pei; Du, Haijun; Li, Ruoyan; Ma, Yanhua (2022) - Vibration frequency, moisture content, and particle size influenced heat transfer during alfalfa stalk particle compression. The slope difference of fitting a straight line of particle temperature at edge and at core at the same height was analyzed under different conditions. Keywords: alfalfa; compression; content; die; frequency; heat; moisture; particle; temperature; transfer; vibration
• Catalytic Reductive Depolymerization of Corncob Lignin to Produce Bio-oil via Formic Acid/Ethanol System by Zeng, Peng; Xu, Ying-Hong; Li, Ming-Fei (2023) - In this way, lignin is degraded into bio-oil rich in phenols, and it is a candidate source for production of aromatic chemicals and biofuels. 2087 Elemental analysis (EA) of bio-oil was performed on an elemental analyzer (Elementer Vario MACRO Cube, Hanau, Germany). Keywords: bio; corncob; depolymerization; doi; et al; ethanol; lignin; oil; products; ratio; reaction; temperature
• Improvement of Fermentable Sugar Extraction from Hazelnut Shells through Microwave Assisted Dilute Acid Pretreatment by Uzuner, Sibel (2022) - Uzuner and Cekmecelioglu (2014) reported that hazelnut shells can be utilized as a raw material for pectinase production by performing acid pretreatment and enzymatic saccharification of cellulose and hemicellulose to obtain PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Uzuner et al. (2023). This study aimed to determine, perform data-driven modeling, and optimize the effect of MW combined with dilute acid pretreatment (MW-DA) on the production of FSs from hazelnut shells. Keywords: acid; concentration; doi; fse; microwave; pressure; pretreatment; sugar; table; temperature; time
• Pour Point and Predictive Models for the Viscosity-Temperature Non-Linear Behaviour of Ternary Fuel Blends for a Compression Ignition Engine by Trost, Daniel; Polcar, Adam; Boldor, Dorin; Kumbar, Vojtech (2022) - DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2020.119747 Abed, K. A., El Morsi, A. K., Sayed, M. M., El Shaib, A. A., and Gad, M. S. (2018). DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2017.02.101 Lee, K. H., Mukhtar, N. A. M., Hagos, F. Y., and Noor, M. M. (2017). Keywords: biodiesel; blends; density; diesel; doi; et al; ethanol; fuel; models; temperature; viscosity
• Solubility of Sodium Oxalate in Kraft Black Liquors Above 100 °C by Khafhafera, Ahmed Naser; DeMartini, Nikolai (2022) - The solubility of sodium oxalate was measured in kraft black liquors at temperatures of 115 °C to 140 °C with dry solid contents of 45% to 70%. A mathematical expression was derived and validated from the experimental data at the conditions investigated to predict the solubility of sodium oxalate as a function of temperature and sodium concentration. Keywords: concentration; liquor; oxalate; sodium; sodium oxalate; solubility; temperature
• Thermal Characterization of Kraft Lignin Prepared from Mixed Hardwoods by Pe III, Justin Alfred; Mun, Ji Sun; Mun, Sung Phil (2022) - This caused the degradation of oxidized KL to be slightly more difficult than oxidized MWLs, since degradation of oxidized aromatic moieties needed more energy. Moreover, Gordobil et al. (2015) studied the effect of adding KL or acetylated KL mixed with PLA in terms of hydrophobicity and thermal stability. Keywords: lignin; mwls; pyrolysis; temperature
• Activated Carbon from Melamine-Impregnated Paper by Zhang, Yaokun; Lin, Xiuyi; Hu, Chuanshuang; Yun, Hong (2022) - In this study, waste melamine-impregnated paper was used as raw material and activated carbon materials were prepared via NaOH chemical activation method, and the effect of the carbonization temperature and activation method on the performance of activated carbon was studied. Yadav et al. (2021) synthesized activated carbon from eucalyptus with carbon nanotubes to make a new type of activated carbon adsorbent (Yadav et al. 2021). Keywords: adsorption; blue; carbon; et al; methylene; naoh; paper; ratio; temperature
• Effects of the Type of Lactic Acid Bacteria, Hot-Pressing Temperature, and Moisture Content of Fermented Bamboo Residue on the Properties of Self-bonding Common Particleboards by Guan, Mingjie; Bai, Liyanghan; Fu, Rao; Han, Yulong; Liang, Hailian (2023) - “Fermented bamboo residue,” BioResources 18(2), 3295-3307. 3295 Effects of the Type of Lactic Acid Bacteria, Hot-Pressing Temperature, and Moisture Content of Fermented Bamboo Residue on the Properties of Self-bonding Common Particleboards Mingjie Guan,a,b,* Liyanghan Bai,a Rao Fu,a Yulong Han,a and Hailian Liang a Self-bonding bamboo particleboards were prepared via hot pressing of bamboo residue fermented by lactic acid bacteria. “Properties of binderless bamboo particleboards derived from biologically fermented bamboo green residues,” Waste Manag. Keywords: bamboo; bonding; particleboards; pressing; residue; sbpb; temperature
• Thermal Behavior of Biomass under Thermochemical Treatment at Different Air Fluxes in an Updraft Reactor by Wasinarom, Kittipass; Sungworagarn, Sarawut; Sathitruangsak, Prasan; Singmai, Wichean; Onthong, Kasemsil (2023) - In packed bed gasification, the combustible gas is produced from the gasification reactor and will route to the burner or the heat engine where the combustion heat release will be taking place. There have been many studies examining the influence of several parameters of packed bed gasification. Keywords: air; bed; combustion; fig; flux; fuel; gasification; m2h; mass; reactor; temperature; updraft
• Evolution of Pyrolysis Characteristics and Gas Components of Biochar Prepared by Either Mixing or Layering Rice Husk with Inert Aluminum Oxide by Liu, Wenfeng; Liu, Bichen; Zhang, Yaohua; Yi, Baojun; Hu, Hongyun; Fan, Qizhou; Li, Chenqiao; Liu, Hui (2023) - The release of H2O mainly occurred in the early stage of RH pyrolysis, and minimal H2O was released from char pyrolysis. This indicates that the release of CH4 mainly occurred in the early of pyrolysis stage, and char pyrolysis could release little CH4, and a coverage of the biomass hinders the thermal cracking reaction of -OCH3, -CH3, and -CH2- in RH pyrolysis. Keywords: biomass; char; doi; et al; pyrolysis; reaction; release; rh pyrolysis; stage; temperature; time
• Conversion of Waste Products Derived from Rice Processing Industry Into Bioethanol by Kukwa, Rose E.; Kukwa, Donald T.; Nande, Winifred U.; Tse, Michael T. (2023) - “Bioethanol from rice husk,” BioResources 18(1), 1836-1847. Rice husks were ground to a fine powder, then hydrolyzed with acid and alkali, and incubated for five days. Keywords: acid; alcohol; bioethanol; doi; et al; husk; hydrolysis; kukwa; production; rice; rice husk; temperature
• Acid-Catalyzed Solvolysis of Softwood Using Polyethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether to Produce Functional Lignin Derivatives by Yamada, Tomohiro; Matsumoto, Yusuke; Thi Thi Nge; Yamada, Tatsuhiko (2023) - As mentioned in the results of Klason lignin analysis, high Klason lignin contents in the samples prepared at 160 °C, suggest that the determined Klason lignin content may have included decomposed sugar-derived compounds. “Fractionation and characterization of glycol lignins by stepwise-pH precipitation of Japanese cedar/poly(ethylene glycol) solvolysis liquor,” ACS Sustainable Chem. Keywords: lignin; mpeg; reaction; solvolysis; temperature
• Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Salix psammophila in the Presence of Ionic Liquid and Water by Li, Chun; Wang, Youwen; Bian, Yongsheng; Ren, Jianguo; Zhang, Jingjing; Tang, Yunong; Yan, Xiaolin; Zhang, Xiaotao (2023) - Numbers of reports about [Bmim]Cl have been published for cellulose pretreatment and utilization (Vitz et al. 2009; Schenzel et al. 2014; Reina et al. 2016) since then, but few have discussed S. psammophila liquefaction. Moreover, an explanation of the possible liquefaction mechanism for S. psammophila was also provided. Keywords: bmim]cl; doi; et al; hydrothermal; liquefaction; psammophila; ratio; reaction; salix; temperature
• Effect of Pd/C Catalytic Extraction on the Hydrothermal Depolymerization Properties of Ethanol Organosolv Lignin (EOL) in Supercritical Ethanol by Zhou, Yuran; Wen, Bin; Liu, Bei (2023) - Consequently, Guo et al. (2019) previously tried to obtain ethanol organosolv lignin (EOL) with high reactivity by using a formic acid-catalyzed subcritical ethanol process. Schematic representation of the experimental process, a: bamboo materials, b: crush bamboo materials, c: crush bamboo materials after acetone extraction, d: bamboo materials after ball milling, e: ethanol organosolv lignin (EOL), f: EOL depolymerization liquid oil products Characterization Methods FT-IR analysis FT-IR spectroscopy of the ethanol organosolv lignin was carried out using a spectrophotometer (Thermo Nicolet, USA). Keywords: catalyst; depolymerization; eol; ethanol; extraction; lignin; liquid; reaction; temperature; yield
• Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Determination of Activation Energies of Waste Paper Products by Bulbul, Zubeyde; Üner, Birol (2023) - These materials are transformed into composite materials with the help of various additives and chemicals at the end of the usage process, and they are added to the industry as products with different usage areas. For TGA, 30 types of composite materials were prepared as 5 mg flour. Keywords: activation; calcite; material; pak; sample; temperature; tetra; tga
• Influence of Humidity and Temperature on Mechanical Properties of Corrugated Board - Numerical Investigation by Cornaggia, Aram; Gajewski, Tomasz; Knitter-Piątkowska, Anna; Garbowski, Tomasz (2023) - To present a wider set of cases of practical interest, this section collects numerical results for corrugated board types E (Table S7), C with different liner thicknesses (Table S8), EB (Tables S9 and S10), and BB (Tables S11 and S12). No detailed data could be found regarding temperature gradients through corrugated board layers during processing phases from practical observations. Keywords: board; conditions; corrugated; corrugated board; doi; et al; humidity; stiffness; temperature; 𝐴11; 𝐴12; 𝐴22; 𝐴33; 𝐷11; 𝐷12; 𝐷22; 𝐷33; 𝑅44; 𝑅55
• Combustion and Flue Gas Evolution Characteristics of Rice Husk in Various Mixtures and Layers with Al2O3 Particles and Char Prepared with Different Pyrolysis Parameters by Dong, Lu; Wang, Liang; Huan, Xuanzhou; Liu, Bichen; Yi, Baojun; Hu, Hongyun; Huang, Fang (2023) - 2, in the air, the main components of RHB combustion are CO2 at 2308 cm-1 and H2O at 3575 cm-1. The FTIR spectra obtained of gaseous products from RHB combustion at the first peak temperature (316 °C) PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Dong et al. (2023). Keywords: biomass; char; char combustion; combustion; doi; et al; gas; mode; pyrolysis; release; rhb; rhb char; rhb rhb; temperature
• Thermal Bridging and its Mitigation in Bamboo Panel Construction with Steel Frameworks and Mineral Wool Insulation by Li, Haidong; Zhang, Wenjun; Zhang, Yunxing; Zhai, Feifei; Chen, Fuming (2023) - Employing the finite element temperature analysis module proves immensely advantageous in the study of wall thermal performance, with ANSYS serving as a widely embraced, comprehensive software boasting reliable simulation outcomes. While research on the thermal performance of bamboo walls remains incomplete, further investigations into optimizing thermal insulation capabilities are still imperative. Keywords: bamboo; bamboo wall; coefficient; heat; heat transfer; keel; keel thickness; performance; temperature; thickness; transfer; wall
• Evaluation and Production of High-strength Wood Composite Panels with Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) by Silveira Campos, Pedro Henrique; Santos Junior, Antonio José; Viana de Souza, Matheus; Perosso Herradon, Marjorie; Bortolotti de La Libera, Vitória; Dezen, Lucas Eduardo; da Silva, Élen Vanessa; Gabialti Barrera de Paula e Silva, Ananda; Reis Rodrigues, Felipe; Andraus Bispo, Rodrigo; da Silva Cazella, Pedro Henrique; Mello da Silva, Sérgio Augusto; Christoforo , André Luis (2023) - DOI: 10.1126/science.aau3445 De Souza, M. V., Cazella, P. H. da S., da Silva, S. A. M., Rodrigues, F. R., Herradon, M. P., da Costa, F. M., Aouada, M. R. de M., Aouada, F. A., dos Santos, H. F., Pinto, E. M., de Araujo, V. A., Christoforo, A. L., and Pinheiro, R. V. (2022a). This high density can be explained by the fact that PET has a greater specific mass than Pinus wood; high densities cause PET particles to aggregate with wood particles (Cazella 2022; Keywords: doi; et al; panels; particleboards; pet; temperature
• Rheological Effects of Montmorillonite and Ethyl Cellulose for Xanthoceras sorbifolium Bunge Oil-based Lubricants by Zhang, Kai; Li, Zexin; Duan, Rao; Li, Mengyao; Wang, Jingwen; Sheng, Jian; Ren, Hao; Wang, Shuo; Wang, Ximing; Hao, Yinan (2024) - Lubricating oil was prepared by modifying Xanthoceras sorbifolium Bunge oil, and the rheological properties of lubricating oil prepared under different modification conditions were very different. Variation of kinematic viscosity of lubricating oil with CTAB/MMT/EC at different temperatures The kinematic viscosity of both X. sorbifolium oil and modified lubricating oil with CTAB/MMT/EC decreased with the increase of temperature. Keywords: ctab; friction; lubricating; mmt; oil; sorbifolium; sorbifolium oil; temperature; viscosity; ° c
• Effects of Membrane Covers and Biochar on Compost Quality and Greenhouse Gas Reduction in Aerobic Composting by Cao, Jie; Qu, Haoli; Li, Ruirong; Wang, Pengjun; Fu, Jingjing; Chen, Mingjiang (2024) - The effectiveness of each of these two methods on compost quality and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions was tested in the laboratory. The results of this study provide technical support for managed aerobic composting to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Keywords: biochar; composting; doi; emissions; et al; gas; greenhouse; group; membrane; technology; temperature
• Glucose Conversion Process to Methyl Lactate Catalyzed by SnCl4-based Homogeneous Catalysis by Zhuang, Xiao-Wei; Feng, Yong-Shun; Qiao, Hui; Yu, Hai-Xia; Yang, Wei-Ming; Pan, Xin (2024) - Temperature is an important factor affecting the conversion of glucose MLA, but it is also coupled with the amount of catalyst used. The graph indicates that the trend of MLA conversion rate was consistent with the variation in MLA content, with its peak occurring at a catalyst molar dosage of 0.10, resulting in an MLA yield of 34.8%. Keywords: catalyst; conversion; glucose; mla; molar; ratio; reaction; temperature; time; yield
• Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity and Chemical Profile of Cudrania tricuspidata Tree Pruning Extract Obtained by Optimized Microwave-Assisted Extraction by Ha, Si Young; Jung, Ji Young; Lee, Jung Myoung; Yang, Jae-Kyung (2024) - A, D, G, J: as extraction temperature and time condition; B, E, H, K: as extraction temperature and liquid to residues; C, F, I, L: as extraction time and liquid to residues Extraction temperature (p < 0.05) and extraction time (p < 0.05) showed significant positive linear effects. Regression Coefficients of the Predicted Second-Order Polynomial Models for Antioxidant Activities, Total Polyphenol Content, and Total Flavonoid Content Regression Coefficientsa Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Intercept 84.09 93.82 2.71 2.38 X1: Extraction temperature 4.39* 6.18*** 0.3104** 0.2579 X2: Extraction time 4.02* 6.17*** 0.3160** 0.2838 X3: Extraction liquid to residues -7.32** -0.8847 0.0313 -0.4335 X1 X2 -2.56 -4.38* 0.3222** 0.3317 X1 X3 -2.35 1.04 0.0000 -0.0668 X2 X3 -4.72 1.91 0.0627 -0.0416 X1 2 -28.36*** -8.90*** -0.9147*** -0.7078 X2 2 -14.68*** -8.14*** -0.5643*** -0.4379 X3 2 -10.95*** -1.63 -0.8120*** -0.9715 Mean 58.68 85.04 1.63 1.38 Standard deviation 4.12 3.20 0.1791 0.6223 R2 0.9809 0.9508 0.9791 0.7986 Adjusted R2 0.9563 0.8875 0.9521 0.5395 Coefficient of variation 7.02 3.76 10.96 45.12 F-value (model) 39.89 15.02 36.36 3.08 F-value (lack of fit) 12.51 11.35 2466.04 0.2657 p-value (model) <0.0001 0.0009 <0.0001 0.0059 p-value (lack of fit) 0.2168 0.3200 0.1801 0.8475 aY1: DPPH radical scavenging; Y2: ABTS radical cation inhibition activity; Y3: total polyphenol content; Y4: total flavonoid content *< 0.05; <0.01; <0.001 Response Surface Analysis of DPPH• Scavenging Activity The RSM of the experimental data outlined in Table 2 indicates that extraction temperature (p < 0.05), extraction time (p < 0.05), and liquid-to-residue ratio (p < 0.01) each exerted quadratic effects on DPPH• scavenging activity, demonstrating robust regression coefficients. Keywords: activity; antioxidant; content; doi; et al; extraction; extraction time; response; scavenging; temperature; time; total; tree; tricuspidata
• Role of Climate Change on Oriental Spruce (Picea orientalis L.): Modeling and Mapping by Acarer, Ahmet (2024) - Current potential distribution map of Oriental spruce After obtaining the potential distribution model of current Oriental spruce, it was aimed to determine the potential distribution of the target species under changing climatic conditions in 2100. As a result, the authors determined that the high potential distribution is reduced 61% when the current mapping of Oriental spruce is compared with the SSP585 mapping. Keywords: area; climate; distribution; model; modeling; potential; species; spruce; study; temperature; variables
• Production of Polysaccharides from Angelica sinensis by Microbial Fermentation by Diao, Huan; He, Heng; Hua, Fang; Wang, Zhang Jie; Liu, ZiPing; Tang, Qiang (2024) - Extraction method of Angelica sinensis polysaccharides Five grams of Angelica sinensis were weighed through 40 mesh sieve and put into a round bottom flask. Angelica polysaccharide is an important active biological resource that is present within Angelica sinensis. Keywords: angelica sinensis; fermentation; polysaccharides; response; sinensis polysaccharides; temperature; time; value; yield
• Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Key Genes in Response to High-Temperature Stress in Rhododendron molle by Wu, Linshi; Liu, Yan; Liu, Xinyun; Li, Qiaoyun; Yi, Xinyu; Chen, Chan; Wang, Ling; Liao, Juyang (2024) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.4.8238-8256 Keywords: Rhododendron molle; High temperature stress; Transcriptome analysis; Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) Contact information: a: Hunan Botanical Garden, Box 4100004, Changsha P.R. China; b: Rhododendron Engineering Technology Research Center, Box 4100004, Changsha P.R. China; *These authors contributed equally to this work; Corresponding authors: Juyang Liao liaojuyang@163.com (Hunan Botanical Garden, Changsha, PR China) “Protective roles of Brassinolide on rice seedlings under high temperature stress,” Chinese Journal of Rice Science 21(5), 525-529. Keywords: analysis; doi; et al; expression; genes; heat; molle; plant; response; rhododendron; rhododendron molle; stress; temperature; temperature stress; transcriptome
• Free Drying Shrinkage Performance of Pinus sylvestris L. Under Different Temperature and Humidity Conditions by Chai, Haojie; Li, Lu (2024) - The difference of free shrinkage coefficients between corresponding layers at different axial positions of the test material was less than 0.017%, and the size stability of the corresponding layers at axial positions was high. At 60 ℃, the largest difference in free shrinkage coefficient occurs in the 9th layer between specimen 3 and specimen 4, with a difference of 0.017% (followed by a difference of 0.016% in the 5th layer between specimen 2 and specimen 3 at 100 ℃). Keywords: coefficient; direction; drying; layer; pinus; shrinkage; specimen; temperature; test
• Optimizing the Extraction of Sasa quelpaertensis Nakai to Develop Natural Cosmetics with Antioxidant and Whitening Activities by Han, Eun-Hye; Kim, Hyeyun; Jo, Jaemin; Lee, Su-Yeon; Koo, Bonwook (2024) - For ethanol extraction, variables such as ethanol concentration, extraction temperature, and extraction time were selected. Tyrosinase Inhibition Assay of Hot Water Extracts To determine the inhibitory effect of S. quelpaertensis extraction on mushroom tyrosinase activity, an enzyme inhibition experiment was conducted in triplicate, following the method described with slight modifications by Yagi et al. (1987). Keywords: activity; antioxidant; conditions; effect; ethanol; extraction; quelpaertensis; temperature; time; variables
• Seasonal Resin Production in Pinus pinaster Ait. Plantations: Dendrometric and Meteorological Influences by Caglayan, Inci (2024) - -13.065 0.000 a. Dependent Variable: Resin yield Based on the provided regression coefficients, the equation predicting resin yield can be written as, 𝑅𝑖 = 211.098 + (53.741 × 𝐹𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟1) + (59.528 × 𝐹𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟2) The impact of DBH, tree height, basal area, and volume on resin yield were also assessed. Keywords: pinaster; pine; pinus; production; resin; resin production; resin yield; temperature; tree; wind; yield
• Simulation Analysis of Key Component Structure Optimization of Corn Mixed Flow Drying Device by Chen, Siyu; Qiao, Rui; Yu, Tian; Song, Wanxin; Liu, Chunshan (2025) - A comparative analysis was conducted on the distribution changes of fluid velocity field, temperature field, and humidity field during the drying process of different drying stage structures before and after improvement, aiming to provide technical support for improving the drying efficiency and quality of corn kernel drying devices. 5. Distribution of velocity cloud map in mixed flow drying sections Optimized drying section velocity field Figure 6 shows the steady-state velocity field distribution during the transient calculation process of hot air drying in the optimized drying section. Keywords: air; area; corn; drying; flow; kernels; moisture; seconds; section; simulation; temperature
• Development of Finite Element Model for Charring Rate for Solid Timber from Malaysian Tropical Hardwood Subjected to Standard Fire by Francis, Lannie; Beng Hong Kueh, Ahmad; Mohamad Bhkari, Norshariza; Hafizah Muhamad Azlan; Ahmad, Zakiah (2025) - “Thermal model for timber fire exposure with moving boundary,” Materials 14(3), article 574. Similar approaches to numerical modeling of timber fire resistance can be found in the literature (Thi et al. 2016; Zhang et al. 2019; Sulc et al. 2021). Keywords: charring; charring rate; experimental; fem; fire; hardwood; min; rate; temperature; timber
• Extraction Variables Optimization on Phenolics Content and Antioxidant Activities of in-vitro Propagated Leaves of Curcuma caesia Roxb. using Response Surface Methodology by Haida, Zainol; Ab Ghani, Sharin; Hakiman, Mansor (2025) - X2 – Methanol concentration (%); X3 – Extraction temperature (°C); Y1 – Total phenolic content (mg GAE/g DW); Y2 – Total flavonoid content (mg RE/g DW); Y3 – Total tannin content (mg TAE/g DW); Y4 – DPPH scavenging activity (mg TE/g DW); Y5 – Ferrous ion chelating activity (%); Y6 – Superoxide anion scavenging activity (%) PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Haida et al. (2025). Adequate precision 17.74 17.41 19.09 X1 – Solvent-solid ratio (mL/g); X2 – Methanol concentration (%); X3 – Extraction temperature (°C); Y1 – Total phenolic content (mg GAE/g DW); Y2 – Total flavonoid content (mg RE/g DW); Y3 – Total tannin content (mg TAE/g DW) Keywords: activity; caesia; content; et al; extraction; optimization; ratio; scavenging; solvent; temperature; total
• Pyrolysis of Camellia oleifera Shell at Intermediate Temperatures, and Prediction of Bio-oil Component Levels by Mathematical Modeling by Bei, Rongqu; Xie, Wenrui; Gan, Xuefei; Chen, Yuefang; He, Zhengbin (2025) - Therefore, accurately predicting the variation of pyrolysis product yields with operating conditions is crucial for process optimization and design. Although previous studies have applied mathematical models to fit the relationships between pyrolysis product yields and pyrolysis conditions, very few reports have focused on developing yield prediction models specifically for C. oleifera shell pyrolysis. Keywords: bio; biochar; et al; oil; oleifera; pyrolysis; shells; temperature; yield
• Construction of Response Models for Color Gradation Skewed Distribution Parameters Extracted from Digital Wheat Canopy Images in Response to Cold-Spell Effects by Zhang, Jibo; Zhou, Hongwei; Yi, Chuanxiang; Zhang, Pei; Huan, Haijun; Xu, Feifei; Chen, Qi; Shan, Qiqing; Sheng, Ye; Mei, Qin (2025) - Moreover, the polynomial functions provided a better fit to the data, which can more effectively capture the non-linear responses of wheat canopy color to cold stress. The constructed response model of wheat canopy color to cold spells holds significant promise for cold wave warning systems. Keywords: canopy; color; distribution; doi; et al; factors; images; mean; meteorological; model; parameters; temperature; values; wheat; wheat canopy; zhang
• Analysis of Mineral Nutrients in Biochar Derived from Plants in Mining Areas by Wang, Bing; Cui, Mengke; Wang, Jianghao; Liu, Bo; Wang, Shuai; Li, Yonggang; Jia, Xiaoqing; Zhang, Xuan; Gu, Zhiyu; Ogino, Kenji; Hu, Yuxian (2025) - “Research status and prospects of disposal technologies for soil heavy metal remediation plants,” Environmental Science & Technology 41(S2), 213-220. Fe and Cu continuously enriched with increasing pyrolysis temperature, and high temperature enhanced the enrichment more significantly. Keywords: biochar; mg·kg-1; mineral; pyrolysis; temperature; wang
• Thermal Sensation Study of Wooden Desktop Based on COMSOL Multiphysics by Bai, Jue; Fu, Weilian; Chen, Jiangjie (2025) - As depicted in Fig. 16(B), the difference in contact temperature among paint films with varying heat capacities is minimal, indicating that the density of the paint film has a relatively small effect on contact temperature change. The extreme deviation diminishes with increasing density, suggesting that a higher density results in a lower rate of temperature change. Keywords: average; conductivity; contact; contact temperature; desktop; element; fig; finite; heat; human; materials; simulation; temperature; temperature change
• Modeling and Optimization of Phenolic Extraction from Arachis hypogaea L.’s Skin Using Response Surface Approach by Nguyen, Luyen Thi; Nguyen, Uyen Thu; Do, Giang Hoang; Hoang, Duong Thuy; Bui, Le Thi Nhat; Nguyen, Minh Thi Thu; Nguyen, Dat Tien (2025) - Although a few studies have systematically modeled solvent and thermal interactions in peanut skin extraction using the Box-Behnken design, the combined effects of solvent concentration, extraction temperature, and liquid-to-solid ratio during conventional maceration have not been fully investigated. The results were in good agreement with earlier studies on phenolic extraction from peanut skin and related by- products (de Matos et al. 2024; Massarioli et al. 2022). Keywords: concentration; ethanol; extraction; model; phenolic; skin; temperature; tpc

• Comparison of the Sound Absorption Properties of Acoustic Absorbers Made from Used Copy Paper and Corrugated Board by Chanlert, Purintorn; Jintara, Aneeta; Manoma, Wiparat (2022) - 2. Images of the a) commercial PU foam panel, b) copy paper samples, and c) corrugated board samples Fig. “Use of date palm waste fibers as sound absorption material,” Journal of Building Engineering 41, article no. 102752. Keywords: absorption; board; copy; corrugated; foam; paper; pulp; samples; sound
• Transfer Strategy for Near Infrared Analysis Model of Holocellulose and Lignin Based on Improved Slope/Bias Algorithm by Wang, Honghong; Xiong, Zhixin; Hu, Yunchao; Liu, Zhijian; Liang, Long (2022) - Such an approach is better for model transfer prediction between spectrometers of the same type and with small differences, but it is not suitable for model transfer between different types of spectrometers because it does not use transformation sets for spectrum or model correction. 6477 failure problems, and model transfer methods are generally used to solve such problems. Keywords: holocellulose; lignin; master; model; model transfer; prediction; samples; set; swcss; target; transfer
• Some Properties of White and Torrefied Pellets Obtained from Oil Palm Trunk as Raw Material by Chotikhun, Aujchariya; Kittijaruwattana, Jitralada; Pianroj, Yutthapong; Tor, Onder; Birinci, Emre; Hengniran, Pongsak; Lee, Seng Hua (2022) - The torrefied pellets were improved by as much as 66.4% in heating value compared with OPT pellet samples. 6821 Properties Evaluation of Pellets The density of OPT pellet samples was determined after precise measurements of mass (to 0.01 g) and volume (to 0.01 cm) using the following equation, D = M / V (1) where D is the density of pellet (g/cm3), M is the mass of the pellet (g), and V is the volume of pellet (cm3). Keywords: biomass; doi; energy; et al; oil; opt; palm; pellets; samples; torrefaction; value
• Determining the Taxol Contents of Yew Tree Populations in Western Black Sea and Marmara Regions and Analyzing Some Forest Stand Characteristics by Tandogan, Mesut; Özel, Halil Barış; Gözet, Fatma Tuba; Sevik, Hakan (2023) - Taxol content of Taxus baccata L. needle was 0.0030%. Given the results achieved in this study, the taxol concentration in Taxus baccata L. needles obtained from 17 populations ranged between 0.00091% and 0.00250% and 7 populations were classified as “medium-high” and 10 populations were classified as “medium”. Keywords: baccata; i̇stanbul; medium; populations; samples; taxol; taxus; tree; türkiye; yew
• Chemical Content of Volatile Oil of Primula veris subsp. columnae, Obtaining the Methanol Extracts and their Biological Activities by Karapinar , Çağrı; Oz, Mehmet (2023) - “Bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity of Primula veris L. flower extracts,” Analele Universităţii din Oradea, Fascicula: columnae methanol extract is significantly different in terms of phenolic substance when looking at the values of Primula veris L. plant in the literature. Keywords: acid; columnae; compounds; extracts; flower; leaf; methanol; oil; oils; primula; primula veris; samples; subsp; veris
• Phytochemical Analysis and Insecticidal Activities of Seed Extracts from Oenanthe pimpinelloides L. Treated Paper Samples vs. Tribolium castaneum by Dal, Ahsen Ezel Bildik; Ozdemir, Ayşe Daut; Gucus, Mehmet Onurhan; Herouini, Amel; Kemassi, Abdellah (2023) - Oeneanthe pimpinelloides seed extracts were impregnated in filter paper, and the toxic effects of these papers are investigated in the current study. 3509 Phytochemical Analysis and Insecticidal Activities of Seed Extracts from Oenanthe pimpinelloides L. Treated Paper Samples vs. Tribolium castaneum Ahsen Ezel Bildik Dal,a,* Ayşe Daut Ozdemir,b Mehmet Onurhan Gucus,c Amel Herouini,d and Abdellah Kemassi e The utilization of plant extraction products from Oeneanthe pimpinelloides (Apiaceae family) seeds were investigated in terms of their use as an insecticide control of packaging materials. Keywords: castaneum; doi; et al; extract; hexane; insecticidal; mortality; oenanthe; oils; paper; pimpinelloides; samples; seed; tribolium
• Performances of Green Velvet Material (PLON) used in Upholstered Furniture by Luo, Zhongyu; Xu, Wei; Wu, Shuangshuang (2023) - Five levels of PLON density were selected as the research objects: 20, 30, 35, 40, and 50 kg/m3. When PLON density was between 20 kg/m3 and 35 kg/m3, 40%IFD was sensitive to change. Keywords: compression; density; fpf; furniture; material; plon; samples; value
• Chemical Composition of Pistacia terebinthus L. and its Phytochemical and Biological Properties by Fidan, Muhammed Said; Baltacı, Cemalettin; Öz, Mehmet; Akar, Zeynep (2023) - When the antioxidant analyses of unripe and ripe fruit methanol extracts were examined, it was observed that DPPH, FRAP, TPC, TFC, and TAC antioxidant values of fruit methanol extract were higher in ripe fruit methanol extract, except for ABTS. When the DPPH amount and DPPH % inhibition rates of unripe and ripe fruit methanol extracts are compared, it can be said that the DPPH amount of ripe fruit methanol extract was higher than that of unripe fruit methanol extract and the DPPH % inhibition rates of unripe fruit methanol extract was higher than that of ripe fruit methanol extract. Keywords: acid; activity; antioxidant; compounds; doi; et al; extract; fruits; loq; methanol; oil; phenolic; pistacia; ripe; samples; terebinthus; unripe; unripe fruits
• Effect of Different Stabilizers and Rebaudioside A (Reb A) Sweetener on Quality Characteristics of Low-Calorie Orange Marmalade by Öztürk, Şeyda; Baltacı, Cemalettin (2023) - The use of reb A as a sweetener in the production of low sugar marmalades shows potential in providing healthier alternatives for diabetic and obese individuals, as it was well-liked by consumers and resulted in lower levels of total sugar and HMF. Viscosity Flow behavior analyses were completed using a rheometer device (MCR 102, AntonPaar Co., Graz, Austria) to determine the viscosity of marmalade samples at different temperature values. Keywords: agar; color; doi; food; hmf; jam; marmalade; pectin; reb; recipes; samples; stevia; sugar; total; value
• Producing Structural Grade Hardwood Lumber as a Raw Material for Cross-Laminated Timber: Yield and Economic Analysis by Adhikari, Sailesh; Bond, Brian; Quesada, Henry (2023) - The total production cost calculated for NHLA grade lumber was distributed by the percentage of lumber grade yield by NELMA grade. The specific objectives were a) to compare the economics of producing only NHLA grade lumber vs. mix-grade (NHLA+SGHL) lumber, b) to determine the feasibility of remanufacturing NHLA grade lumber into SGHL, and c) to compare the two different methods for commercially producing SGHL at a modern sawmill. Keywords: control; grade; log; lumber; nhla; production; samples; sghl; test; yield
• Determining Abrasion Resistance of Decorative Coated Wood-Based Panels Using Retinex Model by Kaçamer, Serdar; Katırcıoğlu, Ferzan; Budakçı, Mehmet (2023) - The arithmetic averages of the abrasion that occurred on the coating film layer as a result of the scrubbing process were found to be different according to the factors of abrasion measurement method, decorative coating type, type of protective layer, and household chemical type. The measurement or estimation of abrasion that occurs on sample surfaces as a result of the scrubbing process is difficult due to the two-dimensionality of the images. Keywords: abrasion; coating; fig; image; mdf; measurement; method; processing; reflection; resistance; retinex; samples; scrubbing; surfaces; type; wtp
• Near-infrared Lignin Model Transfer: A Study Based on SWCSS-CARS Coupling Algorithm by Liu, Zhijian; Wang, Honghong; Xiong, Zhixin; Hu, Yunchao; Huang, Haoran; Wang, YIng; Wu, XIanzhi; Liang, Long (2023) - After model transfer using different wavelength selection methods, the prediction accuracies of the established models for the target samples were different, among which the SWCSS-CARS method exhibited the highest accuracy and stability, and the transfer efficiency was significantly improved. Currently, model transfer research is mostly focused on improving and developing new algorithms to realize model transfer sharing between different models of NIR spectrometers, which often requires a large number of samples to ensure the reliability of the model transfer, and this method is called scaled sample model transfer. Keywords: cars; lignin; method; model; prediction; samples; swcss; target; transfer; wavelength
• Exploring Binder Efficacy in the Fabrication of Charcoal Briquettes from Palmyra Palm and Oil Palm Shells: A Comprehensive Analysis by Seetapong, Nawarat; Mankaket, Supatsorn; Rahem, Suhaila; Chanlert, Purintorn; Chulok, Sarawut (2024) - The fabrication of charcoal briquettes was considered using two distinct bases: palmyra palm and oil palm shells. These findings highlight the importance of selecting appropriate binders to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of charcoal briquettes, aligning with the increasing demand for environmentally conscious energy solutions in the face of escalating global energy needs. Keywords: binder; briquettes; charcoal; content; doi; energy; et al; oil; palm; palmyra; samples; time
• Variations on the Chemical Compositions of Chestnut Fruits Collected at Different Locations by Turfan, Nezahat; Kara, Ferhat; Alay , Mehtap (2024) - The primary sugar in chestnut fruit is sucrose, which may influence the sweetness of chestnut fruits (Mert and Ertürk 2017). “Composition of chestnut fruits,” BioResources 19(4), 8527-8541. 8527 Variations on the Chemical Compositions of Chestnut Fruits Collected at Different Locations Nezahat Turfan,a Ferhat Kara,b,* and Mehtap Alay c Chestnut is an essential food source in many countries. Keywords: acid; chemical; chestnut; composition; content; doi; et al; fruits; samples; study; total
• Combination of Torrefaction and Leaching Treatments on the Solid Biofuel Characteristics of Fast-Growing Timbers Species and Oil Palm Biomass by Lee, Chuan Li; Chin, Kit Ling; Abdullah, Luqman Chuah; Mohd Sahfani, Mohd Nor Hafizuddin; Khoo, Pui San (2024) - Leaching treatment before torrefaction treatment was determined to be a more effective combination. For the BA combination treatment, the dried samples were leached followed by torrefaction treatment. Keywords: ash; biomass; combination; combination treatment; et al; leaching; samples; torrefaction; treatment
• Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles using Brown Algae on Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Pulp and Paper Substrates: Effect of pH 6 to 8 by Sobri, Zakiah; Mohamed @ Asa'ari, Ainun Zuriyati; Mohd Azib, Muhammad Azri; Nazri, Muhammad Irdin Mohd; Zainal Abedin, Nur Hanani; Zainudin, Edi Syams (2025) - This paper is targeting to fill the gap and contribute to finding out more about green zinc oxide nanoparticles on different substrates, as well as the effects of pH and other identified parameters such as temperature. “Impact of green synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles for treating dry rot in potato tubers,” BioResources 19(2), 2106-2119. Keywords: algae; et al; green; nanoparticles; oxide; paper; pulp; samples; synthesis; zinc
• Assessment of Torque Performance during Screwing in Beech Plywood Reinforced with Glass Fiber in Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin by Kayacık, Gökhan; Tor, Onder (2025) - In another study where the bending strength properties of red pine wood materials reinforced with glass fiber and steel plate were investigated, the bending strength increased by 14% in reinforcement with glass fiber and by 24% in reinforcement with steel plate (Güntekin and Aydın 2015). Working with the plywood made of different classes of glass fibers and tree species will result in the economic benefit of increasing its class of life span through improved resistance values and screwing torque value. Keywords: average; fiber ratio; fiber size; glass fiber; plywood; plywood samples; samples; torque; µm glass
• Effects of Milk and Cream Residual Contents in Beverage Carton Packaging Used for Recycling by Belle, Jürgen; Rittler, Jonas; Küppers, Bastian; Sängerlaub, Sven (2025) - “Beverage carton recycling,” BioResources 20(3), 7750-7758. 7750 Effects of Milk and Cream Residual Contents in Beverage Carton Packaging Used for Recycling Jürgen Belle ,a,* Jonas Rittler,a Bastian Küppers,b and Sven Sängerlaub ,a,* Milk and cream are often sold in beverage carton packaging. In Germany, for example, 80% of beverage carton packaging must be recycled (Bundesministerium der Justiz 2017). Keywords: beverage; carton; milk; packaging; recycling; samples
• Effect of Pore Size of Activated Carbons Produced from Different Wood Waste on the Leakage of Phase Change Material-based Composites by Can, Ahmet; Ergün, Mehmet Emin; Gencel, Osman; Yazıcı, Hikmet (2025) - Leaching was observed in PiA, PiS, and PopA samples of AC composite materials kept at 60 °C for 30 min; however, no leaching was observed under those conditions in the case of PopS samples. In this study, AC production was carried out using black poplar and pine wood with the help of acid (phosphoric acid) and salt (zinc chloride) activation agents. Keywords: ac composites; acid; carbon; composites; energy; et al; pcm; phase; pops; samples
• Exploring the Relationship between Visual Evaluation and User Preference in Wooden Cork Flooring: An Application of the Semantic Differential Method by Zhu, Meng; Buck, Dietrich; Shen, Bo; Zhu, Zhaolong (2025) - To enhance consumers’ preference for the appearance of cork flooring, this work employed the semantic differential method to explore the relationship between consumers’ visual perceptions and their preferences. First, a collection of cork flooring product images was assembled, and a lexicon of perceptual vocabulary describing the visual characteristics of cork flooring was developed. Keywords: analysis; cork; cork flooring; doi; flooring; preference; samples; scores; terms; warm

• Let's Contribute to Protecting our Planet by Reducing the Brightness of Paper: Less is More by Jablonsky, Michal; Šima, Jozef (2022) - “Reducing paper brightness,” BioResources 17(4), 5565-5567. “Reducing paper brightness,” BioResources 17(4), 5565-5567. Keywords: brightness; paper; printing; production; pulp
• Synthesis Mechanism of Carbon Microsphere from Waste Office Paper via Hydrothermal Method by Yang, Mannan; Fang, Changqing; Su, Jian; Zhang, Qi; Liu, Ming (2022) - To investigate the mechanism of conversion of waste office paper to carbon microsphere, Fourier transform infrared spectrometry was used to analyze the chemical composition of the supernatant liquid product and the non-carbonized carbon microsphere. Therefore, using waste office paper as a carbon resource to prepare carbon microsphere was judged to be feasible and has practical significance in many aspects such as ecological protection and resource conserving. Keywords: acid; carbon; doi; hydrothermal; microsphere; office; paper; reaction; waste
• Multi-layer Barrier Coating Technology Using Nano- fibrillated Cellulose and a Hydrophobic Coating Agent by Jo, Hae Min; Kim, Do Hoon; Lee, Soo Hyun; Lee, Ji Young (2022) - As the number of barrier coating layers increased, the coating weight of the barrier coated paper also increased. DOI: 10.15376/biores.17.4.6222-6233 Keywords: Barrier coating; Nano-fibrillated cellulose (NFC); Quaternization; Biowax; Gas barrier; Water vapor transmission rate; Electrostatic attraction Contact information: a: Department of Forest Products, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea; b: Department of Environmental Materials Science/IALS, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea; *Corresponding author: paperyjy@gnu.ac.kr INTRODUCTION Recently, many consumers have become interested in packaging technology or materials that keep food freshness. Keywords: anionic; barrier; barrier coating; barrier properties; coating; layer; layer barrier; nfc; nfcs; paper
• Properties and Application of Kraft Pulp Prepared from Waste Bamboo Powder by Chen, Hua; Wang, Yiying; Qiu, Jiao; Song, Junsheng; Wang, Jianhua; Liu, Mingfang; Wo, Qizhong; Jiang, Liuhao; Yang, Ting (2022) - Combining the average length distribution of the two fibers, it can be concluded that the aspect ratio of bamboo pulp fibers was smaller than that of OCC fibers, so that the number of bamboo pulp fiber interlacing per unit area was less than the number of fibers interlacing per unit area of OCC pulp. In terms of morphology, bamboo pulp paper fibers were relatively broken, the distribution was tighter, the fiber surface was rough, and there were countless fine cracks. Keywords: bamboo; bamboo paper; bamboo powder; bamboo pulp; china; content; doi; fiber; occ; occ pulp; paper; permeability; powder; pulp
• Fully Bio-Based Chitosan/Sodium Alginate Coating for Flame Retardant Xuan Paper by Liu, Xinhua; Lei, Chenghu; Fang, Yinchun (2022) - The surface morphology of Xuan paper before and after coating (a) X-0, (b) X-CS-10, (c) X- CS-20, and cross section (d) X-0, (e) X-CS-10, (f) X-CS-20, (g) X-CS-20with high magnification Flame Retardancy of Xuan Paper The LOI values and vertical burning test of Xuan papers before and after coating are shown in Table 1. Morphology of the Char Residues The CS/SA coating formed a stable char layer on Xuan paper, which was confirmed by the SEM images of char residues of Xuan papers after vertical burning test, as shown in Fig. Keywords: coating; flame; paper; retardant; xuan; xuan paper
• The Influence of Rosin, Blowing Agent, and Mould Type on the Sound Insulation of Paper-based Foams by Li, Haoyuan; Luo, Lin; Qiao, Jiantong; Li, Xinyu; Tu, Jiahe; Wang, Qingchun; Chen, Zhongjia (2022) - In the application of noise control, the most commonly used materials are primarily sound-absorbing materials and sound insulation materials. At present, industrial rubber and polyurethane are widely used as sound insulation materials. Keywords: effect; fiber; fig; foaming; foams; insulation; materials; paper; performance; qiao; sound; sound insulation; variable
• Degree of Polymerization of Fibers from Wikstroemia Bark vs. the Durability of Kaihua Paper by Chen, Hua; Jiang, Liuhao; Huang, Hongjian; Wang, Jianhua; Song, Junsheng; Wo, Qizhong; Liu, Mingfang; Yang, Ting; Wang, Yiying; He, Yingying; Luo, Ruyi (2022) - The whiteness of Wikstroemia bark pulp paper was less than that of bagasse pulp paper, but Wikstroemia bark pulp paper had better durability and a slower rate of whiteness decline. It can be concluded that the mechanical properties of Wikstroemia bark pulp paper were excellent and adding Wikstroemia bark pulp into bagasse pulp can improve the mechanical properties of the paper. Keywords: aging; bagasse; bark pulp; china; fibers; kaihua; kaihua paper; paper; pulp; wikstroemia bark
• Time to Collaborate for the Age of Paper by Kim, Jin Doo (2023) - “Join in to tell the story of paper,” BioResources 18(2), 2520-2521. 2520 Time to Collaborate for the Age of Paper Jin Doo Kim An awareness of the problems associated with the use of plastics can provide new opportunities for the paper industry. Keywords: industry; paper
• Bamboo Fiber-based Insulating Paper: A Potential Choice towards Greener Power and Paper Industries by Song, Shunxi; Wang, Qianyu; Zhang, Meiyun (2023) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.2.2528-2530 Keywords: Insulation paper; Bamboo fiber; Carbon sequestration; Carbon neutrality Contact information: Key Laboratory of Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology for Chemical Industry, Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Industrial Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology, College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science ＆ Technology, Xi’an 710021, China; *Corresponding author: 15829913710@163.com The Importance of Insulating Paper The electric-power industry is an important support for the development of national economies, especially in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. In terms of fiber morphology, bamboo fiber is slender, and the fiber length is between those of softwood and hardwood fiber, such that it can deliver paper with good strength. Keywords: bamboo; fiber; insulating; paper
• Method for Studying Water Removal and Air Penetration during Through Air Drying of Tissue in Laboratory Scale by Sjöstrand, Björn; Danielsson, Mikael; Lestelius, Magnus (2023) - Granevald et al. 2004 Experimental data from vacuum dewatering tests of dryness development and air flow are shown, the mechanism of air flow dewatering is described where final solids content linearly dependent on air flow through the wet sheet and fabric structure. 5, confirm that the solids content after laboratory scale vacuum dewatering matches well with the pilot scale measurements. Keywords: air; dewatering; fabric; laboratory; paper; sheet; sjöstrand; tad; tissue; vacuum; vacuum dewatering
• Role of External Fibrillation in High-consistency Pulp Refining by Ushakov, Alexander; Alashkevich, Yuri; Kozhukhov, Viktor; Marchenko, Roman (2023) - “The flexibility of pulp fibres – A structural approach,” in: TAPPI International Paper Physics Conference, Harwichport, MA, USA, pp. 13-25. “LC-Beating of pulp fibres,” in: TAPPI Pulping Conference, Orlando, FL, USA, pp. 981-988. Keywords: bars; circular; consistency; fibre; fibrillation; index; paper; plates; pulp; refiner; refining
• Paper Industry's Strategy for Sustainable Growth by Cho, Sungmin (2023) - Development of new innovative paper materials for packaging, and 2. Most people are likely to recall a decline in paper demand due to recent digitalization, slowing population growth, and low birth rate in advanced countries with relatively high paper consumption. Keywords: industry; materials; paper
• Making Paper from Materials That Are Essential to Our Lives/ Making Paper Without Trees Is the New “Must” by Teaca, Carmen-Alice (2023) - I have understood very well how complex paper is as a material especially when I realized how final paper-based products are obtained and when different fillers and additives are employed in the finishing stage for conferring upon it special properties depending on the envisaged applications. “Editorial: Make paper without trees,” BioResources 18(3), 4379-4382. Keywords: fibers; paper; papermaking; trees
• Factors Affecting the Mechanical Deep Dewatering of Sludge from Wastewater Treatment by Qin, Weihua; Xiaolin Zhu; Chang Liu; Feng Lin (2023) - “Enhanced mechanical deep dewatering of dewatered sludge by a thermal hydrolysis pre-treatment: Effects of temperature and retention time,” Environmental Research 188, article 109746. It was found that when the parameters of pressure, dewatering time, and sludge cake thickness were changed, the trends of dewatering papermaking sludge and municipal sludge were similar under the condition of raw sludge with 3% CaO and 3% FeSO4. Keywords: content; dewatering; paper; paper sludge; pressure; sludge; sludge cake; sludge dewatering; thickness; time; wastewater sludge
• A Way to Improve Recycling Potential of Fibers and to Achieve Circular Economy by Lee, Bok Jin; Ko, Peter (2023) - It is also true that there is much to improve in paper recycling by collaborating with the business partners of the paper industry. A Need for Collaboration Much needs to be done to make paper recycling more effective and efficient in protecting our green planet. Keywords: paper; recycling
• Improved Drainage of LNFC-reinforced Recycled Pulp and Mechanical Properties of End Papers by the Zeolite- Chitosan Microparticle Drainage Aid System by Sayadi Milani, Homa; Rahmaninia, Mehdi; Li, Bin (2023) - The use of chitosan (at constant level of 1%) along with 0.1, 0.2, and 0.3% dosage of zeolite microparticle to paper pulp containing LNFC, considerably increased the drainage about 42%, 52%, and 66%, respectively. Adding 1% chitosan to paper pulp containing LNFC did not significantly change the fines retention. Keywords: bentonite; chitosan; doi; drainage; et al; fig; lnfc; paper; pulp; retention; zeolite
• Polyhydroxyalkanoate Production from Food Packaging Waste Paper by Tu, Wei-Lin; Hsiung, Yu-Chuan; Liang, Chen-Hsien; Huang, Jung-Mei; Ou, Chung-Mao; Guo, Gia-Luen (2023) - The main component of waste paper containers is wood cellulose, which can be considered a type of bio-based material. According to the statistics of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), in 2015, the amount of waste paper containers landfilled was 1.9 million tons, while the recycling rate of recycled paper products and cardboard in the United States was about 78.2%. Keywords: carbon; concentration; containers; doi; glucose; hydrolysis; paper; pha; polyhydroxyalkanoates; production; source; waste
• One-Dimensional Convolutional Neural Networks with Infrared Spectroscopy for Classifying the Origin of Printing Paper by Hwang, Sung-Wook; Park, Geunyong; Kim, Jinho; Kang, Kwang-Ho; Lee, Won-Hee (2024) - “NIR for paper classification,” BioResources 19(1), 1633-1651. This study makes a considerable contribution to printing paper classification, with potential implications for accurate origin identification in various fields. Keywords: classification; cm−1; cnn; data; derivative; fig; hwang; models; paper; paper classification; printing; products; spectra
• Cellulose Fibers as a Trendsetter for the Circular Economy that We Urgently Need by Hubbe, Martin A.; Savithri, Dhanalekshmi (2024) - “Research progress and frontier of global solid waste management based on bibliometrics,” Environ. As shown during the discussions at the workshop, those who are deeply involved with issues of waste management, climate change issues, and care for our planet already know the “broad brush” answers regarding what needs to be done. Keywords: doi; paper; recycling; waste
• Improved Vacuum Dewatering of Grease-proof Paper Utilizing a Multi-slit Vacuum Suction Box in Laboratory Scale by Öman, Björn; Sjöstrand, Björn (2024) - Along with the wide variety of uses for paper products comes a wide variety of subcategories of paper, one of these being grease-proof paper. The dewatering of paper is a process required in all types of paper manufacturing and is one of the most energy expensive stages of the paper manufacturing process (Hubbe et al. 2020). Keywords: box; dewatering; dryness; kpa; paper; sjöstrand; time; vacuum
• Artists, Papermakers, and the Future by Hubbe, Martin A. (2024) - In ancient times, a sunny day could provide the precious opportunity for outdoor drying of many paper sheets. “Artists, & their choices of paper,” BioResources 19(3), 4053-4055. Keywords: artists; hubbe; paper; papermakers
• Composite Materials and Environmentally Friendly Alternatives for Use in Aircraft Applications, Including Furniture by Bulbul, Zubeyde (2024) - AIRCRAFT INTERIOR FURNITURE AND COMPOSITE MATERIALS USED Aircraft interior components, furniture, seating and walls, are mainly composed of composite structures. The type of composite material produced from waste paper, a type of material that has never been used in aircraft before, has potential as a material choice that can be used in the aviation industry in terms of its contribution to recycling, cost, lightness, and water resistance. Keywords: aircraft; composite; fiber; furniture; honeycomb; materials; paper; waste
• Structure and Chemical Composition of Low-silicon White Mud Based on Technology of Black Liquor Combustion Desilication by Pei, Yanghua; Xu, Yongjian; Zhang, Ying; Xu, Yang; Chen, Hao; Chen, Xin (2024) - The slightly larger average particle size of LSWM compared to WM blank sample may be attributed to the adsorption of desilication agent on the surface of WM particles after the desilication process. These CaSiO3 particles are likely washed off during the washing process, resulting in an increase in WM particle size after desilication. Keywords: content; desilication; et al; lswm; mud; paper; silicon; white
• Feasibility of Recycling the Filtrate from Acidified Black Liquor for Alkaline Pulping of Golden Bamboo Grass by Wang, Jin-hui; Zhu, Tian; Li, Yi-jing; Wang, Qian; Ling, Yi-kai; Chen, Meng-meng; Nong, Guang-zai (2024) - C2 C3 First cooking pulp 29.02% 86.89% 11.14% 1.97% Recycled cooking pulp 41.24% 56.55% 29.23% 13.52% Fig. In comparison, the tear index of initial cycle cooking pulp was 4.3 mN·m2/g, and the tear index of multiple cycle cooking was higher than that of conventional caustic soda. Keywords: bamboo; content; cooking; et al; filtrate; lignin; liquor; method; paper; pulp; pulping; soda; wang; yield
• Contemporary Papermaking in the Tradition of Mahatma Gandhi by Hubbe, Martin A.; Madappa, Kavya (2024) - A range of Bluecat paper products. Back before there were Fourdrinier paper machines, or their cousins such as cylinder paper machines and gap-formers, most paper in the world was made by the recovery and recycling of textile products. Keywords: bluecat; paper; papermaking; products; textile
• Feasibility Study of the Paper Sludge Properties in Manufacturing Recycled Filler by Lee, Hyeonggyu; Lee, Yong Ju; Kim, Hyoung Jin (2024) - The mineralization of inorganic components in paper sludge offers potential for their re-use in various fields. This study synthesized carbonates based on the minerals present in paper sludge and aimed to investigate the control of particle size distribution and particle shape of the synthesized carbonates. Keywords: ash; doi; fig; filler; lee; paper; paper sludge; sludge
• Paper Fingerprint by Forming Fabric: Analysis of Periodic Marks with 2D Lab Formation Sensor and Artificial Neural Network for Forensic Document Dating by Lee, Yong Ju; Jeong, Chang Woo; Kim, Hyoung Jin (2024) - In forensic paper analysis, it is crucial to note that the terms Top and Bottom are used to describe the two surfaces of the paper without making assumptions about which side is the wire side or the felt side. In the document examination field, which involves analyzing documents to differentiate between genuine and forged documents, identifying and authenticating paper documents, and determining their relative ages and dates, forensic document experts face an increasingly complex challenge as increasingly complicated criminal cases emerge. Keywords: angle; classification; data; document; evidence; forensic; model; paper; pls; step; wire
• Evaluation of Cellulase Effect on the Refining Process of Softwood Bleached Kraft Pulp by Park, Sung Gyu; Tak, Ji Hyun; Lee, Ji Young; Shin, Kyoung Sik; Park, Se Il (2024) - Cellulase and xylanase, enzymes that act on cellulose and hemicellulose, the main components of pulp fibers, cause swelling and hydrolysis of pulp fibers (Wong et al. 2000; Shojaei et al. 2012; Verma et al. 2016; Tanveer et al. 2023; Barrios et al. 2024). “Enzymatic treatment of mechanical pulp fibers for improving papermaking properties,” Biotechnology Progress 16(6), 1025-1029. Keywords: cellulase; dosage; enzyme; fiber; paper; pulp; refining
• Nanocellulose Addition to Paper and the ‘Cai Lun Principle’ – Maybe Not Such a Good Idea After All by Hubbe, Martin A. (2024) - The bad news was that the treatment also eliminated any significant beneficial effect of the nanocellulose on paper strength, which was the main point of adding it in the first place. DOI: 10.32964/TJ21.10.572 Mahmoud, M. M., Chawraba, K., and El Mogy, S. A. (2024). Keywords: doi; nanocellulose; paper; papermaking
• Paper Fingerprint by Forming Fabric: A Univariate Feature Selection Approach Using Periodic Marks Analysis by Lee, Yong Ju; Jeong, Chang Woo; Lee, Tai-Ju; Kim, Geon-Woo; Kim, Hyoung Jin (2025) - “Wire-mark analysis of paper,” BioResources 20(4), 9208-9225. 9208 Paper Fingerprint by Forming Fabric: A Univariate Feature Selection Approach Using Periodic Marks Analysis Yong Ju Lee,a Chang Woo Jeong,b,* Tai-Ju Lee,a Geon-Woo Kim,a and Hyoung Jin Kim a,* Evidence by which to confirm the location and approximate manufacturing date of document paper is a critical task in forensic investigations, particularly in cases involving suspected forgery or document manipulation. From this perspective, it can be hypothesized that if document paper can be differentiated based on the step and angle values at three, four, or five specific intensity levels, then a univariate method could be developed. Keywords: analysis; angle; angle data; data; document; et al; intensity; lee; lee et; marks; model; paper; step; wire
• Packaging Paper with Overprint Varnish: Morphology, Grease Resistance, and Heat-sealing Strength by Lankinen, Kai; Merabtene, Mahdi; Saukkonen, Esa; Leminen, Ville (2025) - Furthermore, Hauptman et al. (2021a) observed that while temperature has a remarkable influence on sealability of polyolefins, the sealing properties of paper materials also depend on the applied pressure, dwell time, and paper moisture content. Cross-sectional images of the test materials with scanning electron microscope: a) UPM Asendo™ dispersion coated paper (no heat-seal), b) UPM Confidio™ dispersion coated reference paper (heat-seal), c) OPP/PE 52 µm thick reference film, d) Keywords: et al; fig; heat; opv; paper; reference; sealing; varnish
• Exploring the Convergence of Tradition and Modernity: The Educational Tourism Potential of Suzhou Oil-Paper Umbrella Craftsmanship by Jiang, Xiao Cong; Luo, Tian Yang (2025) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.2.2487-2490 Keywords: Oil-paper umbrella; Intangible cultural heritage; Educational tourism; Cultural heritage preservation; Sustainable development Contact information: a: School of Business, Institute of Vocational Technology, SIP—Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou 215123, China; Email: roy@ivt.edu.cn; b: Hezhou University, No.3261 Xiahe Avenue, Babu District, Hezhou City, Guangxi Province, China, Zip Code: 542899; * Corresponding author: luotianyang@hzxy.edu.cn UNESCO has consistently highlighted that intangible cultural heritage forms a vital part of global cultural diversity. These bamboo species are ideal for making umbrella ribs due to their long growth cycle, resilience, and elasticity. Keywords: bamboo; oil; paper; umbrella
• Techno-Economic Analysis of Lignin-Containing Micro- and Nano-Fibrillated Cellulose for Lightweight Linerboard Packaging by Starkey , Heather; Gonzalez , Maria; Jameel, Hasan; Pal , Lokendra (2025) - A capital payback period of five years was estimated for LMNFC production, with a minimum selling price of $243 per ton of linerboard. LMNFC production The LMNFC production line is based on the “co-located on-demand” refiner process reported by Abbati de Assis et al. (2018). Keywords: addition; cost; et al; linerboard; lmnfc; model; paper; process; production; scenario; solids; starkey; starkey et
• Traditional Craft Conservation and Technological Innovation of Xuan Paper: An Exploration Applicable to Chinese Mixed-materials Art by Wang, Yinxue (2025) - This paper delves into the delicate balance between preserving the traditional craft of Xuan paper and embracing the innovation of modern technology, highlighting how these advancements have transformed its production process and expanded its role in contemporary mixed-media art. With the rise of modern machinery and digital printing techniques, Xuan paper has evolved to meet the demands of today’s artists, offering enhanced durability and consistency while maintaining its unique texture. Keywords: art; paper; production; xuan
• Synergistic Biomass-based Dual-polymer System of Cationic Guar Gum and Gum Arabic for Enhanced Retention and Drainage in Papermaking by Tan, Mingjie; Zhang, Weitao; Fu, Enhao; Yang, Fei (2025) - Figure 1 illustrates how varying levels of CGG, GA, and dual polymer system impacted the retention of filler. The biomass-based cationic guar gum – gum arabic (CGG-GA) dual-polymer retention and drainage aid system, comprising 0.15% CGG and 0.15% GA, demonstrated superior retention performance and improved pulp drainage efficiency. Keywords: cationic; cgg; drainage; fibers; flocs; gum; paper; polymer; pulp; retention; system
• Study on Development of Restoration and Digital Display of Paper Artifacts by Ma, Yuanyuan; Liu, Yiman; Mo, Yuanting; Li, Yanbo; Zhang , Jiahui (2025) - 1. Exhibition on paper artifact restoration The Application of Digital Technologies in the Restoration of Paper Artifacts With the advancement of technology, digital techniques are increasingly playing an important role in the restoration and protection of paper artifacts. This paper discusses the restoration techniques for paper artifacts, including cleaning, acid removal, strengthening, and surface protection. Keywords: artifacts; display; paper; restoration
• Enhanced Retention, Drainage, and Strength of Old Corrugated Container Pulp Using Poly(aluminum chloride), Nanofibrillated Cellulose, and Hydrophobic Colloidal Silica Particles by Askarabadi, Seyed Ali; Talaeipour , Mohammad; Jalali Torshizi , Hossein; Hemmasi , Amirhooman (2025) - Research Treatments (PAC-NFC-SiO2 System) Treatments PAC (%) NFC (%) SiO2 (%) Control - - - 1 1 - - 2 1 0.2 - 3 1 0.4 - 4 1 0.6 - 5 1 - 0.3 6 1 - 0.6 7 1 - 0.9 First Pass Retention (FPR) and Drainage Time The drainage time and first pass retention (FPR) were assessed using standard methods to determine the effectiveness of water removal and fiber retention in the papermaking process. Grammage, g/m2 120 ± 2 Breaking length, km 3.33 Kappa number 30 Brightness, %ISO 52 Opacity, %ISO 78 PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Askarabadi et al. (2025). Keywords: doi; drainage; et al; fibers; nfc; occ; pac; paper; pulp; retention; sio2
• The Sometimes Antisocial Nature of Nanofibrillated Cellulose and Some Other Papermaking Fiber Surfaces by Hubbe, Martin A. (2025) - “Colloidal silica and its effects during formation of paper sheets in the presence of nanofibrillated cellulose, cationic starch, and cationic acrylamide copolymer,” TAPPI J. 24(5), 239-249. “Effects of hydrodynamic shear during formation of paper sheets with the addition of nanofibrillated cellulose, cationic starch, and cationic retention aid,” TAPPI Journal 23(9), 477-490. Keywords: hubbe; nanocellulose; nfc; paper
• Pulp & Paper Manufacturing: The Best Kept Secret on the Global Sustainability Stage by Thorp, Ben; Saloni, Daniel; Lucia , Lucian (2025) - Summing it Up The pulp & paper industry, long dismissed as environmentally problematic, may in fact be the best kept secret in global sustainability. The pulp & paper industry has a story that deserves retelling in the age of sustainability metrics and ESG frameworks. Keywords: paper; pulp; sustainability

• Compositomics: A Timely Conceptual Framework for Future Advancements in Green Materials’ Design and Development by Lucia, Lucian A. (2022) - They are far too complex to review here (Durai Prabhakaran et al. 2006), but in compositomics, systems theory in conjunction with these models may be reasonable. Systems theory is a study of units or cohesive groups composed of interrelated yet interdependent parts. Keywords: compositomics; materials; nature; systems
• Effect of Thermal Bridge in Light-Frame Wood Wall by Zhang, Siyi; Huang, Zilan; Wu, Yue; Zhu, Yixin (2022) - “Effect of thermal bridges,” BioResources 18(1), 367-381. 367 Effect of Thermal Bridge in Light-Frame Wood Wall Siyi Zhang,* Zilan Huang, Yue Wu, and Yixin Zhu The presence of thermal bridges in a wall increases local heat conduction of the building envelope, resulting in a decrease in the wall’s average thermal resistance. Keywords: bridges; coefficient; heat; heat transfer; insulation; materials; stud; transfer; transfer coefficient; wall
• Investigation of the Sound-absorbing Performances of Pure Coffee Grounds by Kang, Chun-Won; Hashitsume, Kazuharu; Jang, Eun-Suk (2023) - “Sound absorption by coffee grounds,” BioResources 18(2), 3308-3318. After inserting coffee grounds into cylindrical holders with lengths of 20, 30, and 40 mm, the density of the coffee grounds was adjusted from 0.2 to 0.5 g/cm3. Keywords: absorption; coefficient; coffee; coffee grounds; doi; et al; grounds; kang; materials; sound
• Opportunities of Using Nanocellulose in Construction Materials by Alrubaie, Murtada; Resan, Sa'ad Fahad (2023) - “Nanocellulose usage,” BioResources 18(3), 4392-4394. 4392 Opportunities of Using Nanocellulose in Construction Materials Murtada Alrubaie and Sa’ad Fahad Resan Numerous efforts have been made to mitigate the negative impacts of the production of construction materials on the environment. Preservation of natural resources used in construction materials from depletion can be regarded as a key element in achieving sustainability in construction and in reducing the negative impact of construction on the environment. Keywords: construction; materials; nanocellulose
• Suberin as a Bio-based Flame-Retardant? by Trovagunta, Ramakrishna; Hubbe, Martin A. (2023) - 4390 of 368 °C and Td, max of 414 °C for isolated suberin. Potential Routes to Incorporate Suberin for Flame-Retardant Performance Inspired by the studies using anisotropic foams from cellulose nanomaterials in combination with, e.g., graphene oxide or boric acid (Wicklein et al. 2015, 2016), for flame-retardant lightweight materials, the potential of combining isolated suberin with such nanoscale cellulosic materials could be seen as a promising avenue to explore. Keywords: doi; flame; materials; suberin
• Renewable Resource-derived Elastomer Vitrimer and Its Sustainable Manufacturing and Application in Extreme Environmental Conditions by Zhang, Jinlong; Li, Weiguo; Wu, Qinglin (2023) - To address the high processing temperature issues at 200 °C of polyurethane (PU) cross-linked elastomer vitrimer material, a new concept is proposed here of an electronic donating effect to mediate the dynamic covalent bond exchange reaction under mild temperatures. Cross-linked elastomer materials that have become widely used in our daily lives include rubber tires, polyurethane foams, and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) coatings. Keywords: biomass; elastomer; materials; recycling; vitrimer; zhang
• Finite Element Analysis of Compressive Stress-Strain Relations in Elastic Materials for Seat Foundation by Li, Weikang; Yu, Xiaohong; Hu, Xiaoyi; Tor, Onder; Zhang, Jilei; Zhang, Ting; Qi, Wei; Hu, Lingling (2023) - Common elastic materials, such as polymer foams, springs, bandages, and fabrics, are widely used in the applications of furniture, automobile, and many other industries. Studies have been performed on the stress-strain response of polymer foam using the crushable foam model and the low-density foam model; these approaches made it possible to calculate the force-deformation under compression loads and unloading (Ozturk and Anlas 2007, 2010). Keywords: fea; foam; layer; materials; polymer; seat; strain; stress; test
• Design of Chemically Recyclable Nanocellulose Chiral Liquid Crystal Photonic Elastomer Vitrimer and its Mechanosensitive Colour-changing Materials by Zhang, Jinlong; Li, Weiguo; Wu, Qinglin (2023) - To improve the service lifetime of CNC photonic elastomer vitrimer materials and reduce its end-life products on the environmental impact, it is highly demanding to design repeatedly recyclable CNC photonic vitrimer materials to replace the conventional covalent cross-linked network elastomers, e.g., silicone rubber, polyurethane, vinyl elastomer, and elastomer-like ethylene-vinyl acetate soft plastics. The general strategy in terms of prepolymer design is a priority for development of photonic elastomer vitrimer materials. Keywords: cnc; crystal; elastomer; liquid; materials; photonic; vitrimer
• Structure and Oxygen Evolution Reaction Performance of Ni-supported Catalysts Based on Steam-Exploded Poplar by Yuan, Junxia; Li, Xiaofei; Wu, Feifan; Pan, Cheng; Yang, Haitao (2024) - The existence of the oxidation peak indicated that insufficient oxidation may not form a fully protected NiO shell outside the Ni nanoparticles, leading to corrosion of metal Ni and the formation of NiOOH during OER in alkaline solution (Li et al. 2020). “Renewable lignin-based carbon nanofiber as Ni catalyst support for depolymerization of lignin to phenols in supercritical ethanol/water,” Renewable Energy 147, 1331-1339. Keywords: carbon; doi; et al; fig; materials; metal; oer; poplar; sep; zif67
• Production of Micro-Lignocellulosic Fibril Rubber Composites and their Application in Coated Layers of Building Materials by Teangtam, Sarocha; Yingprasert, Wissanee; Somboon, Phichit (2023) - 626 Micro-Lignocellulosic Fibril Rubber Composites Structure of micro-lignocellulosic fibril rubber composites Micro-lignocellulosic fibril rubber composites were produced using the spray forming method, and the various contents of the fibrils are shown in Fig. 6. Micro-lignocellulosic fibril rubber composites obtained using scanning electron microscope PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Teangtam et al. (2024). Keywords: cement; coated; composites; fiber; fibril; fig; lignocellulosic; materials; micro; rubber; rubber composites
• Effect of Density on Acoustic and Thermal Properties of Low-Density Particle Boards Made from Agro-Residues: Towards Sustainable Material Solutions by Chandroji Rao, Kiran Maladevihalli; Sheshagiri, Mamatha Baballi; Ramamoorthy, Ramkumar Velayutham; Amran, Mugahed; Nandanwar, Anand; Vijayakumar, Prakash; Avudaiappan, Siva; Guindos, Pablo (2024) - Particle boards are classified into three categories depending upon the density, low density particle boards (≤ 400 kg/m3), medium density particle boards (500 to 900 kg/m3), and high density particle boards (≥ 900 kg/m3). Additionally, the impact of board density on the SAC across a frequency range of 50 to 5000 Hz was examined. Keywords: absorption; acoustic; agro; boards; coir; conductivity; density; doi; et al; materials; particle; sac; sound
• Sound Absorption Efficiency of Plywood-Carbon Fiber Composites: A New Frontier in Wood Material Science by Özyurt, Hamit (2024) - “Experiment study on sound properties of carbon fiber composite material,” IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 542(1), article ID 012001. In a study conducted on the sound absorption performance of carbon fiber material in the mid-frequency range (315 to 1600 Hz), it was determined that the carbon fiber material absorbs approximately 40% of the sound waves within this frequency band (Yan et al. 2019). Keywords: absorption; carbon; composite; fiber; frequency; materials; plywood; sound
• Biodegradation Resistance of Wood-filled Caustic Magnesite Composites by Erofeev, Vladimir; Smirnov, Vasily; Badamshin, Rinat; Afonin, Victor; Uskova, Elena; Stepina, Irina; Sanyagina , Yana (2025) - There has been a lack of studies available on the bio-damage of caustic magnesite composite materials. +1 +1 2.00 1.00 19.2+80.8 3+3 3 -1 +1 0.02 1.00 0.19+99.8 3+3 4 -1 -1 0.02 0.01 0.19+99.8 3+597 5 +1 -1 2.00 0.01 19.2+80.8 3+597 6 +1 0 2.00 0.10 19.2+80.8 3+57 7 0 +1 0.20 1.00 1.92+88.8 3+3 8 -1 0 0.02 0.10 0.19+99.8 3+57 9 0 -1 0.20 0.01 1.92+88.8 3+597 Tests of caustic magnesite wood composites filled with pine sawdust with a dispersion of 0.16 to 0.315 mm were carried out. Keywords: acid; composites; erofeev; fungi; magnesite; materials; resistance
• After Decades of Extensive Research, Is Kraft Lignin Valorization Still Up In The Air? – Obstacles, Opportunities, and Myths by Fiskari, Juha; Henriksson, Gunnar; Swerin, Agne; Carlsson-Kvarnlöf, Gunilla; Sjöstrand, Björn; Germgård, Ulf (2025) - Towards a broader economic perspective in lignin research,” Curr. Despite the countless research projects aimed at valorizing kraft lignin, the largest source of industrial lignin, relatively few commercial kraft lignin products have emerged. Keywords: applications; kraft; lignin; materials; pulp; research
• The Evolution and Impact of Furniture Design in Contemporary Society by Saltik, Burcin (2025) - “Evolution of furniture design,” BioResources 20(4), 8841-8847. In contemporary society, furniture design plays a critical role not only in shaping interior spaces but also in influencing lifestyle, culture, and sustainability. Keywords: design; designers; doi; evolution; furniture; furniture design; materials; modern
• Opportunities and Challenges of Biomass-based Electromagnetic Shielding Materials by Zhang, Jinlong; Fu, Shiyu (2025) - This editorial briefly discusses biomass and EMI materials, emphasizing the natural advantages of biomass for EMI shielding materials and current limitations. The development of EMI shielding materials is an urgent requirement for the advancement of modern electronic technology. Keywords: biomass; emi; materials; shielding

• Impact of Pre-extraction on Xylose Recovery from Two Lignocellulosic Agro-wastes by Kasangana, Pierre B.; Auclair, Nicolas; Daassi, Rodrigue; Durand, Kalvin; Rodrigue, Denis; Stevanovic, Tatjana (2022) - Nabarlatz et al. 2007; Carvalheiro et al. 2009 Cellulose 40 36-40 Sarkar and Aikat 2013; Al- Rubaia'ay and Shakir 2018 41 37 to 48 Al-Rubaia'ay and Shakir 2018; Saha et al. 2005; Ruiz et al. According to Carvalheiro et al. (2009), the high content of extractives in WS might be partially explained by the presence of proteins that can constitute approximately 5 wt% of the material. Keywords: acid; conditions; doi; et al; furfural; hydrolysis; production; rice; straw; wheat; xylose; xylose yield; yield
• Ethanolysis of Glucose into Biofuel 5-Ethoxymethyl-Furfural Catalyzed by NH4H2PO4 Modified USY Zeolite by Chen, Yihang; Liang, Xuanyu; Aliya, Kutumova; Zheng, Zhangbin; He, Chao; Jiao, Youzhou; Tao, Hongge; Chang, Chun; Xu, Guizhuan (2023) - Rao et al. (2020) produced sufficient Brønsted and Lewis acidic sites in SBA-15 by loading tin-modified heteropoly silicate (SnSTA), resulting in 41% EMF yield from glucose and 72% EMF yield from fructose. EMF yield was 82.3%, which was increased by 11.6% Inspired by this result, the NH4H2PO4-modified USY was generated to promote the ethanolysis of glucose for EMF production (Scheme 1). Keywords: acid; biofuel; catalyst; chen; concentration; conversion; doi; emf; et al; ethanolysis; glucose; p0.2; reaction; usy; yield
• Ergosterol Supplementation Improves Furfural Tolerance of Saccharomyces cerevisiae to Produce Ethanol and Its Underlying Mechanism by Jia, Youpiao; Zhang, Qingyan; Dai, Jun; Zheng, Xueyun; Meng, Xianzhi; Zhou, Ranran; Yang, Haitao; Yao, Lan; Chen, Xiong (2022) - Batch cultures profiles of different S. cerevisiae in YEPD media, curve with square refers to S. cerevisiae BY4741, curve with round represents S. cerevisiae BY4741 erg3△, curve with triangle is S. cerevisiae BY4741 erg5△ (A, OD600; B, ethanol; C, furfural concentration; L furfural concentrations, curve with square refers to S. cerevisiae BY4741, curve with round represents S. cerevisiae BY4741 erg3△, curve with triangle is S. cerevisiae BY4741 erg5△ (A, OD600; B, ethanol; C, furfural concentration; D, glucose) Keywords: acid; cerevisiae; doi; ergosterol; et al; ethanol; furfural; membrane; stress; supplementation; tolerance; yeast
• Parameter Optimization for the Biodiesel of Xanthoceras sorbifolium Oil and Determination of Fatty Acid Methyl Ester by Pang, Liwen; Lv, Shanshan; Li, Kaiquan; Ding, Lijun; Hao, Yinan (2022) - Furthermore, Xanthoceras sorbifolium seed oil can also be synthesized for biodiesel (Ding et al. 2013). 845 At present, there are few research reports on the preparation of biodiesel from Xanthoceras sorbifolium seed oil. Keywords: acid; acid methyl; biodiesel; ester; fatty; methyl; oil; seed; sorbifolium; xanthoceras
• Investigation on Walnut Kernel Oil Extraction Using Different Methods by Wang, Jingwen; Zhang, Kai; Sheng, Jian; Ren, Hao; Gong, Juntao; Wang, Yan; Pan, Dongyu; Wang, Ximing; Hao, Yinan (2022) - “Optimization of oil extraction from Lallemantia iberica seeds using ultrasound- assisted extraction,” Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization 15, 1-11. The PHENOM scanning electron microscope was used to observe the microstructure of the residue before and after walnut oil extraction, and the acceleration voltage used was 5kV. Walnut oil obtained by different methods were analyzed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (Tensor 27) with a wavelength of 4000 to 400 cm-1 and a resolution of 4 cm-1.The obtained data were processed by Excel software (Microsoft, Redmond, WA, USA), and the images were processed using Origin software (Northampton, MA, USA). Keywords: acid; efficiency; extraction; extraction efficiency; kernel; liquid; oil; oil extraction; soxhlet; time; ultrasonic; walnut; wang
• Optimizing the Conditions of Anaerobic Fermentation in Pig Manure to Produce Volatile Fatty Acids and its Efficiency in Killing Root-Knot Nematodes by Wang, Shipeng; Chai, Xicun; Niyitanga, Evode; Liu, Yutao (2022) - This indicated that the concentration of carboxyl groups in the pig manure anaerobic digestion slurry played a vital role in the efficiency of killing root knot nematodes. “Biological control of root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita, in vitro, greenhouse and field in cucumber,” Biological Control 152, article 104429. Keywords: acid; anaerobic; digestion; fermentation; knot; manure; nematodes; pig; root; slurry; total
• Antioxidant Properties, Oxidative Stability, and Fatty Acid Profile of Pitaya Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus and Hylocereus undatus) Seeds Cultivated in Turkey by Ünver, Ahmet (2023) - “Microwave-assisted extraction of dragon fruit seed oil: Fatty acid profile and functional properties,” Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences DOI: 10.1016/j.jssas.2022.08.001. Moisture level results were found higher for pitaya fruit seeds compared to the reported moisture content of date palm seeds (1.66% to 2.33%) by Boyapati et al. (2022). Keywords: acid; antioxidant; content; doi; et al; fatty; food; fruit; hylocereus; oil; pitaya; pitaya fruit; pitaya seeds; polyrhizus; seed; total; undatus
• Effect of Chemical Composition on Thermal Decomposition Behavior of Herbaceous Plants for Production of Plant-based Biochar for Storing Carbon in Soils by Tanifuji, Keishi; Sakurai, Kensuke; Miyamoto, Toyohisa; Okayasu, Yuji (2023) - Therefore, in this study, treatment with 5% sulfuric acid was applied before the estimation of lignin content by the Klason method for herbaceous plant samples. Potential of Herbaceous Plants as a Feedstock of Biochar As shown in Table 2, the extractive content of herbaceous plant samples such as dokudami, halcyon, and mugwort was higher than that of Japanese cypress, moso-bamboo, and rice straw. Keywords: acid; content; extraction; lignin; plants; sulfuric; treatment; weight
• Mycotoxins Associated with Maize Wastes Treated with Comprised Capsule of Spirulina platensis Biomass by Al-Rajhi, Aisha M. H.; Salem, Olfat M. A.; Mohammad, Abeer M.; Abdel Ghany, Tarek M. (2023) - Analysis of S. platensis extract by high-performance liquid chromatography reflected the presence of 14 phenolic and flavonoid compounds with different concentrations such as ellagic acid (333 µg/g), gallic acid (294 µg/g), methyl gallate (147 µg/g), naringenin (144 µg/g), and chlorogenic acid (142 µg/g). The isolated Aspergillus flavus from silage of maize was tested to evaluate the effect of S. platensis extract on aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, and G2 production. Keywords: acid; doi; et al; extract; maize; mycotoxins; platensis; ppb; silage; spirulina
• Catalytic Pyrolysis of Corn Stalk for the Production of Aromatics: The Effects of Wet Torrefaction and Zn/Ni-HZSM-5 on Pyrolysis Behavior by Zhang, Jiaqi; Zhang, Qi; Sun, Zhijing; Wang, Fang; Di, Lu; Zhang, Deli; Yi, Weiming (2023) - The uncatalyzed pyrolysis and HZSM-5 catalytic pyrolysis were used as the control group. The main saccharides produced by cellulose pyrolysis were anhydro-sugars, mainly composed of 1,6-anhydro-β-D- glucopyranose, which are important intermediates for the formation of aromatic compounds in catalytic pyrolysis reactions (Zhang et al. 2012). Keywords: acid; aromatics; bio; biomass; catalyst; doi; et al; hzsm-5; oil; pyrolysis; zhang
• Rice Bran Stabilization Using Autoclave and Optimization of Crude Rice Bran Oil Recovery Using Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction by Pranowo, Dodyk; Savira, Tsamara Dhany; Sukardi (2023) - 8341 Rice Bran Stabilization Using Autoclave and Optimization of Crude Rice Bran Oil Recovery Using Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Dodyk Pranowo, Tsamara Dhany Savira,* and Sukardi This research aimed to stabilize rice bran to reduce enzymatic reactions and optimize rice bran oil extraction using ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE). However, limited studies have been reported on rice bran oil extraction. Keywords: acid; amplitude; bran oil; doi; et al; extraction; ffa; gamma; min; model; oil; oil extraction; oil yield; oryzanol; response; rice; rice bran; stabilization; time; yield
• Optimization of Microwave Pyrolysis of Castor Oil to Sebacic Acid by Yu, Yang; Shen, Guo-Liang; Xu, Tie-Jun; Wang, Yong-Jie; Wen, Rui-Yang (2023) - 7. DSC curve of product sebacic acid To further determine the generation of sebacic acid, the product was analyzed using an NMR hydrogen spectrometer with methanol as the deuterium substituting reagent; the results are shown in Fig. The results of sebacic acid yield by varying the average output power of the microwave and cracking time of 25 min and by varying the mass ratio of alkali (NaOH), solvent, and castor oil of 2.5:4:1 and the alkali concentration of 50% (wt) are shown in Fig. Keywords: acid; castor; oil; reaction; sebacic; sebacic acid; solvent
• Nitric Acid-Alkali Two-stage Pulping of Wheat Straw, Industrial Hemp, and Miscanthus x giganteus by Danielewicz, Dariusz (2023) - The test results indicate, however, that in such a case, less delignified pulps should be expected due to the lower capacity of NH4OH than KOH to extract nitrated lignin (the kappa numbers of WS and HS NA−A pulps were 19.7 and 14.2, respectively, compared to 6.6 and 4.6 using the HNO3/KOH delignification system). The lower values of the breaking strength of WS, HS, and MS NA−A pulps in comparison to WS, HS, and MS soda−AQ or kraft pulps may be because the lower fiber strength of the first set of pulps than the second one, resulting from their lower intrinsic viscosity, which was low, especially for HS NA−A pulp (Table 2). Keywords: acid; hno3; koh; kraft; method; na−a; pulping; pulps; stage
• Antioxidant, Anti-photoaging, Anti-inflammatory, and Skin-barrier-protective Effects of Gleichenia japonica Extract by Song, Nuri; Shin, Seoyeon; Kim, Kimin; Choi, Sarang; Kim, Youngbae; Kim, Eun; Kim, Sunoh; Park, Kyungmok (2024) - Compound 1 is strongly inferred to be the main active ingredient because it showed better antioxidant activity and UVB protection effect than G. japonica extract. These results suggest that G. japonica extract can effectively increase the pro-collagen biosynthesis reduced by UVB irradiation. Keywords: acid; antioxidant; cells; control; effects; extract; japonica; skin; uvb
• Effect of Surfactant on Pseudo-Lignin Formation by Yao, Zhoubo; Liang, Yayu; Zhan, Peng; Shao, Lishu; Wu, Zhiping (2024) - In this study, a nonionic surfactant (JFC-M) was used as an additive for hydrothermal pretreatment of crushed poplar wood. The pseudo-lignin extracted from holocellulose after hydrothermal pretreatment was characterized, and the composition of liquid and solid fractions obtained after pretreatment at different experimental conditions was analyzed. Keywords: acid; biomass; content; doi; holocellulose; hydrothermal; jfc; lignin; pretreatment; pseudo; surfactant
• Cation-Mediated Acid-Base Pairs for Mild Oxidative Cleavage of Lignocellulosic β-1,4-Glycosidic Bonds by Zhang , Hongguang; Wang, Aiguo; Zhao, Ruixuan; Hu, Jinguang (2024) - This study provides insightful evidence for the rational regulation of acid-base sites in facilitating β-1,4- glycosidic bond cleavage. This comparison repeatedly confirmed that the photogenerated •OH radicals were the main reactive radicals for β-1,4- glycosidic bond cleavage in cellobiose. Keywords: acid; base; bond; c3n4; cellobiose; cleavage; et al; fig; pcn; zhang
• Preparation of Carbon-based Solid Acid Catalyst from Rice Straw for Furfural Production in Aqueous Media by Hong Nguyen, Nhung; Hoang Anh, Son; Duy Pham, Khanh; Quoc Nguyen, Trung (2024) - To solve these obstacles, solid acid catalysts have been increasingly considered as promising alternative catalysts to facilitate a cleaner, safer, and cheaper process for furfural production (Wang et al. 2020; Hoang and Cuong 2021). “Conversion of hemicellulose into furfural using solid acid catalysts in γ-valerolactone,” Angewandte Chemie International Edition 52(4), 1270-1274. Keywords: acid; acid catalyst; catalyst; doi; et al; furfural; reaction; rice; straw; time
• Valorization of Unripe Banana Peel (Robusta) Powder for the Production of Tannase Using Bacillus xiamenensis in Submerged Fermentation by Alfarhan, Ahmed; Rajagopal, Rajakrishnan; Ponnuswamy , Vijayaraghavan (2024) - A two-level full factorial design revealed the influence of pH, inoculums, and incubation time on tannase production (F-value=8.99; p- value=<0.0001). Hence, it would be useful to analyze new bacterial strains from the natural environment for tannase production. Keywords: acid; banana; banana peel; design; doi; et al; incubation; medium; peel; production; tannase; tannase production; unripe
• Active Components and Skin Care Properties of Tea Seed Oil from Camellia sinensis by Guo, Jianjun; Luo, Jun; Zhou, Yi; Liu, Huanhuan; Jin, Daochao; Guo, Jianjun (2024) - 7165 Active Components and Skin Care Properties of Tea Seed Oil from Camellia sinensis Jianjun Guo,a,b Jun Luo,c Yi Zhou,b Huanhuan Liu,b Daochao Jin,a,* and Jianjun Guo a,* * Corresponding author: daochaojin@126.com; jjguo@gzu.edu.cn DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.4.7166-7182 Statement of Novelty The ripe seeds of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) known as tea seeds are lost as agricultural waste in China, and there is not much fundamental research on the use of tea seed oil (TSO). To fully understand the content and efficacy of the main active ingredients in tea seed oil (TSO), the chemical composition and activity characteristics of TSO in different areas of Guizhou, China were investigated. Keywords: acid; activity; cells; content; doi; et al; fatty; guizhou; oil; seed; seed oil; tea; tea seed; tso
• Biocompatibility of Kaffir Lime Fruit Juice Powered ZnO Nanoparticles in Earthworm, Eudrilus eugeniae: A Green Biomimetic Approach by Paventhan , Sampath; Kavitha , Pazhanisamy; Kaleeswaran , Balasubramanian; Ayyanar , Muniappan; Kavitha, Vengamuthu Subramanian; Amalraj , Singamoorthy; Sripriyaa , Raman; Rajakrishnan, R.; Alfarhan, Ahmed H. (2024) - Li et al. (2011) analyzed the toxicity of ZnO nanoparticles to earthworms Eisenia fetida and observed dose-related mortality. Filipiak and Bednarskathe (2021) examined the effects of ZnO nanoparticles on the earthworm Eisenia andrei in order to study the rate of mortality, growth, maturation, and cellular respiration. Keywords: acid; collagen; doi; earthworms; et al; fig; green; juice; kaffir; kl juice; lime; lime juice; nanoparticles; nps; paventhan; vitamin; zno; zno nanoparticles
• Effect of Treating Birch Kraft Pulp with Peracetic Acid before O2-Delignification on the Properties of Pulp and Consumption of ClO2 in D0ED1 Bleaching by Danielewicz, Dariusz (2024) - After thorough mixing of the ingredients, the solution was poured into the polyethylene bag containing pulp sample squeezed out of excess water. 1, the pretreatment of birch kraft pulp samples with Paa before OD enabled a notable reduction in the amount of ClO2 required to bleach the birch kraft pulp to 87% ISO-brightness. Keywords: acid; bleaching; chlorine; delignification; kraft; kraft pulp; paa; pulp; sample
• Analysis of Nutritional Components and Extracts in Castanopsis hystrix Seeds by Liu, Heng; Fan, Linqian; Liu, Boling; Pan, Qilong; Jiang , Zhilin; Chen, Dongcheng; Ma , Ruoke; Tang, Jixin; Xie, Xianjin; Zhao, Hongpeng (2024) - The present study investigated the nutritional contents of starch, fat, reducing sugar and other nutrients in Castanopsis hystrix seeds to fully understand their economic value and to provide a reference for, 1.) development and utilization of C. hystrix seeds, and 2.) multi-function management for a Castanopsis hystrix plantation. “Components C. hystrix seeds,” BioResources 19(4), 7698-7707. 7699 with a layer of seeds, which are picked up by locals and eaten directly, but the nutritional content of C. hystrix seeds is unknown. Keywords: acid; amino; c. hystrix; castanopsis; content; et al; hystrix; hystrix seeds; seeds
• Conversion of Carbohydrates to Organic Acids in Aqueous Medium Using Aluminum Nitrate as the Catalyst Precursor by Fernandes , Priscila D.; Lima , Rafael D.; Gomes , Gustavo R.; Rampon , Daniel S.; Ramos, Luiz P. (2024) - However, some catalytic systems described in the literature showed lactic acid yields higher than those described in the present work. Deng et al. (2018) achieved lactic acid yields close to 90% from fructose using 18 wt% AlCl3/SnCl2 in relation to the carbohydrate mass. Keywords: acid; conversion; et al; formic; fructose; glucose; heating; hmf; lactic; levulinic; min; reaction; sucrose; ° c
• Investigation of the Thermal Properties of Sayote (Sechium edule) Fiber Loaded Starch/PVOH Composite Blends by Antonio, Jennifer B.; Diaz, Jose Mario A. (2025) - An investigation of the thermal behavior and interactions of cassava starch filled glycerol- polyvinyl alcohols resulted in a decrease in onset and endpoint melting temperature, which means that glycerol was able to promote internal lubrication and disrupted the rigidity arrangements of PVOH and starch and, in turn, improved the thermal property of the composite blend (Rahman et al. 2010). For starch/PVOH (50/50) and starch PVOH (65/35), 2 wt% to 4 wt% fiber loading is recommended due to a general increase in the end degradation peaks and lower % weight loss as compared to that of the neat starch/PVOH composite blends. Keywords: acid; blends; boric; clay; composite; fiber; glycerol; pvoh; pvoh composite; sayote; starch; wt%
• Implications of Euphorbia peplus and Euphorbia geniculata Allelopathy on Some Plant Species and Phytopathogenic Fungi by El-Sakhawy, Mohamed; Ateya, Abeer Ali El-Sherbiny; Balah, Mohamed Abdelaziz (2025) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.3.5633-5649 Keywords: Euphorbia species; Invasive species; Allelopathy; Antifungal; Biological control Contact information: a: Department of Medical Laboratory, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia; b: Department of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Desert Research Center, Cairo, Egypt; c: Desert Research Center, El-Matriya, Cairo, Egypt; * Corresponding author: abeeraliateya@gmail.com INTRODUCTION Across both tropical and temperate climates, the genus Euphorbia is one of the three richest genera of flowering plants. However, there still is a need to confirm and evaluate the impact of Euphorbia species as the most common invasive plants in newly cultivated land on important crops. Keywords: acid; aestivum; doi; e. peplus; et al; euphorbia; extracts; geniculata; peplus; plant; species
• Phytochemical Profile and Antioxidant Activity of Juglans regia L. Green Husk Extracts from Tuyserkan Region, Iran by HosseiniHashemi, Seyyed Khalil; Baseri, Hadi; Mehjabin, Jakia Jerin; Alam, Md. Khorshed; HossinAshrafi , Sayed Khosrow; Lotfi, Marjan (2025) - Several studies have highlighted the valorization of green husk extracts for antioxidant and antimicrobial uses. 7268 Phytochemical Analysis LC-MS was selected for the analysis of green husk extracts because of its sensitivity to polar and phenolic compounds, whereas GC-MS is ideal for detecting non-polar and volatile substances. Keywords: acid; activity; antioxidant; compounds; doi; et al; extract; green; hexane; husk; methanolic; phenolic; walnut
• Effect of Elicitors Application on Phenolics Content, Antioxidant Properties and Curcumin Content of in vitro Propagated Leaves and Rhizomes of Curcuma caesia by Haida, Zainol; Hakiman, Mansor (2025) - The analysis of total curcumin content and percentage of curcumin content in in vitro rhizomes of C. caesia is tabulated in Table 4. The analysis on phenolics content, antioxidant properties and total curcumin content were carried out after the end of elicitors exposure. Keywords: acid; activity; caesia; content; curcumin; curcumin content; doi; elicitors; g dw; jasmonate; methyl; silver; total
• Bioconversion of Breadfruit Starch to Citric Acid by Fungus Aspergillus niger: A Microbial Fermentation Parameter Optimization Investigation by Betiku, Eriola; Ayinla, Habeeb O.; Oguntunde, Oluwatobi A.; Latinwo, Lekan M. (2025) - “Study on the mechanism of sodium ion inhibiting citric acid fermentation in Aspergillus niger,” Bioresource Technology 394, article 130245. Notably, no report in the open literature on citric acid production uses breadfruit as the carbon source. Keywords: acid; betiku; breadfruit; concentration; et al; fermentation; hydrolysate; production; source; starch; time
• Phytochemical Characterization of Cleome droserifolia Biomass and its Application as in vitro Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Diabetic, and Anti-Yeast Agents by Amin, Mohamed Abdel-Aal; Hendy, Mahmoud H.; Alsalamah , Sulaiman A.; Elsheikh, Salma Yousif Sidahmed; Abdel-Mageed, Ahmad M.; Elwasefy, Shereen Ahmed; Elbasiony, A. M.; Shahhat , Ismail M. A. M. (2025) - Abdelghany, T. M., Ganash, M., Alawlaqi, M. M., Alawlaqi, M. M., and Al-Rajhi, A. M. (2019). DOI: 10.1007/s12668-018-0580-x Abdelghany, T. M., Reham, Y., Bakri, M. M., Ganash, M., Basma, H. A., and Qanash, H. (2021). Keywords: acid; activity; anti; cde; cleome; droserifolia; et al; extract
• Characterization of Polysaccharides from Lycium ruthenicum Murray and its Regulatory Effect on the Intestinal Flora of T2DM Mice by Li, Yujiao; Wang, Yameng; Xu, Xinyue; Ding, Lihua; Liu, Li-e (2025) - The NC group PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Li et al. (2025). Compared with the 0 week, the weight of DM, PC, and LBP groups on the fourth week decreased by 2.8 g, 1.9 g, and 2.3 g, respectively. Keywords: acid; doi; group; gut; lbp; lycium; mice; microbiota; polysaccharides
• Comparative Evaluation of Supercritical CO2 and Methanol Extraction of Ruta graveolens Polyphenolic Compounds: In-vitro Characterization of Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Potentials by Selim, Samy (2025) - DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2020.1762669 Attia, E. Z., Abd El-Baky, R. M., Desoukey, S. Y., El Hakeem Mohamed, M. A., Bishr, M. M., and Kamel, M. S. (2018). DOI: 10.15376/biores.14.1.1591-1602 Abdelghany, T. M., Ganash, M., Alawlaqi, M. M., and Al-Rajhi, A. M. H. (2019). Keywords: acid; doi; extract; extraction; graveolens; ruta; sfe

• Simulation of Cattle Stomach Processes Applied to the Fermentation of Mixed Manure and Straw by Liu, Enhai; Guo, Zhanghui; Shi, Yali; Qi, Biao; Wang, Yu; Jiang, Yine (2022) - Equations 12 and 13 provide the prediction of changes in cattle stomach gas production in spring and winter: 2 4 2 4 9.331.36/95.011.383.0  −==+= CHBCH (12) Changes in gas production during maize straw and cattle manure fermentation with different ratios at 26 °C According to Fig. 12, within the first nine days, the gas production was not stable and steadily improved. Keywords: anaerobic; cattle; cattle manure; cattle stomach; corn; fermentation; gas; gas production; manure; production; simulation; straw
• Utilization of Corncob Hydrolysate Enables 2,3-Butanediol Production in Enterobacter cholerae by Ma, Lizhou; Wang, Jieming; Zhi, Rui; Lucia, Lucian A.; Li, Guohui; Deng, Yu (2022) - Fed-batch Fermentation Using CCH as Carbon Source for 2,3-BDO To scale-up the 2,3-BDO production, fed-batch fermentation of both groups was carried out. Rapid bacterial growth leads to large specific growth rates, allowing for greater synthesis of the by-product acetate, so a lower agitation speed and feeding of CCH (total sugar concentration was 223 g/L as determined in the first section) was chosen to maintain normal bacterial growth (Ganjave et al. 2022). Keywords: 2,3; bdo; cch; corncob; doi; fermentation; glucose; production
• Production and Characterization of α-Amylase from Indigenously Isolated Streptomyces sp. by Ali, Imran; Sultan, Shastah; Tahir Mahmood, Raja; Tariq, Muhammad; Shamim, Zeeshan; Mushtaq, Aamar; Asiri, Mohammed (2022) - One unit of amylase activity was defined as the amount of enzyme that released 1 μmol of reduced sugar per minute under assay conditions. Screening of the Amylase Activity The screening of the isolated bacterial strain for amylase activity was performed on a blue color agar plate. Keywords: activity; amylase; doi; fig; mi-1; production; starch; strain; streptomyces
• Identifying and Ranking Components of Manufacturing Sustainability in the Iranian Papermaking Industry by Mohammadi Nematabad, Sina; Pourmousa, Shademan; Tajdini, Ajang; Jahan Latibari, Ahmad; Lashgari, Amir (2022) - 2. Environmental sustainability requires the designing and implementation of environmental systems through environmental planning, management, assessment, and effectiveness, which have their own details and definitions. Therefore, organizations must understand the significance of sustainable supply chain management for their development and assessment and use sustainability indices at all dimensions to exploit them for achieving general system sustainability. Keywords: development; et al; factors; index; industry; management; manufacturing; manufacturing sustainability; papermaking; production; sub; supply; sustainability
• Waste Heat Recovery and Utilization of Cement Rotary Kiln Based on Biomass Energy by Liu, Enhai; Jiang, Yine; Guo, Zhanghui; Qian, Yingzhi; Yan, Ran; Wang, Yu; Wang, Shuaipeng (2023) - 3057 energy supply to reduce energy consumption, and to optimize and upgrade the traditional rotary kiln system to improve the overall efficiency of the waste heat step efficient recovery system, has increasingly become the core issue of research by experts and scholars at home and abroad. Through systematic analysis and diagnosis of energy consumption in cement production industry, Chen et al. (2018) proposed energy saving approaches and energy efficiency improvement technologies to effectively solve energy problems in the production process of enterprises. Keywords: analysis; audit; biomass energy; c o; cement; energy; energy consumption; heat; kiln; o n; period; production; recovery; rotary; system; waste
• Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation for Biobutanol Production from Corn Starch via ABE Fermentation by Wang, Meng; Zhang, Qaun; Gao, Hui-peng; Cao, Chang-hai (2023) - This study combined the saccharification of starch and butanol fermentation (simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (SSF)). As a promising and renewable biofuel, butanol production has gained attention as its production and recovery methods have become more efficient (Veza et al. 2021). Keywords: butanol; corn; fermentation; glucose; production; starch
• Amanita sp. from Subtropical Region of Saudi Arabia as a Source of Chitinase Enzyme and its Antifungal Activity by Al-Rajhi, Aisha M. H.; Alawlaqi, Mohamed M.; Abdel Ghany, Tarek M.; Moawad, Hanan (2023) - Compared with the DFM, chitin was more suitable for chitinase activity at different temperatures and pH. Amanita sp. produced chitinase up to 70 °C, but the optimum was 50 °C. Chitinase activity was stable up to 60 °C, then it began to decrease at 70 °C. Keywords: activity; amanita; chitinase; doi; enzyme; et al; production; rajhi
• Laccase Produced by Coriolopsis trogii and Cerrena unicolor with the Mixed of Metal Ions and Lignocellulosic Materials by An, Qi; Zhou, Zhi-Guo; Wang, Yu-Hua; Guo, Sa; Chen, Zhe; Yuan, Yun-Na; Sun, Xiao-Qing; Yang, Yu-Lu; Zhang, Tian-Xin; Han, Mei-Ling (2023) - Peptone (g/L) NM 1 2 1 20 4 5 1.25 0.755 4 NM 2 2 2 20 1 5 0.25 0.755 1 NM 3 1 1 5 1 5 0.25 0.151 1 NM 4 1 1 5 4 5 1.25 0.755 1 NM 5 2 1 5 1 20 0.25 0.755 4 NM 6 2 2 5 1 5 1.25 0.151 4 NM 7 1 2 20 4 5 0.25 0.151 4 NM 8 1 1 20 1 20 1.25 0.151 4 NM 9 1 2 5 4 20 0.25 0.755 4 NM 10 1 2 20 1 20 1.25 0.755 1 NM 11 2 2 5 4 20 1.25 0.151 1 NM 12 2 1 20 4 20 0.25 0.151 1 Laccase activity assay Laccase activity was determined by monitoring the oxidation of 2,2’-azino-bis (3- ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) to ABTS-azine at 415 nm (Ɛ415 = 3.16 One unit of laccase activity was defined as the amount of laccase required to oxidize 1.0 µmol of ABTS per minute. Keywords: cerrena; doi; et al; han; laccase; laccase activity; production; trogii; unicolor
• Optimization of Panel Furniture Plates Rework Based on Intelligent Manufacturing by Luo, Yiran; Xu, Wei (2023) - Until 2015, China first proposed the implementation of the “Made in China 2025” concept in the “Government Work Report”, requiring the deep integration of informatization and industrialization “two”, leading and driving the development of the entire manufacturing industry, focusing on the development of intelligent equipment and intelligent products, promoting intelligent production processes, cultivating new production methods, and comprehensively improving the intelligent level of enterprise research and development, production, management, and services (Xiong 2022; Zhou 2015; Zhang et al. 2020). This study documents and analyzes problems that arise during panel rework or rework in panel furniture production lines. Keywords: doi; furniture; manufacturing; panel; plates; process; production; rework; system; technology; time
• Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of Premium and Ultra Hygiene Tissue Products in the United States by Brito, Amelys; Suarez, Antonio; Pifano, Alonzo; Reisenger, Lee; Wright, Jeff; Saloni, Daniel; Kelley, Stephen S.; Gonzalez, Ronalds; Venditti, Richard; Jameel, Hasan (2023) - “Life cycle assessment of tissue products life cycle assessment of tissue products final report,” Environmental Resources Management, (December). Thus, a clearer picture of the state-of-the-art knowledge on the sustainability of tissue products was obtained. Keywords: assessment; bek; cycle; emissions; et al; life; life cycle; market; nbsk; production; products; pulp; tissue; tissue life; ton
• Efficient Production of 4-Acetylantroquinonol B in Submerged Cultures of Antrodia cinnamomea via Addition of Chinese Herbal Medicine Extracts by Jin, Yuhan; Liu, Huan; Tzeng, Yew-Min; Deng, Li; Wang, Fang (2023) - A total of 0.1 g dried mycelium was mixed with 2 mL 90% anhydrous ethanol to extract 4-AAQB in A. cinnamomea cells at 30 ℃ for 2 h using constant temperature oscillation. A combination strategy was conducted by adding burdock and tangerine peel aqueous extract. Keywords: aaqb; aaqb production; cinnamomea; doi; et al; extract; herbs; production
• Bread Spoilage Fungi as Creators of α Amylase Using Two Types of Wheat Flour by Al-Rajhi, Aisha M. H.; Moawad, Hanan; Alawlaqi, Mohamed M.; Felemban, Hashim R.; Abdel Ghany, Tarek M. (2023) - A. niger was the most potent for amylase activity (7.67 U/mL), while M. sitophila showed weak amylase activity (2.69 U/mL) using SY. The fungal metabolized culture was filtered, and then centrifuged to obtain clear supernatants that were analyzed for amylase activity (Nouadri et al. 2010). Keywords: activity; amylase; amylase activity; aspergillus; bread; doi; et al; fungi; niger; production
• Optimization of Ni/ZnZr Catalyst for Enhanced Syngas Yield in Catalytic Pyrolysis of Rice Straw by Liu, Lin; Fang, Yucheng; Gao, Rongyi; Li, Jianfen (2023) - 7. Effect of different Ni levels on catalyst gas production Generally, the addition of Ni resulted in increased H2 production (Raveendra et al. 2018), surpassing 200 mL/g compared to the range of 153 mL/g without Ni. Research on biomass pyrolysis catalysts plays a crucial role in determining the efficiency of biomass pyrolysis. Keywords: biomass; catalyst; doi; et al; gas; min; nickel; production; pyrolysis; straw; znzr
• Glucose Tolerance of Clostridium acetobutylicum Fermentation in the Anaerobic System by Fauzi, Basirah; Mohd Nawawi, Mohd Ghazali; Fauzi, Roslinda; Mohd Ismail, Nurul Izzati; Mohd Noor, Siti Fatimah; Yahaya, Izat; Meriam Suhaimy, Syazwan Hanani; Roslan, Muhammad Sufi (2023) - 1. Glucose concentration and percentage vs. time Figure 1 provides a clear representation of the change in glucose concentration over time, indicating that the glucose concentration had a remarkable impact on the percentage of glucose consumption by C. acetobutylicum. DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.4.7915-7922 Keywords: ABE fermentation; Clostridium acetobutylicum; Anaerobic; Substrate; Glucose Contact information: a: Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, b: Centre for Diploma Studies, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, c: Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, d: Keywords: acetobutylicum; butanol; clostridium; concentration; doi; fermentation; glucose; process; production
• Estimation of Pruning Wastes and Biochar Production Potential of Turkey by Dursun, Nesrin (2024) - Tree pruning wastes generated as a result of vegetative production activities are usually used for heating purposes in homes. In recent years, agricultural production wastes have been one of the biomass sources contributing to renewable energy generation. Keywords: anatolia; anatolia region; biochar; biochar potential; biochar production; cherry; doi; fruit; production; pruning; pyrolysis; region; thsd; tons; trees; turkey; waste; year
• The Impact of Fe2+ and Na+ Concentrations on Hydrogen Production with Three Different Fermenter Bacteria by Zheng, Guoxiang; Wang, Siyu; Bohoussou, N'Dri Yves (2023) - The combination of H2 production and liquid products showed that Fe2+ was more suitable for the H2 production and metabolism of E. harbinense ZGX4. DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.1.525-538 Keywords: Hydrogen-producing strains; Fe2+; Na+; H2 production; Liquid products Contact information: a: College of Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China; b: Key Laboratory of Agricultural Renewable Resources Utilization Technology and Equipment in Cold Areas of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150030, PR China; c: Key Laboratory of Swine Facilities Engineering, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Harbin 150030, PR China; * Corresponding author: zgx720331@126.com INTRODUCTION Biological hydrogen (H2) production by fermentation is a key technology for H2 production due to its advantages of relatively high H2 production capacity, abundant raw material resources, low carbon footprint, and environmental friendliness (Yin and Wang 2017; Łukajtis et al. 2018; Zhang et al. 2021a). Keywords: bacteria; concentration; fe2; h2 production; hydrogen; na+; production
• Cutinolytic Esterases are Induced by Growth of the Fungus Trichoderma harzianum on Glyceryl Monostearate in Solid-State Fermentation by Conde-Avila, Victoria; Loera-Corral, Octavio; Díaz, Ruben; Sanchez, Carmen (2023) - Cutinolytic esterase activity was expressed in IU (International Units)/L. One international unit (IU) of cutinolytic esterase activity converts one micromole of ρNPB into one micromole of ρ-nitrophenol per minute at 37 °C and pH 7.5 (Speranza and Macedo 2013). Cutinolytic esterase activity of T. harzianum grown in GYE (x), GYE+1 g GMS/L (□), GYE+3 g GMS/L (∆) and GYE+5 g GMS/L (○) in SSF Zimographic Analysis Zymographic analysis showed a band with cutinolytic esterase activity with a molecular weight of approximately 25 kDa in control medium (Fig. 6a). Keywords: activity; doi; esterase; fermentation; g gms; gms; harzianum; media; medium; production
• Cooperative Treatment and Resource Utilization of Municipal Solid Waste by Industrial Coke Ovens: Effects of Doping Ratio and Management by Hongqing Ma; Jihua Zhao; Pin, Lv; Ma, Hongzhi; Jun Zhou; Jianguo Liu (2024) - Stępień and Białowiec (2018) measured the kinetic parameters of RDF pyrolysis and investigated the effects of temperature and residence time on the performance of biochar fuels. These factors would reduce the overall degree of carbonization, so that the calorific value of pyrolysis charcoal would decrease more drastically with the increase of RDF content. Keywords: calorific; charcoal; coal; coke; content; doi; gas; oven; production; pyrolysis; rdf; solid; value; waste
• Comparative Analysis of Photo-Fermentation Hydrogen Production from Pretreated Corn Stover by Deep Eutectic Solvents by Li, Cunjie; Lu, Yanwei; Liu, Yanyang; Yue, Jianzhi; Zhou, Xiaokai; Jing, Yanyan (2024) - The cumulative hydrogen yield of corn stover pretreatment with ChCl/A was 250 mL, which was 2.16 times of that with ChCl/U pretreatment (116 mL). The comparison of hydrogen production indicated that the corn stover pretreated with ChCl/Oac had the best hydrogen production effect. Keywords: chcl; corn; corn stover; dess; et al; hydrogen; hydrogen production; pretreatment; production; stover
• Culture of Trichoderma sp. with Biochar to Produce High-activity Cellulase in a Laboratory by Myeong, Seongwoo; Yun, Jeonghee (2024) - Otherwise, to improve cellulase activity in SmF, other novel aspects were investigated, which fuse the merit of SSF in the SmF system. Many studies have indicated that biochar could enhance cellulase activity in soil or sludge treatment (Awad et al. 2018; Du et al. 2019; Keywords: activity; bgl; biochar; cellulase; cellulase activity; cellulase production; doi; enzyme; et al; production; protein; trichoderma
• Literature Review and Preliminary Analysis of Cassava By-products Potential Use in Particleboards by Denardi Piccini, Ana Maria; Moura, Jorge Daniel de Melo; Piccini, Anderson Rodrigo (2024) - The studies cited used cassava taken from the food sector and, from there, followed the process of peeling, grinding, and obtaining the material to form particles. Although technological advances have been achieved in recent decades, practices with negative ecological consequences in the sector are still easily identified, such as excessive demand for raw materials, inadequate disposal of large volumes of waste that is harmful to the environment, high energy consumption during production, transportation, use and disposal of construction materials, among others (Asdrubali et al. 2015; Viel et al. 2019; Cintura et al. 2021). Keywords: cassava; construction; et al; material; panels; particleboard; production; products; protocol; research; starch; use
• Revolutionizing Corrugated Board Production and Optimization with Artificial Intelligence by Garbowski, Tomasz (2024) - In recent decades, significant progress has been observed in the digitalization and optimization of corrugated board production, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) being recognized as a potentially transformative force. This work seeks to investigate the potential transformative impact of AI on traditional methods of corrugated board production. Keywords: board; corrugated; packaging; production
• Production and Statistical Optimization of Invertase-Free Exoinulinase from Glutamicibacter arilaitensis using Goat Dung as Ideal Feedstock by Khusro, Ameer; Aarti, Chirom; Almutairi, Mikhlid H.; Almutairi, Bader O. (2024) - Inulinase production from strain ALA4 in the presence of disparate feedstocks. Findings suggested that goat dung could be used not only as proficient substrate for inulinase production from bacteria but also to sustain a cleaner ecosystem. Keywords: activity; doi; dung; enzyme; et al; exoinulinase; goat; inulinase; inulinase activity; inulinase production; khusro; medium; production; strain
• Modeling Favorable Locations for Biogas Plants that Generate Electricity from Dairy and Beef Cattle Manure through Mixed Integer Linear Programming by Yılmaz, Halil Ibrahim; Gonbe, Yalcin (2024) - Technical specifications and costs of alternative biogas plants have been obtained from the companies producing biogas plants operating in Türkiye. The information on the technical specifications and costs of alternative biogas plants was obtained from the firms that operate in Türkiye and operate biogas plant installations. Keywords: biogas; biogas plants; cattle; dairy; energy; isparta; manure; model; planning; production; province; table; total; türkiye
• Evaluating Cotton Apparel with Dynamic Life Cycle Assessment: The Climate Benefits of Temporary Biogenic Carbon Storage by Pires, Steven T.; Williams, Allan; Daystar, Jesse; Sagues, William Joe; Lan, Kai; Venditti, Richard A. (2024) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.3.5074-5095 Keywords: Biogenic carbon; Dynamic life cycle assessment; Climate change; Cotton sustainability; Circular economy; Regenerative agriculture; Textile sustainability Contact information: a: North Carolina State University, Department of Forest Biomaterials, 2820 Faucette Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607, USA; b: Cotton Incorporated, 6399 Weston Parkway, Cary, NC 27513, USA; c: Cotton Research and Development Corporation, 2 Lloyd Street, Narrabri, NSW 2390 Australia; A more comprehensive approach to evaluating the benefits of biogenic carbon uptake, storage, and emission timing is a system known as dynamic life cycle assessment (Levasseur et al. 2010, 2013). Keywords: carbon; cotton; dynamic; emissions; end; impacts; lca; life; manufacturing; phase; production; scenario; use; year
• Optimization of Mixed Microbes Pretreatment on Corn Straw for Enhancing Methane Production by Yang, Shilin; Qin, Yixiang; Li, Panpan; He, Chao; Li, Pengfei; Hou, Tingting; Li, Gang; Xu, Guizhuan; Jiao, Youzhou (2024) - The predicted cumulative methane production under these conditions was 3740 mL, while the experimental result obtained was (3805 ± 67) mL. With a relative deviation of 1.68% between the predicted and experimental values, the model optimized the pretreatment conditions and improved the prediction of cumulative methane production. The variables included the straw particle size, the solid-to-liquid ratio, and the initial pH value, with cumulative methane production serving as the response variable. Keywords: anaerobic; corn; group; methane; methane production; microbes; pretreatment; production; ratio; size; straw; value
• Lipase-producing Aspergillus niger LP4 Isolated from Banana Plantations: Lipase Production Optimization via Central Composite Design and Environmental Applications by Al-Khattaf, Fatimah S.; Punitha, Amirtha Mani; Hatamleh, Ashraf Atef; Nandhakumari , Ponnumuthu (2024) - A total of 10 morphologically different fungi were isolated and screened for lipase production. There are several agriculture residues used as feedstocks for enzyme production; however, there has not been much consideration of oil cakes as substrates for lipase production. Keywords: cake; coconut; doi; et al; fermentation; lipase; lipase production; moisture; oil; oil cake; optimization; production; substrate
• Evaluating CO2 Emissions in the Residential Sector: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) using Regional Forestry Design Models in System Dynamics (SD) by Kaneko, Shunsuke; Kim, Hyun Bae; Yoshioka, Takuyuki (2024) - Many industries must reduce their energy use and resulting carbon emissions, as outlined in the Paris Agreement, to limit global warming to below 2 °C by 2100 (Plakitkina et al. 2021). The sub-model focuses solely on the residential sector of the region and evaluates both operation energy and embodied energy, including carbon dioxide emissions from material production, material transportation, residential use, maintenance, large-scale renewals, demolition, and disposal (Fig. 1). Keywords: carbon; co2; construction; emissions; model; production; timber
• Furniture Product Eco-Design Based on Life Cycle Assessment by Yang, Dongfang; Zhou, Min; Liang, Shuang; Ma, Ke (2025) - An important starting point for sustainable product design is to consider the ecological environment encompassing the relationship between people and nature (Jia 2014). “Materials selection for sustainable product design: A case study of wood based furniture eco-design,” Materials & Design 25(2), 111- 116. Keywords: aei; assessment; cycle; design; eco; furniture; lca; life; life cycle; material; product; production; stage; stool
• Reducing the Climate Impact of Ruminant Feed and Improving Animal Health in Europe by Using Maize and Lupine Additives by Płacheta, Barbara; Motyl, Ilona; Berłowska, Joanna (2025) - Animal husbandry also contributes to nitrous oxide emissions, due to the large amounts of manure produced and the nitrogen used in animal feed production. By-products from the production of food and fuel for humans, such as distillers’ grains or rapeseed cake, are often used in the production of animal feed. Keywords: animal; corn; diets; doi; efficiency; emissions; et al; feed; fermentation; food; lupine; maize; methane; nitrogen; production; protein; rumen; ruminants; silage
• Investigation of the Status of the Wooden Pallet Market during the COVD-19 Pandemic by Hobbs, Sean; Horvath, Laszlo; Gething, Brad (2025) - Out of these recovered pallets, approximately 326 million were repaired and sold as used pallets. Additionally, as lumber prices reached record highs during this time period, repaired pallets were a cheaper alternative for distributers that could utilize used pallets (Riddle 2021). Keywords: covid; data; hobbs; industry; lumber; market; pallet; production; questions; respondents; step; survey; total; u.s; usage
• Polyhydroxyalkanoates Production from Fruit Waste Using Bacillus Strain from Wastewater Sludge by Ou, Chung-Mao; Wang, Hui-Jun; Huang, Chun-Mei; Guo, Gia-Luen (2025) - This study aimed to utilize inexpensive, carbon-rich fruit waste residues and transform them into raw materials with high potential for PHA production. Colonies exhibiting strong fluorescence under UV light were taken as positive for PHAs production. Keywords: bacillus; carbon; fermentation; fruit; phas; production; waste
• Comparison of Biomethane Production Process Using Two Different Types of Reactors from Dairy Wastewater by Ocaña Lopez, Martha Emilia; Soria Ortiz, Alma Idalia; Rios Gonzalez, Leopoldo Javier; Osorio Hernandez, Eduardo; Perez Rodriguez, Miguel Angel; Rodriguez de la Garza, Jose Antonio; Moreno Davila, Ileana Mayela Maria (2025) - Castello et al. (2020) stated that in methanogenic reactors, after the start-up period, methane production remains within a certain range that allows for further use. “Effects of experimental parameters on methane production and volatile solids removal from tomato and pepper plant wastes,” BioResources 15(3), 4763- 4780. Keywords: bio; biomethane; ch4; cod; dairy; doi; et al; production; reactors; removal; uasb; wastewater
• Identifying the Factors Affecting Production Growth in Wooden Furniture Industry in the Post-Corona Era in Iran by Ahmadi, Hamed; Tajdini, Ajang; Pourmousa, Shademan; Lashgari, Amir; Roohnia, Mehran (2025) - “Evaluation of sustainable development of wooden furniture industry using multi criteria decision making method,” Agriculture and Agricultural Science Procedia 8, 387-394. These include improving the productivity of production factors, developing new technologies, reforming financial policies, and reducing costs. Keywords: analysis; covid-19; data; doi; et al; factors; furniture; growth; industry; iran; model; production; production growth; research; themes
• The Economics of Laurel Harvesting: Socio-Economic Drivers of Non-Timber Forest Product Utilization in Rural Southern Türkiye by Ünal, Hasan Emre (2025) - Var16: daily harvest earnings; Var17: where to sell the harvested laurel; Var18: who determines the selling price; Var19: annual profit from laurel production; Var20: working status in operations other than harvesting; Var21: the adequacy of the income from the harvest; Var22: number of persons in the household involved in laurel harvesting; Var23: PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Ünal (2025). “Economics of laurel harvesting,” BioResources 20(3), 6913-6928. Keywords: contribution; economics; factors; forest; harvesting; households; income; laurel; laurel harvesting; market; production; products; socio; study; variables
• Promoting Yield and Oyster Mushroom Cycle Production by Using Date Kernel and Wheat Straw Mixture as a Cultivation Substrate by Lamraoui, Ghada; Tefiani, Choukri; Maouedj, Asma; Chaalel, Abdelmalek; Spiga, Nerdjes; Zied, Diego Cunha; Rouar, Salim; Jang, Kab-Yeul; Boufahja, Fehmi; Elfalleh, Walid; Bendif, Hamdi (2025) - “The use of rice husk in the substrate composition increases Pleurotus ostreatus mushroom production and quality,” Scientia Horticulturae 321, article 112372. 3. Mean BE of three first flushes and total BE of Pleurotus ostreatus mushroom cultivated on different substrate mixture between wheat straw and date kernel. Keywords: date; doi; et al; flush; flushes; kernel; mushroom; ostreatus; pleurotus; production; straw; substrate; yield
• Enhanced Growth and Production of Laccase and Peroxidases by Pleurotus ostreatus in an Enriched Natural Medium in Submerged Fermentation by Andrade-Alvarado, Ariadna Denisse; Gonzalez-Márquez, Angel; González-Mota , Rosario; Sánchez, Carmen (2025) - Laccase (Lcc), manganese peroxidase (MnP), lignin peroxidase (LiP), and unspecific peroxygenase (UnP) activities of P. ostreatus grown on a wheat straw infusion medium enriched with malt extract and yeast extract (SMY) were studied. The specific growth rate of P. ostreatus in SMY (0.62 h⁻¹) was more than twice as high as that shown in the control (0.24 h⁻¹). Keywords: activity; et al; fermentation; glucose; lcc; medium; ostreatus; production; smy

• Parameter Calibration for Simulation of Gentiana Seedling Substrate Based on Discrete Element Method by Cui, Hongguang; Li, Tian; Chen, Tianyou; Wu, Liyan; Li, Hongbo; Liu, Cuihong; Xin, Mingjin; Song, Yuqiu (2023) - The relative errors of repose angles and bending strengths between the values of the simulation and the measurement were 0.71% and 1.39% respectively, indicating that the parameters obtained in this study can provide a reliable reference for the forming of GSSM. 2. Simulation test of repose angle. Keywords: -1 -1; angle; coefficient; model; parameters; repose; rrs; substrate; test
• Coordination Mechanism of Wooden Furniture Supply Chains with Consideration of Carbon Footprint by Wang, Hui; Wu, Jinzhuo; Han, Bing; Fang, Yilin (2022) - In recent years, some studies have been conducted on the coordination mechanism of furniture supply chains to improve the operational performance of the supply chain. DOI: 10.15376/biores.17.4.6203-6221 Keywords: Wooden furniture; Carbon footprint; Supply chain; Game theory; Revenue sharing contract Contact information: College of Engineering and Technology, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040 China; *Corresponding author: wjz@nefu.edu.cn INTRODUCTION Mitigating climate change by decreasing global greenhouse gas emissions is currently one of the major challenges faced by human beings (Vicente-Vicente and Piorr 2021). Keywords: carbon; emission; furniture; level; manufacturer; model; price; profit; reduction; supply chain; tlg
• Stress Relaxation Characteristics of Crushed Cane Tail Straw by Lei, Junle; Lei, Dingyuan; Wang, Shuaiwei; Liu, Zhaochong (2022) - To gain insight into the mechanical properties of crushed sugarcane tail leaves during stress relaxation, a self-made compression equipment was used in this study. When the crushed cane tail was under stress relaxation from the crushed particle size of 45 mm, the stress suddenly dropped sharply, so it can be seen from Fig. 6(a) that the three-element generalized Maxwell model cannot completely simulate the complete change of the stress relaxation curve during the pressure holding process. Keywords: cane; content; maxwell; model; modulus; relaxation; stress; stress relaxation; tail; time
• Antibacterial Effects of Brown Algae Extract against Tilapia Spoilage Bacteria Pseudomonas fluorescens and Shewanella putrefaciens by Liu, Xin; Yuan, Wenqiao; Liu, Ying (2023) - “Antibacterial effects of algae extract,” BioResources 18(2), 2897-2912. “Antibacterial effects of algae extract,” BioResources 18(2), 2897-2912. 2898 Keywords: algae; concentration; doi; effects; et al; extract; fluorescens; food; growth; mic; model; putrefaciens
• Discrete Element Method for Simulation and Calibration of Cotton Stalk Contact Parameters by Li, Jiali; Lu, Yongtao; Peng, Xiangbin; Jiang, Peng; Zhang, Bingcheng; Zhang, Lanyu; Meng, Hewei; Kan, Za; Wang, Xinzhong (2022) - “Determination of corn stalk contact parameters and calibration of discrete element method simulation,” J. China Agric. It offers insights into cotton stalk contact parameter settings and film-stalk separation in the simulation. Keywords: angle; coefficient; contact parameters; cotton stalk; design; experiment; friction; model; parameters; repose; stalk; stalk contact; μs(k
• Influencing Factors of Online Furniture Purchase Behavior Based on Analytic Hierarchy Process by Yu, Changlong; Liu, Wei; Fei, Yinan; Chen, Jiaqi; Hu, Ziyan (2023) - Taking central European countries as an example, Croatia and Slovenia have experienced huge disruptions in the market lockdown under the influence of the epidemic (Kaputa et al. 2018), prompting a large number of local small and medium-sized furniture enterprises to go bankrupt, and as a result, online furniture sales began to grow rapidly (Barcic et al. 2018). However, since March 2020, consumers on Amazon in the United States have spent more than 35% in the same period compared with the amount in the previous year, and Statista data from Germany in the same year shows that online furniture sales in the United States have accounted for 27% of this market, of which Amazon has become the world's largest e-commerce furniture trading platform. Keywords: ahp; behavior; commerce; consumers; doi; factors; furniture; furniture purchase; liu; method; model; online; price; purchase; research; sales
• Parameter Analysis on Longitudinal Lateral Force Resistance of Song Dynasty Timber Frame with Panjian by Chang, Yibin; Dai, Jian (2023) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.2.2773-2788 Keywords: Traditional Chinese timber frame; Panjian; Lateral force resistance; Hysteretic behavior Contact information: a: Faculty of Architecture, Civil and Transportation Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China; b: Key Science Research Base of Safety Assessment and Disaster Mitigation for Traditional Timber Structure (Beijing University of Technology), State Administration for Cultural Heritage, Beijing 100124, China; *Corresponding author: ibin1009@126.com INTRODUCTION Traditional Chinese architecture is based on timber structures, which have evolved over the millennia and have developed a unique style in terms of architectural form and structural system. Cao (2012) focused on the term Panjian from the three aspects of name, form, and meaning, and discussed the longitudinal components of timber structure. Keywords: column; dou; frame; gong; model; panjian; ping; structure; timber; timber frame
• Fed-batch Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Steam-exploded Sugarcane Bagasse by Ganter de Moura, Marlon Gualberto; da Silva, Thiago Alessandre; Zandoná Filho, Arion; Corazza, Marcos Lúcio; Pereira Ramos, Luiz (2023) - This is the first time that events of a typical fed-batch hydrolysis experiments were described using the process parameters of a model developed for batch hydrolysis. A feasible strategy to reduce costs in enzymatic hydrolysis is to perform it at high total insoluble solids (TS), which is reached when biomass concentration is higher than 15 wt% (dry basis) (Fockink et al. 2016; Chen and Liu 2017). Keywords: bagasse; batch; doi; enzyme; et al; fed; glucose; hydrolysis; kinetic; l-1; model; reaction; steam; substrate; sugarcane; wt%
• Classification of Alfalfa Hay Based on Infrared Spectroscopy by Wu, Xiaoqing; Wu, Guifang; Wang, Bo; Li, Jie (2023) - This study evaluated the feasibility of infrared spectroscopy (IR) in identifying different alfalfa hays. “FTIR classification of alfalfa hay,” BioResources 18(3), 5399-5416. Keywords: alfalfa; alfalfa hay; characteristic; classification; data; doi; et al; hay; infrared; model; set; snv; spa; spectra
• Discrete Elemental Parameter Calibration of Stacking Behavior of Sugarcane Tail Leaf Sieved Material by Lei, Junle; Liu, Zhaochong; Ren, Danni; Wang, Shuaiwei; Lei, Dingyuan; Luo, Jiawei; Lei , Ming (2023) - A parameter value search with the SA of 41.27° as the target value was used to obtain the optimal parameter combinations: tail stem-dust SFC 0.46, tail lobe - dust COSF 0.205, dust contact model JKR surface energy 0.26, dust-steel CRC 0.338. The water content of green storage crushed sugarcane tail leaf feed itself is high, and there is a certain adhesion phenomenon between the mixed crushed particles affected by water molecules. Keywords: -1 -1; dust; feed; leaf; model; parameters; simulation; sugarcane; tail; test; value
• Design Reuse Method of Corn Picking Device Based on Case-Based Reasoning by Tai, Rongjian; Li, Bin; Sun, Zhimin; Li, Qingjiang; Liang, Rongqing; Zhong, Bo (2023) - As one of the essential methods of design reuse, case-based reasoning (CBR) can effectively retrieve design cases that are consistent or similar to the design requirements of new models in the product case database. 5927 EXPERIMENTAL Design Reuse Process and Reuse Method Framework of Snapping Device Design reuse process In the design process of the snapping device, a large number of design standards, design experience, experimental data, and design cases are needed. Keywords: case; case retrieval; corn; database; design; design case; design requirements; device; ear; knowledge; method; model; parameters; picking; retrieval; roller; snapping;  ;  
• Parametric Analysis on the Lateral Force Resistance of Qing Dynasty Timber Frame Containing Stacked Purlins by Chang, Yibin; Dai, Jian (2023) - “Lateral force on timber frame,” BioResources 18(3), 4723-4738. “Lateral force on timber frame,” BioResources 18(3), 4723-4738. 4724 (a) The Guandi Temple at the Temple of Ancient Monarchs (b) The gates of Prince Gong's Palace (c) The Fasting Palace at the Temple of Heaven (d) Keywords: board; column; energy; fang; fig; force; frame; model; purlins; spacer; timber; timber frame
• Simulation Study on Static Characteristics of Qing-style ‘One Bucket Three Liters’ Column-cap Dou-Gong Bracket by Yao, Lihong; Li, Yuanhe (2023) - Setting of the solver, the construction of the connection relationship and the boundary conditions in the simulation are based on the test conditions of the Z axis, Y axis, and X axis. “Hysteresis model and stiffness evaluation of bracket complexes used in traditional timber structures based on static lateral loading tests,” Journal of Structural and Construction Engineering 66(543), 121-127. Keywords: axis; bracket; column; dou; fig; gong; loading; model; simulation
• Mechanical Behavior of Dou-Gong Brackets in Chinese Traditional Timber Structures: An Experimental Study by Yang, Ruyuan; Lu, Weidong; Zhao, Longlong; Li, Tao (2023) - The cross-sectional dimension of other Gong and Fang is 15a × 10a (height × width), and the overall geometry dimensions of Jiaohu-Dou and San-Dou are 10a × 18a It consists of several components, including Dou, Gong, Ang, and others. Keywords: ang; bracket; components; deformation; dg-1; dg-2; displacement; dou; fig; gong; hua; load; model; stiffness
• Study on the Seismic Performance of Through-tenon Joints with Pullout Tenon Gaps between Mortise and Tenon Shoulder by Huan, Junhong; Sun, Zemeng; Guo, Xiaodong; Chu, Tianyang; Zhou, Xiaoyi; Wang, Wei; Yang, Yating (2023) - There are many factors affecting seismic performance of mortise and tenon joints, such as the type of mortise and tenon joint, their geometry, and the type of reinforcement. In order to rationalize the dimensional design of mortise and tenon joints, some scholars investigated the effect of tenon geometric dimensions (length, width, and thickness) on withdrawal and bending load capacities of mortise-and-tenon (M-T) joints (Hu et al. 2021; Zhang and Hu 2021). Keywords: analysis; angle; element; finite; gaps; loading; model; mortise; results; rotation; tenon; tenon joints; test
• Optimization Design of Key Parameters of Forming Parts of an Involute Plunger Type Biomass Ring Die Pelletizing Machine by DEM-FEM Coupled Modeling by Zhao , Akang; Liu , Tao; De, Xuehong; Bowen Zhang; Lv , Xingchen (2023) - “Pelletizer optimization,” BioResources 18(4), 8120-8133. 8120 Optimization Design of Key Parameters of Forming Parts of an Involute Plunger Type Biomass Ring Die Pelletizing Machine by DEM-FEM Coupled Modeling Akang Zhao,# Tao Liu,*,# Xuehong De, Bowen Zhang, and Xingchen Lv Due to the complex motion state of biomass raw materials in the granulation process of involute plunger biomass ring mold granulator, it is difficult to analyze by use of a linear mechanical model. EXPERIMENTAL Involute Plunger Type Ring Die Granulator Structure and Molding Principle Key structure and simplified model of involute plunger type ring die granulator molding machine The involute plunger-type ring die granulator is composed of a ring die and pressure roller. Keywords: biomass; die; element; hole; involute; model; molding; plunger; pressure; ring; ring die; roller
• Creep Characteristics of Corn Straw Particles Simulated Based on Burgers Model by Ma, Zhe; Wang, Hongbo; Wang, Chunguang; Yu, Zhihong (2023) - The particle model of corn straw particles was established by PFC 2D software, and the influence of Burgers model parameters on creep curve was obtained by the control variable method, and then the creep model was calibrated by the obtained influence law. To simulate the creep characteristics of corn straw particles under uniaxial compression, a 6-level 2D model was created using PFC 2D software according to the actual uniaxial creep test, the grain size, and shape of corn straw particles. Keywords: burgers; characteristics; corn; creep; fig; model; parameters; particles; stage; straw
• Parameter Identification Procedure for Hysteretic Shear-Resistant Properties of Beech Wood Dowels by Liu, Jiwei; Yang, Huifeng; Zhou, Yutao; Shi, Benkai; Tao, Haotian (2024) - Therefore, in this paper, a simplified model of dowels specimens was built in Opensees environment, as shown in Fig. The hysteretic curves of the finite element model compared with the test results of a group of single dowel specimens and specimen P10 are shown in Figs. 9(a) and 7(b). Keywords: displacement; dowels; fig; load; model; shear; specimens; stiffness; test; timber
• Species-Specific Prediction Model of Wood Moisture Content Based on Electromagnetic Wave Propagation Time by Wang, Peng; Qin, Ruixia; Guo, Jiaxing; Wei, Jiedong; Xu, Huadong (2024) - Thus further study is needed for accurately estimating tree MC. Overall, field test data proved that TDR can be used to detect tree MC. Keywords: model; prediction; species; tree
• Functional Requirements and Design Strategy of E-sports Chair Based on the KANO Model by Li, Ze-Qun; Hu, Sun-yue; Wang, Jin-huan; Yu, Hui-ling; Fu, Xiao-Han; Yang, Jun-hui; Li, Lu-Ming; Li, Song; Zhu, Wen-kai (2024) - Specifically, this study investigated the functional requirements of e-sports chairs using interviews and questionnaires to guide their subsequent design. The research results show that users have clear functional requirements for e-sports chairs, and there is a significant correlation between satisfaction and sensitivity. Keywords: chair design; chairs; design; doi; function; kano; model; requirements; satisfaction; sports chair; users
• Stress-strain Constitutive Models Along the Grain of Original Bamboo Based on Classification by Cui, Zhili; Jiao, Zhenhua; Tong, Wei; Li, Pan (2024) - Since there is no constitutive model of original bamboo, the stress-strain constitutive model of original bamboo based on gradation proposed in this paper is of great significance for the analysis of original bamboo structures. 3031 Stress-strain Constitutive Models Along the Grain of Original Bamboo Based on Classification Zhili Cui,a,* Zhenhua Jiao,b Wei Tong,a and Pan Li a To establish the constitutive model of original bamboo, the tensile and compressive tests along the grain of original bamboo were investigated. Keywords: bamboo; et al; grade; grain; model; peak; strain; stress
• Detection of Protein Content in Alfalfa Using Visible/ Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Technology by Li, Jie; Wu, Guifang; Guo, Fang; Han, Lei; Xiao, Haowen; Cao, Yang; Yang, Huihe; Yan, Shubin (2024) - Additionally, the Partial Least Squares Regression (PLSR) and Extreme Learning Machine (ELM) methods were used to establish protein content prediction models for both the full spectrum and feature wavelengths of purple alfalfa. Initially, prediction models were developed using the PLSR method for purple alfalfa's full-spectrum and feature wavelength spectral data. Keywords: alfalfa; cars; content; data; doi; et al; feature; infrared; model; msc; near; nir; plsr; prediction; protein; spectral; spectroscopy
• Maize Plant Growth Period Identification based on MobileNet and Design of Growth Control System by Liang, Qiuyan; Zhang, Xiaoling; Ge, Yiyuan; Jiang, Tianyue; Zhao, Zihan (2024) - Prediction of plant height model in maize jointing phase images As shown in Fig. 10, compared with the nodulation stage, the plant height growth rate of maize plants in the period of staminate extraction was relatively slow, and the predicted values of Prophet model were substituted into the logistic model. Finally, during the process of image equalization, adjustments are made to the pixel grayscale values to find the optimal threshold for maize plant images, thereby reducing issues such as overexposure or underexposure during image acquisition. Keywords: fertilizer; fig; growth; height; image; layer; maize; maize plant; model; period; plant; prophet; recognition; stage
• Innovative Design Model for the Mortise and Tenon Structure by Yan, Yuqi; Xu, Zixin; Zhu, Ling; Lv, Jiufang (2024) - By extracting the mortise and tenon features from the Dong Drum- tower architecture and integrating them into product design grounded in the theory of symbolic symbols, they effectively bridge traditional techniques with contemporary design, fostering both the inheritance and innovation of intangible cultural heritage. 5422 the crowdfunding sales model imposes greater demands on product design and quality, necessitating careful consideration by merchants when selecting their sales channels. Keywords: analysis; blocks; building; consumer; design; design model; experience; furniture; model; mortise; products; puzzle; quality; reviews; structure; tenon; word
• Quality Detection of Alfalfa Hay Based on Multisource Information Fusion: A Preliminary Study by Yang, Huihe; Li, Jie; Wu, Guifang; De, Xuehong; Zhang, Yong; Guo, Fang; Yan, Shubin; Bai, Xiangping; Xiao, Haowen; Cao, Yang (2024) - Experimental results demonstrate that the fusion of near-infrared spectroscopy, image data, and gas information effectively enhances the classification accuracy of the model. For image data, adaptive wavelet thresholding was selected to denoise images and extracted color and texture features since alfalfa hay undergoes significant changes in color and texture after mold growth. Keywords: alfalfa; data; electronic; et al; feature; fusion; hay; image; information; model; nose; quality; results; set; spectroscopy
• Research on Harmonious Design of Chairs Based on the Kano Model and Analytic Hierarchy Process by Liu, Mingbin; Cheng, Huabo; Chen, Longping; Liao, Aihu; Kong, Quan (2024) - Although the demand for harmonious symbiosis furniture products is high, the realization and standardization of harmonious symbiosis concepts in furniture design have not been realized. Yang and Liu (2009) and Liu (2015) studied the harmonious relationship between furniture design and scene, function, form, and color from the perspective of furniture design scenes. Keywords: chairs; demand; design; doi; evaluation; function; furniture; hierarchy; leisure; liu; model; user
• Urban Biodiversity Performance Determining Model (UrBioPDeM): The Case of Isparta, Türkiye by Çakır, Mert; Gül, Atila (2024) - The benefits provided by urban biodiversity are important for the continuation of life. In 1994, the Pan-European Strategy for Biological and Landscape Diversity was signed, which was comprehensive but did not include anything about urban biodiversity. Keywords: areas; biodiversity; biodiversity model; center; cities; city; ecosystem; factors; gül; indicators; isparta; model; number; performance; plant; species; türkiye; urban
• Experimental Calibration of Parameters of Discrete Element Model for Ginkgo Nut by Liu, Minji; Wang, Jiannan; You, Zhaoyan; Wu, Yanghua; Wang, Ni; Xie, Huanxiong (2024) - “Design and optimization of sheller for ginkgo nut: A study about multifunctional ginkgo nut,” PLoS ONE 17(10), article e0276139. In order to ensure the reliability of the simulation test on the shelling process of ginkgo nuts, the physical parameters (characteristic dimensions, thousand grain mass, moisture content, density, Poisson’s ratio, elastic modulus, and shear modulus), contact parameters (restitution coefficient, static friction coefficient, and dynamic friction coefficient) and actual stacking angle of the ginkgo nuts were measured by physical test methods. Keywords: angle; coefficient; doi; et al; friction; friction coefficient; ginkgo nut; liu; model; nuts; parameters; plate; simulation; stacking; test
• Demand Research of Airport Chairs Based on Kano/Function Behavior Structure Model by Liang, Qianwei; Chen, Yushu (2024) - Focusing on the presentation of cultural elements is an important factor in strengthening the spatial atmosphere, and the cultural experience of the place can be extracted from the elements of folk life and historical works to strengthen the interconnection of spatial function and airport chair design (Yang et al. 2022). “Airport chair design model,” BioResources 19(4), 8443-8458. 8456 improves the adaptability of the airport chair, but also greatly simplifies the configuration process, making the configuration solution more targeted and practical. CONCLUSIONS 1. Keywords: airport; airport chair; analysis; attributes; chair; design; function; kano; model; module; needs; seat; user; waiting
• Discrete Element Parameter Calibration during Cottonseed Crushing Process by Li, Yuanchao; Wang, Wenzhe; Qiao, Huinan; Zhao, Yan; Tian, Xinliang (2024) - However, the impact of these parameters on the formation of stacking angles in cottonseed bonding models has been scarcely studied. “Cottonseed crushing simulation,” BioResources 19(4), 8694-8711. 8705 grew faster than that of F, indicating that it had a more significant effect on the stacking angle. Keywords: angle; cottonseed; crushing; doi; et al; model; parameters; simulation; stacking; test
• Response of Black Pine (Pinus nigra) in Southwestern Anatolia to Climate Change by Acarer , Ahmet (2024) - Current potential distribution model of Black pine: a) Average omission chart, and b) Training data set and test data set AUC graph The key variables shaping the current distribution model of black pine, based on low standard deviation and high AUC values from both training and test datasets, are annual precipitation (bio12), precipitation of wettest quarter (bio16), max temperature of warmest month (bio5), and elevation. 3. Jackknife chart of current distribution model of Black pine When the obtained variable graph is examined in more detail based on the coefficient of 0.5, areas where the amount of precipitation in the winter season is between 270 and 380 mm have a positive effect on the distribution of black pine (Fig. 4a). Keywords: areas; black; change; climate; data; distribution; forest; model; modelling; pine; precipitation; species; study
• Analysis of Revenue Distribution of Assembly Building under EPC Model Based on Entropy Weight-TOPSIS Improved Shapley Value by Yue, Yanming; Wang, Shuo; Que, Zeli (2024) - The value of benefit distribution of each participating subject in the cooperative alliance is called Shapley value, which is noted as follows, PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Yue et al. (2025). “Research on revenue distribution of whole process engineering consulting consortium based on improved Shapley value,” J. Project Management Technology 21(01), 77-81. Keywords: construction; distribution; factors; method; model; shapley; value; weight
• A Comparative Study of the Analysis Model for Timber Structures: Addressing Nonlinearities and Connection Behaviour by Celik, Huseyin Kursat; Sakar, Gokhan; Isleem, Haytham F. (2025) - “Timber structure model options,” BioResources 20(2), 3587-3603. 3591 of the analysis of timber structures, the present study was performed. “Timber structure model options,” BioResources 20(2), 3587-3603. 3594 at the joint were 5 mm thickness. Keywords: analysis; behaviour; connection; elastic; element; failure; load; material; model; structure; timber
• Fusion of Spectra and Texture in Hyperspectral Imaging for Quantification of Nutritional Content in Alfalfa-Potato Pomace by Guo , Wenbin; Shi, Tianyu; Jin, Xiaowei; Zhang , Xuhui (2025) - The results indicated that the SNV-GB-COR-SVR model performed best in predicting crude protein content, with an R2p of 0.907 and an RMSEP of 0.5548, while the SNV-CARS-ENT-SVR model was most effective in predicting starch content, with an R2p of 0.7915 and an RMSEP of 1.3970. Nutrient Content Testing The determination of crude protein content in feed was carried out using the Kjeldahl method, following the GB/T 6432 (2018) standard (Huang et al. 2021). Keywords: content; crude; data; feed; imaging; model; pomace; prediction; protein; starch; texture
• Numerical Simulation of Stress Wave Propagation in the Three-Layer Medium Structure of Standing Trees by Gong, Yingchun; Qu, Jialei; Ren, Haiqing; Chen, Shubing; Liu, Fenglu (2025) - Linear correlation analysis between stress wave velocity and the proportions of pith, heartwood, and sapwood Impact of DBH Values on Stress Wave Velocity in Standing Trees As shown in the three-dimensional wavefront diagrams of stress wave propagation (Fig. 9), the DBH of the standing tree significantly impacts the stress wave propagation velocity. To date, a number of scholars have investigated the theory of stress wave propagation in logs, contributing to a relatively deep understanding of the propagation theory of stress wave propagation in logs (including wave propagation process and modes), and yielding significant research outcomes (Martin and Berger 2003; Xu et al. 2014). Keywords: dbh; heartwood; model; propagation; sapwood; standing; stress wave; tree; velocity; wave propagation
• Research on Aroma-Releasing Flooring based on KANO-AHP-TRIZ Model by Jin, Ling; Wang, Wei; Chen, Xinjie; Gui, Chengsheng; Liu, Xinyou (2025) - 1. Technology roadmap A systematic analysis of user demand conversion models for aromatic flooring is lacking in extant studies. A dynamic response system designed to address the conflict between suitability and intensity, exemplified in Table 16: temperature-sensitive hydrogel coating (for bathroom settings) and piezoelectric-triggered microcapsules (for living room environments), facilitating spatial self-adaptation (humidity response coupled with pressure activation) and behavioral interconnection, thereby augmenting user value and directly addressing the primary. Keywords: ahp; aloe; analysis; aroma; comfort; demand; design; flooring; fragrance; intensity; jin; kano; model; releasing; suitability; table; triz; user

• Bacterial Diversity in Aerated Facultative Lagoon Treating Kraft Cellulose Effluent with Bioaugmentation by Valendolf Nunes, Jackeline; Barbosa da Silva, Mac Wendell; Couto, Gustavo Henrique; Flôr, Izadora Cervelin; Vicente, Vania Aparecida; de Almeida, José Daniel; Celinski, Fernanda; Xavier, Claudia Regina (2022) - “Effect of bacterial inoculum ratio in mixed culture for decolorization and detoxification of pulp paper mill effluent,” Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology 87(3), 436-444. The first for those observed in biological treatment systems that are related to reactor performance, especially regarding specific parameters such as phenolic compounds, and color; and the second is those from studies in which there was the isolation of bacteria with subsequent bioaugmentation treatment utilizing these selected groups to improve the removal of specific parameters from cellulose effluents. Keywords: afl; bacillus; compounds; diversity; doi; effluent; et al; pulp; removal; species; treatment
• Toxicity, Repellency, and Horizontal Transfer of Foam Insecticides for Remedial Control of an Invasive Drywood Termite, Cryptotermes brevis (Blattodea: Kalotermitidae) by Hassan, Babar; Fitzgerald , Chris; Minett, Rica (2023) - There was no application of fipronil to the exposure units for the control treatment, but the remainder of the procedure was the same as for treated termites. However, as reported in a previous study, dead- treated donor termites were not eaten by live recipient termites in any treatment (Rust et al. 2008). Keywords: brevis; control; et al; exposure; fipronil; foam; imidacloprid; insecticides; mortality; recipient; termites; treatment
• International Supply Chain Handling Practices and the Quality of Heat-treated, White Oak Veneer Logs by Chen, Zhangjing; White, Marshall; Mack, Ron; Rider, Daniel; Reddy, Vijay; O’Neill, Susan (2023) - “Treating veneer logs for shipping,” BioResources 18(2), 3802-3814. “Treating veneer logs for shipping,” BioResources 18(2), 3802-3814. 3803 to develop an alternative, non-chemical, phytosanitary treatment, based on heating log sapwood using vacuum and saturated steam. Keywords: chen; logs; oak; steam; treatment; vacuum; value; veneer; veneer logs; white
• Comparison of Arsenic Adsorption Efficiency between Macroalgae and Seagrass on the Shorelines of Jazan Province, Saudi Arabia by Alfaifi, Tawfiq (2024) - The increase of arsenic contents in the algae tissues can be attributed to the existence of more than one type of binding sites of arsenic by the algae tissues (Shigeki et al. 1984). Heavy metals and arsenic content in water along the southern Caspian coasts in Iran,” Environmental Science and Pollution Research 25(24), 23725-23735. Keywords: algae; arsenic; doi; plant; sargassum; treatment
• Integrated Management Practices against an Emerging Bakanae Disease of Rice under the Hot-Humid Climate of Indo-Gangetic Plains of India by Bashyal, Bishnu Maya; Gupta, Ashish Kumar; Singh, Dhiraj; Singh, Dinesh; Raman, Rohan; Yadav, Gaurav Kumar; Gopalakrishnan, S.; Aggarwal , Rashmi (2023) - Seed dressings are the most common way of controlling rice bakanae disease. Despite the considerable economic impact of rice bakanae disease, effective management practices are not available. Keywords: bakanae; bakanae disease; bashyal; carbendazim; control; disease; incidence; pusa; rice; seed; treatment
• Neuronal Cell Protective Effects of Phenolic Compounds Derived from Steam Exploded Nematode-Infected Pine by Jung, Ji Young; Ha Yang, Si Young; Yang, Jae-Kyung (2024) - In addition, the percentage of lignin (including acid soluble lignin and acid insoluble lignin) content of nematode-infected pine chips (33.0%) was also slightly lower than that of healthy pine chips (33.7%). Previous studies have also reported that nematode-infected pine chips contain lower polysaccharide and lignin contents than healthy pine chips (Huan et al. 2020). Keywords: chips; doi; explosion; glutamate; nematode; phenolic; pine; pine chips; steam; steam explosion; treatment
• Application of a Multi-Parameter-based Water Quality Index Analysis for Monitoring Fishery Industry Wastewater Treatment using Bamboo Activated Carbon – A Control Chart Approach by Liew, Jeng Young; Danial Shamzari bin Hashim; Jia Geng Boon; Huck Ywih Ch’ng; Kooi Huat Ng; Yann Ling Goh; Lum, Wei Chen (2024) - Its adsorption capability was investigated using control charts. This work paves the way for quality practitioners to properly utilize control charts to produce a more efficient wastewater treatment approach using BAC and to acquire statistical quality control. Keywords: bac; bamboo; carbon; chart; control; et al; individual; process; quality; shewhart; treatment; wastewater; wqi
• Evaluation of Organ Dose following Radiotherapy of the Brain using Bio-Based Head Phantom Made From Soy-Lignin bonded Rhizophora spp. by Zuber, Siti Hajar binti; Hashikin, Nurul Ab. Aziz; Ishak, Nor Hafizah; Abdul Raof, Nursyatina; Mohd Yusof, Mohd Fahmi; Aziz, Mohd Zahri Abdul (2025) - The findings on the custom-made, bio-based Rhizophora phantom have demonstrated its significant value as a tool for verifying treatment doses in radiotherapy. Although dose measurement within the actual human body is not possible, phantom studies are widely used in the field of medical physics and radiotherapy (Yadav et al. 2023) to simulate the dose estimation received by the patient. Keywords: brain; dose; et al; head; material; phantom; planning; radiation; radiotherapy; rhizophora; study; target; tld; tps; treatment; zuber
• Integrated Nutrient Management’s Impact on Dahlia Cultivation (Dahlia variabilis L.) cv. Zail Singh by Kaushik, Krishna; Kumar, Mukesh; Kumar, Ravi; Gheware, Kedar Mahadev; Shukla, Devanshu; Tomar, Rohan; Vedwan, Abhay; Srivastava, Vishal; Sharma, Mahima; Chahar, Shivani (2025) - i 4.08 ± 0.14 i 89.31 ± 0.79 abc 0.044 ± 0.0006 abc 49.65 ± 0.26 cdef 23.83 ± 0.12 cdef T9 10.31 ± 0.11 e 5.00 ± 0.00 ghi 84.54 ± 2.15 abc 0.042 ± 0.0010 abc 53.20 ± 2.25 abc 25.54 ± 1.08 abc T10 9.44 ± 0.35 fg 5.92 ± 0.14 efg 85.48 ± 2.62 abc 0.042 ± 0.0015 abc 50.30 ± 0.99 cde 24.14 ± 0.47 cde T11 7.63 ± 0.46 j 4.92 ± 0.14 ghi 88.62 ± 1.64 abc 0.044 ± 0.0012 abc 52.90 ± 2.00 abc 25.39 ± 0.96 abc T12 9.53 ± 0.03 f 9.75 ± 0.43 a 97.75 ± 7.69 a 0.048 ± 0.0040 a 55.45 ± 0.69 a 26.62 ± 0.33 a T13 8.85 ± 0.31 ghi 8.67 ± 0.57 b 95.36 ± 2.02 a 0.047 ± 0.0010 a 54.80 ± 1.03 ab 26.30 ± 0.49 ab T14 6.84 ± 0.14 kl 4.00 ± 0.00 i 89.82 ± 2.43 abc 0.044 ± 0.0015 abc 49.20 ± 1.61 cdef 23.62 ± 0.77 cdef T15 6.51 ± 0.26 lm 4.25 ± 0.43 hi Keywords: abc; dahlia; days; doi; effect; et al; flower; growth; management; nutrient; plant; rdf; soil; treatment; vam
• Anti-collagenase and Gut Microbiota: Potential Modulatory Properties of Enzymatically Processed By-products from Cacalia firma Leaves by Ha, Si Young; Kim, Hyeon Cheol; Yang, Jae-Kyung (2025) - In this study, residues obtained from enzymatic treatment of C. firma leaves were isolated and evaluated for their biological activity. pH 6.5 ± 0.2 pH 6.5 ± 0.2 How to use 55 g/L 70 g/L To evaluate the growth-promoting effect of C. firma enzymatic residues on lactic acid bacteria, 200 mg of enzyme-treated by-product was incorporated into 10 mL of MRS agar and poured into sterile Petri dishes. Keywords: activity; bacteria; cacalia; collagenase; enzyme; et al; firma; leaves; potential; residues; treatment
• The Efficacy of a Compost Accelerator in Straw Composting and Subsequent Agricultural Effects by Chi, Chang; Ma, Wei; Chen, Shuaimin; Li, Yangyang (2025) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.4.11013-11021 Keywords: Straw compost accelerator; Composting; Straw decomposition; Soil fertility; Rice yield Contact information: Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences (China Agricultural Science and Technology Northeast Innovation Center), Changchun 130033, China; * Corresponding author: 280821300@qq.com INTRODUCTION Rice straw, which is generated in large quantities during crop cultivation, represents a valuable resource for agricultural production (Li et al. 2023). For instance, while the role of microbial consortia and their enzymes in lignocellulose degradation is well-established (Andlar et al. 2018), previous studies on straw treatment, such as that by Wu et al. (2022), have PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Ma et al. (2025). Keywords: accelerator; compost; composting; rice; straw; treatment
• Lipase Treatment for Pitch Control in Recycled Pulps: Application in a Duplex Board Mill by Kim, Min Seo; Tak, Ji Hyun; Lee, Ji Young; Shin, Kyoung Sik (2025) - 865 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Pitch and Stickies Content of the Recycled Pulps from a Duplex Board Mill Figure 2 presents microscopic images of stained pitch particles in the sheets produced from the four recycled pulps. 5. Areas of stained pitch particles in OMG sheets at different lipase reaction times Fig. Keywords: enzyme; et al; lipase; occ; omg; pitch; pulp; sheets; stickies; treatment

• Deep Eutectic-like Solvent-Assisted Isolation of Lignin from Pinus densiflora and its Characteristics by Park, Chan-Woo; Han, Song-Yi; Park, Ji-Soo; Lee, Eun-Ah; Bandi, Rajkumar; Dadigala, Ramakrishna; Kim, Jeong-Ki; Kwon, Gu-Joong; Kim, Nam-Hun; Lee, Seung-Hwan (2022) - “Unique low-molecular-weight lignin with high purity extracted from wood by deep eutectic solvents (DES): A source of lignin for valorization,” Green Chemistry 18(19), 5133-5141. “Mechanistic insights into the lignin dissolution behaviors of a recyclable acid hydrotrope, deep eutectic solvent (DES), and ionic liquid (IL),” Green Chemistry 22(4), 1378-1387. Keywords: chcl; des; doi; et al; lignin; reaction; time
• Biodegradation of Alkali-O2 Oxidized Lignins Used as Dispersants by Vikman, Minny; Fearon, Olesya; Kalliola, Anna (2022) - In soil, the biodegradabilities of oxidized lignins were 19 to 44%, whereas the reference lignins exhibited only 5 to 12% conversion to CO2. Here, a solution of about 1 wt% in terms of oxidized lignin was prepared using 0.01 M sodium citrate buffer pH 6. Keywords: biodegradability; biodegradation; carbon; co2; environment; et al; kraft; lignin; ligniox; oxidation; ref; soil
• Investigating the Potential of Using Waste Newspaper to Produce Environmentally Friendly Fiberboard by Luo, Peng; Yang, Chuanmin; Wang, Tao; He, Yan (2022) - The results indicate that WNPs could be a potential sustainable resource for fiberboards production. Using WNPs in fiberboards production bonded with kraft lignin, not only eases wood raw material shortage, but also generates healthy, environmental and socioeconomic benefits. Keywords: doi; et al; fiberboards; hot; kraft; kraft lignin; lignin; newspaper; waste
• Characterization of Kraft Lignin Prepared from Mixed Hardwoods by 2D HMQC and 31P NMR Analyses by Mun, Ji Sun; Pe III, Justin Alfred; Mun, Sung Phil (2022) - In mixed hardwood KL, the H hydroxyl content (0.30 mmol/g KL) and carboxyl content (0.44 mmol/g KL) were relatively lower than their aliphatic, C5 substituted phenolic, S and G hydroxyl counterparts. The outcomes gave a better understanding of the structural features of hardwood KL, which can be useful for chemical modification, functionalization, and utilization of KL in the near future. Keywords: 31p; content; doi; et al; groups; hydroxyl; kraft; lignin; nmr
• Elucidation of Lignin and Polysaccharide Linkages in Wheat Straw by 2H/13C Isotopic Tracer by Xie, Yimin; Chen, Xudong; Zhang, Kai; Cui, Sheng; Zhang, Gongxia (2022) - Analyses of 1H-NMR Differential Spectra of ED-LCCs To further understand the connection between lignin side chain α-C and glucan C6 from polysaccharide side, 1H-NMR differential spectra of the ED-LCCs administered with D-glucose-[6-2H2] together with coniferin-[α-13C] or syringin-[α-13C] were analyzed. The 2D-NMR analysis of birch LCC shows that there was an ether bond between lignin side chain α-C and glucan 6-C (Balakshin et al. 2011). Keywords: 13c; lcc; lignin; nmr; ppm; straw; wheat; xie
• Synthesis and Characterisation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Immobilised Cells from Cashew Apple Bagasse by Ouattara, Anianhou Yaya; Soro, Doudjo; Kakou, Ernest Kouassi; Kone, Patrick Kouwelton; Assidjo, Nogbou Emmanuel; Mabia, Gerardin Asengo; Kamagate, Mahamadou (2023) - The present study aims to use CAB as cell support for Saccharomyces cerevisiae, to investigate the effect of chemical treatment on the composition and structure of the CAB support. Cell immobilization The 30 g delignified media was sterilised at 110 °C for 10 min and then mixed with 150 mL of synthetic medium, consisting of (g.L-1): glucose, 30; yeast extract, 5; (NH4)2SO4, 10; KH2PO4, 4.5; MgSO4.7H2O, 1; ZnSO4, 0.65. Keywords: bagasse; cells; cerevisiae; doi; et al; fig; immobilization; lignin; support
• Effect of Carboxylated and Quaternized Lignin and Epoxidized Lignin on Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Corn Stalk by Yu, Chunyang; Lan, Tianqing (2023) - The different effects of the two types of modified lignin on the enzymatic hydrolysis and cellulase adsorption were analyzed through FT-IR, hydrophobicity, and zeta potential analyses. All lignin models were constructed and optimized using the software Chem3D (Huang et al. 2022). Keywords: adsorption; cellulase; cqcl; doi; ecl; et al; hydrolysis; lignin
• Biobased Films from Amphiphilic Lignin-Graft-PLGA Copolymer by Mendez, Omar E.; Astete, Carlos E.; Hermanová, Soňa; Boldor, Dorin; Orts, William; Sabliov, Cristina M. (2023) - PLGA films in comparison showed a rupture strength between ALN and SLN films. SLN:PLGA films showed more shrinking after the drying process, suggesting that SLN:PLGA films retained more water during the casting process and suffered a more severe shrinking effect after drying (Fig. 4). Keywords: 1:4; aln; films; glycerol; lignin; plga; plga films; ratio; sln; type
• Rice Husk Lignin to Vanillin: IonoSolv as a Way Forward for Value-Added Biomass Depolymerization by Zakaria, Siti Mastura; Idris, Azila; Chandrasekaram, Kumuthini; Darji, Dazylah; Alias, Yatimah (2023) - The effect of reaction time on the progress of depolymerization lignin in [C3SO3HMIM]Cl is explored at 120 °C, as depicted in Fig. The extracted lignin from rice husk used in this study was characterized using various techniques to understand the morphology and properties of rice husk lignin and the summary of characterization is tabulated in Table 1. Keywords: c3so3hmim]cl; depolymerization; doi; et al; husk; lignin; min; products; rice; vanillin
• Elucidation of Bioactivity of Tricin Released by Thioacidolysis from Wheat Straw Lignin by Zhao, Yunbo; Zhou, Junyi; Niu, Hujun; Xie, Yimin (2023) - A 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay showed that the tricin from wheat straw MWL had possible inhibitory effect on lung cancer A549 cells, with a maximum inhibitory performance of 44.5%. In this study, tricin was isolated from wheat straw MWL with thioacidolysis, and the products were purified using medium-pressure preparative liquid chromatography, followed by structural characterization by FT-IR and 1H-NMR. Keywords: doi; et al; fig; lignin; mwl; ppm; straw; straw mwl; straw tricin; thioacidolysis; tricin; wheat; wheat straw
• Potential of Hardwood Kraft Lignin as a Bio-based Dye for Cotton Fabrics by Mun, Ji Sun; Mun, Sung Phil (2023) - 973 Potential of Hardwood Kraft Lignin as a Bio-based Dye for Cotton Fabrics Ji Sun Mun,a and Sung Phil Mun b,* The dyeing characteristics of hardwood kraft lignin (KL) were investigated on cotton fabrics, assessing its potential as a sustainable and environmentally friendly dye. The potential of KL as a bio-based dye was evaluated by examining the dyeability and mordanting properties on cotton fabrics. Keywords: color; cotton; cotton fabric; doi; dyeing; fabric; kraft; lignin; mun; values
• Trends and Limitations of Lignin as a Starting Material by Covinich, Laura G.; Cristina Area, Maria (2023) - This editorial envisions a future in which greater value is obtained from technical lignins. When envisioning future prospects for lignin, it is important to consider any differences between different types of technical lignin as a starting material. Keywords: groups; lignin; material; valorization; value
• Alkaline Hydrogen Peroxide Delignification of Three Lignocellulosic Biomass under Atmospheric Pressure by Mun, Ji Sun; Mun, Sung Phil (2023) - These differences observed in AHP delignification among three species were likely to be primarily due to the structural differences and proportion of condensed units in lignin. In particular, there is dearth of literature regarding AHP delignification of softwoods under atmospheric pressure, hence the need for further research. Keywords: ahp; aspen; bamboo; cedar; delignification; h2o2; hyun; japanese; lignin; mun
• Effect of Desuberinization and Delignification on the Cork Cell Walls of Cerasus jamasakura (Siebold ex Koidz.) H. Ohba using FTIR Spectroscopy and Microscopic Observation by Saito, Hayato; Nakai, Takahisa; Toba, Keisuke; Kanbayashi, Toru (2024) - Despite the above intense research progress, the roles that specific chemical components play in the phellem remain poorly understood, as does their distribution in phellem cell walls and which interactions they have with other components. It is considered that some kind of phenomena must be developed in phellem cell walls to maintain the unique cell shapes, such as the presence of chemical components or stress conditions, but the details are still unclear. Keywords: cell; cork; fig; lignin; phellem; suberin; walls
• Impact of Microbial Decomposers Spray on in situ Degradation of Paddy Straw Stubble Left in the Field after Paddy Harvesting in Punjab by Katyal, Priya; Kocher, Gurvinder Singh; Bhardwaj, Rachana D.; Kaur, Jagroop; Sharma, Sandeep; Alamri, Saud; Siddiqui, Manzer Hussain; Narang, Mahesh; Gupta, Rajeev Kumar (2024) - An experiment was conducted on paddy straw degradation during 2020-2021 using a microbial consortium developed by Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (PAU Decomposer) along with another consortium developed by Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa Campus, New Delhi (PUSA Decomposer). Though the application of microbial decomposers for paddy straw degradation has been suggested by several workers, the present work reveals that the intrinsic microflora present in the soil can contribute to in situ paddy straw degradation only when paddy straw is mixed in soil and a significant window period (time interval between microbial spray and sowing of next crop) is given. Keywords: application; decomposer; degradation; incorporation; lignin; paddy; pau; retention; soil; straw
• Lignin Data Bank: A Key to Clarifying Aromatic Structure–Performance Relationships by Tofani, Giorgio; Jasiukaitytė-Grojzdek, Edita; Likozar, Blaž (2024) - Several extraction processes were developed over the years, such as kraft pulping, sulfite pulping, soda pulping, organosolv process, ionoSolv process, steam explosion and acid hydrolysis, which operate in different process conditions in terms of solvents, chemicals, pressure temperature, and time. Sometimes, certain lignin cannot be characterized under specific protocols due to their properties, for example, limited solubilization in certain solvents such as chloroform and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). Keywords: chemical; example; extraction; lignin
• Improving Bleachability of Thermomechanical Pulp by Ozone–Hydrogen Peroxide System by Lee, Ho Sang; Kim, Kang-Jae; Seo, Jin-Ho (2024) - P: Hydrogen peroxide stage Z: Ozone stage E: Alkaline extraction stage pZ: Ozone stage reinforced with hydrogen peroxide Table 2. Another bleaching agent, hydrosulfite is also commonly used for TMP bleaching; however, it has a well- defined limit on the achievable brightness of the pulp. Keywords: bleaching; brightness; h2o2; lignin; ozone; pulp; stage; tmp; yield
• Evaluating Sampling Uncertainty in the Quantitative 1H Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Analysis of Lignin by Pawade, Shrikant Shivaji; Toom, Lauri; Herodes, Koit; Leito, Ivo (2025) - “Error in qNMR lignin analysis,” BioResources 20(1), 2234-2242. 2238 To reveal the effect of sample preparation on the variability of integrals, as opposed to NMR measurement and integration, such signals and ranges were selected for further analysis that were sufficiently (but not overly) intense and where satisfactory baseline correction was possible. “Error in qNMR lignin analysis,” BioResources 20(1), 2234-2242. 2233 Evaluating Sampling Uncertainty in the Quantitative 1H Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Analysis of Lignin Shrikant Shivaji Pawade ,* Lauri Toom , Koit Herodes , and Ivo Leito * Corresponding author: shrikant.shivaji.pawade@ut.ee DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.1.2234-2242 GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8457-3644 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9693-8180 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1763-1784 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3000-4964 PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Pawade et al. (2025). Keywords: analysis; data; doi; lignin; nmr; ppm; sample; sampling; uncertainty; variability
• Preparation of Lignin-like Polymers by Dehydrogenation of Lignin Precursors and Structure-activity Relationships of the Resulting Polymers against Live Cancer HepG2 Cells by Zhao, Boxuan; Li, Zhijian; Wang, Zhi; Zhao, Yunbo; Xie, Yimin (2025) - 4. Relationship of concentration of ZL-DHP (A) and ZT-DHP (B) fractions with the extent of inhibition of liver cancer HepG2 cells PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Zhao et al. (2025). MTT cells were obtained from Beijing Lanjie Technology Co., Ltd. (Room 206, Building 1, 9 Yumin Avenue, Area B, Konggang Industrial Park, Shunyi District, Beijing), and liver cancer HepG2 cells were purchased from Beijing Beina Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (Building 5A, Shuanghuiyuan, Chaoyang District, Beijing). Keywords: activity; cells; compounds; dhp; dhps; doi; et al; lignin; structure; β-5
• Dehydrogenation Polymer (DHP) Condensation Reaction with Glucose by Liu, Yanyu; Peng, Wenyao; Xie , Junxian; Chen, Junjun; Wang, Peng (2025) - RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Infrared Spectral Analysis The infrared spectra of DHP self-condensation, DHP-glucose complex, and DHP- labeled glucose complex are shown in Fig. Compared with the self-condensation of DHP, the intensity of the absorbance peaks of the DHP-glucose complex and DHP- labeled glucose complex at 1078 and 1030 cm-1 increased. Keywords: complex; condensation; dehydrogenation; dhp; glucose; glucose complex; lignin; liu; nmr
• Lignin Reattachment to Pulp Fibres During Brownstock Washing: The Role of Sodium Sulfate by Senthilkumar, Eashwara Raju; Polisetti, Veerababu; Vikström, Tomas; Henriksson, Gunnar; Sevastyanova, Olena (2025) - 9226 Lignin Reattachment to Pulp Fibers during Brownstock Washing: The Role of Sodium Sulfate Eashwara Raju Senthilkumar,a Veerababu Polisetti,a,d Tomas Vikström,a,b Gunnar Henriksson,a,c and Olena Sevastyanova a,c* The role of sodium sulfate was considered relative to pulp washing liquors and its impact on the reattachment of lignin to pulp fibers during the brownstock washing process. The data from this study support the view that pulp washing in mills is a system that includes multiple stages and a cluster challenge. Keywords: cotton; fta; kraft; lignin; linters; pulp; reattachment; redeposition; sulfate; unbleached; washed; washing
• Humins: Still-unknown Antagonists in Polysaccharides Valorisation by Pajer, Nicolo; Crestini, Claudia (2025) - For sure, from an industrial perspective, the empirical development of technological solutions to minimize humins formation can, in some way, act in opposition to a deeper understanding of the chemistry and reactivity of these materials. Existing literature from the 1940s attempts to formulate mechanistic hypotheses regarding humin formation on the basis of studies involving model compounds. Keywords: formation; hmf; humins; lignin

• Dewatering and Structural Analysis of Foam-Formed, Lightweight Fibrous Materials by Keränen, Janne Tapani; Jetsu, Petri; Turpeinen, Tuomas; Koponen, Antti I. (2022) - 531 Dewatering and Structural Analysis of Foam-Formed, Lightweight Fibrous Materials Janne T. Keränen,* Petri Jetsu, Tuomas Turpeinen, and Antti I. Koponen This work studied the effect of the dewatering conditions on the behavior of fiber foams during dewatering and on the final structure of the formed, thick, lightweight lignocellulosic materials. Good knowledge of the dewatering kinetics of fiber foams and the ensuing structure (e.g., density and pore size profiles) is essential for designing profitable real-life processes. Keywords: bskp; density; dewatering; et al; fiber; fig; foam; forming; kpa; sample; vacuum
• Investigation of Different Cardboard Materials Under Impact Loads by Johst, Philipp; Käppeler, Ulrike; Seibert, Dimitrij; Kucher, Michael; Böhm, Robert (2023) - However, the results help to understand the behavior of different cardboard materials under impact loads. To keep the future experimental effort low and to enable a numerical analysis of different cardboard materials under impact loads, it is also recommended to set up a simulation model. Keywords: behavior; cardboard; damage; diameter; fiber; fig; impact; imprint; material; packaging; pressure
• Mode I Fracture Toughness Properties of Plectocomia kerrana Becc (Rattan) Cane by Xu, Minmin; Shang, Lili (2024) - Noting the loading state and cause of crack propagation, the load P and the opening displacement V of the COD gauge were recorded. Nominal fracture toughness of pre-cracks from cane cortex measured by flexibility method was 0.263 MPa m1/2, which was less than the nominal fracture toughness value for pre-cracks from the core. Keywords: bamboo; bundle; cane; crack; fiber; fracture; load; mode; toughness
• Deseeded Sunflower Fractions and Their Anatomy and Cell Morphology by Wang, Lizhen; Wang, Junyue; Li, Xiaotian (2024) - “Anatomy and cell wall ultrastructure of sunflower stalk rind,” J. Wood Sci. 67(1),1-9. “The preparation and performance of biomass cushioning packaging material prepared by sunflower stalk pith,” Adv. Mater. Keywords: anatomy; cells; fiber; fig; fractions; leaf; parenchyma; pith; receptacle; rind; stalk; sunflower
• Anatomical Characteristics of Unproductive Elaeis guineensis Stems and their Correlation with Density by Purusatama, Byantara Darsan; Kim , Jong-Ho; Prasetia , Denni; Savero, Alvin Muhammad; Wistara , Nyoman Jaya; Kim, Nam Hun (2024) - Oil palm fibers were irregular in length, diameter, and cell wall thickness from outer to inner zone and bottom to top level. Bamboo, agricultural residues (such as straw and husks), and oil palm stems are promising alternatives to timber. Keywords: core; density; et al; fiber; middle; oil; ops; outer; palm; section
• Detection of Incipient Pulp Screen Plugging by Aryanpour, Parsa; Gooding, Robert W.; Olson, James A. (2024) - 566 Detection of Incipient Pulp Screen Plugging Parsa Aryanpour ,a,* Robert W. Gooding ,a,b and James A. Olson a Aperture plugging is a phenomenon that limits both the capacity and efficiency of pulp screens, which are critical components of the pulping, recycling, and papermaking processes. In a typical industrial pulp screen, a suspension of pulp fibers in water is fed axially to the annular screening zone between the two main components of the screen, which are the cylinder and rotor. Keywords: cylinder; fiber; fig; flow; incipient; plugging; pressure; pulp; pulse; rotor; screen; slot; 𝑉𝑡 plugging
• Barrier Molded Fiber Products Based on Recovery and Up-cycling of Paper and Agricultural Wastes via a Pickering Emulsion Approach by Zhang, Jinlong (2024) - However, enhancing barriers of molded fiber products with up-cycling waxes is challenging owing to their hydrophobic nature with low solubility in aqueous solution and poor compatibility with molded fiber product surface. Primary questions to be addressed include how to compound molded fiber products from the recycling of paper or cardboard and agricultural residual wastes via combined vacuum thermo-forming and post-drying or synergistic cold and hot press approaches. Keywords: barrier; fiber; products; recycling; waxes

• Tannin-rich Tree Bark Extracts Inhibit the Development of Bacteria Associated with Bovine Mastitis by Ucella Filho, João Gilberto Meza; Lorenço, Mário Sérgio; Souza, Elias Costa; Costa, Geraldo Márcio da; Piccolo, Roberta Hilsdorf; Dias Junior, Ananias Francisco; Mori, Fábio Akira (2022) - High values of condensed tannins were found in bark extracts of S. adstringens, M. tenuiflora, M. caesalpiniifolia, A. occidentale, and A. mearnsii. “Tannin tree bark extracts,” BioResources 17(4), 6578-6587. Keywords: bark; bovine; doi; extracts; mastitis; species; tannins; tree
• Change of Cr, Co, and V Concentrations in Forest Trees by Species, Organ, and Soil Depth by Erdem, Ramazan (2023) - As a result of this study, it was determined that heavy metal concentrations in leaves significantly differed by species and the highest concentrations in leaves were found in Abo for Cr, Fo and Abo for Co, and Fo for V. Previous studies revealed that one of the most important factors determining the change of heavy metal concentration in organs of plants was the plant species (Turkyilmaz et al. 2018). At the end of this study, the finding that heavy metal concentrations in barks and leaves were very low suggests that Cr, Co, and V pollution in the air was at a minimal level. Keywords: change; concentrations; metal; plants; pollution; soil; species
• Germination Methods and Characteristics of Endemic Centaurea olympica DC. Koch Grown in Cultural Conditions by Yücel, Gül; Erken, Kamil (2023) - The effects of pretreatments consisting of 3 months cold-wet stratification, different GA3 concentrations and their combinations on the germination of C. olympica seeds were evaluated. The appropriate temperature for the germination of C. olympica seeds was 20 °C. Keywords: centaurea; conditions; ga3; germination; olympica; plant; population; seeds; soil; species; stratification
• A Comparative Study on Anatomical Characteristics of the Mutations of Phyllostachys bambusoides: Ssanggol- and Min-bamboo by Yang, Go Un; Purusatama, Byantara Darsan; Kim, Jong Ho; Prasetia, Denni; Savero, Alvin Muhammad; Ko, Eun Ji; Kim, Nam Hun (2023) - 2. Split bamboo culm of ssanggol- (A) and min-bamboo (B). Furthermore, the vascular bundle density in bamboo culms was significantly higher than that in the culm base. Keywords: bamboo; bamboo culm; base; culm; culm base; min; parenchyma; species
• Effects of Seasons and Indole-3-buteric Acid Doses on the Propagation of Some Native Rhododendron Species by Air Layering Technique in their Natural Habitats by Altun, Bahadır (2023) - This study showed that air layering method was the ideal propagation method for R. ungernii and R. caucasicum species. In contrast, there have been many studies on air layering propagation of fruit species, such as Eusideroxylon zwageri Teijsm. & Binn. Keywords: air; altun; doses; iba; layering; ppm; propagation; rhododendron; root; rooting; species
• Charcoal Properties of Malaysian Bamboo Charcoal Carbonized at 750 °C by Jarawi, Nurhazwani; Jusoh, Ismail (2023) - The carbonization of five Malaysian bamboo species, namely Bambusa vulgaris, Dendrocalamus asper, Gigantochloa hasskarliana, Gigantochloa levis, and Schizostachyum brachycladum, was conducted to investigate the charcoal properties and compare the quality of bamboo charcoal produced based on proximate analysis. DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.3.4413-4429 Keywords: Carbonization; Bamboo charcoal; Steel drum kiln; Proximate analysis; Charcoal quality Contact information: Keywords: asper; bamboo; bamboo charcoal; carbonization; charcoal; content; culm; doi; kiln; mean; middle; section; species; vulgaris
• Understory Junipers, and Light Environment Effects on Biomass, Chemical Composition, and Nutrient Contents of Black Pine Seedlings by Kara, Ferhat; Turfan, Nezahat; Alay , Mehtap (2023) - The main objectives of this study were to examine the effects of understory junipers and light conditions on the above and belowground biomass of black pine seedlings (Pinus nigra Arnold). Seedling biomass was significantly affected by understory light conditions, while the presence of junipers negatively affected the root- biomass of black pine seedlings. Keywords: biomass; doi; et al; forest; growth; junipers; kara; light; pine; pine seedlings; plant; psaj; psnj; root; seedlings; species; stem; understory
• Energy Production and its Characteristics from Four Tropical Trees Species Planted in Short Rotation Woody Systems in Costa Rica by Tenorio, Carolina; Moya , Roger; Murillo, Olman; Loría , Jonathan (2023) - However, information about different tree species and spacing is limited. 702 In general, G. arborea trees presented the highest values of height and diameter, followed by those of T. grandis, C. alliodora, and D. panamensis (Figs. 3 and 4). Keywords: alliodora; arborea; biomass; doi; energy; et al; fig; grandis; panamensis; spacing; species
• Chemical Properties, Antioxidant, and Antimicrobial Activities of Fruit extracts of Crataegus monogyna var. odemisii by Ozderin, Sevgin (2024) - In another study, it was recorded that the TPC of C. oxyacantha hawthorn fruit extracts in ethanol, ethanol:water, methanol, methanol:water, and water extractions were 2.12, 19.32, 18.21, 30.63, and 24.89 mg gallic acid equivalent g-1, respectively (Kostic et al. 2012). The amount of TPC of hawthorn fruits extracts ranged from 21.2 to 69.1 mg GAE/g (Alirezalu et al. 2020). Keywords: activity; antioxidant; crataegus; doi; et al; extract; fruit; hawthorn; monogyna; phenolic; species; özderin
• Anatomical Characteristics, Fibre Morphologies, and Densities of Six Rattan Species from Malaysia by Abdullah Siam, Nordahlia; Yusoh, Alia Syahirah; Mustapha, Asniza; Mohd Yusoff, Nur Syauqina Syasya; Mohamad Norizan, Azharizan; Wan Ariffin , Wan Tarmeze; Uyup, Mohd Khairun Anwar (2024) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.1.57-69 Keywords: Rattan species; Anatomical characteristics; Fibre morphology; Density; Vascular bundle Contact information: Forest Research Institute Malaysia, 52109 Kepong, Selangor, Malaysia; *Corresponding author: mkanwar@frim.gov.my INTRODUCTION Rattans, a collection of spiny and climbing palms, hold significant importance as non-timber forest products within tropical and subtropical forest ecosystems. Density is a crucial basic property for assessing the quality of rattan species. Keywords: bundle; calamus; characteristics; density; et al; fibre; species; type; vascular
• Determination of Arsenic Amount in Some Trees that Can Be Used as Biomonitors by Çobanoğlu, Hatice; Kulaç, Şemsettin (2024) - Year-by-year changes in As concentration in woods according to plant species in the western direction are shown in Table 6. The results in different directions show that As can vary based on plant species and organs. Keywords: arsenic; concentration; differences; direction; doi; et al; plant; species; years
• Variations in Cu, Co, Cr, Cd, and Pb Concentrations Based on Soil Depth, Plant Species, and Plant Organs at Copper Mining Sites by Ergül, Hüseyin Ali; Kravkaz Kuşçu, İnci Sevinç (2025) - It was found that Cr and Cd concentrations in soils and Cu concentration in spoil areas were largely below the detectable limits. According to the analysis of variance results, variation in Cu concentration in plants was statistically significant in all species on an organ basis and in all organs on a species basis. Keywords: area; concentration; doi; et al; forest; plants; soil; species; study; values
• Use of Paclobutrazol and Trinexepac-ethyl on Growth, Development, and Flowering Characteristics of Safflower as an Ornamental Plant by Selim, Ceren; Durak, Ayşe (2025) - 6452 on plant growth in fuchsia (Fuchsia spp.) In addition, plant growth inhibitory applications were seen to be more effective in the Dinçer cultivar (Fig. 1). Keywords: application; control; doi; et al; foliar; growth; height; leaf; pac; paclobutrazol; plant; plant growth; ppm; safflower; species; use
• Morphological and Volatile Profiles of Phlomis russeliana and Phlomis armeniaca from Uludağ, Türkiye by Sarikaya, Ayse Gul; Ilhan, Betul (2025) - In addition, ecological studies have underscored the important roles Phlomis species play in drought resistance and in supporting pollinator networks (Özdemir and Kaya 2021). 5303 Herbal teas (prepared through decoction or infusion) made from Phlomis species are commonly used to support digestion and to treat conditions such as gastritis, ulcers, and various types of pain in countries including Türkiye, Spain, Iran, Syria, Greece, and Portugal (Limem-Ben Amor et al. 2009b). Keywords: armeniaca; c15h24; components; genus; leaf; phlomis; plants; russeliana; species; türkiye

• Mesoporous Biochar Derived from Bamboo Waste: Template/Hydrothermal Preparation and Highly Efficient Pharmaceutical Adsorption by Li, Yin; Xu, Zhongren; Zhang, Qiankun; Di, Jing; Yang, Ruiqin; Gai, Xikun; Wang, Hongpeng; Zhang, Tao (2023) - 5. SEM images of (a) bamboo sawdust, (b) bamboo derived mesoporous biochar sample 4, and TEM (c) images of sample 4 b c a PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Li et al. (2023). Li et al. 2014) than the bamboo derived mesoporous biochar sample 4, which should be attributed to the larger pore volume (2.72 cm3/g) and pore size (with average pore diameter of 7.82 nm) of biochar sample 4. Keywords: adsorption; bamboo; berberine; biochar; doi; et al; hydrochloride; matrine; sample
• Effect of Drying Schedules on the Drying Time and Quality of Dendrocalamus barbatus Bamboo Using Solar Energy Integrated with Steam Heated Source by Nguyen, Bao Ngoc; Bui, Duy Ngoc; Ha, Tien Manh; Nguyen, Trong Tuan; Nguyen, Thi Hang (2023) - This study investigated the effect of drying schedules on the drying time and quality of Dendrocalamus barbatus bamboos in culm and strip forms using solar energy integrated with steam-heated source. DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.1.917-924 Keywords: Drying schedule; Dendrocalamus barbatus; Solar energy; Bamboo culm; Bamboo strip Contact information: Research Institute of Forest Industry, Vietnamese Academy of Forest Sciences, 46 Duc Thang Street, Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi, Vietnam 100000; * Corresponding author: ngocnb247@gmail.com INTRODUCTION Raw bamboo and bamboo products contain high levels of sugar and moisture, so they are prone to mold fungi, decay fungi, and insects, causing color change and loss of value and usability (Tang 2013). Keywords: bamboo; culms; drying; moisture; schedule; steam; time
• Pratuokng: The Borneo Bamboo Zither of Bidayuh Sarawak by Hamdan, Sinin; Mohamad Said , Khairul Anwar; Faudzi Musib , Ahmad; Rahman, Md Rezaur; Sawawia , Marini; Sinin, Aaliyawani Ezzerin (2024) - The studies of bamboo for pratuokng musical instruments are limited. As a novelty of this research, it aims to study the harmonic and overtone spectrogram of the chosen tone, which can serve as a guide for fabricating bamboo pratuokng. Keywords: bamboo; drum; frequency; pratuokng; string; zither
• A Review of the Evolution of Research on Proposals for Bamboo Culms Connections in Structural Systems by Gaffuri, Bruna A.; Moura, Jorge D. M.; Barbosa, Juliana C.; Medeiros, Marcelo H. F. de; Gobbi, Andressa; Silva, Ricardo D. (2023) - 1, it is possible to identify those publications that are related to bamboo connections and focused on steel connections began appearing around 2005 and mostly focused on industrialization. The world scientific publications on bamboo connections in the last 5 years (Note: Developed by Bibliometrix (2021)) Keywords: authors; bamboo; bamboo connections; connections; construction; culms; et al; fig; metal; research; review; use
• Effects of Different Connection Types on Mechanical Behavior of Cross-lap Joints of Phyllostachys makinoi Culms by Lee, Dong-Ying; Chung, Min-Jay; Tsai, Ming-Jer; Lee, Chia-Ju (2024) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.4.7911-7930 Keywords: Phyllostachys makinoi; Bamboo joint; Cross lapping; Mechanical behavior Contact information: a: Experimental Forest, National Taiwan University, No. 12, Section 1, Chien-Shan Road, Chu-Shan, Nantou Hsien, 55750, Taiwan; b: School of Forestry and Resource Conservation, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan * The results showed that the ultimate load of bamboo culms under lateral partial compression has a positive correlation with the number of bamboo nodes and the relative distance to the base-section of the bamboo culms. Keywords: bamboo; bracket joint; displacement; iron; iron wire; joint; lashing; load; steel; test; wire joint
• The Tongkungon: A Traditional KadazanDusun Plucked Musical Instrument from Sabah, Malaysia by Hamdan, Sinin; Mohamad Said, Khairul Anwar; Kipli, Kuryati; Duin, Ezra A. M.; Sinin, Aaliyawani E. (2024) - Previous works done by the author on traditional bamboo musical instruments were sompoton (Hamdan et al. 2022a), angklung (Hamdan et al. 2022b), and pratuokng (Hamdan et al. 2024). DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.1.357-367 Keywords: Bamboo music instrument; Tongkungon; Fast Fourier transform; KadazanDusun Contact information: a: Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia; b: Faculty of Applied and Creative Art, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia; c: Department of Science and Technology, Faculty of Humanities, Management and Science Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus, 97008 Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia; * Corresponding author: hsinin@unimas.my INTRODUCTION The development of traditional musical instruments used in Sabah is seen in terms of the quality and technique of making the instruments. Keywords: bamboo; frequency; hamdan; harmonic; sound; string; tongkungon
• Morphological and Anatomical Characterization of Mature Culms of Guadua angustifolia Kunth as a Raw Material for Transformation Processes by Prieto Muriel, Andres; Diaz Henao, Valentina; Montoya Arango, Jorge Augusto (2025) - Morphological characteristics of Guadua angustifolia Kunth culms. The internal part of wall culm; with the lowest density of vascular bundles and more parenchyma cells, and the cuticle (external tissue); due to its composition (waxy layer) and structure should be removed to improve the gluing and surface finishing processes on all the products. Keywords: angustifolia; bamboo; cells; culms; fibers; fig; guadua; internode; kunth; length; material; prieto; vascular; wall
• Influence of Various Adhesives on Properties of Betung Bamboo Laminated Boards by Hartono , Rudi; Liberti Carlos Simbolon, Unedo; Sucipto, Tito; Herwati, Evalina; Sutiawan, Jajang; Kartikawati, Aprilia; Surya Ningrum, Riska; Darmawan, Teguh; Sumardi, Ihak; Navis Rofii, Muhammad; Priadi, Trisna (2025) - The most favorable adhesive for enhancing betung bamboo laminated boards was determined. This research aimed to analyze the physical and mechanical properties of betung bamboo laminated boards on various adhesives. Keywords: adhesive; bamboo; betung; board; cm2; doi; epoxy; et al; isocyanate; laminated; pvac; type; value
• A Case Study on Sonic Heritage and Acoustic Profiling of the Bamboo Bass Guitar by Musib, Ahmad Faudzi; Sinin, Aaliyawani Ezzerin; Hamdan, Sinin; Mohamad Said, Khairul Anwar; Kamarudin, Khairil Anwar Dean (2025) - The spectrogram from Adobe Audition for string 1 (G4), 2 (D4), 3 (A3), and 4 (E3) from bamboo bass guitar (BBG). Even when their melodies are comparable, bamboo guitars generally have a different feel from wooden guitars (Sinin et al. 2025a). Keywords: acoustics; bamboo; bass; bbg; fjb70s; frequency; guitar; khz; musib; sound; string

• Research on the Development Status of Biomass Energy Serving the Construction of Ecological Civilization: A Case Study in Henan Province, China by Li, Xueqin; Yang, Shuhua; Wang, Zhiwei; Huhe, Taoli; Yang, Yantao; Liu, Peng; Huang, Sheng; Wu, Youqing; Lei, Tingzhou (2022) - The classification of biomass energy utilization technologies However, the diversified development and utilization of biomass energy are realized through biomass thermochemical conversion technology. Typical demonstration projects can be explored for biomass energy development and utilization. Keywords: biomass; biomass energy; carbon; cec; china; civilization; development; doi; energy; et al; fig; henan; henan province; province; resources; technology; utilization
• Evaluation Indexes of Poplar Sawdust and Alfalfa Grass Forming Pellets by De, Xuehong; Zhang, Bowen; Zhao, Jingyan; Guo, Wenbin; Zhang, Jianchao; Xue, Ruijiang; Yang, Jiawei (2023) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.3.5096-5106 Keywords: Forming pellets; Evaluation indexes; Influence pattern; Optimal combination Contact information: a: College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, PR China; b: College of Fine Art and Design, Heihe University, Heihe, PR China; #: These authors contributed equally to this work; *Corresponding author: wenbingwb2000@sina.com INTRODUCTION At present, traditional energy sources are becoming increasingly scarce, while biomass, with its huge reserves, renewable nature, and non-polluting advantages, is the fourth largest energy source in the world in terms of total energy consumption (Yan et al. 2011; Jiao 2020). Determination of Water Resistance of Formed Pellets The water resistance of formed pellet reflects their ability to resist water penetration and determines the storage capacity of the pellets, which is generally achieved by soaking the pellets (Jia 2021). Keywords: biomass; moisture content; particle size; pellets; range; resistance; test
• Green Solvents in Biomass Delignification for Fuels and Chemicals by Suota, Maria Juliane; Corazza, Marcos Lúcio; Pereira Ramos, Luiz (2023) - “Editorial: Green solvents,” BioResources 18(2), 2522-2525. DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.2.2522-2525 Keywords: Lignocellulosic materials; Pretreatment; Delignification; Green solvents; Biorefinery Contact information: Federal University of Paraná, Department of Chemical Engineering, Curitiba, PR, 81531-990, Brazil; *Corresponding author: luiz.ramos@ufpr.br The Problem Delignification has been recognized by many as an efficient technique for biomass fractionation and the ultimate solution for optimal enzymatic hydrolysis of lignocellulosic materials (Silveira et al. 2015). Keywords: biomass; pretreatment; solvents
• Investigation of the Mechanical Properties in the Production Process of Biomass Fuel Pellets by Wang, Yu; Sun, Yu; Wu, Kai (2023) - 7. Effects of the moisture content on the coefficients of Kawakita equation, Heckel equation, and Peiyun Huang equation: (a) the coefficient of 1/(ab); (b) the coefficient of 1/a; (c) the coefficient of K; (d) the coefficient of A; (e) the coefficient of m; (f) the coefficient of log(M) PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Wang et al. (2023). Effects of the particle size on the coefficients of Kawakita equation, Heckel equation, and Peiyun Huang equation: (a) the coefficient of 1/(ab); (b) the coefficient of 1/a; (c) the coefficient of K; (d) the coefficient of A; (e) the coefficient of m; (f) the coefficient of log(M) Keywords: biomass; compacting; equation; et al; fig; moisture; pellet; process
• Properties of Pinus sp. Pellets Prepared after In-line Pre-compaction with Torrefaction by Lima, Laura V. L.; de Castro, Vinícius R.; Surdi, Paula G.; Zanuncio, Antônio J. V.; Zanuncio, José C.; Carneiro, Angélica de C. O.; Gominho, Jorge; Araújo, Solange de O. (2023) - The increased hardness and durability of torrefied particle pellets will reduce the mass loss during transport and handling (Kaliyan 2018). “Grindability of torrefied wood chips and wood pellets,” Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 35, 45-55. Keywords: biomass; carbon; content; density; doi; energy; et al; particles; pelletizing; pellets; torrefaction
• Sugar Beet Processing Waste as a Substrate for Yeast Protein Production for Livestock Feed by Dygas, Dawid; Berłowska, Joanna (2023) - Research Design Enzymatic depolymerization of sugar beet pulp biomass, with known dry mass (DM) content, was carried out with different biomass loads. Protein increase in fresh sugar beet pulp biomass after fermentation with various biomass portions (I – 9 g/100 g, II – 10 g/100g, III – 11 g/100g) Keywords: beet; biomass; candida; content; doi; feed; fermentation; g/100; protein; pulp; sbp; sugar; utilis; yeast
• Utilization of Used Bleaching Clay in Pellet Fuel Production with Torrefied Oil Palm Fronds by Romyen, Pensiri; Pianroj, Yutthapong; Punvichai, Teerasak; Karrila, Seppo; Chotikhun, Aujchariya; Jumrat, Saysunee (2023) - Appearances of pellet fuels made with raw or torrefied biomass mixed with UBC Net calorific value and proximate analysis The properties from testing of biomass pellet fuel made with used bleaching clay (UBC) and either OPF or TOPF are summarized in Table 5. Comparing pellet fuels derived from raw and torrefied biomass, a striking difference in calorific values was observed. Keywords: biomass; calorific; clay; content; energy; et al; fuel; oil; palm; pellet; topf; torrefaction; ubc; value
• A Comparative Assessment of Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) Pruning Waste as a Potential Source of Serotonin by Janceva, Sarmite; Andersone, Anna; Lauberte, Liga; Zaharova, Natalija; Telysheva, Galina; Krasilnikova, Jelena; Rieksts, Gints (2023) - Tarmo Duet Tatiana Eva Lord % /D M Yield of hydrophilic extract from biomass Serotonin content in extract PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Janceva et al. (2024). 9.97±0.03 0.85±0.01 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 96% EtOH 80% EtOH 50% EtOH 20% EtOH Water % /D M Yield of extract from biomass Serotonin content in extract Yield of serotonin from biomass PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Janceva et al. (2024). Keywords: biomass; buckthorn; content; extraction; extracts; janceva; sbt; sea; serotonin; twigs; yield
• Algal Biomass Extract as Mediator for Copper Oxide Nanoparticle Synthesis: Applications in Control of Fungal, Bacterial Growth, and Photocatalytic Degradations of Dyes by Alsalamah, Sulaiman A.; Alghonaim, Mohammed Ibrahim; Mohammad, Abeer M.; Abdel Ghany, Tarek M. (2023) - DOI: 10.4172/2157-7471.1000289 Abdelghany, T. M. A., Bakri, M. M., Al-Rajhi, A. M. H., Abboud, M. A. A., Alawlaqi, M. M., and Shater, A. R. M. (2020). 7486 REFERENCES CITED Abdel Ghany, T. M., Mahmoud, M. S., Alawlaqi, M. M., Reyad, A. M., Al-Rajhi, A. M. H., and Abdkareem, E. M. (2021). Keywords: activity; algae; biomass; copper; cuonps; doi; et al; green; methyl; nanoparticles; oxide
• Measurement of the Fair Value of Forest Carbon Sinks – Taking Yixing National Forest Park as an Example by Chen, Yuanyuan; Qiu , Jie; Jia , Chong (2023) - This paper considers the strategy and process of forest carbon sink value accounting from two aspects of forest carbon storage and value, puts forward a set of forest carbon sink fair value accounting ideas, and considers Yixing forest farm as the research area. The process of measurement of forest carbon sink value is very complex. Keywords: biomass; biomass expansion; biomass method; carbon sinks; carbon storage; class; diameter; equation; factor method; forest biomass; forest carbon; market; measurement; price; trading; value; volume
• Machine Learning Applications in Biomass Supply Chain Management and Optimization by Wang, Jingxin (2024) - “ML for biomass supply chains,” BioResources 19(4), 6961-6963. “ML for biomass supply chains,” BioResources 19(4), 6961-6963. Keywords: biomass; data; supply
• Efficacy of White Rot Fungal Biomass of Phanerochaete chrysosporium for Adsorption and Removal of Reactive Red and Reactive Blue Dyes from Water by Al-Rajhi, Aisha M. H.; Saddiq, Amna A.; Al Abboud, Mohamed A.; Khusaifan, Tibra J.; Abdelghany, Tarek. M.; Selim, Samy (2024) - 3. Removal of RR-198 and RB-19 dyes at different pH by fungal biomass Figure 2 illustrates the influence of varying adsorbent dosages (0.2 to 1.4 g/L solution) on dye removal under the same operating circumstances. “Application of agricultural wastes activated carbon for dye removal - An overview,” MATEC Web Conf. 103, 06013–06034. Keywords: adsorbent; biomass; doi; dyes; rb-19; removal; rr-198
• Is It Possible To Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuels From Lignocellulosic Biomass Waste? by Mendieta, Carolina M.; Kruyeniski, Julia; Vallejos, María E.; Area, Maria Cristina (2024) - The hydrogenation is performed gently to remove small amounts of branched carbon chains in jet fuel, using palladium catalysts at pressures above 20 bar and temperatures between 200 and 350ºC. Fuel Distillation The product of oligomerization and hydrogenation is a mixture of hydrocarbons of various sizes, including both light and heavy compounds suitable for aviation fuel. Freezing point lower than -40 °C, Flashpoint higher than 38 °C, Distillation temperature (10% to 90%) higher than 22 °C, Energy density higher than 42.8 MJ kg-1, Density at 15 °C between 0.73 and 0.77 kg L-1, Aromatic compound content less than 0.5%, Sulfur content less than 0.0015%, and Thermal oxidation stability (JFTOT) higher than 325 °C. Bioethanol-to-bioethylene-to-jet (EEJ) Route Stages LCBW derived from the forest industry represents an abundant, sustainable, and cost-effective source for bio-jet fuel production from dehydration of second-generation bioethanol, as shown in Fig 1. Keywords: bioethanol; bioethylene; biomass; fuel; jet
• Effect of Different Nutritional Materials on Laccase Activity and Biomass Accumulation of the Auricularia cornea var. Li Strain by Xiong, Xue; Li, Peng; Xiang, Zhun; He, Yao-Wei; Zheng, Xuan; Liu, Zhong-Xuan (2025) - In induction culture experiments with various edible fungi, wheat bran was considered a cultivation auxiliary material that yielded high laccase production (Atilano-Camino et al. 2020; Kumla et al. 2020; Li et al. 2021; Xiong et al. 2021, 2024). “The relationship between extracellular enzymes changes and agronomic traits in Auricularia cornea var Li.,” Molecular Plant Breeding 16(13) ,4431-4435. Keywords: activity; auricularia; auricularia cornea; biomass; carbon; cornea; cornea var; doi; et al; laccase; nitrogen
• Phytochemical Extraction to Improve the Economic Benefits of Biomass Processing by Zhu, Shengliang; Zhang, Shengrong; Xv, Zhanye; Zhu, Shengdong (2025) - Phytochemicals exist in a vast assortment of plants, and thousands of phytochemicals have already been found. This editorial briefly discusses phytochemicals and their extraction to improve the economic benefits of biomass processing. Keywords: biomass; extraction; phytochemicals
• Effects of Indole-3-Butyric Acid Application on Rooting and Vegetative Development in Hardwood Cuttings of Pterocarya fraxinifolia (Poiret) Spach by Çetin, Bilal; Baş, Eren (2025) - For P. fraxinifolia cuttings, the highest RP (26.66%) was found at 2000 ppm IBA dose in thin cuttings and the highest NR (22.33 roots per cutting) was found at 1000 ppm in thick cuttings. The comparatively low SL values in the control group (2.83 cm in thick cuttings and 4.46 cm in thin cuttings) underscore the positive effect of hormone application on shoot development. Keywords: biomass; cuttings; development; doi; et al; fraxinifolia; iba; ppm; propagation; pterocarya; rooting; shoot

• Evaluation and Design of Dining Room Chair Based on Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Fuzzy AHP by Liu, Mingbin; Zhu , Xiurong; Chen, Yanming; Kong , Quan (2023) - Then, in the later stage of dining room chair design, the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP) method was used to quantitatively evaluate the three design schemes and obtain the optimal design scheme. Similarly, in the process of dining room chair design, it is difficult to obtain objective and quantitative results from the traditional dining room chair evaluation. Keywords: chair; chair design; design; dining; dining room; evaluation; factor; hierarchy; room; room chair; scheme; value
• Quantitative Analysis of Traditional Chinese Color by Chen, Yushu; Gu, Feng (2023) - Different intelligence algorithms rationally analyse people's color vision to evaluate color images. To sum up, most of the research methods of Color image are the combination of Kansei engineering and data mining. Keywords: analysis; color; correlation; culture; design; doi; dynasty; image; research
• Interface Design for the Mobile Terminal for Furniture Shopping in the Post-epidemic Era: An Empirical Evidence of User Demand Collection by Zhang, Wangshu; Zhou, Chengmin; Yu, Mengnan; Huang, Ting; Kaner, Jake (2023) - “Bibliometric and visualized analysis of user experience design research: From 1999 to 2019,” SAGE Open 12, 215824402210872. “Users’ mental model pattern for user interface design of mobile shopping apps,” Advanced Science Letters 24, 1158-1162. Keywords: design; doi; et al; experience; furnishings; furniture; home; information; interface; mobile; online; research; shopping; terminal; user
• The Study of Children’s Preferences for the Design Elements of Learning Desks Based on AHP-QCA by Miao, Yanfeng; Yan, Shuqi; Xu, Wei (2024) - By analyzing the physiological and psychological characteristics of preschool children, she proposed a series of ergonomics-based design recommendations aimed at improving the functionality and comfort of study tables. Li (2022) focuses on the design of study tables for preschool children, addressing the problems of product homogenization, single service, and poor sustainability. Keywords: analysis; children; consistency; design; factors; furniture; miao; option; preferences; study; study table; style; table; weight
• Analysis of Strength, Durability, Stability, and Fatigue Parameters of Furniture Doors and Drawers Using Engineering Design Method by Seker, Sedanur; Erdinler, Emine Seda; Erdil, Yusuf Ziya; As, Nusret (2024) - (2012) determined the maximum deflection values and strains for furniture doors with varying hinge distribution configuration using FEM. (2012) determined the maximum deflection values of 0.0093 mm and 0.0172 mm (two hours loading) and stresses in furniture doors in varying hinge distribution configuration using FEM. Keywords: analysis; design; doors; drawers; engineering; furniture; mdf; results; test
• Wooden Infant Bed Design under the Background of Two-child Policy by Du, Xiaohang; Wei, Yi; Zhang, Fulin; Zhu, Zhaolong (2024) - For the measure of making it convenient for parents to observe and take care of their children when resting in the big bed, it is mainly to deal with the situation of child care when parents sleep at night. Requirements Collection and Summary First, the needs of wooden infant bed users were summarized. Keywords: bed; child; children; demand; design; engineering; families; infant; infant bed; measures; needs; sleep; space
• Reverse Design and Additive Manufacturing of Furniture Protective Foot Covers by Wang, Chen; Zhang, Chenyun; Zhu, Yu (2024) - In response to the above issues, this study proposes a customized method for 3D printed furniture protective foot covers and conducts practical applications. Furniture protective foot covers have high practical value. Keywords: chair; covers; design; foot; foot covers; furniture; reverse
• Mismatch between Classroom Furniture and Anthropometric Measures in Children Aged 3 to 6 Years: Case Study of the South-West Region of Kosovo by Sejdiu, Rrahim; Braha-Mazreku, Samire; Sejdiu, Muharrem; Idrizi, Lulzim; Bajraktari, Agron (2024) - Furthermore, other studies (Bejia et al. 2005) have reported that sitting posture and satisfaction with school furniture were linked to the occurrence of low back pain among school children. “Back pain in school children—where to from here?,” Appl. Keywords: children; design; dimensions; education; furniture; height; seat; table; years
• Applying a Kano-FAST Integration Approach to Design Requirements for Auditorium Chairs by Wang, Qian; Chen, Yushu (2024) - 4. FAST functional structure model of auditorium chairs CONCLUSIONS This article analyzed the current situation of auditorium chair design through market research methods and then used qualitative and quantitative research methods to collect user demand data for auditorium chairs. Based on market research results, this article developed a hierarchical model of auditorium chair design requirements from the user's perspective using a Kano-FAST integration method and transformed it into functional optimization opportunities, providing scientific guidance for future design innovation of auditorium chairs and promoting the development of public furniture. Keywords: auditorium; auditorium chairs; chairs; demand; design; furniture; kano; needs; product; user
• Voxel-based Modular Architectural Design Strategy Toward Autonomous Architecture by Luo, Jianing; Yu, Boyuan; Li, Yangzhi; Shi, Yi; Fingrut, Adam (2025) - The technological approach is divided into four parts: modular components design and prefabricated methods, component connection rules and methods, digital aggregation, and construction. The primary modular components of the research include component design: flexible modular design of “H” block elements; a voxel-based component design system that allows for complex component packing in the voxel process; voxel-based modular design aggregation methodologies for pentomino connection and Soma cube connection; and construction technology, including robotic construction and other potential methods. Keywords: architecture; components; construction; cube; design; research; voxel
• Research on the Design of Growable Solid Wood Children’s Beds by Wang, jinjing; Liang, Qianwei; Ma, Xinyu; Wei, Yihan; Chen , Yushu (2024) - “A study on product design of stress relieving toys for adolescents based on AHP-TOPSIS model,” Packaging Engineering 45(8), 178-188. Experts in the field of furniture design (5 furniture designers) were invited to score (Tables 2, 3, 4, and 5). Keywords: beds; children; design; furniture; height; kano; needs; product; user;  ;  
• Design Preferences for Contemporary Chinese-Style Wooden Furniture: Insights from Conjoint Analysis by Cui, Xiaolei; Xu, Jindong; Dong, Huajun (2024) - By gaining a deeper understanding of the consumer decision-making process, this study holds theoretical and practical implications for promoting the modern innovation and cultural inheritance of traditional Chinese furniture design. “Furniture design preferences,” BioResources 20(1), 164-189. 165 corresponded to different social classes. Keywords: analysis; attributes; consumer; data; decoration; design; eye; fixation; furniture; furniture design; number; preferences; product; style; style furniture; tracking; utility
• Application of Symbolic Language and Pattern Innovation of Chaoshan Peach Cake Mold in Paper Packaging Design by Jiahang Chen (2025) - Many observed that the fusion of traditional peach cake mold patterns with modern design elements created a visually striking product that aligns well with contemporary tastes. Integrating traditional peach cake mold patterns into eco-friendly paper materials has revitalized classic designs with a modern touch. Keywords: cake mold; chaoshan; chen; culture; design; elements; mold; packaging; pattern; peach; peach cake; shape; symbols
• Kano-DEMATEL-TRIZ-based Product Design for Nail Tables and Chairs: A Two-Category User Study by Yan, Yihui; Liang, Yu; Guan, Huiyuan (2025) - Nail customer user needs were categorized as 5 Must-Requirements, 5 One- Dimensional Requirements, 5 Attractive Requirements, and 5 Indifferent Requirements. After screening and eliminating invalid questionnaires with too short a filling time or contradictory answers, as well as those with contradictory answers to positive and negative questions, 191 valid questionnaires from manicurist users and 284 valid questionnaires from nail customer users were finally collected. Keywords: chairs; customers; demand; dematel; design; kano; manicurist; nail; needs; product; requirements; table; technicians; user
• Cultural Symbols Migration and User Perception: Innovation in Chinese-Style Furniture Design by Wang, Li; Gong, Yu-Han; Niu, Sh-Fan; Ren, Zhao-Xian (2025) - Special attention should be paid to modern, younger consumer groups, emphasizing emotional design in contemporary CSF. An Affinity Diagram was employed to collect and organize affective vocabulary related to furniture design. Keywords: affective; csf; design; elements; furniture; furniture design; method; needs; study; style; style furniture; symbols; user; vocabulary
• Consumer Perceptions of Cultural Sustainability in Neo-Chinese Furniture: A Text Mining Analysis of Online Reviews from JD and Tmall by Chen, Yiming; Chen, Yongmei; Liu, Xinyou (2025) - This statistical approach eliminates scale effects caused by differences in review volume across platforms, thereby ensuring that the evaluation of cultural perception remains comparable. 1. Z-Score radar chart of cultural features on Tmall and JD platforms CONCLUSIONS Platform participants (who can be regarded as a subset of “consumers”) prioritize tangible and behavioral dimensions of cultural value, with a clear preference hierarchy: visual design and material quality dominate reviews, while symbolic and historical references remain minimal (<8% of keyword clusters). Keywords: analysis; chen; chinese; craftsmanship; design; feature; furniture; material; platform; reviews; sustainability; tmall

• Microstructure-Properties of Dynamically Vulcanized Mengkuang Leaf Fibre/Ethylene Vinyl Acetate/Natural Rubber Thermoplastic Elastomer Composites by Hashim, Faiezah; Surya, Indra; Rusli, Arjulizan; Ismail, Hanafi (2022) - 6036 Microstructure-Properties of Dynamically Vulcanized Mengkuang Leaf Fibre/Ethylene Vinyl Acetate/Natural Rubber Thermoplastic Elastomer Composites Faiezah Hashim,a,* Indra Surya,b Arjulizan Rusli,c and Hanafi Ismail c Thermoplastic elastomer composites based on ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), natural rubber (NR), and Mengkuang leaf fibre were prepared using the sulfur and peroxide vulcanization systems. Tensile properties of Mengkuang leaf fibre filled EVA/NR composites indicated that the tensile strength, elongation at break, and Young’s modulus of the peroxide cure system were higher than the sulfur cure system and unvulcanised composites. Keywords: composites; dcp; et al; eva; fibre; hashim; leaf composites; leaf fibre; mengkuang leaf; sulfur; system
• Effect of Content and Particle Size of Used Beverage Carton Pieces on the Properties of HDPE Composites by Kuzmin, Anton Michailovich; Ayrilmis, Nadir; Özdemir, Ferhat; Kanat, Gurdal (2023) - “Carton in HDPE composites,” BioResources 18(2), 2815-2825. 2815 Effect of Content and Particle Size of Used Beverage Carton Pieces on the Properties of HDPE Composites Anton Michailovich Kuzmin,a Nadir Ayrilmis,b Ferhat Özdemir,c and Gürdal Kanat d,* This study investigated the tensile properties and thermal behavior of virgin and hot press molded HDPE composites filled with different particle size and content of used beverage cartons which were the Tetra Pak® cartons. Keywords: composites; content; filler; hdpe; pak; particle; size; tensile; tetra; tetra pak
• Free Vibration and Mechanical Characteristics of Palmyra Palm Leaf Stalk Fibers (PPLSFs) Reinforced Unsaturated Polyester Composites by Dharmalingam, Shanmugam; Rama , Thirumurugan; Sayalkudi Kannusamy, Ashok; Manikavasagam, Thiruchitrambalam; Mahalingam, Jayaraj; Palanisamy, Sivasubramanian; Santulli, Carlo; Durairaj, Thresh Kumar; Al-Farraj, Saleh A (2025) - RESULTS AND DISCUSSION In Table 2 the first three modes of vibration, namely bending, twisting, and secondary bending of the various palmyra leaf stems fibers composites are reported. In recent years, the application of leaf fiber composites has been proposed in the automotive industry, first and foremost pineapple leaf fibers (PALF), which received specific attention (Sangilimuthukumar et al. 2020). Keywords: composites; doi; et al; fibers; leaf; palm; palmyra; vibration
• Synergistic Flame Retardancy of MXene and Poly(p-Phenylene Oxide) on High-Performance Recycling Waste Rubber Modified Polystyrene Composites by Tian, Aoxue; Zhang, Jinlong; Wang, Yong (2025) - To tackle the intrinsic fire issue of waste tire rubber and polystyrene (WTRPS) composites for its advanced applications, the synergistic effect of fire additives MXene and poly(p-phenylene oxide) PPO on the performance of WTRPS composites was investigated in this work. Additionally, the heat release rate, total heat release, and peak of heat release rate of resulting composites showed obvious decreases, confirming their synergistic fire retardancy effects on WTRPS composites. Keywords: char; composites; fig; fire; m15; mxene; p40; ppo; rubber; wtrps; wtrps composites

• Modelling Carbon Footprint, Emission, and Sequestration of Kenaf Cultivation and Fiber Processing and Utilization into Automotive Components by Abdelrhman, Hamdon A.; Paridah , M. T.; Almaleeh, Tasneem A.; Abdan, Khalina (2023) - 4558 Modelling Carbon Footprint, Emission, and Sequestration of Kenaf Cultivation and Fiber Processing and Utilization into Automotive Components Hamdon A. Abdelrhman,a,b,* Paridah M. T.,b Tasneem A. Almaleeh,a and Khalina Abdan b This study aimed to model carbon footprint, carbon dioxide sequestration, and emissions from kenaf cultivation as well as utilization of core and bast as biomaterials in the automotive industries and their environmental implications. DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.3.4558-4566 Keywords: Carbon footprint; Carbon dioxide sequestration; Automotive components; Kenaf cultivation Contact information: a: Department of Forestry and Range Sciences, Faculty of NATRES, University of Kordofan, P.O. Box 160, Elobeid, Sudan; b: Laboratory of Biorem and Biocomposite Technology, Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia; *Corresponding author: hamdonun2012@gmail.com INTRODUCTION Natural fibres such as flax, hemp, jute, or kenaf are frequently utilized into technical applications, particularly in biocomposites in automotive interiors and insulation. Keywords: abdelrhman; carbon; co2; cultivation; footprint; kenaf; tonne
• Characteristics of Carbon from Chitin-coated LiFePO4 and its Performance for Lithium Ion Battery by Ratchai, Ekawat; Luengchavanon, Montri; Techato , Kua-anan; Limbuta , Warakorn; Chotikhun , Aujchariya; Voo, Nyuk Yoong (2023) - 2. XRD spectra of LiFePO4 coated carbon (LiFePO4/C) produced from chitin PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Ratchai et al. (2023). Carbon is one material that can be used to improve the properties of LiFePO4 batteries. Keywords: batteries; battery; carbon; chitin; doi; energy; et al; ion; lifepo4; lithium
• Some Issues in Implementing Forest Carbon Sink Projects to Realize Carbon Emission Reduction for Climate Change Mitigation by Zhang, Shengrong; Zhang, Qi; Zhu, Shengdong (2023) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.1.1-3 Keywords: Forest carbon sink projects; Carbon emission reduction; Climate change mitigation Contact information: Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Process of Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Novel Chemical Reactor and Green Chemical Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Pharmacy, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan 430205, PR China; * Corresponding author: whictzhusd@sina.com; zhusd2003@21cn.com Forest Carbon Sink Projects: An Economical and Effective Measure to Realize Reductions in Carbon Emissions for Climate Change Mitigation Carbon dioxide, as the largest contributor to greenhouse gas effects, has drawn much attention in recent years. With continuous population growth and accelerated industrialization process, the balance between carbon dioxide emissions and its redeposition into the biosphere has been broken. Keywords: carbon; fcs; projects
• Effects of Corn Stalks Returning on Soil Microbial Carbon Use Efficiency and Corn Yield in Semi-Arid Cropland by Meng, Yue; Wu, Kaikuo; Gong, Ping; Zhang, Zhe; Han, Mei; Wei, Zhanbo; Wang, Lingli; Lv, Na; Bai, Wei; Zhang, Lili (2023) - “Soil microbial carbon use efficiency and biomass turnover in a long-term fertilization experiment in a temperate grassland,” Soil Biology & Biochemistry 97, 168-175. The effect of urea application (156 kg N ha-1) and corn stalks returning (9.0 tons ha-1) on soil microbial CUE and corn yield in semi-arid cropland was studied using the 18O-labeled water approach during a one-year experiment. Keywords: application; carbon; corn; corn stalks; cue; doi; et al; growth; returning; soil; urea; yield; zhang
• Priming Effect of Pigeon Pea and Wood Biochar on Carbon Mineralization of Native Soil Organic Carbon and Applied Municipal Solid Waste Compost by Mounissamy, Vassanda Coumar; Parla Chandrashekar , Deeksha; Adhikari, Tapan; Sarkar, Abhijit; Lenka, Sangeeta; Selladurai, Rajendiran; Yadav, Dinesh Kumar; Saha, Madhumonti; Meena, Bharat Prakash; Ajay; Saha, Jayant Kumar (2024) - “Biochar accelerates soil organic carbon mineralization via rhizodeposit-activated Actinobacteria,” Biol. “Field-aged biochar enhances soil organic carbon by increasing recalcitrant organic carbon fractions and making microbial communities more conducive to carbon sequestration,” Agric. Keywords: biochar; carbon; doi; effect; loss; mineralization; mswc; organic; ppb; priming; soil
• Analysis of Economic and Environmental Benefits of Agricultural Straw Preparation for Biochar Returned to the Field: A Case Study at the County Scale in China by Wang, Shuai; Guo, Jinyu; Qiao, Yifan; Zhang, Xuan; Sun, Guiliang; Guo, Yuhan; Gu, Zhiyu; Cui, Mengke; Wang, Jianghao; Ogino, Kenji; Wang, Bing (2025) - Due to the current immaturity of China’s agricultural carbon trading market, it is still challenging to fully rely on corporatized operations to achieve profitability of agricultural straw field return (Wu et al. 2024). It is recommended to promote the farmer-oriented model of large-dose one-time field return, and to give policy inclination and subsidies, so as to realize the double harvest of environmental and economic benefits of agricultural straw charcoal field return. Keywords: agricultural; biochar; carbon; cost; field; return; straw
• Changes of Soil Organic Carbon Stabilization and Stock in Yancheng Huang-Bohai Sea Migratory Bird Habitat Coastal Marsh Wetland with a Long-term Follow-up Study by Yue, Chaowei; Zhu, Yun; Ge, Haochuan; Wang, Hui; Quan, Guixiang; Cui, Liqiang; Yan, Jinlong (2025) - In general, plant residue contents are the main source of soil organic carbon. In terms of vegetation biomass, the aboveground biomass of the mutualistic Spartina alterniflora community reached 10 to 15 t/ha, which is significantly higher than that of Phragmites australis (5 to 8 t/ha) and Suaeda salsa (2 to 4 t/ha), providing a rich source of inputs for soil organic carbon. Fig. Keywords: alterniflora; australis; carbon; carbon content; carbon storage; coastal; data; depth; doi; et al; phragmites; salsa; soil; soil depth; spartina; spartina alterniflora; suaeda; vegetation; wetland; yancheng
• Preparation of Carbon Quantum Dots from Traditional Chinese Medicine Residues and their Application in Metal Ion Detection by Yan, Juping; Liu, Jiaxin; Feng, Kaihui; Luo, Jie; Wang, Yiru; Zhang, Ningning (2025) - While the synthesis of carbon dots (CDs) from green raw materials has been widely studied, the use of Chinese medicine residues (CMR) which are rich in ligno-cellulosic components as a carbon source for CDs preparation remained largely unexplored. Notably, converting CMR into carbon dots (CMR-CDs) offered a dual benefit: it enhanced resource utilization and mitigated the environmental impact of these waste materials. Keywords: carbon; cds; cmr; doi; dots; et al
• Wildfire Management: Canada’s Carbon Opportunity and a Lesson for All by Koukoulas, Alexander A.; Lonsdale, Jack; Kuttner, Benjamin (2025) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.21.1.10-12 Keywords: Greenhouse gas emissions; Carbon dioxide; Forest management; Costs of prevention Contact information: a: AFRY Management Consulting, Inc., 295 Madison Avenue Suite 300 New York, NY 10017 USA; b: AFRY Management Consulting (UK) Limited, 3rd Floor, 4 Millbank, London SW1P 3JA UK, c: University of Toronto, Institute of Forestry and Conservation, 33 Willcocks St., Toronto, ON M5S 3B3 Canada; *Corresponding author: alexander.koukoulas@afry.com In 2023, Canadian wildfires released an estimated 570 to 727 teragrams (Tg) or as much as 727 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) according to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (Byrne et al. 2024). Tenure reform, infrastructure investment, and market development can incentivize biomass use, while carbon markets can provide a powerful financing tool for verifiable prevention. Keywords: canada; carbon; fuel; management; prevention

• Press-forming Molded Pulp from Repulped Liquid Packaging Board: Role of Heat Input, Pressing Force, and Defect Formation by Niini, Arvo; Tanninen, Panu; Leminen, Ville; Jönkkäri, Ilari; Horttanainen, Mika (2022) - 6148 Press-forming Molded Pulp from Repulped Liquid Packaging Board: Role of Heat Input, Pressing Force, and Defect Formation Arvo Niini,a,* Panu Tanninen,a Ville Leminen,a Ilari Jönkkäri,b and Mika Horttanainen c Laboratory sheets were prepared from repulped liquid packaging board (LPB) for press-forming experiments and tensile tests to study convertibility and mechanical properties of molded pulp material developed from the repulped LPB. Molded pulp materials for electronic equipment packages were developed from a pulp-plastic composite (PPC) by Noguchi et al. (1998). Keywords: doi; forming; laboratory; lpb; material; press; pulp; sheets
• The Effect of Treating Pine Regular Kraft Pulp with Peracetic Acid before O2-Delignification on the Consumption of ClO2 in D0ED1 Bleaching by Danielewicz, Dariusz (2023) - Consequently, one of the main research trends in kraft pulp bleaching over many years has been to reduce the amount of chlorine compounds discharged from bleaching processes to the sewage treatment plants of kraft pulp mills (Karim 2011; Tripathi et al. 2020; Starrsjö et al. 2021; Oliveira et al. 2022). Paa can be used in several stages of bleaching kraft pulp. Keywords: bleaching; brightness; chlorine; delignification; kappa; kraft; number; oxygen; pulp
• Data-Driven Soft Sensors in Pulp Refining Processes Using Artificial Neural Networks by Karlström, Anders; Hill, Jan; Johansson, Lars (2023) - Both traditional process variables (external variables) and refining zone variables (internal variables) are necessary to include as model inputs. This is especially true if the aim is to develop simulation tools for pulp refining processes. Keywords: case; fig; karlström; models; pulp; refining; sensors; set; validation; variables
• Understanding the Limits of a Screening Operation. Part 1: Characterization of Screen Plugging by Villalba, Miguel E.; Olson, James A.; Martinez, D. Mark (2024) - “Determination of power requirements for solid core pulp screen rotors,” Nordic Pulp & Paper Research Journal 19, 213-217. PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Villalba et al. (2024). “Pulp screening: Pt.1–Plugging,” BioResources 19(2), 2404-2416. 2407 to detect plugging based on the fluctuation peaks of the open area data describing the intermittency was introduced. Keywords: apertures; area; distribution; fig; plugging; pulp; rotor; screening
• Understanding the Limits of Screening Operation. Part 2: Characterizing the Operational Window by Villalba, Miguel E.; Olson, James A.; Martinez, D. Mark (2024) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.2.2990-3000 Keywords: Pressure screen; Plugging; Rotor speed; Intermittency; Detection-tool Contact information: a: Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia, 2360 East Mall, Vancouver, V6T 1Z4, BC, Canada; b: Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of British Columbia, 6250 Applied Science Lane, V6T 1Z4, BC, Canada; * Corresponding author: miguel.villalba@mech.ubc.ca INTRODUCTION This article is part two of a two-part study investigating the limits of screening operations. “A force balance model of pulp screen capacity,” Tappi Journal 82, 181-187. Keywords: fig; limits; plugging; pressure; pulp; rotor; screen; screening
• Pulp Screen Plugging Characteristics by Aryanpour, Parsa; Gooding, Robert W.; Olson, James A. (2025) - In a typical screening process, a suspension of water and pulp fibers enters the screening zone, i.e., the annular space between the cylinder and the rotor within, axially through the feed end. A suspension of pulp fibers will have variations in fiber concentration on the scale of a fiber length due to fiber flocculation. Keywords: flow; plugging; plugs; pulp; screen; ∆𝑃𝑓𝑎; 𝑉𝑡 trigger; 𝑉𝑡𝑝; 𝑉𝑡𝑢

• Review of Factors Influencing the Competitiveness of Bumiputera Furniture Entrepreneurs in the Domestic Market by Othman, Kamaruzaman; Ratnasingam, Jegatheswaran; Ab Latib, Hazirah; Lim Choon Liat; Foong, Kelvin (2025) - The suggested remedy for Bumiputera furniture entrepreneurs is also based on the assumption that they can be assisted to achieve success by overcoming the challenges identified in this review with the right support and guidance from the Government and the business community. A few studies on Bumiputera furniture entrepreneurs and SMEs did allude to the problems of raw material shortage as factors limiting their performance in the industry, although there was no in-depth discussion on the situation and the dynamics surrounding the problem. Keywords: bumiputera; bumiputera entrepreneurs; bumiputera furniture; business; companies; entrepreneurs; furniture; furniture entrepreneurs; furniture market; government; industry; malaysia; market; mtib; ratnasingam; review

• Evaluation of the Factors Affecting Opening-Closing Performance of Wooden Cabinet Doors by Erdinler, Emine Seda; Seker, Sedanur; Hazır, Ender; Koc, Kucuk Huseyin (2023) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.1.1384-1397 Keywords: Furniture cabinet door; Joints; Opening-closing performance; Load and deformation; Hinges Contact information: Using the finite element method (FEM), Zhou et al. (2012) determined the maximal deflection values and strains for furniture doors, at varying configuration of hinge distribution. Keywords: cabinet; closing; deflection; doors; furniture; mdf; opening; value
• Consumer Personality Traits vs. their Preferences for the Characteristics of Wood Furniture Products by Yu, Shulan; Zheng, Qun; Chen, Tianyue; Zhang, Hongli; Chen, Xinran (2023) - Pearson correlations were used to examine the relationship between the five personality traits and consumer preferences for wood furniture product attributes, and multiple regressions were run with personality components as predictors of wood furniture consumer preferences. The linear fit of neuroticism and wood furniture consumer preference shows a significant negative correlation, as shown in Fig 5. Keywords: analysis; characteristics; conscientiousness; consumer; consumer preferences; furniture; furniture product; neuroticism; personality; personality traits; preferences; product; traits; wood furniture
• Noise as a Physical Risk Factor in Furniture Industry Machines by Yasar, Sekip Sadiye; Komut, Osman; Yasar, Mehmet; Fidan, Muhammed Said (2024) - Since the data of noise level measurements were not distributed homogeneously, Dunnett’s T3 test (Post Hoc) was performed to determine which variables had a statistically significant difference (Table 3). Dunnett’s T3 test was used to detect differences in noise levels for machine operators and other employees. Keywords: exposure; furniture; health; industry; level; machine; noise; risk; value
• Occupational Safety and Hidden Risks in a Furniture Factory: A Comprehensive Assessment of Hazards Related to Noise, Lighting, Thermal Comfort, and Dust Exposure by Özdemir, Mustafa; Albayrak, Sirer (2024) - Personal Exposure (LEX,8h) is the time-weighted average of all A- frequency weighted noise exposure levels, including peak sound pressure and impulsive noise for an 8-h workday. In contrast, LEX,8h, m is the contribution of the A-frequency weighted noise exposure level of the “m” task to the daily noise level. Keywords: comfort; doi; dust; exposure; furniture; health; levels; lighting; measurement; noise; occupational; thermal; workers
• Device to Prevent Tip-Over of Indoor Furniture by Ozcan, Süleyman; Ozcan, Cemal; Yildirim , Mehmet Nuri (2025) - Furniture product design and development require simultaneous consideration of multiple criteria, such as functionality, practicality, aesthetics, and safety usage. The results obtained showed that the use of anti-tip products can prevent tipping to a great extent. Keywords: cabinet; device; effect; force; furniture; leg; piece; product; support; table; tipping
• Additive Manufacturing of Furniture Corner Guards Based on Thermoplastic Polyurethane Filament by Wang, Chen; Li, Jingyao; Wang, Tianyi; Wang , Xiaowen (2025) - The TPU filament is also an ideal material for making furniture corner guards due to its excellent elasticity, abrasion resistance, and impact resistance (Li et al. 2022). In this study, FDM 3D printing and TPU filament were applied to the additive manufacturing of furniture corner guards, and through reasonable structural design and optimisation of printing parameters, safe and beautiful furniture corner guards were produced, providing a reference for the rapid development of similar products (Chen et al. 2022). Keywords: absorption; corner; energy; filament; furniture; pattern; performance; printing
• Predicting Consumer Preferences for Furniture Products on E-commerce Platforms: An Analysis Using Machine Learning and Favorite Listing Data by Çardak, Hüseyin; Bardak, Selahattin; Bardak, Timuçin; Capraz, Okan; Ozcetin, Sultan; Kızılırmak, Samet (2025) - These findings highlight the importance of practical considerations, such as space and financial constraints, in e-commerce furniture preference decisions. Feature importance analysis highlighted that price and physical dimensions were the most significant factors influencing consumer preferences. Keywords: coffee; coffee table; color particleboard; density; density fb; furniture; light; light color; table; tv unit; unit
• The Timeless Craft of Wooden Furniture Carving in Cyprus by Saltik, Burcin (2025) - This approach is grounded in cultural heritage research practices that emphasize local knowledge, material culture, and community engagement (Smith 2006; Högberg 2016). This study explored the historical development, stylistic evolution, and current status of wooden furniture carving in Cyprus. Keywords: carving; craft; cyprus; furniture; heritage; motifs; study; woodcarving

• Changes over Time in Activity Patterns of Reticulitermes speratus (Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae) Fed Fast- or Slow-acting Termiticides by Im, Ik-Gyun; Han, Gyu-Seong (2022) - A colony elimination pattern was observed weekly in R. speratus colonies that ingested fast- or slow-acting termiticides using the planar arena method; however, the results showed that the Petri dish method was not suitable for evaluating slow-acting termiticides with an insecticidal effect that appeared after 3 weeks or more. To check whether R. speratus colonies are effectively removed by termiticides, it is necessary to introduce the planar arena method as applied to the study of Coptotermes formosanus, C. gestroi (Su 2005; Chouvenc 2018). Keywords: activity; bait; colonies; colony; doi; method; speratus; termites; termiticides; weeks
• Utilization of Agroindustrial Wastes for the Production of Laccase by Pleurotus eryngii Han 1787 and Lentinus edodes Han1788 by An, Qi; Li, Cong-Sheng; Yuan, Yun-Na; Dou, Xin-Ying; Wang, Yu-Hua; Guo, Sa; Chen, Zhe; Ping, An-Qi; Zhang, Tian-Xin; Yang, Qi-Yue; Han, Mei-Ling (2022) - Stajic et al. (2006) found that laccase production of P. eryngii, strain No. 616, fermented on grapevine sawdust was 42 ± 1 and 9.3 ± 0.2 U/L, after 5 and 7 days, respectively, which was higher than the results of Martinez et al. (1994) and Munoz et al. (1997). “Evaluation of laccase production by two white-rot fungi using solid-state fermentation with different agricultural and forestry residues,” BioResources 16(3), javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Keywords: activity; corncob; doi; edodes; eryngii; et al; han; laccase; laccase activity; wastes
• Chemical Composition Analysis and Biofunctionality of Polygonatum sibiricum and Polygonatum odoratum Extracts by Liao, Wayne; Huang, Jung-Ping; Huang, Wen-Ying (2023) - P. sibiricum extract contained four times more phenolic components than P. odoratum extract. In terms of DPPH radical scavenging activity, P. sibiricum extract had better DPPH radical scavenging activity than P. odoratum extract. Keywords: ability; activity; chemical; extracts; p. odoratum; p. sibiricum; polygonatum; scavenging; tyrosinase
• Comparative Study on the Chemical Composition and Biological Activity of Polyphenolic Extracts Obtained from Maclura pomifera (Raf.) C.K. Schneid Bark and Periderm by Coman, Năstaca-Alina; Babotă, Mihai; Nădășan, Ingrid; Dinică, Stefania; Stefănescu, Ruxandra; Frumuzachi, Oleg; Man, Adrian; Mocan, Andrei; Tanase, Corneliu (2023) - 2. Chord diagram presenting the correlation between TPC, DPPH, ABTS, α-glucosidase, α- amylase, and lipase for extracts obtained by: ultrasound-assisted extraction (a), microwave- assisted extraction (b), and sonication-assisted extraction (c) Antibacterial Activity The authors tested the antibacterial activity of M. pomifera extracts against Gram- positive bacteria and Gram-negative bacteria. Therefore, this study suggests that M. pomifera extracts could be used as an antioxidant for edible oils, though additional safety tests are necessary before implementation (Hwang et al. 2021). Keywords: activity; antioxidant; et al; extraction; extracts; maclura; mae; periderm; pomifera; rhytidome; uae
• Antioxidant Activities of Traditional Medicinal Plant Species From the Kars (Turkey) by Yüksel, Emrah; Ceylan, Şule; Bekis, Muammer (2024) - 80% of the people in the world prefer to use medicinal plants first in the treatment of their diseases. People should make it a principle to protect medicinal plants that are collected from nature. Keywords: activity; antioxidant; doi; epilobium; hyoscyamus; kars; plant; rumex
• Green Mediator for Selenium Nanoparticles Synthesis with Antimicrobial Activity and Plant Biostimulant Properties under Heavy Metal Stress by Alghonaim, Mohammed Ibrahim; Alsalamah, Sulaiman A.; Ali, Yahya; Abdelghany, Tarek M. (2023) - Table 3 shows that the value of C. pendulus extract MIC was equal to the value of SeNPs MBC in case S. aureus (31.25 µg/mL), E. coli (62.5 µg/mL), and K. pneumoniae (7.8 µg/mL), while MIC value of SeNPs was less (1.95 and 15.62 µg/mL) than MIC of C. pendulus extract (3.9 and 31.25 µg/mL) against B. subtilis and C. albicans, respectively. SeNPs had successfully scavenged the free radicals of 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) with lower IC50 (inhibitory concentration that inhibit 50% of DPPH) value (10.31 µg/mL) than that of C. pendulus extract (55.54 µg/mL). Keywords: activity; alghonaim; doi; et al; extract; green; metal; nanoparticles; pendulus; pendulus extract; plant; senps; value
• Co-composting of Food Waste and Leaves as a Way to Improve Soil Microbial Activity and Green-gram Growth by Rejiniemon, Thankappan Sarasam; Raishy, Hussain Rejula; Bhamadevi, Rajamani; Rajagopal, Rajakrishnan; Alfarhan, Ahmed (2024) - The present finding also validates the positive impact of organic compost on green gram quality in terms of antioxidant defense enzymes. Microorganisms in compost degrade organic matter, and the decreased pH value in the compost affects microbial activity (Tran et al. 2015). Keywords: activity; compost; composting; content; days; doi; et al; food; green; leaves; microbial; organic; soil; waste
• Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of Essential Oils from Alyssoides utriculata (L.) Medik by Ucuncu, Osman (2024) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.4.8797-8811 Keywords: Essential oil; Chemical composition; Antioxidant activity; Antimicrobial activity; α-Pinene; Alyssoides utriculata Contact information: Essential oils are complex mixtures of low concentrations derived from different parts of plants and evaporate easily at room temperature (Fidan et al. 2022). Keywords: activities; activity; antimicrobial; antioxidant; chemical; compounds; doi; et al; oils; oils activity; study; utriculata
• Green Synthesis of Platinum Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Bark Extract of Quercus sp. for Potential Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Applications by Coman, Năstaca-Alina; Berta, Lavinia; Nicolae-Maranciuc , Alexandra; Nicolescu, Alexandru; Babotă, Mihai; Man, Adrian; Chicea, Dan; Farczadi, Lenard; Jakab-Farkas, László; Tanase, Corneliu (2024) - Soundarrajan et al. (2011) utilized Ocimum sanctum plant leaf extract for PtNPs synthesis at elevated temperatures highlighting that higher temperatures are optimal for PtNPs formation. The effect of pH on PtNPs synthesis was investigated at pH = 7.5; pH = 8; pH = 9, and at pH = 10. Keywords: activity; antioxidant; coman; doi; et al; extracts; nanoparticles; platinum; ptnps; solution; synthesis
• Synergistic Impact of Vermicompost, Biochar and Jaggery on Antioxidants, Phenols and Flavonoids in Guava cv. L-49 by Reetika Sharma; Kumar, Rakesh; Bakshi, Parshant; Amit Jasrotia; Bhav Kumar Sinha; Sharma, Neetu; Sharma, Peeyush; Vijay Kumar; Monika Sood; Dadheechi, Maanik (2024) - The material cycle and energy flow within the soil closely interconnect with soil organic carbon, the fundamental component of soil fertility. This high soil nutrient status could also have enhanced the activity of enzymes involved in phosphorus and nitrogen cycling (phosphohydrolase, chymotrypsin, and trypsin), which got increased due to soil amendment as compared to those in the unamended soils. Keywords: activity; antioxidant; biochar; content; doi; et al; guava; jaggery; kg biochar; kg jaggery; soil; treatments; tree; vermicompost
• Antibacterial Performance of Biodegradable Polymer and Hazelnut Husk Flour Antibacterial Biofilm with Silver Nanoparticles by Ayrılmıs, Nadir; Yurttas, Elif; Tetik, Nurten; Özdemir, Ferhat; Palanisamy, Sivasubramanian; Alagarsamy, Aravindhan; Ramasamy, Siva; Sillanpää, Mika; Al-Farraj, Saleh A (2024) - The modification process of hazelnut husk flour with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Ayrilmis et al. (2024). Based on an extensive review of the literature review, the mechanical and thermal properties of the PLA composite films filled with hazelnut husk flour were investigated by Özdemir et al. (2022). Keywords: activity; bacteria; biocomposite; doi; et al; film; flour; food; hazelnut; hazelnut husk; husk; nanoparticles; packaging; pla; silver; specimens
• Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Properties of Essential Oils from Orange Peels and Eucalyptus Leaves Wastes by Sagaste, Carlos A.; Coronado, Marcos A.; Ayala, Jose R.; Rojano, Benjamín A.; Montes, Daniela G.; García, Conrado; Valenzuela, Edgar (2024) - The antioxidant test results between essential oils showed that they are similar, except for the FRAP test, where eucalyptus essential oil obtained a value three times higher than orange essential oil. Therefore, essential oils were obtained from orange peel waste and residual eucalyptus leaves from the state of Baja California, in northwest Mexico. Keywords: activity; antioxidant; capacity; citrus; compounds; doi; et al; eucalyptus; leaves; limonene; oil; oils; orange; peel
• Andrographis paniculata Mediated AuNPs as Anti-Microbial, Antioxidant, Anti-Diabetic Agents and their Efficacy in Wound Healing of Mice by Wu, Can; Huang, Liang (2025) - 2. UV spectra of AuNPs synthesised using A. paniculata extract FTIR spectroscopy The functional groups in A. paniculata extract, which may facilitate the stabilization of AuNPs and the reduction of Au³⁺ ions, were identified through FTIR spectroscopy. The presence of metallic gold and SPR band obtained from UV- Vis analysis along with XRD results further confirmed the formation of AuNPs using A. paniculata extract. Keywords: activity; antioxidant; aunps; doi; et al; extract; fig; gold; healing; huang; hydrogel; nanoparticles; paniculata; pf127; synthesis; therapy; wound
• Selenium/Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Prepared with Urtica urens Extract: Their Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antihemolytic, Anticoagulant, and Plant Growth Effects by Abd-ElGawad, Ahmed M.; Amin, Mohamed Abdel-Aal; Ismail, Mohamed A.; Ismail, Mahmoud K. A.; Radwan, Ahmed A.; Sarker, Tushar C.; El-Naggar, Medhat A.; Abdelkareem, Eman M. (2025) - DOI: 10.22146/ijbiotech.7871 Abdelghany, T. M., Al-Rajhi, A. M. H., Al Abboud, M. A., Alawlaqi, M. M., Ganash Magdah, A., Helmy, E. A., and Mabrouk, A. S. (2018). DOI: 10.1007/s13399-022-03257-8 Abdelghany, T. M., Al-Rajhi, A. M. H., Yahya, R., Bakri, M. M., Al Abboud, M. A., Yahya, R., and Salem, S. S. (2023b). Keywords: a. m.; activity; antioxidant; cuo nanoparticles; cuo nps; doi; et al; extract; extract se; nanoparticles; plant; se nps; synthesis; urens
• Biotic Stress Responses and Oxidative Defense Mechanisms of Pinus brutia against Pine Processionary Moth Infestations by Yilmaz , Ergin; Yer Çelik, Esra Nurten; Gulseven , Orhan; Akin, Şeyma Selin; Turfan, Nezahat; Ayan, Sezgin (2025) - Nezahat Turfan ,e and Sezgin Ayan ,b Defense mechanisms were studied for Pinus brutia, a cornerstone Turkish forest tree, against pine processionary moth damage by Thaumetopoea pityocampa (Den. & Schiff.) This study considered the seasonal variations of photosynthetic pigments (chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, total chlorophyll, and carotenoids) and enzymatic antioxidants (superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), catalase (CAT), and ascorbate peroxidase (APX)) to determine the resistance or susceptibility of different clones in P. brutia, where pine processionary moth damage was intensively observed. Keywords: abcd; activity; brutia; cat; chlorophyll; clone; damage; defense; doi; et al; moth; number; period; pine; pinus; plant; pod; pouches; response; sampling; sod; stress; thaumetopoea
• Green Synthesis of CuO and Se Nanoparticles and CuO/Se Agglomerates of NPs by Anabasis setifera Biomass Extract: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antibiofilm, and Anticancer Activities by El-Sayed, Mohamed H.; Shubaily, Hussam M.; Abdelglil, Mostafa I.; Alenazi, Naifa; Salama, Salama A.; Abdel-Khalek, E. K.; Sharaf, Mohamed H.; Amin, Mohamed Abdel-Aal (2025) - 10.55214/25768484.v8i6.3737 Amin, M. A. A., Abu-Elsaoud, A. M., Nowwar, A. I., Abdelwahab, A. T., Awad, M. A., Hassan, S. E. D., and Elkelish, A. (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.133113 Asaad, A. M., Saied, S. A., Torayah, M. M., Abu-Elsaad, N., and Awad, S. M. (2025). Keywords: activity; cuo; cuo nps; doi; et al; extract; green; m. a.; nanoparticles; nps; se nps; setifera
• Effects of Biostimulants on Alleviating Drought Stress in Isparta Rose by Çelik, Civan (2025) - Plant stress is often associated with sudden changes in environmental conditions. Plant stress is generally categorized into two main types: abiotic and biotic stress. Keywords: activity; antioxidant; bacillus; biostimulant; conditions; drought; extract; growth; irrigation; osu-142; plant; stress; treatments; vermicompost

• Innovative Solutions for Increasing the Service Life of Cutting Head Components Using Finite Element Method Analysis by Kováč, Ján; Melicherčík, Ján; Krilek, Jozef; Kuvik, Tomáš; Gregor, Igor (2022) - Increasingly, however, chipless wood cutting is used in the form of chipless cutting heads in single-operation machines, which perform only wood cutting and are included in machine sets together with processors that can subsequently further process the sawn wood into chips, e.g., for the production of pellets, OSB boards, or material for the pulp industry. The efficiency of chipless cutting heads compared to motomanual work is always greater and at the same time the complexity of operation and the number of workers needed is considerably lower (Spinelli et al. 2002; Keywords: analysis; cutting; force; head; kováč
• Quantitative Determination of Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Oily Sludge Following Efficient N-Heptane Separation by Zhang, Zhiwei; Ma, Yun; Qin, Chengrong; Liu, Xiaoying; Li, Xiangyu; Huang, Haibo; Yao, Shuangquan (2023) - The maximum yield of SAR extraction was 27.0%, indicating an increase of 1.75% compared to chloroform extraction. Therefore, it was not necessary to study the effect of temperature changes on SAR extraction. Keywords: analysis; asphaltene; chloroform; components; doi; et al; extraction; heptane; heptane extraction; petroleum; sar; sar extraction; sludge; soil
• Progress of Biogas Upgrading Based on Citespace Visual Analysis by Yin, Dongxue; Chen, Dongdong; Qin, Jiajun; Wang, Baozhong; Liu, Wei; Wang, Yingxian (2024) - On the basis of CiteSpace’s visual analysis of 1084 papers published in the field of biogas upgrading between 2009 and 2023, combined with the publication trend of biogas upgrading-related papers, the progress of biogas upgrading research is divided into three phases: 2009 to 2011 (Phase I) has relatively few research on biogas upgrading, but the research scope in this phase is broad, including the fields of biomethanation, variable pressure adsorption, and so on, laying a theoretical foundation for later biogas upgrading-related research; 2012 to 2015 (Phase II), during which the physical/chemical biogas upgrading technology matures and H2S removal reaches 100%; the papers published during 2016 to 2022 (Phase III) accounted for 73. The progress of biogas upgrading research is divided into three phases: 2009 to 2011 (Phase I), 2012 to 2015 (Phase II), and 2016 to 2022 (Phase III). Keywords: analysis; biogas; biogas upgrading; doi; et al; field; network; number; papers; research; terms; upgrading
• Research on Color and Texture Characteristics and Visual Perception of Custom Wardrobe Finishes by Zhang, Jiale; Chen, Yushu (2024) - Through the analysis of texture feature data, it was found that the texture of custom wardrobe surfaces generally has a high degree of fineness, and people generally prefer a fine texture for wardrobe surfaces. The visual perception of custom wardrobe surfaces can be divided into three levels: the psychological perception level, the overall presentation level, and the element composition level. Keywords: analysis; brightness; color; custom; custom wardrobe; features; fig; finishes; hue; image; perception; saturation; surfaces; texture; wardrobe; wardrobe finishes; ○ ○
• Finite Element Analysis of Structural Safety and Support Reinforcement Efficacy in a Large Old Zelkova Tree: A Case Study of a Natural Monument by Pang, Sung-Jun; Jung, Ji Sun; Lee, Gwang Gyu; Shin, Jin Ho; Son, Ji Won (2025) - This study primarily aimed to evaluate the structural behavior of Zelkova trees following the installation of support systems. Displacement of Zelkova tree by the gravity load Figure 8 shows the stress distribution within the tree under gravity load. Keywords: analysis; branch; displacement; element; finite; gravity; load; snow; stress; support; tree
• Comprehensive Evaluation of Biological Fresh Weight Yield-related Characteristics of Silage Maize (Zea mays) at Maturity Stage by Yang, Yun; Mao, Shuanglin; Li, Shiwei; Long, Yun; He, Chuan; Xia, Qingqing; Jin, Rong; Wang, Peng; Fu, Peng; Pu, Quanbo (2025) - Notably, the authors highlighted robust correlations between maize biological yield and three critical traits: plant height, ear height, and unhusked ear weight. In China, however, silage maize is categorized into silage-specific, dual-purpose (with mature ears for grain and stover for silage), and general-purpose (edible for both humans and livestock) Keywords: academy; agricultural; analysis; doi; maize; sciences; silage; silage maize; traits; varieties; weight; yield
• Jin Opera Huhu: A Critical Sound Analysis of Cultural Representation in Conventional Jin Opera by Li, Guanzhou; Musib, Ahmad Faudz bin; Norowi, Noris Mohd; Jian, Pan (2025) - The study addresses two primary research questions: first, what are the quantifiable tonal characteristics of modern huhu instruments, including harmonic structure and spectral energy distribution; second, how do performance variables, particularly leather finger sleeves, influence harmonic content and sound propagation. “Automatic classification of musical instrument sounds,” Journal of New Music Research 32(1), 3-21. Keywords: analysis; finger; frequency; harmonic; huhu; instrument; jin; opera; sound; strings
• The Impact of Cost and Price Fluctuations on U.S. Hardwood Sawmill Profit by Buehlmann , Urs; Thomas, Edward (2025) - Table 7 reports the annual profit and log costs for the indicated percent changes in log costs ranging from -25% to +25%. Table 8 reports the annual profit and log costs for percent changes in log costs ranging from -25 to +25%. Keywords: analysis; buehlmann; cost; hardwood; log; lumber; mmbf; operating; prices; profit; sawmill; table; thomas
• Sound Analyses of a Japanese Traditional Stringed Instrument of Okinawa: The Shamisen by Hamdan, Sinin; Sinin, Aaliyawani Ezzerin; Mohamad Said, Khairul Anwar; Musib, Ahmad Faudzi; M. Duin, Ezra Alfandy (2025) - ETS is equal tempered scale Acoustic observations of pitch discontinuities in shamisen performance can be understood not as tuning inaccuracies, but as a reflection of traditional performance practice and the cultural logic of tuning. “Sound analysis of shamisen,” BioResources 21(1), 918-938. Keywords: analysis; frequency; fret; hamdan; khz; number; partial; picoscope; shamisen; sound; string; tuning

• Influence of Ultrasound on Embossing Results for Cardboard by Hunniger, Jennes; Engisch, Lutz; Hamblyn, Simon; Kappeler, Ulrike; Hofmann, André (2022) - Embossing depths relative to embossing paths of truncated pyramid and spherical cap For the truncated pyramid, the correlation between the embossing depth and embossing path was approximately linear for the ultrasonic and conventional processes. However in relative terms, increasing embossing path led to a decrease in the percentage of re-swelling as more absolute plastic deformation occurred. Keywords: cardboard; depth; edge; embossing; fig; forming; path; process; ultrasonic; ultrasound
• Suitability of Thin-Layer Drying Models for Halogen Lamp Drying of Sugarcane Bagasse by Arabi, Mohammad; Dahmardeh Ghalehno, Mohammad (2022) - Therefore, the objectives of this study were to study bagasse drying kinetics and the effect of temperature on the process of bagasse drying using a halogen lamp dryer; to fit bagasse drying curves on TLD models; to determine the most appropriate model; and to predict the bagasse moisture content over time using an artificial neural network (ANN). “Evaluation of drying models of apple (var. Keywords: bagasse; content; data; doi; drying; et al; halogen; models; moisture; particles; process; rate
• Process Maximization of Salt Free Reactive Dyeing on Cotton using Taguchi Approach by Mamun Kabir , Shekh Md. (2023) - Wash fastness Contact information: Department of Wet Process Engineering, Bangladesh University of Textiles, Tejgaon, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh; mamunkabir.butex@gmail.com INTRODUCTION Reactive dyes are the most popular dyestuffs used for cotton dyeing. Improving the environmental and economic aspects of cotton dyeing using a cationized cotton, Color Technol 117, 282-288. DOI: 10.1111/j.1478-4408.2001.tb00076.x Hossain, I., Hossain, A., and Choudhury, I. A. (2016). Keywords: color; cotton; dyeing; fastness; method; process; ratio; reactive; salt; table; value; wash
• Modeling of the Thermoforming Process of Paperboard Composites for Packaging by Safwa, Moaaz; Yeddu, Hemantha Kumar; Leminen, Ville (2024) - The aim is to transition the thermoformed products from plastic to paperboard materials for more sustainable packaging. Thermoforming paperboard materials holds significant promise for the future of eco- friendly packaging (Han and Park 2007). Keywords: depth; material; mold; packaging; paperboard; process; sheet; thermoforming
• Effect of Process Parameters on Quality of Alfalfa Block by Du, Haijun; Lei, Ting; Ma, Yanhua; Li, Yubin; Yang, Xianyong; Du, Xiaochen (2024) - This occurs because higher moisture content induces greater relaxation, resulting in a final stable density that is lower compared to lower moisture content. Higher moisture content was not conducive to the preservation of nutrients. Keywords: alfalfa; block; compression; content; density; force; moisture; moisture content; particles; process
• Signal Processing and Machine Learning as a Tool for Identifying Idling Noises of Different Circular Saw Blades by Miric-Milosavljevic, Mira; Svrzić , Srdjan; Nikolić, Zoran; Djurkovic, Marija; Furtula, Mladen; Dedic, Aleksandar (2024) - After training the network, an accuracy of 97.5% was achieved in recognizing circular saw blades. There has been no such comparison between the idling noises of different circular saw blades so far. Keywords: blade; circular; doi; learning; machining; process; saw; signal; sound
• Higher Drawing Depth and Less Wrinkling Due to Drawbeads in Paperboard Forming by Jessen, Nicola; Groche, Peter (2024) - “Influence of draw beads,” BioResources 20(1), 1399-1412. “Influence of draw beads,” BioResources 20(1), 1399-1412. Keywords: beads; depth; draw; draw beads; drawing; fig; material; process; results; wrinkle
• Formulations and Performance of Eco-Friendly Raw Starch Sizing Process by Yu, Qiuxia; Hu, Shufang; Jin, Ziming; Chen, Qiaoxian; Wang, Xiaokang; Zhang, Yining (2025) - To address the problems existing in typical sizing agents, this article developed an eco-friendly raw starch sizing agent formulation. The measurement was prepared according to the sizing agent process, and the process indicators of various sizing agents were measured using the methods described above. Keywords: agent; eco; formulation; process; sizing; sizing agent; starch; starch sizing; viscosity; yarn

• First Report of Diaporthe phaseolorum Infecting Indian Trumpet Flower (Oroxylum indicum) from India by Akhtar, Jameel; Kumar, Pardeep; Kiran, Raj; Meena, Bharat Raj; Sadhana; Gupta, Veena; Pandey, Sushil; Dubey, Sunil Chandra (2023) - The observation on infection of D. phaseolorum in O. indicum seed is a new record from India and anywhere else. However, detection of D. phaseolorum in Indian trumpet flower seed followed by pathogenicity on its seedlings confirms that O. indicum is a new host record. Keywords: akhtar; diaporthe; india; indicum; new; phaseolorum; plant; seed
• Effect of Seaweed Extracts from Different Sources Combined with Urease and Nitrification Inhibitors by Xiao, Furong; Li, Dongpo; Zhang, Lili; Du, Yandi; Xue, Yan; Gong, Ping; Song, Yuchao; Zhang, Ke; Zhang, Yiji; Li, Yonghua; Zhang, Jinming; Cui, Yongkun (2023) - Stalk Thickness (mm) CK 25.88 ± 2.88f 352.49 ± 9.12g 243.33 ± 13.50c 17.28 ± 1.57c U 35.81 ± 2.53e 518.95 ± 31.34f 260.33 ± 3.79abc 22.03 ± 0.35ab KP 60.42 ± 5.32cd 688.67 ± 64.57a 271.00 ± 5.29ab 24.33 ± 2.95a MP 62.81 ± 5.59bc 626.69 ± 24.15bcd 255.67 ± 15.01abc 20.91 ± 0.90b NPPT 63.86 ± 3.75bc 648.01 ± 45.40abc 265.33 ± 9.71abc 22.30 ± 0.34ab DCD 55.88 ± 2.25cd 579.86 ± 15.86de 275.00 ± 10.58a 22.99 ± 0.91ab NPPT+KP 73.14 ± 2.59a 614.03 ± 8.68cd 258.67 ± 14.64abc 21.55 ± 0.64ab NPPT+MP 70.44 ± 5.20ab 674.61 ± 10.18ab 263.67 ± 24.34abc 23.25 ± 1.89ab DCD+KP 63.23 ± 7.10bc 546.83 ± 24.57ef 265.67 ± 4.04abc 21.91 ± 1.60ab DCD+MP 54.44 ± 3.73d 547.40 ± 41.04ef 246.00 ± 17.35bc 21.86 ± 1.71ab Treatments: CK: no N fertilizer; U: urea; KP: urea + kelp polysaccharide; MP: urea + margin polysaccharide; NPPT: urea + N-(n-propyl) thiophosphoric triamide; DCD: urea + dicyandiamide; Keywords: dcd; doi; et al; inhibitors; nitrification; nppt; plant; seaweed; soil; urea; yield
• Ameliorative Effect of Micro-Algal and Medicinal Plants on Some Biochemical Properties of Bean Plants under Salinity Stress by Abada, Emad; Modafer, Yosra; Mashraqi, Abdullah; Shater, Abdel-Rahman M.; Al Abboud, Mohamed A.; Amin, Mohamed A.; Abdel Ghany, Tarek M.; Said, Hanan A. (2023) - The use of plant extracts from Salix alba, Psidium guajava, Olea europaea, and Punica granatum as a medicinal plant to lessen the negative effects of salinity stress on crop growth and biochemical constituents of common bean plants has not been reported, but many extracts from the other plants have been used to enhance the growth of other crops. The experiment included six treatments as follows: (1) Control (saline soil without any foliar of algal and medicinal plant), (2) Algal extract of C. vulgaris, (3) Algal extract of S. platensis, (4) Medicinal plant extract of S. alba, (5) Medicinal plant extract of P. guajava, and (6) Medicinal plant extract of O. europaea. Keywords: bean; doi; effects; et al; extracts; plant; salinity; stress
• Effect of Sesbania and Triticale Rotation on Plant Characteristics and Soil Quality in Coastal Saline-alkaline Land: A Two-Year Field Experiment by Yu, Chunxiao; Wang, Guangmei; Liu, Xiaoling; Zhang, Haibo; Ma, Qian; Liu, Hanwen; Zhang, Yi; Li, Hongxiu (2023) - Forming an efficient rotation system would improve the productivity and physical condition of saline soil. S. cannabina, which serves as a pioneer crop in the improvement of saline soil, interplants green manure crops and grain fertilizer to augment soil fertility and grain crop yield. Keywords: cannabina; fig; g1640l2; g2l2; g2l5; plant; rotation; saline; soil; weight; wittm
• Ecological Stoichiometry within Plant Organs of Four Forest Trees in Sygera National Forest by Wang, Jiaxiang; Wang, Luqi; Li, Yueyao (2023) - The distribution order of element content in various organs among different forest types was consistent as follows: leaf>branch>root>trunk. The nutrient allocation patterns of plant organs in different forest types were not the same, which reflects the differences in life strategies and nutrient utilization among different forest species. Keywords: c content; content; et al; forest; forest types; leaf; nutrient; organs; p content; plant; ratio; stoichiometry; var
• Reducing Particulates and Gaseous Emissions through Fuel Switching from Coal to Wood Pellets at Power Plants in South Korea during 2005 to 2022 by Lee, Seung-Rok; Kang, Sae Byul; Han, Gyu-Seong (2023) - The authors divided the data into three phases to better understand how NOx varied during combustion depending on the type of fuel input: coal combustion data (Phase 1-1), WP combustion data; immediately before passing through the denitrification facility (Phase 2-1), and WP combustion data; after passing through the denitrification facility (Phase 2-2). In the same period, the use of coal fuel has declined by 44% since 2005, while biomass has increased by 64% (EEA 2022). Keywords: coal; combustion; emissions; fuel; lee; nox; phase; plant; power; ppm
• Amino Acids as Safe Biostimulants to Improve the Vegetative Growth, Yield, and Fruit Quality of Peach by M. Al-Saif , Adel; Sas-Paszt, Lidia; M. Saad, Ragab; Mosa, Walid F. A. (2024) - Nutritional Status The foliar application of amino acids Glu, Try, Met, and Lys and their combinations resulted in a positive impact on improving the mineral contents of peach leaves from nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, compared to untreated trees (Table 8). DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.3.5978-5993 Keywords: Fruit yield; Fruit quality; Amino acids; Sustainable production Contact information: a: Department of Plant Production, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; b: The National Institute of Horticultural Research, Konstytucji 3 Maja 1/3, 96-100 Skierniewice, Poland; c: Plant Production Department (Horticulture-Pomology), Faculty of Agriculture, Saba Basha, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21531, Egypt; *Corresponding author: adelsaif@ksu.edu.sa INTRODUCTION Peach (Prunus persica L.) is a deciduous tree from the Rosaceae family, with a cultivated area of 1,505 hectares globally, yielding 25 tons. Keywords: acids; amino; amino acids; application; content; doi; et al; fruit; glu; growth; leaf; lys; peach; plant; ppm; trees; try
• Improving the Productivity and Reducing the Drop Percentages of Fruits in Pear by the External Application of Some Plant Growth Regulators by Al-Saif, Adel; Sas-Paszt , Lidia; Ayoub , Ahmed; Abada, Hesham; Mosa, Walid F. A. (2024) - “Fruit drop of pears,” BioResources 19(3), 5880-5894. 5885 in fruit drop percentage by 50 and 75 ppm NAA was similarly effective across the two seasons. According to Table 5, the application of 75 and 50 ppm NAA, 75 and 50 ppm GA3, and 20 and 15 ppm CPPU significantly enhanced the physical characteristics of the fruits, including size, length, and firmness, compared to trees that were not sprayed across the two seasons. Keywords: cppu; doi; et al; fruit; fruit drop; ga3; growth; naa; pear; plant; ppm; ppm naa; quality; set; spraying; trees
• Effects of Adding Fe2O3 and Fe3O4 Nanoparticles to Soil on Germination and Seedling Characteristics of Oriental Beech by Sevik, Hakan; Ucun Ozel, Handan; Yildiz, Yafes; Ozel, Halil Baris (2024) - As a result of the study, the effects of iron nanoparticle applications on germination and seedling characteristics of beech seeds were evaluated at the population level, and it was determined that populations P4, P8, and P9 were the least affected by high-dose iron nanoparticle applications, while populations P3 and P7 were the most affected. Gupta et al. (2022) reported that Fe3O4 nanoparticle application in Cucumis sativus increased seed yield 52.2%, total chlorophyll content 17.3%, germination percentage 17.0%, and seedling vigor 72.6%. Keywords: doi; effect; et al; fe2o3; fe3o4; germination; iron; nanoparticles; plant; seedling; seeds
• Impact of Nitrogen and Glycine Betaine on Winter and Spring Performance of Zoysiagrass by Çakır, Mert; Sever Mutlu, Songül (2025) - Further research with a broader range of GB application rates may help uncover its full potential under chilling stress conditions. Therefore, further research is needed to explore the effects of a broader range of GB application rates on zoysiagrass. Keywords: application; color; doi; dormancy; et al; fall; green; plant; quality; science; season; spring; tolerance; turfgrass; winter; zoysiagrass
• Respiratory Toxicity of Cupressus sempervirens Essential Oil from Two Different Habitats Against Indian Meal Moth (Plodia interpunctella) and Yellow Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) by Nazirzadeh, Somayeh; Bayramzadeh, Vilma; Khalighi-Sigaroodi, Farahnaz; Pourhosseini, Leila; HossinAshrafi, Sayed Khosrow (2025) - This study investigated the insecticidal properties of essential oils derived from Mediterranean cypress (Cupressus sempervirens L.) leaves collected from two distinct habitats in Iran (Rudbar and Hasanabad Chalous) against the Indian meal moth (Plodia interpunctella Hübner) and the yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor L.). Essential oils were extracted by hydro-distillation and analyzed by GC-MS, revealing 22 and 24 compounds in the Rudbar and Hasanabad oils, respectively, with α- pinene as the dominant component in both. Keywords: chemical; et al; hasanabad; interpunctella; molitor; oil; oils; plant; rudbar; sempervirens; toxicity
• Green Synthesis of Copper Oxide and Iron Oxide Nanoparticles using Conocarpus lancifolius Leaf and their Activity against some Phytopathogenic Fungi by Kouadri, Fayza; Fallatah, Reham; Mohammed, Safia A. A.; Mawad, Asmaa (2025) - DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2018.07.003 Helmy, Y. A., Taha-Abdelaziz, K., Hawwas, H. A. E.-H., Ghosh, S., AlKafaas, S. S., Moawad, M. M. M., Saied, E. M., Kassem, I. I., and Mawad, A. M. M. (2023). Rasheed, F., Zafar, Z., Waseem, Z. A., Rafay, M., Abdullah, M., Salam, M. M. A., Mohsin, M., and Khan, W. R. (2020). Keywords: a. solani; copper; cuonps; doi; et al; extract; feonps; green; nanoparticles; oxide; oxide nanoparticles; plant; solani; synthesis
• Colorimetric Evaluation of Callus with Embryogenic Potential and Biomass Accumulation in the Woody Medicinal Plant Polyalthia bullata Suspension Culture by Marianyagam, Nancy Novmia; Kamarul Zaman, Munirah Adibah; Shaharuddin, Noor Azmi; Azzeme, Azzreena Mohamad (2025) - Determination of Cell Viability Morphology of cell suspension culture The morphology of cell suspension cultures of all treatments throughout the 18 days period of incubation were observed and recorded at 3-day intervals. Based on these findings, the final study focused on optimizing the concentrations of TDZ while maintaining dicamba at a fixed concentration of 30 µM to further enhance the induction and development of embryogenic cell suspension culture. Keywords: brown; cell; culture; light yellowish; plant; suspension; tdz; tdz light; yellowish brown; yellowish yellowish

• Measurement and Calibration of Discrete Element Simulation Parameters of Crushed Sugarcane Tail Leaves by Lei, Junle; Wang, Shuaiwei; Lei, Dingyuan; Liu, Zhaochong (2022) - The tail stem was released to free fall motion at the height H0 from the collision slope, and without considering the effect of air resistance on the fall of the tail stem, it bounced back at a certain speed after colliding with the collision material (tail leaf, tail stem, or 45 steel) on the collision slope with an inclination of 45° and fell onto the receiving plate. The average density of tail stems and tail leaves of sugarcane were 986.84 kg/m3 and 741.53 kg/m3 and the COV were 6.59% and 7.28%, respectively, as determined by the experiment. Keywords: -1 -1; angle; leaves; parameters; simulation; stacking; stl; sugarcane; tail; tail leaf; tail stem; test
• Multi-objective Optimization of Peak Cutting Force and Cutting Energy Consumption in Cutting of Caragana korshinskii Branches by Gao, Yaoyao; Hu, Xiaoya; Tong, Siyuan; Kan, Jiangming; Wang, Yutan; Kang, Feng (2022) - Because branch cutting is closely related to the harvesting of forest biomass, it is practical for forestry production and ecological development to investigate the effects of cutting parameters on the peak cutting force and cutting energy consumption of C.K. branches. The λ value of the tool affects the mechanical properties of branch cutting. Keywords: branches; cutting; doi; energy; et al; force; test; value
• Effect of Crack Length on Fracture Behavior of Particleboard by Wang, Yan; Konukcu, Arif Caglar (2022) - A 21.46 (1.26) A 0.3 292.83 (28.60) B 472.98 (82.61) B 13.53 (2.43) B 0.5 173.51 (16.28) C 482.69 (83.97) B 9.69 (1.52) C 0.7 101.66 (14.23) D 443.13 (67.49) B 10.13 (1.64) C 0.9 25.95 (9.95) E 285.03 (136.96) C 6.03 (1.95) D * Values in parentheses are standard deviations; means with the same letter are not significantly different at the 5% significance level Table 4 shows the mean comparisons of fracture properties including initial slope, specific fracture energy, and brittleness number for each a/W ratio. The effect of a/W ratios on fracture properties of the PB: (a) the critical stress intensity factor, KIC, (b) the initial slope, kinit, and (c) the specific fracture energy, Gf 0.00 0.20 0.40 0.60 0.80 1.00 0.1 0.3 0.5 0.7 0.9 K ic (M P a √ m ) a/W ratio 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 0.1 0.3 0.5 0.7 0.9 k in it ( N /m m ) a/W ratio 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 0.1 0.3 0.5 0.7 0.9 G f (J /m 2 ) a/W ratio PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Wang & Konukcu (2023). Keywords: crack; fracture; length; ratio; test
• Discrete Element Contact Parameters Measurement and Calibration of Sugarcane Leaves Based on RSM-PSO by Lei, Junle; Ren, Danni; Liu, Zhaochong; Wang, Shuaiwei; Lei, Dingyuan; Luo, Jiawei; Lei, Ming (2023) - The static friction factor between sugarcane leaves X1, the rolling friction factor between sugarcane leaves X2 and the rolling friction factor between sugarcane leaf-steel plate X7 were found to have significant effects on the two stacking angle errors, while the remaining parameters had less effects. “Sugarcane leaf contact parameters,” BioResources 18(3), 4994-5012. 4994 Discrete Element Contact Parameters Measurement and Calibration of Sugarcane Leaves Based on RSM-PSO Junle Lei,* Danni Ren, Zhaochong Liu, Shuaiwei Wang, Dingyuan Lei, Jiawei Luo, and Ming Lei In response to the lack of accurate and reliable parameters in the discrete element simulation analysis of the sugarcane leaf crushing and return device, in this work, the actual and simulated errors of two stacking angles α and β of sugarcane leaves were used as indicators to calibrate the discrete element parameters. Keywords: angle; coefficient; contact; error; factor; friction; leaf; parameters; rolling; stacking; steel; sugarcane; sugarcane leaves; test
• Bending Stiffness of Unsymmetrical Multilayered Corrugated Board: Influence of Boundary Conditions by Mrówczyński, Damian; Pozorska, Jolanta; Garbowski, Tomasz; Pozorski, Zbigniew (2023) - Corrugated cardboard is made of paper, making it an environmentally friendly product and 100 percent recyclable, thus displacing plastic. The conclusions of this article allow for a better understanding of the mechanics and behavior of corrugated cardboard during bending. Keywords: bending; cardboard; corrugated; fig; flute; layer; sample; stiffness; supports; test
• Dynamic Test Study of Twelve Elastic Constants of Larch Timber by Xu, Qiyun; Lan, Xinyuan; Ali, Muhammad; Ding, Yewei; Wang, Zheng (2023) - The dynamic test contains free board and cantilever board test. According to the cantilever test results of LT, LR, TR, and RT boards, the µLT mean value and coefficient of variation of cantilever LT board test were 0.39 and 13.28%, respectively. Keywords: bending; board; cantilever; constants; direction; modulus; mpa; point; shear; test
• Experimental Study on Seismic Performance of Chinese Traditional Mortise and Tenon Joints with Different Lengths that Tenons Pull out of Mortise by Huan, Junhong; Chu, Tianyang; Guo, Xiaodong; Sun, Zemeng; Zhou, Xiaoyi; Wang, Wei; Yang, Yating (2023) - The seismic performance of the through joint was the best among three types of mortise tenon joint. Capacity and stiffness of mortise tenon joint are related to the length and shape of the tenon. PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Huan et al. (2024). Keywords: curves; displacements; dovetail; length; loading; mortise; tenon; tenon joints; test; timber
• Structural Performance of Connectors in a Hardwood Stairway Handrail Guard System by Quin Jr, Franklin; Filgueira Amorim Franca, Tamara Suely; Street, Jason; Lim, Hyungsuk; Shmulsky, Rubin (2024) - Mean baluster rail deflection at 10” from the joint of ¼” x 2” baluster fastener and 5/16” x 2-1/2” baluster fastener (bars represent standard deviation; different letters above the bars indicate significant differences (p<0.05). Statistical Analysis The effects of joint configuration on the yield moment, yield rotation, maximum moment, ductility, initial stiffness, rail deflection, shear strength, and bending loading were analyzed using SAS version 9.4. Keywords: configurations; fastener; fig; guard; joint; loading; maximum; moment; post; rail; systems; test
• Mechanical Properties of Glulam Moment-Resisting Joints Reinforced by Inclined Self-Tapping Screws by Wang, Shuo; Ma, Panpan; Lin, Jingkang; Hou, Tongyu; Wang, Feibin; Que, Zeli; Gong, Meng (2024) - Four types of glulam joints reinforced by STS with different arrangements and insertion angles were prepared as the specimens, and the monotonic loading test and low- cycle reciprocating loading test were conducted to investigate the influence of the arrangement and the insertion angle on the mechanical properties of glulam joints. The failure modes, bearing performances, and energy dissipation capacities of the joints were discussed, and the optimal arrangement and insertion angle of STS to enhance the stiffness and ductility of glulam joints Keywords: angle; arrangement; glulam; joints; load; moment; screw; specimens; sts; test
• Compression Creep Characteristics of Crushed Sugarcane End-Leaves by Lei, Ming; Lei, Junlei; Luo, Jiawei; Wang, Jia; Li, Zhuo; You, Binsheng (2024) - Moreover, the creep characteristics of rolled bales of crushed SEL have a great influence on the density, and the phenomenon of strain increase with time leads to the decrease in the density of crushed SEL silage, which is prone to moulding. Then the creep experimental curves were fitted and analysed using SPSS data statistics software to obtain the parameters of creep characteristics of crushed SEL as the experimental indexes, and to analyse the effects of experimental factors on the creep characteristics of crushed cane end (Guo et al. Keywords: characteristics; compression; content; creep; elasticity; feeding; force; loading; moisture; sel; stage; test; value
• Optimization of Measurement and Calculation Methods for Viscoelastic Creep Strain and Mechanical Adsorption Creep Strain during Conventional Drying Process of Pinus sylvestris by Chai, Haojie; Li, Lu (2024) - Optimizing mechanical adsorption creep strain measurement based on the relationship between free shrinkage coefficient and moisture content Figure 4 compares the mechanical adsorption creep strain of Pinus sylvestris test materials during the drying process using the steaming method with the estimated mechanical adsorption creep strain values based on the relationship between the free shrinkage coefficient and moisture content of the test materials. The traditional measurement method for viscoelastic creep strain and mechanical adsorption creep strain has relatively low accuracy, making it difficult to ensure the data accuracy of specimen strain measurements. Keywords: creep strain; drying; measurement; method; moisture content; shrinkage; test
• Experimental Study and Finite Element Analysis on the Seismic Performance of Ancient Architectural Kanchuang Frame with Different Impact Parameters Considered by Huan, Junhong; Zhou, Xiaoyi; Guo, Xiaodong; Wang, Wei; Ma, Donghui; He, Yue (2025) - To study the seismic performance of ancient timber structures with attached windows and masonry walls, a low-cycle reciprocating load test was conducted on a 1:2 scaled model of the Kanchuang frame. Consequently, in recent years, many scholars have conducted research on the seismic performance of ancient timber structures. Keywords: curves; displacement; energy; fig; frame; kanchuang; loading; loading displacement; results; stiffness; structures; test; timber

• Determination of the Properties of Medium-Density Fiberboards Produced Using Urea-Formaldehyde Resins Modified with Boron Compounds by Arslan, Recai; Karaçay, Ebru; Maraşlıoğlu, Derya; Aslan Tanrıverdi, Bilge; Fırat, Ebru; Tozluoğlu, Ayhan; Uğraş, Halil İbrahim; Candan, Zeki (2025) - When boron compounds were chemically added to UF resin (5% to urea), BA increased the MOR of MDF board. While there were no significant decreases in the internal bond strength (IB) values of MDF boards, the chemical addition of boric acid (BA) and borax decahydrate (BDH) to UF resin significantly increased the IB values of MDF boards. Keywords: addition; boards; boron; compounds; f b; formaldehyde; mdf; resin; u f; urea; values

• Optimization of Weathered Coal Biodegradation by Penicillium aculeatum 13-2-1 and UV-visible Spectral Characteristics of Active Degraded Products by Ren, Jianguo; Zhang, Chao; Wang, Junli; Cai, Jing (2023) - To find the optimal condition for the biodegradation of weathered coal and obtain the spectral characteristics of active degraded products of coal, the bioactivation of humic acid in weathered coal is essential. The variance analysis of orthogonal tests illustrated that the three factors had little effects on biodegradation of weathered coal, but the weathered coal significantly negatively affected the contents of soluble humic acids in liquid coal products. Keywords: acids; biodegradation; coal; coal degradation; coal products; degradation; doi; et al; humic; low; nitrate; penicillium; products; sodium; soil
• Effects of Straw Return on Soil Nitrogen Leaching by Zhou, Benjun; Jiao, Chaoxing (2022) - 2. Effect of straw addition of 0% (a), 0.3% (b) and (c) 1% on pH of soil The effects of straw return on pH in soil are shown in Fig. 2 Soil N content could be increased by the straw return because straw itself contains some nitrogen. Keywords: addition; doi; leaching; return; soil; straw; straw return
• An Environmentally Friendly Approach to Soil Improvement with by-Product of the Manufacture of Iron by Keskin, İnan; Şentürk, İbrahim; Yumrutaş, Halil İbrahim; Totiç, Ermedin; Ateş, Ali (2023) - “Volume changes in swelling soils,” Soil Science 115, 315-320. Bentonite samples were prepared with the addition of blast furnace slag at 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% ratios by weight at optimum water content (wopt). Keywords: bentonite; blast; blast furnace; curing; day; engineering; et al; furnace slag; pressure; sample; slag; soil; swelling; time
• Application of Different Organic Amendments Influences the Different Forms of Sulphur in the Soil of Pea – Onion – Cauliflower Cropping System by Paul, Sankar Chandra; Bharti, Ruma; Lata, Suman; Paramanik, Bappa; Pradhan, Amit Kumar; Verma, Raj Bhawan; Tyagi, Shashank; Majumder, Debjyoti; Bhatt, Rajan; Siddiqui, Manzer H. (2024) - Relevant recent research by Zheng et al. (2021) and Wang et al. (2022) highlights the critical role that organic amendments play in determining the dynamics of soil sulphur and offers more information about the mechanisms affecting sulphur availability and adsorption. When organic form of sulphur is excluded Y3= 5.722+0.960X5 97.1 97.1 Y4= 4.145+0.602X5+0.044X6+0.124X7 97.6 0.5 Y= Available S, X1= Organic S, X2 = Water soluble, X3 = Heat soluble S, X4 = Adsorbed S, X5 = Water soluble, X6 = Heat soluble S, X7 = Adsorbed S Influence of Organic Amendments on the Variability of Available Forms of Sulphur The findings showed that organic sulphur contributed significantly to the variation in soil available sulphur, explaining 97.8% of the variation that was observed (Table 3 and Fig. 2). Keywords: dose; fym; organic; rdn; soil; soluble; sulphur; vermicompost
• Effect of Drip Irrigation with Biogas Slurry on the Yield and Quality of Chinese Cabbage by Yin, Dongxue; Chen, Dongdong; Qin, Jiajun; Liu, Wei; Wang, Yingxian; Lan, Weijuan; Zhong, Naining; Ma, Peiqu (2024) - The application of BS increased soil TN, AP, AK content in this study, and this result is supported by published results (You et al. 2019; Chen et al. 2020; Li et al. 2021b). Soil nitrogen content is usually positively correlated with soil fertility. Keywords: application; biogas; content; doi; et al; group; irrigation; slurry; soil
• Reuse of Sewage Sludge with Regards to Sustainability in Taurus Snowdrop Culture by Kahraman, Ozgur (2024) - The findings from this study revealed that Taurus snowdrops could reliably be grown in sewage sludge media without any damage of pH and EC on plants. As a result of wastewater treatment processes, sewage sludge is formed together with treated water. Keywords: bulb; culture; effects; kahraman; length; media; sewage; sewage sludge; sludge; soil
• Effects of Different Biochar on Adsorption Performance of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Cadmium in Farmland Soil by Lan, Weijuan; Liu, Jiaxin; Wang, Lulu; Yang, Yanqing; Wang, Yingxian; Yin, Dongxue; Jin, Xin (2024) - Based on practical experience, coconut shell charcoal had the most significant comprehensive impact, reducing soil nitrogen and phosphorus content at 28 days. This study revealed several factors affecting the adsorption of soil nitrogen, phosphorus, and cadmium elements by biochar. Keywords: adsorption; biochar; cadmium; charcoal; doi; nitrogen; phosphorus; shell; soil
• Effects of Biogas Slurry Drip Irrigation on Growth Performance of Brassica chinensis L. and Soil Nutrient Dynamics by Yin, DongXue; Qin, Jiajun; Chen, Dongdong; Wang, Baozhong; Liu, Wei; Wang, Yingxian; Lan, Weijuan; Wang, Zhihao; Wang, Jiachen (2025) - Moreover, biogas slurry irrigation can inhibit the occurrence of soil diseases and insect pests and improve the soil ecological environment (Zhang et al. 2017; Chen et al. 2020; Feng 2020). Qiao and Zheng (2022) found that biogas slurry irrigation can improve tomato fruit quality, pulp flavor and yield, and soil aggregate structure. Keywords: biogas; biogas slurry; china; content; doi; drip; drip irrigation; et al; irrigation; slurry; soil; wang
• White Rot Fungi to Decompose Organophosphorus Insecticides and their Relation to Soil Microbial Load and Ligninolytic Enzymes by Al-Rajhi, Aisha M. H.; Saddiq, Amna A.; Ismail, Khatib Sayeed; Abdelghany, Tarek. M.; Mohammad, Abeer M.; Selim, Samy (2024) - This indicates that these fungi possess mechanisms for insecticides degradation. Liu et al. (2023) found that insecticide chlorpyrifos was removed with level more than 50% via 250 U/L of fungal laccase; therefore, their results indicated this enzyme considered good candidate for insecticides degradation. Keywords: chrysosporium; dimethoate; doi; et al; fungi; insecticides; parathion; soil
• Effect of Fe (III) Addition on Ammonium Loss and Associated Microbial Gene Expression in Soils by Cheng, Liyu; Zhu, Hongjie; Xing, Weihao; Zhou, Benjun (2025) - The soil samples were extracted using a 0.5 mol·L-1 HCl solution at liquid-to-soil ratio of 20:1 for a 30-minute extraction period, and the extracted solution was used for soil Fe (II) and Fe (III) determination. The addition of Fe (III) in agricultural soils to alter the content of soil NH4 + and alleviate the toxicity of NH4 + to plants is worthy of further exploration. Keywords: ammonium; content; doi; iii; liquid; loss; nh4; nitrogen; ratio; soil

• Lignocellulosic Biomass for Sustainable Energy: Some Neglected Issues and Misconceptions by Zhang, Shengrong; Zhang, Qi; Sa, Mengyao; Zhu, Shengdong (2023) - However, there are some neglected issues and misconceptions in the process of exploitation of LB for energy use. Firstly, the negative effects on the environment are often overlooked when considering the exploitation of LB for energy use. Keywords: energy
• Comparison of Energy Properties of Pellets from Different Species of Nut Shells by Trnka, Juraj; Čajová Kantová, Nikola; Holubčík, Michal; Čaja, Alexander; Najser, Tomáš; Najser, Jan (2023) - “Energy from nut shell pellets,” BioResources 18(1), 2137-2145. “Energy from nut shell pellets,” BioResources 18(1), 2137-2145. 2138 the energy performance of pellets made from hazelnuts and olives obtained by pruning on local farms. Keywords: ash; content; energy; peanut; pellets; shells; spruce
• Environmental Kuznets Curve of Carbon Emissions from China’s Forest Products Industry and Decomposition of Factors Influencing Carbon Emissions by Han, Bing; Wu, Jinzhuo (2024) - Meanwhile, the energy consumption per unit of GDP output continued to decrease, leading to a decrease in energy carbon emissions. 3395 LMDI Decomposition Method Index decomposition analysis is one of the most widely used methods in the decomposition of carbon emission factors, including the pull index decomposition method and the Divisia index decomposition method (Hoekstra and van den Bergh 2003; de Boer and Rodrigues 2019). Keywords: carbon emissions; china; curve; development; energy; factors; forest products; forestry; intensity; kuznets; output; products industry; value
• Performance Analysis of Bimodulus Frame Structures Based on Deformation Energy Decomposition Method by Zhang, Xiangcheng; Wang, Juye; Sun, Panxu; Xu, Hao (2024) - On the basis of the quantitative results of the basic deformation energy, the proportions of the areas dominated by shear deformation energy were proposed, which can characterize the ductility of the frame structures. When the ratio of bimodulus material for the deep beam was 0.2, the proportions of the regions dominated by shear deformation energy for the deep beams located on the 1st to 3rd floors were reduced by 10.00%, 7.77%, and 11.11%, respectively. Keywords: deformation; energy; frame; shear; structure; tensile
• Attenuation Coefficients of Soy-Lignin Bonded Rhizophora spp. Particleboard as a Potential Phantom Material Using Monte Carlo GATE by Zuber, Siti Hajar binti; Abdul Hadi, Muhammad Fahmi Rizal; Hashikin, Nurul Ab. Aziz; Mohd Yusof, Mohd Fahmi; Aziz, Mohd Zahri Abdul (2024) - DOI: 10.1063/1.4940089 Yusof, M. F. M., Hamid, P. N. K. A., Tajuddin, A. A., Abdullah, R., Hashim, R., Bauk, S., Isa, N. M., and Isa, M. J. M. (2017a). DOI: 10.1063/1.4972926 Yusof, M. F. M., Hamid, P. N. K. A., Tajuddin, A. A., Hashim, R., Bauk, S., Isa, N. M., and Isa, M. J. M. (2017b). Keywords: a. a.; attenuation; doi; energy; et al; gate; phantom; rhizophora; simulation; soy; spp
• Design and Rapid Prototyping of Packaging Liner for Rosewood Craft based on Gyroid Infill Structure by Wang, Chen; Li, Jingyao; Wang, Tianyi; Chu, Qin; Wen, Shuqin (2024) - In this paper, square specimens based on gyroid infill structure were designed, and the energy-absorbing performances of the square specimens were analysed by quasi-static compression testing under different printing parameters (layer height, extrusion rate, and extrusion temperature). The application of gyroid infill structure to 3D-printed packaging liner for rosewood craft is a new attempt, which can provide effective protection for rosewood craft (Han et al. 2022). Keywords: absorption; energy; extrusion; gyroid; infill; packaging; structure
• Solar Energy for Reducing the Cost of Natural Food Contact Materials Formed by the Arecanut Leaf Sheath by Songtipya , Ladawan; Luengchavanon, Montri; Choowang, Rattana (2025) - “Studies on microbial contaminants associated with arecanut leaf sheath plates,” Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology 15(3), 1393-1397. The mechanical properties of arecanut leaf sheath trays produced from the compression molding process at 100 °C with different compression times (A), and the mechanical properties of commercial food trays (B). Keywords: arecanut; arecanut leaf; compression; energy; hydraulic; leaf; leaf sheath; power; sheath; trays

• Creep Behavior of Orthogonal Rib Box Floor of Poplar Laminated Veneer Lumber by Liu, Yan; Long, Jijia; Chen, Jing; Song, Xingyu; Jia, Wenbo (2022) - A great deal of investigation has been carried out to understand the relationship between creep deformation and molecular structure. The change of creep deformation with temperature and humidity of W10 in specimen L1-1 to analyze the influence of ambient temperature and humidity on the creep performance of the specimen, is shown in Fig. Keywords: box; creep; deformation; floor; load; performance; specimen; time
• Borneo Lute ‘Sape’: The Frequency Spectrum and Time Frequency Analysis (TFA) by Hamdan, Sinin; Mohamad Said, Khairul Anwar; Rahman, Md Rezaur; Sawawia, Marini; Sinin, Aaliyawani Ezzerin (2023) - Due to the nature of music, this article represents the signals using time frequency features, which are effective where time varying frequency distinguish the timbre. “Effects of string tension to fundamental frequency of sound and body vibration of sape,” Transactions on Science and Technology 4(4), 437-441. Keywords: frequency; sape; sound; spectrum; string; time
• Optimization of Potassium Hydroxide Combined Urea Pretreatment and Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Wheat Straw Using Response Surface Methodology for Improving Sugar Production by Zhang, Hui; Wu, Junhui (2023) - Variables including potassium hydroxide concentration (8, 15, g/L), urea concentration (8, 15, g/L), pretreatment temperature (40 °C, 50 °C), pretreatment time (20, 30, min) and solid to liquid ratio (1:5, 1:4, g/mL) at two PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Zhang et al. (2024). (a1, b1): PHC (Potassium hydroxide concentration) and PTE (pretreatment temperature); (a2, b2): PHC (Potassium hydroxide concentration) and PTI (pretreatment time); (a3, b3): PTE (pretreatment temperature) and PTI (pretreatment time) PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Zhang et al. (2024). Keywords: doi; et al; gds; glucose; hydrolysis; hydroxide; loading; potassium; potassium hydroxide; pretreatment; time; urea; xylose; yields; zhang
• Some Modeling Challenges in Dynamic Life Cycle Assessment by Lan, Kai (2024) - To better assist in the decision-making for sustainable development, dynamic LCA has been initiated to answer more complex and interdisciplinary questions. As in its initial phase, dynamic LCA faces many modeling challenges that at the same time are meaningful research opportunities. Keywords: data; lca; scope; time

• Production of Bio-oil via Catalytic Pyrolysis of Medlar Seeds by Topak, Fatıma; Akalın, Mehmet Kuddusi (2023) - The higher heating values of bio-oils obtained from the pyrolysis of pine seed, date seed, and plum seed were reported as 20.00, 28.64, and 22.39 MJ/kg, respectively. 38.459 92 3,5-dimethoxy-4- hydroxycinnamaldehyde 0.40 0.40 40.341 99 9,12-octadecadienoic acid 0.30 0.30 0.29 0.27 40.461 99 9-octadecenoic acid methyl ester 1.05 1.11 0.96 0.92 40.928 98 octadecanoic acid methyl ester 0.12 0.13 0.10 0.10 41.334 99 9-octadecenoic acid 1.76 1.22 1.26 1.47 41.651 95 octadecanoic acid 0.12 41.681 90 oleic acid 0.09 42.027 95 8,11-octadecadienoic acid methyl ester 0.03 Table 5 shows the composition of bio-oils obtained in the presence of K2CO3. Keywords: bio; medlar; oil; oils; perlite; phenol; pyrolysis; seeds; wt%; yield
• The Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Activities of the Essential Oils of Eugenia caryophyllata from Northern Buru Island, Moluccas by Sohilait, Hanoch Julianus; Kainama, Healthy; Kaihena, Martha (2023) - The COs of leaf, bud, and stem showed strong activity and strong potential for the application of clove essential oil as a natural DPPH and ABTS free radical scavenging. “Bud, leaf and stem essential oil composition of Syzygium aromaticum from Madagascar, Indonesia and Zanzibar,” International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 3(3), 224-233. Keywords: bud; clove; composition; cos; coswh; et al; leaf; oil; oils; sohilait; stem
• Chemical Composition and Content of Essential Oil from Cultivated Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum L.) by Hosseinihashemi, Seyyed Khalil; Hosseinashrafi, Sayed Khosrow; Kelkian, Mehrnoush; Shafighi, Zohreh; Barbosa, Luiz Claudio Almeida (2023) - The major oxygenated monoterpene in this study was bornyl acetate (2.6% for CS, 5.1% for SE, and 6.0% for BL); additionally, the major sesquiterpene hydrocarbon was caryophyllene with the above-mentioned percentage that is similar to the results in study of Ogunwande et al. (2007) on T. distichum cone oil. Considering the great variation in the composition of T. distichum essential oil reported so far, and that there are few studies on the plant collected in Iran, the present work aimed to expand the previous studies mentioned above, trying to obtain and transmit a better knowledge of the volatiles from seeds, cones, and branch with leaf of this industrially important bald cypress, harvested for the first time in winter. Keywords: branch; cone; distichum; doi; et al; leaf; oil; oils; scale; seed; taxodium
• Nematicidal Efficacy of Cymbopogon nardus, Pelargonium graveolens Essential Oils and Annona squamosa Extract against Meloidogyne incognita and M. graminicola by M., Ajith; Tripathi, Kailashpati; Yadav, Dinesh Kumar; Kaushik, Parshant; Rana, Virendra Singh; Shakil, Najam Akhtar; Pankaj; Koli, Pushpendra; Ren, Yonglin (2024) - The results ranged from 33.5 ± 0.6-91.3 ± 1.0 and 66.5 ± 1.3-99.2 ± 1.0% against M. graminicola and 48.5 ± 1.3-88.5 ± 1.3 and 69.7 ± 1.0-99.00 ± 0.8% mortality of M. incognita at 31.2 to 1000 μg mL-1 from 24 h to 96 h of treatment, as listed in Table 2. CO+AHE+AME -1000 91.25 ± 0.96 95.50 ± 0.58 97.50 ± 0.58 99.25 ± 0.96 88.50 ± 1.29 93.50 ± 1.29 97.50 ± 1.29 99.00 ± 0.82 CO+AHE+AME -500 83.25 ± 0.50 87.00 ± 1.41 93.00 ± 1.41 95.25 ± 1.26 80.75 ± 0.96 86.00 ± 0.82 93.25 ± 0.96 96.00 ± 0.82 CO+AHE+AME -250 71.25 ± 0.96 77.50 ± 1.29 83.50 ± 1.29 90.00 ± 0.82 72.75 ± 1.26 76.50 ± 2.38 85.25 ± 0.96 90.50 ± 0.58 Keywords: et al; extract; galls; graminicola; growth; hexane; incognita; meloidogyne; nematodes; oil; rice; root; seedling; squamosa

• Effect of Vibrational Frequency on Alfalfa Opening Compression Process by Du, Haijun; Ma, Yanhua; Li, Ruoyan; Lei, Ting; Wu, Pei (2022) - Vibration can reduce compressive forces during alfalfa compression. 6706 Effect of Vibrational Frequency on Alfalfa Opening Compression Process Haijun Du, Yanhua Ma,* Ruoyan Li, Ting Lei, and Pei Wu To reveal the action mechanism of vibration frequency in alfalfa opening compression, a self-developed vibration compression test system was used to evaluate the variation of compression force during alfalfa open compression. Keywords: alfalfa; block; compression; density; force; frequency; stress; vibration
• Effect of Roller Layout on Biomass Bales Quality and Baling Energy Consumption during Rotary Compression by Zhang, Jie; Zhang, Yong; Ma, Yanhua; Wang, Jian; Su, Lide (2023) - Round alfalfa bales are rolled and formed under the friction force and extrusion pressure of each steel roller on alfalfa materials. When the pitch value was 60 mm, the relaxation ratio and radial density difference were reduced by 6.3% and 35.8%, respectively, and the radial density uniformity of alfalfa bale was increased by 32.0%. Keywords: alfalfa; bale; baling; compression; curve; density; pitch; pressure; roller; round; value
• Effect of Caragana and Corn Straw Mixture Parameters on Pellet Feed Unit Density by Zhang , Jianchao; Yu, Zhihong; An, Zhizhen (2024) - Therefore, an increase in caragana weight can increase pellet unit density. With an increase in PS value and an increase in caragana, the flocs will be longer, more numerous, and more prone to clumping, resulting in reduction of pellet unit density. Keywords: caragana; corn; density; effect; et al; feed; pellet; straw; unit; unit density
• The Potential of Using Liquid Hot Water Pretreated Rice Straw to Produce Environment Friendly Particleboard by Luo, Peng; He, Yan; Wang, Tao (2024) - Native 38.5 23.8 15.9 15.1 6.7 Pretreated 49.3 12.7 16.6 9.2 2.9 The test results of rice straw particleboards made with various resin dosages and densities are shown in Table 3. As density increased, the IB of rice straw particleboards increased at every resin dosage level. Keywords: cpur; density; doi; et al; lhw; particleboard; resin; rice straw; straw

• Possibilities of Using Organic Wastes as a Growing Medium in Soilless Culture for Cut Flower Rose by Altun, Bahadır (2023) - The choice of growing media is a key factor in soilless systems (Feyzizadeh et al. 2023). Organic or inorganic materials can be used as growing medium in soilless solid medium culture. Keywords: cocopeat; culture; cut; flower; growing; leaf; media; medium; rose; smc; waste; yield
• Sustainability as a Driver in US and EU in Paper and Nonwoven Sectors by Nikinmaa, Miika; Pal, Lokendra; Hubbe, Martin A. (2024) - Costs for building such systems versus the cost of landfilling the waste and simply buying new resin or fiber do not create a favorable picture. Other factors, such as waste management, recycling, circular economy etc., don’t have such broad support from the international community and are implemented in various ways between the sectors. Keywords: consumer; regulation; sustainability; waste
• Closing the Loop: Recycling PLA Waste from 3D Printing into Value-Added Filament at NC State University by Kirch, Catherine; Saloni, Daniel (2025) - This paper outlines a pilot project at NC State University to close this loop by collecting, processing, and re-extruding PLA waste into new 3D printing filaments. This project establishes a closed-loop recycling system to intercept, process, and transform PLA waste into new, usable 3D printing filament, demonstrating that circular solutions can be applied directly at the university scale. Keywords: manufacturing; pla; recycling; waste

• Anatomical and Microstructural Features of Rattan (Calamus caesius) by Yu, Linpeng; Dai, Fukuan; Zhang, Kangjian; Jiang, Zehui; Tian, Genlin; Wang, Youhong (2023) - “Rattan (C. caesius) anatomy,” BioResources 18(3), 6013-6024. 6019 compared to inner fibers, indicating that the fiber cells in the outer region are more elongated and slender. Obtaining the wall layer structure of fiber cells by TEM The outer and inner of the rattan were processed into matchstick-sized samples. Keywords: caesius; calamus; diameter; fibers; inner; length; metaxylem; outer; rattan; vessel; wall
• Global Discussion on Life Cycle Assessment Allocation Methods for Recycled Fibers by Azuaje, Ivana; Gonzalez, Ronalds; Ekvall, Tomas; Gaudreault, Caroline; Dessbesell, Luana; Tu, Qingshi; Lizundia, Erlantz (2025) - Allocation Methods Foundational Incentives The implications of different allocation methods in life cycle assessments (LCA), particularly within the forest product sector, were brought to discussion by Dr. Caroline Gaudreault, director and global lead for LCA and impact metrics for North America at Anthesis Group. She strongly emphasized the importance of understanding the values inherent to different allocation methods, as these methods not only affect the outcomes of LCAs but also shape the incentives for industries. Keywords: allocation; fibers; lca; methods; recycling; university

• Effects of Moisture and Particle Size on Alfalfa’s Thermal Conductance, Diffusivity, and Heat Capacity by Li, Yubin; Ma, Yanhua; Yang, Xianyong; Du, Haiyu; Meng, Fanjun; Xuan, Chuanzhong (2023) - Chai (2019) measured the thermal conductivity of soil using the quasi-steady-state plate method to investigate the effect of soil with different moisture contents on thermal conductivity. EXPERIMENTAL Program Taking moisture content and particle size as factors, thermal conductivity, thermal diffusion coefficient, density, and specific heat capacity as evaluation indexes, alfalfa thermal characteristics were tested. Keywords: alfalfa; conductivity; content; effect; grade; heat; moisture; particle
• Creep Behavior and Prediction of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforced Timbers Under Changing Temperature and Relative Humidity by Lee, In-Hwan; Song, Yo-Jin; Hong, Soon Il (2023) - “Creep of FRP reinforced timber,” BioResources 18(4), 7239-7250. “Creep of FRP reinforced timber,” BioResources 18(4), 7239-7250. Keywords: content; creep; frp; humidity; moisture; specimen; timber
• Role of Blank Moisturisation in Press Forming of Paperboard by Berthold, Lena; Niini, Arvo; Tanninen, Panu; Leminen, Ville; Majschak, Jens-Peter (2024) - The data depicted no general correlation between blank moisture content and the forming height. Fig. All findings were found to be valid under the researched conditions of forming with tools at room temperature and blank moisture contents in the range from 0.08 to 0.24. Keywords: blank; content; et al; forming; friction; material; moisture; moisturisation; paperboard; press
• Influencing Factors of Double Roll Coating Ratio of Reconstituted Tobacco by Papermaking by Li, Huifan; Liu, Yuxin; Liu, Jing; Dong, Gaofeng; Li, Zhongren; Zhang, Wenjun (2024) - “Analysis of the mechanism of suspension enrichment of papermaking reconstituted tobacco coating solution and research on viscosity reduction,” Transactions of China Pulp and Paper 37(02), 65-70. 190 Influencing Factors of Double Roll Coating Ratio of Reconstituted Tobacco by Papermaking Huifan Li,a,c Yuxin Liu,c Jing Liu,b Gaofeng Dong,b Zhongren Li,a,d,* and Wenjun Zhang,a,c,* To investigate and elucidate the influencing factors and laws of double-roll coating ratio (CR) for papermaking reconstituted tobacco and to assess the effectiveness of CR in characterizing the finished product's hot water soluble (HWS) content, base sheet (BS) specimens of reconstituted tobacco with varying bone-dry basis weights and moisture contents were prepared. Keywords: base; coating; content; liquid; moisture; sheet; tobacco; viscosity
• Extending Tomato Freshness: The Role of Aloe Vera Gel in Reducing Post-Harvest Losses by Meher, Jagamohan; Kalusuraman, Gnaniar; Ezhilmaran, Veeranan; Annakamu, Bharathi; Saini, Ramswaroop; Krishnasamy, Senthilkumar; Sahu, Santosh Kumar; Aman, Mohammed (2025) - “Aloe gel as tomato coating,” BioResources 20(3), 6633-6647. “Aloe gel as tomato coating,” BioResources 20(3), 6633-6647. 6634 nutrients—such as ascorbic acid, sugars, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, carotenoids, and lycopene—necessitating careful handling to preserve their structural integrity (Ali et al. 2021). Keywords: aloe; aloe gel; aloe vera; coating; day; gel; loss; min; moisture; tomatoes; vera; vera gel

• Effects of Nanoparticle Applications on Seedling Survival and Morphological Characteristics in Scots Pine Afforestation by Ayan, Sezgin; Yer Çelik, Esra Nurten; Gulseven, Orhan; Yer, Batın Mehmet; Eskiömer, Muhammed (2023) - Analysis of Variance and Duncan Test Results for the Effect of NP Dose Mean (X̄) ± Standard Error (Sx̄) Analysis of Variance and Duncan Test Results for the Binary Interactions of NP Type and Dose Factors Mean (X̄) ± Standard Error (Sx̄) Types and Doses of NP SH (cm) RCD (mm) SFW (g) RFW (g) SEFW (g) SDW (g) RDW (g) SEDW (g) SI R/S Control 13.27 ± 0.59 e 4.10 ± 0.18 e 9.59 ± 0.49 C 4.27 ± 0.23 ab 13.86 ± 0.67 bc 4.43 ± 0.23 c 4.43 ± 0.22 c 6.62 ± 0.32 bc 20.1 ± 0.88 c 2.22 ± 0.08 ab TiO2-High 20.93 ± 1.11 ab 6.20 ± 0.32 ab 12.61 ± 1.42 abc 4.67 ± 0.36 ab 17.28 ± 1.73 abc 5.56 ± 0.63 abc 5.55 ± 0.62 abc 8.06 ± 0.76 abc 30.22 ± 1.64 a 2.23 ± 0.15 ab TiO2- Medium 21.42 ± 0.93 a 6.83 ± 0.27 a 12.39 ± 1.53 bc 5.08 ± 0.46 ab 17.47 ± 1.90 abc 5.64 ± 0.67 abc 5.63 ± 0.67 abc 8.06 ± 0.87 abc 30.07 ± 1.18 a 2.31 ± 0.14 a TiO2-Low 18.02 ± 1.52 abcd 5.23 ± 0.43 bcde 10.39 ± 0.97 bc 4.06 ± 0.32 b 14.44 ± 1.23 bc 4.78 ± 0.42 bc 4.77 ± 0.41 bc 7.00 ± 0.54 bc 25.55 ± 2.15 abc 2.15 ± 0.11 b ZnO-High 17.00 ± 1.31 bcde 5.30 ± 0.40 bcd 11.78 ± 1.68 bc 4.78 ± 0.58 ab 16.56 ± 2.17 bc 5.31 ± 0.73 bc 5.30 ± 0.72 bc 7.81 ± 0.97 abc 24.84 ± 1.87 abc 2.48 ± 0.46 ab ZnO- Medium 15.83 ± 1.54 de 4.84 ± 0.47 cde 17.42 ± 4.34 a 6.06 ± 1.49 a 23.47 ± 5.82 a 7.75 ± 1.98 a 7.75 ± 1.97 a 10.69 ± 2.71 a 22.77 ± 2.17 bc 2.69 ± 0.17 ab ZnO-Low 16.29 ± 1.26 cde 5.22 ± 0.38 bcde 9.22 ± 1.04 c 3.81 ± 0.41 b 13.03 ± 1.34 c 4.33 ± 0.42 c 4.33 ± 0.42 c 6.28 ± 0.56 c 24.75 ± 1.90 abc 2.65 ± 0.36 ab Fe₃O₄-High 18.33 ± 1.19 abcd 5.90 ± 0.37 abc 12.03 ± 1.54 bc 4.19 ± 0.40 ab 16.22 ± 1.89 bc 5.50 ± 0.71 abc 5.5 ± 0.71 abc 7.69 ± 0.88 abc 26.46 ± 1.76 ab 2.48 ± 0.16 ab Fe₃O₄- Medium 15.65 ± 1.36 de 4.58 ± 0.39 de 12.67 ± 1.23 abc 4.33 ± 0.50 ab 17.00 ± 1.69 abc 5.81 ± 0.58 abc 5.8 ± 0.57 abc 8.17 ± 0.82 abc 25.50 ± 2.20 abc 2.56 ± 0.12 ab Fe₃O₄-Low 19.23 ± 1.12 abcd 5.79 ± 0.32 abc 12.00 ± 1.30 bc 5.48 ± 0.56 ab 16.58 ± 1.82 bc 5.47 ± 0.58 abc 5.47 ± 0.57 abc 7.78 ± 0.83 abc 29.11 ± 1.68 a 2.47 ± 0.15 ab CuO-High 21.38 ± 1.05 a 6.83 ± 0.32 a 12.97 ± 1.46 abc 4.56 ± 0.37 ab 17.53 ± 1.76 abc 5.78 ± 0.77 abc 5.77 ± 0.76 abc 8.03 ± 1.05 abc 29.11 ± 1.37 a 2.63 ± 0.19 ab CuO- Medium 20.33 ± 0.96 abc 6.68 ± 0.32 a 14.94 ± 1.12 ab 5.11 ± 0.47 ab 20.06 ± 1.53 ab 7.08 ± 1.05 ab 7.08 ± 1.04 ab 9.67 ± 1.37 ab 28.33 ± 1.29 ab 2.95 ± 0.36 a CuO-Low 16.73 ± 1.17 cde 5.82 ± 0.35 abc 12.22 ± 1.23 bc 4.72 ± 0.53 ab 16.94 ± 1.72 abc 4.86 ± 0.44 bc 4.86 ± 0.43 bc 6.92 ± 0.59 bc 24.34 ± 1.57 abc 2.49 ± Keywords: abc; ayan; doi; doses; effects; et al; growth; medium; nanoparticles; nps; pine; root; seedling; survival; tio2
• Cultural Studies and Yield Attributes of Pink Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus djamor) in West Bengal by Chowdhury, Gopal; Sharma, Rishu; Sarkar, Ujjwal (2024) - temperatures, pH, solid culture media, carbon, and nitrogen sources on mycelial growth of the fungus and to identify the suitable grain for spawn production, optimum dose of spawn and suitable substrate for obtaining the highest yield of the mushroom. The optimum temperature for mycelial growth of the fungus was 28 °C at pH 7.5, and the best solid culture media was oat meal agar. Keywords: days; et al; growth; mushroom; mycelial; oyster; pleurotus; spawn
• Bulb Growth Parameters of Wild Geophyte, Giant Snowdrop (Galanthus elwesii Hook. f.) in Different Media and Nutrient Solution Recipes by Zeybekoğlu, Emrah (2024) - In comparison to other soilless growing media used, and being better alternative to soil, spent mushroom compost + perlite was found to be the most effective media for growing bulbs of Galanthus elwesii to an upper grade and marketable size. The fact that nutrient solutions did not affect the growth of snowdrop bulbs in the study might be due to the effect of the nutrient reserves existing in the bulbs (Rees 1972). Keywords: bulbs; doi; elwesii; galanthus; growth; media; nutrient; snowdrop; weight
• A Study on the Relationship between Spore Count and Color Difference Values during the Mildewing Process of Paper Wine Boxes by Li, Ke; Ji, Junying; Jiang, Yuheng; Liu, Ruo; Yang, Qin; Huo, RuiJie; Yao, Qianqian; Dou, Yubo; Song, Haiyan (2025) - However, there remains a relative lack of systematic studies on the relationship between cardboard color difference and mold growth in the existing literature. For instance, Zaffora et al. (2024) developed a new model to estimate the time required for mold growth on novel paper-based materials, aiming to establish an alternative statistical framework for assessing the impact of relative humidity and temperature on mold proliferation. Keywords: cardboard; cladosporium; color; color difference; difference; doi; et al; grey; growth; mold; paperboard; penicillium; spores; talaromyces; white

• Synthesis of Biomass-based Adsorbent from Rice Husk Ash for Copper Ions Adsorption by Liu, Wenlong; Zhang, Xingwen; Ren, Hongyu; Hu, Xingcheng; Yang, Xinyu; Liu , Hui (2023) - Finally, the adsorption thermodynamics and adsorption kinetics of copper ions adsorption by SDRA were investigated. However, no research has been reported on copper ion adsorption using the by-products of silica extraction from rice husk ash. Keywords: adsorbent; adsorption; ash; copper; cu2; doi; husk; removal; rice; sdra
• Effective Removal of Cationic Dyes from Aqueous Solutions by Using Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) Seed Pulp and Biochar by Sismanoglu, Sedef; Akalın, Mehmet Kuddusi; Akalin, Gulen Oytun; Topak, Fatima (2023) - 3429 Table 2. Isotherms Data of MV-C and MV-CC The conformity of BY28 adsorption to the F-H isotherm (R2) of adsorption on both adsorbent at three different temperatures is between 83% and 86% for black cumin, while it is between 93% and 98% for black cumin-char. When considering the foreign trade data of black cumin, it can be seen that 2647.5 tons of black cumin seed ($2.53 million) was imported in the same year, equal to the export of 592.4 tons ($1.23 million) of black seed in 2019 (Can 2020). Keywords: adsorption; by28; char; cumin; doi; dyes; et al; isotherm; mol; removal; sismanoglu
• Competitive Interactions of NH3 and Toluene with Biochar Modified by Pre- and Post-Treatments of H3PO4 in Dual Adsorption Systems by Su, Mingxue; Li, Ning; Huang, Ting; Zhu, Bing (2023) - This suggests that biochar adsorption for NH3 and toluene mixtures was controlled by a process of diffusion of adsorbate into a network of small pores (Hubbe et al. 2019). For NH3 adsorption, the breakthrough time was 9975.5 s/g for C550, 2930.1 s/g for C350-550, 6015.7 s/g for C550-550, and 354.2 s/g for C750-550, but for toluene adsorption, the breakthrough time was 5119.8 s/g for C550, 15524.1 s/g for C350-550, 4946.9 s/g for C550-550, and 91.5 s/g for C750-550, respectively. Keywords: adsorption; biochar; c350; c550; doi; et al; h3po4; nh3; system; toluene
• Preparation, Characterization, and Application of Cationic Xylan-based Aerogel by Liu, Gengmei; Ma, Guoheng; Huang, Liulian; Chen, Lihui; Miao, Qingxian (2023) - 6. SEM images (A) agarose/PVOH aerogel, (B) CX1/agarose/PVOH aerogel, (C) CX2.5/agarose /PVOH aerogel, (D) CX3/agarose/PVOH aerogel 0 5 10 15 20 A CX 1 /agarose/PVA aerogel A d s o rp ti o n a m o u n t (m g /g ) agarose/PVA aerogel CX 3 /agarose/PVA aerogel CX 2.5 /agarose/PVA aerogel 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 17.6 17.8 18.0 18.2 18.4 18.6 18.8 19.0 19.2 19.4 Initial concentration of pectin solution (mg/mL) A b s o rp ti o n a m o u n t (m g /g ) B Fig. Though the porosity of the composite aerogels was decreased slightly, the values of porosity exceeded 93% which was higher than that of PVOH aerogel (Nabipour et al. 2020). Keywords: adsorption; aerogel; agarose; cationic; doi; et al; liu; pectin; pvoh; pvoh aerogel; xylan
• Adsorption of Toxic Metals from Landfill Leachate onto Guinea Fowl Eggshells in the Era of Green Chemistry by Duwiejuah, Abudu Ballu; Ayine, Elijah Yinigani; Payne, Joseph (2023) - The level of cadmium adsorption is attributed to the availability and number of vacant active sites due to varying pores and heterogeneous surface of the eggshells, which aided Cd adsorption. “Modelling and interpretation of adsorption isotherms,” Journal of Chemistry, article ID 3039817. Keywords: adsorbent; adsorption; cadmium; eggshells; et al; fowl; guinea; landfill; leachate
• Green Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticles Using White Tea Leaf Extract: Characterization, Adsorption Behavior, and Antibacterial Applications by Huang, Zechun; Zhao, Wenchang; Liu, Xiyao; Zhong, Miao; Ye, Xin; Ko, Tzu-Hsing (2024) - DOI: 10.1155/2013/714853 Amjad, R., Mubeen, B., Ali, S. S., Imam, S. S., Alshehri, S., Ghoneim, M. M., Alzarea, S. I., Rasool, R., Ullah, I., Nadeem, M. S., and Kazmi, I. (2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.rechem.2021.100141 Azam, A., Ahmed, A. S., Oves, M., Khan, M. S., Habib, S. S., and Memic, A. (2012). Keywords: adsorption; copper; cunps; degradation; doi; et al; extract; nanoparticles; sample; synthesis; tea

• Anti-photoaging Effects of Steam-exploded Pine (Pinus densiflora) Extract in Ultraviolet B Irradiation-damaged HaCaT Keratinocytes by Jung, Ji Young; Ha Yang, Si Young; Yang, Jae-Kyung (2024) - Expressions of IL-6 (p<0.001), IL-8 (p<0.001), MCP-1 (p<0.01), and MIP-1β (p<0.01) related genes in HaCaT cells after UVB irradiation significantly increased. For the cytotoxicity evaluation of SEP-E, HaCaT cells were seeded in 96-well plates at a density of 3×103 cells/well. Keywords: cells; doi; extract; hacat; pine; sep; steam; uvb
• Phytofabricated Silver Nanoparticles Derived from Leea crispa Leaf Extract: Antituberculosis and Anticancer Activities by Doddamani, Tejshwini; Balasubramanian, Balamuralikrishnan; Kakkalameli, Siddappa; Kadanthottu Sebastian, Joseph; Pappuswamy, Manikantan; O. Almutairi, Bader; H. Almutairi, Mikhlid; Daphedar, Azharuddin (2024) - 1. (A) UV-Visible spectroscopy analysis; (B) FTIR spectra, and (C) XRD spectrum showing the peaks of biogenic AgNPs from leaf extract of L. crispa The AFM micrograph shows the surface roughness and morphology of AgNPs (Fig. 2). The percentage of cell viability increased at 12.5g/mL and declined at 400 ng/mL concentrations of AgNPs solution. Keywords: agnps; crispa; doi; et al; extract; nanoparticles; silver; synthesis
• Antibacterial Actions of Algal Extract against Food Spoilage Bacteria Pseudomonas fluorescens and Shewanella putrefaciens by Liu, Xin; Luo, Guanghong; Liu, Ying; Yang, Naibin; Yuan, Wenqiao (2024) - The antibacterial effect of A. nodosum extract has been demonstrated in the authors’ previous research (Liu et al. 2023). Similar findings have been reported that a longer incubation time or higher dose resulted in the release of more nucleic acids from P. fluorescens and S. putrefaciens in response to linanool (Guo et al. 2021a and 2021b) and daphnetin (Liu et al. 2020a). Keywords: bacteria; cell; doi; et al; extract; fluorescens; food; liu; putrefaciens; seaweed
• Antibacterial Activity of Dactylicapnos scandens Extract against Mycoplasma pneumoniae-induced Pneumonia in Mice: An In vitro and In vivo Study by Dai, Leilian; Yang, Songmei; Sun, Yingchao; Li, Dan (2025) - “The critical function of miR-1323/Il6 axis in children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia,” Jornal de Pediatria 97(5), 552-558. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0064607 Chapman, A. L. P., Morrissey, B. M., Vasu, V. T., Juarez, M. M., Houghton, J. S., Li, C. S., Cross, C. E., and Eiserich, J. P. (2010). Keywords: dactylicapnos; doi; dse; et al; extract; mice; mycoplasma; pneumoniae; scandens
• High-Strength UV-Resistant Polyvinyl Alcohol Composite Films Based on Phellodendron amurense Rupr Extract by Li, Feng; Li, Hongpeng; Li, Guo; Zhang, Yujia; Ma, Haoyu; Tang, Min (2025) - Physical images of PVOH composite films prepared from leaf (a), fruit (b), and branch (c) extracts; (d) Lab values of the color of composite films with different parts and extract addition levels; (e) Color difference values between different parts and addition amounts compared to pure PVOH film; Composite film formation and UV resistance mechanism The chemical components of Phellodendron amurense extract are the main reason for improving the UV resistance and mechanical properties of PVOH composite films. Keywords: addition; amurense; composite; extract; fig; film; pvoh; resistance

• Applied Design of Corrugated Board Properties to Mitigate Puncturing in Parcel Handling Distribution Chains by Holmvall, Martin; Holmgren, Mats (2025) - For many of these parcels, corrugated board boxes were used as transport packaging. Another notable study by Jönson involved corrugated board boxes containing tin cans, cardboard cartons, and vacuum cleaners (Jönson 1974). Keywords: board; box; boxes; chain; corrugated; damage; distribution; drop; fig; height; hole; holmgren; holmvall; material; puncture

• Effects of Silver Nanoparticles on Germination and Seedling Characteristics of Oriental Beech (Fagus orientalis) Seeds by Özel, Halil Barış; Şevik, Hakan; Yıldız, Yafes; Çobanoğlu, Hatice (2024) - For this reason, it is estimated that the effects of drought stress will be felt to a greater extent due to nanoparticle effects in plants. In P7, it decreased to 15.5% at 200 mg/L dose of nanoparticle application and this number was observed to be gradually decreasing. Keywords: application; doi; effects; et al; germination; nanoparticles; pollution; seedling; seeds; sevik; value

• Performance Evaluation of 3D-Printed ABS and Carbon Fiber-reinforced ABS Polymeric Spur Gears by Karupaiah, Vigneshwaran; Narayanan, Venkateshwaran; Nagarajan, Rajini; Ismail, Sikiru O.; Mohammad, Faruq; Al-Lohedan, Hamad A.; Krishnan, Kumar (2024) - Selvaraj and Ramamoorthy (2006a) analyzed the effect of gear tooth fillet radii of 0.25 and 0.75 mm on the performance of injected molded nylon 6/6 spur gear. Micrographic analysis of gear fillet radii of(a) 0.75 and (b) 0.25 mm Gear Tooth Temperature Four different sets of polymer gears were printed through FDM process, and their characteristics were assessed using the gear test set-up. Keywords: abs; fillet; fillet radius; gears; heat; polymer; radius; spur; tooth
• Thermal Conductivity of Al2O3 Nanofluid Utilizing Cross-linked Polyacrylic Acid (PAA) as the Base Fluid: An Experimental Study by Fauzi, Roslinda; Daik, Rusli; Fauzi, Basirah; Mamauod, Siti Nur Liyana (2024) - The data collected showed that the thermal conductivity of nanofluids increased with the presence of high thermal conductivity nanoparticles. DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.1.295-304 Keywords: Thermal conductivity; Base fluid; Polymeric fluid; Nanofluid; Cross-linked polyacrylic acid; Polymer solution; Al2O3 nanoparticle Contact information: a: School of Industrial Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia; b: Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia; c: Centre for Diploma Studies, Universiti Tun Hussien Onn Malaysia, Pagoh Education Hub, 84600 Muar, Johor, Malaysia; Keywords: al2o3; base; conductivity; doi; heat; nanofluid; nanoparticles; paa; solution; transfer

• Shear Behavior of Notched Connection for Glubam-Geopolymer Concrete Composite Structures: Experimental Investigation by Zhan, Yulin; Huang, Wenfeng; Si, Ruizhe; Xiang, Tianyu; Hao, Liuqing (2022) - Furthermore, the test results for the long-term behavior of BCC beams conducted by Ye et al. (2019) showed that the slip modulus and finally slide of notched connections performed better at the service stage when compared to screw connections and steel mesh connections. “Long-term performance of glulam- lightweight concrete composite beams with screw connections,” Construction and Building Materials 310. Keywords: capacity; composite; concrete; connection; et al; geopolymer; glubam; number; screws; shear; slip; structures

• Impact of Sawmill Processing on the Yield and Longitudinal Warping of Beech Blanks by Klement, Ivan; Vilkovský, Peter; Vilkovská, Tatiana (2023) - The effects of taper and sawing methods on log yield were discovered in by Izekor et al. (2016). Results confirmed that different processing methods can produce different average lumber recovery with different degrees of log taper. Keywords: blanks; log; logs; lumber; method; sawing; taper; yield
• Enhancing Crop Productivity and Nitrogen Use Efficiency by Application of Pine Oleoresin Coated Urea in Maize-Wheat Cropping Sequence in Vertisols by Vassanda Coumar, Mounissamy; Selladurai, Rajendiran; Jadon, Priyanka; Kundu, Samaresh; Meena, Bharat Prakash; Yadav, Dinesh Kumar; Saha, Jayant Kumar; Adhikari, Tapan (2024) - Application of POR-CU (100% RDF) achieved the highest grain and stover yield of maize in both years, which was significantly higher than normal urea and control as well as 75% RDF of CU fertilizer applied treatments and statistically at par with NO- CU (100% RDF) applied treatments (P<0.05). This improved source-sink relationship subsequently enhanced the crop yield in treatment receiving CU fertilizers (Sannagoudra et al. 2012). Keywords: crop; efficiency; et al; grain; maize; nitrogen; por; rdf; urea; wheat; yield
• Performance and Profitability of Growing Ginger Using Single Bud Technique under High Density Arecanut-based Multispecies Cropping System by Sultana , Samima; Medda, Partha Sarathi; Saha, Sankar; Hembram , Sandip; Dey, Amarendra Nath; Sarkar , Suraj; Pal , Prabhat K. (2025) - Ginger yield also depends considerably on the selection of suitable cultivar, climate, time of planting, and maturity of the crop at harvest (Peter et al. 2005). The highest oleoresin concentration of dried ginger rhizomes was found in Gorubathan (12.3%), and the maximum dry recovery percentage was found in Bhaisay (25.2%). Keywords: bud; cropping; cultivars; ginger; rhizome; system; weight; yield

• Renewable Hybrid Roadside Barrier: Optimization of Timber Thickness by Yorur, Huseyin; Ozcanan, Sedat; Yumrutas, Halil Ibrahim; Birinci, Emre (2022) - The THIV idea was created to assess occupant impact severity for vehicles involved in crashes with barrier systems. 808 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Research Process There are various standards that can be used to assess the crash performance of vehicle barrier types, such as Road Restraint Systems standard EN 1317 (2010), Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH 2016), Recommended Procedures for the Safety Performance Evaluation of Highway Features (Ross et al. 1993), Roadside Design Guide (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials 2006), Standard test method for crash testing of vehicle security barriers (ASTM F2656 (2015), Impact test specifications for vehicle security barrier systems (BSI PAS 68 (2013), Vehicle security barriers (IWA 14 (2013), Road safety barrier systems (AS/NZS 3845 (1999), etc. Keywords: barrier; crash; doi; et al; impact; pendulum; performance; results; roadside; safety; system; tests; thickness; timber; vehicle
• Lateral Load Carrying Capacities of Particleboard Shear Walls Made by Gluing with Timber Studs by Pang, Sung-Jun; Lee, Han Shik; Oh, Jung-Kwon (2022) - These types of shear walls may not be strong enough for use in high-rise buildings. Figure 4 shows the configuration of shear wall specimens and the position of the Linear Variable Displacement Transducers (LVDT). Keywords: curve; envelope; particleboard; particleboard shear; shear; shear wall; studs; timber; wall
• Influence of Glue-free Zones on the Withdrawal Capacity of Glued-in Steel Threaded Rods by Pugovics, Karlis; Spulle, Uldis; Arhipova, Irina; Grants, Edvins; Klancbergs, Kristians (2022) - “State of the art review on timber connections with glued–in steel rods,” Materials and Structures 44(5), 997-1020. “Withdrawal strength of threaded steel rods glued with epoxy in wood,” International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives 44, 115-121. Keywords: defects; doi; glue; line; rods; sample; timber; zones
• Timber Knot Detector with Low False-Positive Results by Integrating an Overlapping Bounding Box Filter with Faster R-CNN Algorithm by Chen, Wenping; Liu, Jing; Fang, Yiming; Zhao, Jianyong (2023) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.3.4964-4976 Keywords: Timber knot detection; Faster R-CNN; False positive results; Overlapping bounding box filter Contact information: a: School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, P. R. China; b: School of Computer Science and Technology, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310037, P. R. China; *Corresponding author: ymfang@usx.edu.cn INTRODUCTION Grading is one of the most crucial procedures in timber manufacturing process (Gazo et al. 2018; Olofsson et al. 2021). Faster R- CNN, a state-of-the-art defect identification algorithm, was first employed to detect timber knots because of its high true-positive frequency. Keywords: cnn; et al; knot; timber; 𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛; 𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑅𝑒𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑙; 𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝐹; 𝑅𝑒𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑒; 𝑆𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑒
• Use of Catastrophe Theory to Establish Safety Assessment Model for Timber-Framed Heritage Buildings by Qian , Wei; Li, ShuaiBing; Wang, Wei (2024) - The safety evaluation model based on mutation theory of wood structure ancient buildings established was applied in examples, and the evaluation results were basically consistent with the results of the grey fuzzy theory evaluation using other safety evaluation methods of wood structure ancient buildings. This case study was also used to apply the aforementioned model into the safety assessment of various structural components within wooden ancient buildings. Keywords: assessment; buildings; catastrophe; catastrophe theory; china; chinese; cracks; et al; evaluation; indicators; level; mutation; safety; structure; table; theory; timber
• Project-based Learning in Timber Engineering Education: A Recent Example by Derikvand, Mohammad (2024) - Enabling the possibility of tailoring practical projects to individual students, or groups of students, which could be specifically useful where students come from various backgrounds and various levels of understanding of engineering concepts. In the context of timber engineering education, using PBL approaches, students are challenged to apply theoretical concepts to a practical design problem. Keywords: engineering; pbl; project; timber
• Effect of Timber Harvesting Techniques and Slopes on Soil Respiration of Young and Mature Black Pine Stands in Northwestern Türkiye by Ozer Genc, Cigdem; Sariyildiz, Temel; Aricak, Burak (2025) - “Influence of timber harvesting alternatives on forest soil respiration and its biophysical regulatory factors over a 5-year period in the Missouri Ozarks,” Ecosystems 14(8), 1310-1327. DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.1.2038-2055 Keywords: Timber harvesting operations; Skidding; Soil respiration; Slope; Stand age; LICOR 8100 gas analyzer Contact information: a: Kastamonu University Faculty of Forestry Department of Forest Engineering Kastamonu, Turkiye; b: Bursa Technical University Faculty of Forestry Department of Forest Engineering Bursa, Türkiye; *Corresponding author: cozer@kastamonu.edu.tr INTRODUCTION Forests provide various ecosystem services, including wood, food, biodiversity, habitat, regulating water resources, and recreational opportunities (Duncker et al. 2012; Ding et al. 2016; Keywords: day; doi; et al; forest; harvesting; mature; skidding; slope; soil respiration; stands; s⁻¹; techniques; timber; timber harvesting; track
• Fire Safety of Timber Buildings – The Case of Photovoltaic Systems by Rus, Nik; Lucherini, Andrea; Jomaas, Grunde; Derikvand, Mohammad (2025) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.2.2468-2471 Keywords: Fire safety; Mass timber; Photovoltaics; Sustainability Contact information: a: Department for Fire-safe Sustainable Built Environment, Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute (ZAG), Obrtna cona 35, 1370 Logatec, Slovenia; b: InnoRenew CoE, Livade 6a, 6310 Izola, Slovenia; c: Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies at University of Primorska, Glagoljaška 9, 6000 Koper, Slovenia; * Corresponding author: Therefore, CPR requirements are not relevant for BAPV systems, leaving some discrepancies in addressing fire safety between BIPV and BAPV installations. Keywords: building; fire; safety; systems; timber
• Structural Behavior of Beam-to-Column Glued Laminated Timber Connection Using Double Steel Plates by Pranata, Yosafat Aji; Suryoatmono, Bambang; Hassan, Rohana; Pattipawaej, Olga Catherina; ahmad, Zakiah (2025) - Furuheim and Nesse (2020) studied the effect of gusset plates and found that they not only increased moment resistance but also led to more consistent and predictable failure patterns, enhancing the safety and reliability of timber connections. Ottenhaus et al. (2021) outlined design strategies for achieving ductility ratio in timber connections, particularly those using dowel-type fasteners under lateral loads. Keywords: beam; column; connections; ductility; glulam; load; stiffness; timber; type

• 3D Reconstruction of the Tree Internal Decay Based on Radar Waves by Li, Meng; Kang, Yong Xiang; Nguyen, Van Quy; Gao, Xu Zhen; Zhang, Li Li; Wang, Jin Ling; Zhou, Xiao Qiang; Ma, Gang Zhen (2022) - Zhang and Sun (2008) used CT scanned tree sectional images to perform 3D reconstruction of the tree internal decay structure through the MATLAB toolbox. “Vertical optical scanning with panoramic vision for tree trunk reconstruction,” Sensors 17(12), article no. 2791. Keywords: data; decay; doi; fig; image; method; radar; reconstruction; rendering; tree; volume; wave
• Multi-attribute Hierarchical Clustering for Product Family Division of Customized Wooden Doors by Zhang, Na; Xu, Wei; Tan, Yong (2023) - Type_mute for door products with a mute function achieved by attaching mute strips, mute locks, and bottom parts to the door to achieve sound insulation. The results of using hierarchical clustering to cluster customized wooden door products based on the style, craft door type, material, type, number of doors, price, sales, craft, and appearance features were found to be uneven and not entirely interpretable. PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Zhang et al. (2023). Keywords: category; clustering; custom; data; development; distance; doi; doors; features; information; product
• The Role of Open Science in Our Research by Blanco, Angeles (2024) - While not all data is suitable to be shared, Open Science practices are widely supported within the wider research community and funding organizations. These are primarily related to the phase of Open Science implementation in which different organizations are engaged at a given moment and to the existence of diverse research cultures. Keywords: data; research; science

• Clonal Variation Based on Some Morphological and Micromorphological Characteristics in the Boyabat (Sinop/Turkey) Black Pine (Pinus nigra subsp. pallasiana (Lamb.) Holmboe) Seed Orchard by Yiğit, Nurcan; Öztürk, Ayşe; Şevik, Hakan; Barış Özel, Halil; Kshkush, Fathi Elmabruk Ramadan; Işık, Berkant (2023) - Genetic variation studies were initiated based on morphological characteristics. Therefore, genetic variation studies have been carried out on many species based on morphological characteristics. Keywords: black; characteristics; clones; diversity; doi; et al; groups; orchard; pine; pinus; seed; sevik; studies; variation; yigit
• Morphological Variation in Cone and Needle Characteristics of Black Pine (Pinus nigra J.F. Arnold) Under Different Topographic Conditions by Öztürk Çoban, Şehri; Seki, Nagihan (2025) - Increasing altitude and precipitation have a positive effect on the morphology of black pine needles. In general, black pine cones growing in southern stands were found to be longer than those in northern stands at all altitudes. Keywords: altitude; aspect; characteristics; cone; doi; needles; pine; pinus; stands; study

• Effects of Foliar Silicon and Nitrogen Applications on Winter Color Retention and Spring Green-Up of Zoysia Grass by Çakır, Mert; Sever Mutlu, Songül; Dönmez, Şirin (2024) - In contrast to N, the effect of Si applications on quality and color was not significant. In contrast to N, chlorophyll contents were not influenced by Si applications. Keywords: application; chlorophyll; color; color retention; content; doi; et al; green; japonica; plots; quality; retention; si0; si1; silicon; spring; table; turfgrass; winter; winter color

• Challenges of Undergraduate Programs in Chemical Processing Engineering of Forest Products in Universities of China by Liu, Zhenhu; Chen, Chaojie; Xie, Wei; Deng, Xiaolin (2023) - These predetermined perceptions do not match the expectations of students and parents, impacting their objective understanding and choices regarding CPEFP programs. It is of paramount importance to optimize the curriculum and practical training of CPEFP programs, aligning them with the rapidly evolving demands of the forest chemical industry. Keywords: chemical; cpefp; forest; programs

• Anaerobic Co-Digestion Scheme of Biogas Engineering Based on Feedstock and Temperature by Chen, Dongdong; Yin, Dongxue; Liu, Wei; Lan, Weijuan; Wang, Yingxian (2023) - In east China, rice straw yield is higher than maize and wheat straw yield in Shanghai, Fujian, Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangsu, and Jiangxi provinces, while maize and wheat straw yield in Shandong Province is higher than rice straw yield. Rice straw yield is the highest in PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Chen et al. (2023). Keywords: 9:1; anaerobic; biogas; china; cow; digestion; doi; et al; maize; maize straw; manure; pig; rice; rice straw; sheep; straw; tbp; wheat; wheat straw
• Design Optimization and Performance Evaluation of Corn Straw Crushing and Rubbing Filament Machine by Du, Jianqiang; Su, He; Qian, Shanzhu; De, Xuehong (2024) - According to the growth needs of livestock, straw feed is processed and prepared. Feeding is suitable for livestock to ruminate on straw feed; In terms of processing quality, kneading the straw into threads fully exposes the pulp inside the straw, which is advantageous for ruminant animals to absorb feed nutrients. Keywords: chain; cutting; feed; flattening; machine; mechanism; roller; rubbing; shaft; straw; transmission
• Numerical Simulation and Experimental Study on the Dust Separation Performance of the Dust Removal Apparatus in Straw Feed Harvesters by Xiao, Ziqing; Tian, Haiqing; Wan, Daqian; Zhuo, Chunxiang; Zhao, Kai; Yu, Yang (2024) - “Dust removal in harvester,” BioResources 20(1), 1333-1344. 1334 as a numerical simulation tool, has become an essential approach for addressing complex problems that traditional methods struggle to resolve, due to its ability to thoroughly investigate contact mechanics and tribology between particles (Fang et al. 2022; Du et al. 2023; “Dust removal in harvester,” BioResources 20(1), 1333-1344. 1335 determined using a Bettersize 3000Plus laser particle size analyzer (Dandong Bettersize Instruments Ltd., Liaoning, China), and the average value was obtained. Keywords: apparatus; dust removal; efficiency; fodder; numerical; particles; removal apparatus; removal efficiency; simulation; straw
• Development and Performance Evaluation of Rice Straw Particleboard Bonded with Chitosan by Luo, Peng; Yang, Chuanmin; He, Yan; Wang, Tao (2025) - Consequently, rice straw particleboard often have exhibited poor quality, failing to meet the requirements of commercial standards for particleboards (Luo et al. 2024). So far, there have been no reports on the application of chitosan for production of rice straw particleboard. Keywords: chitosan; particleboards; rice; rice straw; steam; straw

• Heterogeneous Phosphotungstate Catalyst Mediated Efficient Alcoholysis of Furfuryl Alcohol into Long-Chain Levulinates by Wang, Yinghui; Ma, Jiao; Zheng, Qiang; Ma, Yali; Jia, Songyan; Li, Xue (2023) - “Conversion of furfuryl alcohol into alkyl-levu/linates using solid acid catalysts,” Sustainable Chemistry for Climate Action 1, article ID 100004. According to the results of NH3-TPD and UV-vis analyses, VPW catalyst was the relatively least acidic, indicating that stronger acidity may lead to more side reactions. Keywords: alcoholysis; catalyst; conversion; doi; et al; hexanol; levulinate; wang

• Determining The Motivation Levels of The Employees in The Forest Products Industry by Yildirim, Ibrahim; Han, Mustafa (2023) - “Forest products motivation,” BioResources 18(4), 7856-7876. 7856 Determining The Motivation Levels of Employees in The Forest Products Industry Ibrahim Yildirim * and Mustafa Han This research assessed employee motivation levels within the forest products industry. The study assessed the extent to which selected socio-demographic factors, including age and gender, influenced employee motivation levels during the pandemic (Hitka et al. 2022). Keywords: average; employees; factors; forest; forest products; industry; job; levels; life; motivation; motivation levels; products; products motivation; quality; satisfaction; school; sub; work
• Effect of Slicing Parameters on the Light Transmittance of 3D-printed Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol Products by Wang, Chen; Yu, Jiahao; Jiang, Minhan; Li, Jingyao (2023) - In actual production, PETG products manufactured by conventional moulding methods, such as extrusion moulding, injection moulding, and blow moulding, usually have excellent light transmittance performance, whereas PETG products produced by the fused deposition method (FDM) of 3D printing process have poor light transmittance performance (Yang et al. 2022). Therefore, PETG plastics are suitable for the manufacture of products with high requirements for light transmittance and are widely used in the production of transparent plastic sheets and cosmetic bottles (Mo et al. 2022). Keywords: extrusion; layer; light; petg; printing; products; specimens; transmittance
• Consumer Perception and Behavior for Sustainable Market Success by Clauser, Nicolás Martín; Cristina Area, Maria (2025) - In Europe, for instance, women tend to be more proactive in purchasing sustainable products, particularly in categories such as cosmetics and textiles (Gaffey et al. 2021; Consumers International 2023; Laborda et al. 2023). In this sense, as buying green becomes mainstream, consumer expectations of sustainable products are maturing across an EDITORIAL bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Clauser et al. (2026). Keywords: consumer; factors; products

• Cantilever Plate Mid-Span Patch Method for Dynamically Testing the In-Plane Poisson's Ratio of Oriented Strand Board by Zou, Yuying; Wang, Zheng; Zhang, Yifan; Zhou, Yuhao; Shen, Zhaoyu (2023) - For OSB longitudinal plate and OSB transverse plate, the relative error variation range of the -y/x (Poisson’s ratio) of x/l=0.5 (mid-span) and the -y/x of x/l determined by the transverse stress equal to zero (y = 0) are 0.9% to 3% and 0.5% to 1.6%, respectively. and for OSB transverse plate, x/l changes from 0.28 to 0.43. Keywords: cantilever plate; method; osb; patch; plate; poisson; ratio; strain; transverse; transverse strain
• Location Selection for a Lumber Drying Facility via a Hybrid Pythagorean Fuzzy Decision-making Approach by Singer, Hilal (2024) - There are several studies aimed at addressing facility location selection problems in the field of wood science (Azizi and Memariani 2004; Azizi 2008; Azizi et al. 2015; Üçüncü et al. 2017; Yeşilkaya 2018; Singer and Özşahin 2020). “Lumber drying facility location,” BioResources 19(3), 4120-4134. 4132 evaluate the renewable energy sources,” Appl. Keywords: ahp; criteria; decision; doi; drying; facility; fuzzy; interval; location; lumber; method; pythagorean; waspas
• An Improved DCGAN-Based Recognition Enhancement Method for American Hyphantria cunea Larvae Net Curtain Image Dataset by Teng, Shaomin; Wang, Chengming; Shang, Shunyi; Tuo, Yuxuan; Wang, Decheng (2024) - Generated images at training time using the ReLU function However, IS has limitations because it does not directly compare generated images to real ones and may give high scores even to low-quality images if they appear diverse. Keywords: fig; images; layer; loss; method; network; training
• Impact of Core Cell Size on Selected Properties of Honeycomb Paperboard by Kmita-Fudalej, Gabriela; Jasiński, Grzegorz; Kołakowski, Zbigniew (2025) - One such breakthrough solution in the field of ecological packaging and construction materials is honeycomb paperboard. Contrary to traditional packaging materials such as plastic or Styrofoam, honeycomb paperboards naturally decompose over time, leaving minimal environmental impact as well as being easily recycled and reused for new packaging materials. Keywords: bending; cell; core; honeycomb; method; paperboard; point; size; thickness
• Shear Analogy Stiffness Adjustment for CLT Plates by Silva, Guilherme dos Santos; Aguiar, Fabrício da Silva; Reis, Elvys Dias; Santos, Herisson Ferreira dos; Faustino, Emerson; Mascarenhas, Adriano Reis Prazeres; Christoforo, André Luis (2025) - Despite their simplicity, these equations disregard the orthotropic nature of wood’s elastic properties and the actual dimensions of CLT panels (treated as beams), affecting displacement predictions. Then, symbolic regression was applied to propose a correction factor for adjusting the stiffness of CLT panels obtained using the shear analogy method. Keywords: analogy; clt; method; numerical; panels; shear; stiffness

• Effects of Rice Husk Biochar Attachment Biofilm with Microorganisms on Nitrogen Removal of Digested Swine Wastewater by Pan, Fanghui; Huang, Fei; Wang, Youbao; Zhu, Hongguang (2024) - The COD, NH4 +-N, and TN removal efficiencies were 85.3%, 81.3%, and 65.2%, respectively, using rice husk biochar attachment biofilm treatment in SBR, when influent COD, NH4 +-N, and TN of digested swine wastewater were 2610, 337, and 344 mg·L-1, respectively, with an influent C/N of 7.77. In this study, rice husk biochar was optionally added into SBR to enhance biochemical properties for digested swine wastewater, especially for nitrogen degradation. Keywords: biochar; biofilm; doi; et al; husk; husk biochar; mg·l-1; nh4; removal; rice; sbr; sludge; wastewater
• The Influence of Amino Anchoring Position on SnO2/Biochar for Electroreduction of CO2 to HCOOH by Su, Mingxue; Li, Ning (2024) - To anchor amino groups onto nano SnO2, 0.5 g of DEA was added before the reflux process, and the obtained product was labeled as NHx-SnO2/C, indicating that the amino groups are located on the nano SnO2. The Sn and N contents of SnO2/C-NHx were found to be 27.9% and 0.99%, respectively, which were higher than those of SnO2/C and NHx-SnO2/C. Based on the catalyst preparation process, it can be inferred that biochar with a high specific surface area (SBET) can anchor more amino functional groups compared to nano SnO2, and amino groups anchored on biochar also can enhance the adsorption energy of biochar, thereby increasing the loading amount of SnO2. Keywords: amino; biochar; catalysts; co2; doi; groups; nhx; sno2
• Effects of Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Porous Membrane Covering and Biochar on Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium Contents in Aerobic Composting by Cao, Jie; Li, Ruirong; Qu, Haoli; Wang, Pengjun; Fu, Jingjing; Gong, Yan; Chen, Mingjiang (2024) - At the same time, during the composting process, the organic components were continuously mineralized, causing the total dry matter of the compost to continuously decrease at a rate greater than the decrease in nitrogen content caused by ammonia volatilization, resulting in a “concentration effect” in the TN content of the compost pile (Li et al. 2021b). “Effects of nano- membrane on aerobic composting process and odor emission of livestock manure,” Environmental Science 42(11), 5554-5562. Keywords: biochar; composting; content; doi; et al; groups; membrane; nitrogen; phosphorus; potassium
• Effect of Graphene Oxide and Biochar as Redox Mediators Addition on Photo-fermentation Biohydrogen Production by Lu, Yanwei; Zhou, Xiaokai; Zhang, Kai; Jing, Yanyan (2025) - In order to improve the efficiency of biohydrogen production, the effects of two redox mediators (ROMs), biochar and graphene oxide, at different concentrations on photo-fermentation biohydrogen production were studied. The common ways of hydrogen production include water electrolysis, hydrogen production from fossil energy, and biohydrogen production. Keywords: addition; biochar; biohydrogen production; et al; fermentation; fermentation biohydrogen; graphene; oxide; photo; zhang

• Development and Performance of a Wood Adhesive with Camellia oleifera Protein Doped with Soy Oligopeptide by Liang, Jiankun; Li, De; Wu, Longxu; Deng, Xue; Chen, Chuchu; Meng, Tong; Li, Huali; Wang, Zhanguang; Wu, Zhigang (2025) - The Camellia oleifera protein adhesive prepared by doping with oligopeptide had a high curing reaction rate, lower curing temperature, higher thermostability, and water resistance. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Bonding Performances of Camellia oleifera Protein Adhesives Results of viscosity, storage time, insoluble rate, and bonding strength of Camellia oleifera protein adhesives are listed in Fig. Keywords: adhesive; cross; degradation; linking; liquid; oleifera; oleifera protein; protein
• Tannin-Sucrose Adhesive Properties: A Comparison of Bayberry and Acacia Tannins by Liang, Jiankun; Yin, Shuang; Li, Cheng; Lan, Linjing; He, Xin; Yang, Haiyuan; Yang, Yuqi; He, Yu; Yang, Hui; Wu, Zhigang (2025) - Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) analysis results indicated that both bayberry tannin and acacia tannin were condensed tannins, composed of polymerized flavonoid monomer units, with their repeating units often closely connected to the A and B rings of carbohydrates, with bayberry tannin containing relatively more trisubstituted benzene structural units. This study used bayberry tannin and acacia tannin to explore the effects of hot-pressing temperature and other process conditions on the bonding performance of tannin-sucrose adhesives. Keywords: acacia; acacia tannin; adhesive; bayberry; bayberry tannin; et al; sucrose; sucrose adhesive; tannin

• Optimization of Antioxidant Activity and Phenolic Extraction from Ainsliaea acerifolia Stem Using Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Technology by Ha, Si Young; Jung, Ji Young; Kim, Hyeon Cheol; Yang, Jae-Kyung (2024) - “Selection of the solvent and extraction conditions for maximum recovery of antioxidant phenolic compounds from coffee silverskin,” Food and Bioprocess Technology 7, 1322-1332. Ethanol served as the solvent due to its common use in phenolic compound extraction, partly owing to its cost-effectiveness. Keywords: abts; acerifolia; antioxidant; compounds; content; doi; dpph; extraction; phenolic; tpc

• Effects of Precoating Color Formulation with Coarse Ground Calcium Carbonate and Porous Precipitated Calcium Carbonate on Paperboard Properties and Printability by Kim, Sun Goo; Yoo, Sung Jong; Lee, Yong Kyu; Seo, Jin-Ho (2024) - However, GCC particle size was not found to significantly influence the brightness of the coated paperboard; additionally, when porous PCC was incorporated, opacity increased. Although the effects of GCC particle size on the ink set-off properties of the coated paperboard were minimal, incorporating porous PCC significantly improved the ink set-off properties. Keywords: coating; color; et al; gcc; paperboard; particle; particle size; pcc; precoating; size

• Shear Resistance for Lateral Force of Light-frame Wall Sheathed with Structural Particleboard (PB) by Kim, Chul-Ki; Lee, Hyung Woo; Lee, Min; Lee, Sang-Joon (2024) - Research on the structural performance of shear walls in light-frame construction began in 1927 (Peterson 1983). Demir et al. (2023) used Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) to estimate the maximum load and displacement of shear walls sheathed with plywood according to various nail spacing and revealed the effect of nail size and spacing on the shear resistance of plywood shear walls in light-frame construction. Keywords: frame; load; osb; resistance; shear; structural; wall
• Lateral Resistance Performance of Hybrid Shear Wall According to Structural Insulated Panel Installation Location by Lee, Hyung Woo; Lee, Sang-Joon; Kim, Chul-Ki (2024) - Kochkin et al. (2015) conducted a study evaluating the cyclic performance of SIP shear walls based on aspect ration and openings. The objective was to assess the lateral load resistance of hybrid shear walls according to installation positions and propose optimal SIPs installation configuration. Keywords: beam; hybrid; post; resistance; shear; sip; wall
• Shear Resistance and Surface Design of 3D Printed Dowels Made from Different Materials in Glued Scots Pine Furniture Joints by Demirel , Samet; Koylu, Barış; Mteraf, Nada; Çava, Kutay; Aslan, Mustafa (2025) - The design of the hardness and strength properties of dowel joints plays an important role in the overall stability of the structure. In this study, Scots pine wood with a density of 0.45 g/cm3 was conditioned in a chamber controlled at 20 °C ± 5 °C temperature and 65 % ± 5 % relative humidity and used for dowel joints. Keywords: cross; dowels; grooved; joints; pla; resin; resistance; shear; straight

• Impact of Green Synthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Treating Dry Rot in Potato Tubers by Abdelhady, Mohamed A.; Abdelghany, Tarek M.; Mohamed, Sonya H.; Abdelbary, Salah A. (2024) - DOI: 10.21608/mjapam.2020.139112 Awad, M., Ali, A. M., Hegab, S.A., and El Gawad, A. M. A. (2022). DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.2.2106-2119 Keywords: Mycosynthesis; Potatoes disease; Zinc nanoparticles; Fusarium nygamai; Exserohilum rostratum Contact information: a: Agricultural Microbiology Department, Soil, Water and Environmental Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, 12619, Giza, Egypt; b: Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11725, Egypt; * Corresponding authors: dr.mohamed334455@gmail.com INTRODUCTION Potatoes Keywords: disease; doi; et al; fig; fungal; nanoparticles; potato; rot; tubers; znonps
• Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Made with Phyla nodiflora Leaf Extract Have Anti-Hyperuricemic Effect on Monosodium Urate Crystal-induced Gouty Arthritis by Li, Xianyao; Tang, Yaqin; Li, Lihua (2024) - To prepare ZnO NPs, the as prepared zinc acetate dihydrate was added to 10 mL of the plant extract. To remove moisture, the NPs were dehydrated in an oven at 100 °C for 1 h. Optimization of Physicochemical Parameters for ZnO NPs Biosynthesis Effect of pH The pH levels of reaction mixture were adjusted to 8.0, 10.0, 12.0, and 14.0 using a 2M NaOH solution. Keywords: arthritis; doi; et al; gouty; nanoparticles; nps; zno; zno nps
• Ficus religiosa Fruits-mediated Synthesis of CeO2 Nanoparticles and CeO₂/CuO Nanocomposites: Structural Insights and Antimicrobial Efficacy by Nagshabandi, Mohammed K.; Selim , Samy; Alruhaili, Mohammed H.; Gattan, Hattan S.; Abdelghany, Tarek M.; Amin, Mohamed Abdel-Aal (2025) - https://doi.org/10.1515/gps-2023- 0215 Amin, M. A., Algamdi, N. A., Waznah, M. S., Bukhari, D. A., Alsharif, S. M., Alkhayri, F., Abdel-Nasser, M., and Fouda, A. (2025). https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ab4fa5 Pujar, M. S., Hunagund, S. M., Desai, V. R., Patil, S., and Sidarai, A. H. (2018). Keywords: ceo2; ceo2 nps; ceo₂; cfu; cuo; cuo nps; et al; nanocomposite; nanoparticles; nps

• Flexural Testing of Structural Insulated Panels Before and After Creep Testing by Khademibami, Laya; Shmulsky, Rubin; Senalik, Christopher Adam; Seale, Roy Daniel; Ross, Robert J.; Mohammadabadi, Mostafa; Ward, Keith; Williamson , Thomas (2023) - Depth Before After Before After Target 30 30 30 30 Actual 31 29 32 30 Phase 2: 90-day full-scale duration of load tests with matched specimens, followed by 30 days with no load for creep recovery (creep test) 3323 Phase 3: Final full-scale short-term bending tests on the specimens subjected to the 90- day duration of load test followed by a 30-day recovery cycle Phase 3 testing followed the same protocol as Phase 1, wherein destructive static testing of two SIP’s depths, 16.5 and 31.1 cm (6.5 and 12.25 in.), was conducted in short duration 1/3-point bending per ASTM-D6815 (2015). Keywords: bending; creep; depth; load; panels; pmax; testing
• Effect of Selective Enhancement on the Bending Performance of Fused Deposition Methods 3D-Printed PLA Models by Wang, Chen; Yu, Jiahao; Jiang, Minhan; Li, Jingyao (2024) - To improve the bending performance of PLA models under three-point bending conditions, the models were strengthened by a selective enhancement method. DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.2.2660-2669 Keywords: Selective enhancement; FDM; PLA models; Bending performance Contact information: a: College of Furnishings and Industrial Design, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; b: Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Jiangsu, China; *Corresponding author: 996869559@qq.com INTRODUCTION As the 3D printing continues to improve, models 3D printed by fused deposition methods (FDM) have moved beyond display prototypes. Keywords: bending; enhancement; models; pla; pla models; shell
• 3D-Printed Reinforcers for Shelves in Panel Furniture Fabricated from Polyamide Filament by Wang, Chen; Huang, Hanyi; Yu , Jiahao (2025) - Both the bending strength and elastic modulus of the PA6 models increased with the increase of infill thickness, indicating a gradual enhancement in bending performance. Both the bending strength and elastic modulus of the PA6 models increased with the increase of extrusion flow rate, indicating a gradual enhancement in bending performance. Keywords: bending; infill; pa6; performance; reinforcer; shelf

• Exploring the Future of Novel Flute Shapes and Their Mechanical Benefits by Garbowski, Tomasz (2025) - This editorial examines the potential of novel flute shapes to improve cardboard’s mechanical behavior, emphasizing their importance in meeting modern requirements (Garbowski and Borecki 2024). Potential Mechanical Benefits Exploring new fluting shapes offers significant mechanical benefits for corrugated cardboard. Keywords: corrugated; flute; performance; shapes

• Structural Toughness Enhancement Method for Material Extrusion-Based 3D-Printed Model: A Rigid Shell-Flexible Infill Composite Structure by Wang, Chen; Huang, Han-yi; Wang , Xiaowen (2025) - For the special structure of MEX 3D-printed models, this study innovatively proposes a rigid shell- flexible infill composite structure printing method, i.e., the shell of the model is printed with rigid material to provide the required structural strength and deformation resistance; the infill of the model is printed with flexible material, which absorbs energy through its PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Wang et al. (2025). To achieve the composite printing of rigid material (PLA) and flexible material (TPU), this experiment used the automatic material system (AMS) technology of a Bambu Lab 3D printer. Keywords: doi; infill; pla; shell; specimens; toughness

• Fluorine-free and Durable Hydrophobic Coating Made with Corn Straw-derived Silane Modified Epoxy Resin by Liu, Wenlong; Zhang, Xingwen; Ren, Hongyu; Hu, Xingcheng; Yang, Xinyu; Liu, Hui (2023) - The prepared spirocyclic alkoxysilane was then used as a modifier to prepare hydrophobic epoxy resin coating. 3. NMRs of spirocyclic alkoxysilane (a) 1H NMR, (b) 29Si NMR, and (c) 13C NMR Synthesization of Coatings Figure 4 shows the infrared spectra of epoxy resin (EP), spirocyclic alkoxysilanes (SP), and spirocyclic alkoxysilane modified epoxy resin (EP-SP). Keywords: alkoxysilane; coating; epoxy; epoxy resin; film; fluorine; hydrophobic; peak; resin; spirocyclic
• Effects of Walnut Shell Powder Content on the Molding Performance of Digital Light Processing 3D Printed Parts by Yu, Yueqiang; Shen, Shaorui; Gao, Sheng; Jiang, Ting; Qin, Tao; Chen, Junyuan; Yuan, Chenxiang; Zhang, Junkai (2025) - The results indicated that as the walnut shell content increased, the dimensional shrinkage of the formed parts initially decreased and then increased, reaching the minimum value of 0.631% at 12% walnut shell powder content. The extents of conversion demonstrated a significant decreasing trend with increasing walnut shell powder content, declining from 53.5% at 0% powder content to 23.6% at 20% powder content. Keywords: content; dlp; fig; powder; powder content; printing; resin; shell; shell powder; walnut

• Enhancing Through Air Drying Process Efficiency: Investigating Laboratory-to-Pilot Scale Correspondence and Impact of Process Variables on Tissue Paper Manufacturing by Sjöstrand, Björn; Tremblay, Bruno; Danielsson, Mikael (2023) - TAD fabrics 1 18.4 11.0 0.35 0.45 1.20 710 2 18.0 11.2 0.35 0.50 1.15 625 3 17.9 10.3 0.35 0.55 1.20 600 4 17.8 9.6 0.35 0.60 1.27 600 5 15.7 10.6 0.40 0.55 1.29 600 * ASTM D737-96 (2017) **Fine/coarse PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Sjöstrand et al. (2023). The fabrics used were the inner fabric from Table 1 and the five variations of TAD fabrics from Table 2. Keywords: air; content; dewatering; drying; fabric; laboratory; pilot; sheet; solids; tad; vacuum
• Shape Changes in Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus L.) Lumber Induced by Spiral Grain by Vilkovský, Peter; Uličný, Hugo Miroslav; Klement, Ivan; Vilkovská, Tatiana (2025) - “Spiral grain hornbeam drying,” BioResources 20(3), 6507-6521. “Spiral grain hornbeam drying,” BioResources 20(3), 6507-6521. Keywords: cup; drying; fig; grain; hornbeam; lumber; twist; warp

• Investigating the Sound Absorption Performance of Circular and Slotted Perforated Birch (Betula platyphylla) Plywood as Interior Building Materials by Jang, Eun-Suk; Jo, Seok-Un; Kang, Chun-Won; Park, Hee-Jun (2024) - 2. Measurement of sound absorption performance using the reverberation room method The measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation chamber was performed in accordance with KS F 2805 (2014). Thin wood panels can also be utilized as a resonant sound absorber in the presence of drilled holes and backspace, which can be adjusted to achieve sound absorption in a specific frequency range (Song et al. 2016; Peng et al. 2018). Keywords: absorption; birch; doi; jang; plywood; reverberation; sound

• Characteristics of Resonance Sound in a Circular Saw Enclosure by Takeyama, Ken; Yokochi, Hideyuki; Nishio, Satoru; Tsuchikawa, Satoru (2023) - Additionally, a special alloy for circular saw blades with sufficient mechanical and damping properties have also been developed (Hattori and Iida; Hattori et al. 2001). Analysis model for the finite element method Sample Preparation for Idling Tests The experiments used circular saw blades with untipped teeth for simplicity. Keywords: blade; circular; enclosure; resonance; saw; sound
• The ‘Nirai’ Guitar (‘Ichigo ichie’) of Okinawa Japan by M. Duin, Ezra Alfandy; Hamdan, Sinin; Mohamad Said, Khairul Anwar; Sinin, Aaliyawani Ezzerin; Musib, Ahmad Faudzi; Sosiati , Harini (2025) - “Unlocking the secrets of Japanese guitars: Why they outshine today’s models,” (https://www.melbournemusiccentre.com.au/blogs/news/why-buy-a- vintage-guitar-over-a-brand-new-one), Accessed on March 21, 2023. d: Faculty of Human Ecology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia; e: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta 55183, Indonesia; *Corresponding author: hsinin@unimas.my INTRODUCTION Japan is the birthplace of the lesser known but important ‘nirai’ (‘Ichigo ichie’) acoustic guitar. Keywords: fig; frequencies; guitar; instrument; japan; nirai; partials; sound; string
• The Taishōgoto: A Japanese Stringed Musical Instrument of Nagoya by Sinin, Aaliyawani Ezzerin; Hamdan, Sinin; M Duin, Ezra Alfandy; Mohamad Said, Khairul Anwar; Musib, Ahmad Faudzi (2025) - Taishōgoto’s sounds is similar to other metallic string instruments such as the dulcimer, as well as to a guitar or harp. “Taishōgoto: Musical instrument,” BioResources 21(1), 606-620. 605 Keywords: frequency; fret; gradient; harmonics; instrument; number; partials; partials number; sinin; sound; string; taishōgoto
• Thailand Ranat Xylophone: Analysis of the Musical Scale System by Musib, Ahmad Faudzi; Hamdan, Sinin; Mohamad Said, Khairul Anwar; Sinin, Aaliyawani Ezzerin (2025) - EXPERIMENTAL Rosewood (Dalbergia oliveri) is commonly used to make ranat ek bars. These inharmonic profiles are consistent with the physical properties of wooden bar instruments, where overtones are shaped by bar length, curvature, density, and the mode of excitation. Keywords: bar; frequency; musib; ranat; scale; sound; thailand; xylophone

• Damage Detection of Wooden Beams Based on the Modal Strain Energy Change and Evidence Theory by Li, Shaocheng; Zeng, Shanzhou; Jiang, Chenkan; Xu, Guangzhou; Zhang, Zhao; Sun, Qinjie (2023) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.3.5133-5145 Keywords: Damage detection; Wooden beam; Modal strain energy; Evidence theory Contact information: a: College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037 Damage detection on the weak location of the structure should be completed to avoid casualties and heavy economic losses (Hu et al. 2011). Keywords: beam; damage; damage detection; detection; element; fig; indicator; modal; mode; results

• The Distribution of Poly-DADMAC Additive in the Inkjet Coating Layer and its Influence on the Print Quality by Jang, Jung Won; Lee, Jee-Hong; Youn, Hye Jung; Lee, Hak Lae (2023) - The primary components of inkjet ink are colorants and dispersion medium. Typical colorants of inkjet inks are anionic. Keywords: additive; binder; coating; dadmac; ink; inkjet; pigment; poly; printing; silica

• Preparation and Slow-release Properties of Nanocellulose Composite Hydrogels by Zhang, Kehong; Guo, Xingyu; Zhang, Yue; Wang, Minyi; Zhang, Wenqi (2024) - For the release behavior of hydrogels with different drug loading amounts, the curves in Fig. 8(a) shows that the release rate of CFX was faster within 120 min. There was little difference in drug release between hydrogel samples with drug loading greater than 1%. The drug release behavior of hydrogel samples in Fig. 8(b) indicates that the increase in the degree of esterification of MACNF decreased the release rate of CFX. Keywords: cfx; cnf; drug; esterification; fig; hydrogels; macnf; nanocellulose; release; zhang

• A Flexible Programming and Verification Methodology for Reconfigurable CNC Woodworking Machine by Zivanovic, Sasa; Dimic, Zoran; Furtula, Mladen; Slavkovic, Nikola; Djurkovic, Marija; Vidakovic, Jelena (2024) - During the programming of CNC machines using different software packages, seamless interaction with virtual machines for verification programs is needed before machining. The methodology of configuring virtual machines to verify generated programs before execution on a real machine is also presented. Keywords: cnc; control; fig; machine; machining; programming; step; system; verification; woodworking; zivanovic
• Chemical Control on Contamination Caused by Three Molds in Edible Mushroom Production by Wang, Yizhou; Xie, Yiting; Chao, Dengke; Xiao, Xiangying; Gu, Changhua (2025) - Through co- cultivating with M. sextelata and the molds, it was compared with the mycelial growth of molds and edible mushrooms to find out which chemicals are of the most effective inhibition on the molds, but very little or no effect at inhibition on the mushrooms, while still being safe for humans and the environment. The results indicated that terbinafine hydrochloride and prochloraz significantly inhibited the mycelial growth of all three mold species at certain concentrations, whereas their impact on the mycelial growth of M. sextelata was not significant. Keywords: cladosporium; control; hydrochloride; molds; neurospora; niger; sextelata; terbinafine

• Solid-State Fermentation for Gossypol Detoxification and Nutritive Enrichment of Cottonseed Cake: A Scale-Up of Batch Fermentation Process by Mageshwaran, Vellaichamy; Satankar , Varsha; Paul, Surinder (2023) - The detoxification percentages of free gossypol and bound gossypol were 79.5% and 59.5%, respectively. Several methods such as liquid cyclone process, solvent extraction at higher temperature, calcium hydroxide, and ferrous sulphate treatment have been reported for gossypol detoxification in CSM. Keywords: content; csc; detoxification; doc; fermentation; free; gossypol; lysine; mageshwaran

• Mechanical Properties and Flow Characteristics of Dolomite-based Porous Supports for Catalysts Using Different Pore-Forming Agents by Li, Yongjun; Wei, Heng; Liu, Shanjian; He, Zhisen; Zhao, Wenjing (2022) - Compared with corn flour and biochar, starch was less suitable as a pore-forming agent for porous ceramics. DOI: 10.15376/biores.17.4.6679-6691 Keywords: Biomass pyrolysis; Porous ceramics; Pore-forming agent; Mechanical properties; Flow characteristics Contact information: School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Box 255000, China; *Corresponding author: liushanjian08@163.com INTRODUCTION Biomass pyrolysis technology is an important pathway to achieve the high-value utilization of biomass. Keywords: agent; balls; bed; ceramic; doi; dolomite; fluidization; height; pore; pyrolysis

• Chemical Composition of Dalbergia tonkinensis Heartwood Extracts and Comparison with Dalbergia odorifera by Wei, Zhongmian; Luo, Jia; Ma, Ruoke; Fu, Yunlin (2022) - Pinocembrin y = 406989*x + 5609210 0.9994 2.447 ± 0.025 1.564 ± 0.021 29.051 ± 0.998 Biochanin A y = 598135*x + 8860280 0.9993 2.094 ± 0.072 0.929 ± 0.015 5.426 ± 0.251 Analysis of the Volatile Components of D. tonkinensis The identification of the volatile components in D. tonkinensis extracts was carried out via gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, and a total of 12 substances were identified in Table 1 of the supporting material. Differences in the Chemical Composition of Heartwood of D. tonkinensis and D. odorifera Compared via Principal Component Analysis The UPLC-MS data of the D. odorifera and D. tonkinensis samples from different sources were analyzed via PCA to reveal the differences and commonalities between them. Keywords: compound; dalbergia; dalbergia odorifera; heartwood; ion; m+h; min; odorifera; tonkinensis

• Occupational Exposure to Inhalable and Respirable Wood Dust of Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur L.) in a Furniture Factory by Čavlović, Anka Ozana; Bešlić, Ivan; Pervan, Stjepan; Barlović, Nikolina; Mikšik, Mislav; Klarić, Miljenko; Prekrat, Silvana (2022) - Some genetic and chromosomal analyses of wood dust exposure have been found to be causative factors in mutagenesis with a specific transient mutation in non- smokers or smokers only (Llorente et al. 2009; Pérez-Escuredo et al. 2012). Exhaust ventilation in joinery and furniture manufacturing has been shown to reduce dust concentrations, while specific tasks and work processes including sanding, use of compressed air for cleaning, use of hand tools or fully automated machines, dry wiping and cleaning, and the reduced size of a workshop may increase wood dust exposure (Kos et al. 2002, 2004a,b; Schlünssen et al. 2018). Keywords: cancer; cnc; concentration; doi; dust exposure; dust mass; et al; exposure; mass; mass concentration; oak; respirable; risk; wood dust
• Calcium Oxalate Crystals and the Optimal Growing Conditions for Actinidia arguta by Kong, Ree Keun; Goh, Jun Ho; Won, Kyung Rok; Shin, Hyeon Woo; Jang, Byung Il; Kim, Jong Wan; Kim, Chun Sik; Byeon, Hee Seop (2024) - From this study, it was concluded that CaOx crystals hindered the growth of A. arguta, and the Acinetobacter calcoaceticus (A. calcoaceticus) strain was effective in degrading CaOx crystals. The presence, distribution, and morphology of calcium oxalate (CaC2O4, CaOx) crystals were observed in the stunted bodies of Actinidia arguta (A. arguta) vines, and their ability of microorganisms to degrade CaOx crystals was analyzed. Keywords: actinidia; arguta; bundles; calcium; caox; concentration; crystals; fig; leaves; oxalate

• Optical Properties and Lampshade Design Applications of PLA 3D Printing Materials by Wang, Chen; Zhou, Zhi-yi (2023) - PLA 3D printing lampshades display PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Wang & Zhou (2023). The optical properties of PLA 3D printing materials and their influencing factors were considered relative to the manufacture of personalized 3D printing PLA lampshades. Keywords: haze; light; pla; printing; thickness; transmittance

• Composition of Alcohol Extracts from Poplar Leaves (Populus balsamifera L.) by Mamaeva, Olga; Isaeva, Elena (2023) - Poplar leaves contain up to 56% of extractive substances, alcohol-soluble substances account for up to 67% of the extract amount. The results showed that the alcohol extracts of poplar leaves are dominated by substances extracted with ethyl acetate (up to 60%). Keywords: alcohol; august; composition; compounds; content; extracts; isaeva; june; leaves; poplar; populus; substances

• Leaf Morphological Variation in Betula medwediewii Regel Populations from Türkiye by Ergül Bozkurt, Arzu (2024) - Regarding leaf morphological variation in relation to habitat conditions, Betula L. often shows significant differences in leaf morphological characteristics, such as leaf size and shape (Dancik et al. 1974; Sharik and Barnes 1979; Joel et al. 1994; Aspelmeier and Leuschner 2006; Uribe-Salas et al. 2008; Pyakurel and Wang 2013). Mean values for petiole length (1.16 cm), leaf width (5.11 cm), leaf length (7.96 cm), length of lamina (6.79 cm), leaf area (26.62 cm²), leaf vein angle (54.21°), and number of primary leaf veins (20.03) were determined in all populations. Keywords: area; arhavi; artvin; betula; characteristics; leaf; length; medwediewii; murgul; populations; rize
• Influence of Natural Light Intensities on Growth and Content of Catechins and Caffeine in Camellia formosensis Leaves and Tea Infusion by Jhou, Hong-Chyi; Chen, Chung-I; Shen, Jia-Yi; Wang, Chieh-Ting; Chang, Fang-Chih (2024) - C. formosensis tea was first mentioned in the Zhuluo County Memorial in 1717, where it was noted for its unique taste and green color resembling Usnea. This study investigated the composition and yield variations of native Camellia formosensis tea leaves across different relative light intensities levels and seasons. Keywords: camellia; catechin; formosensis; intensities; intensity; leaf; leaves; light; tea

• Synthesis of Silsesquioxanes with Methacryloyloxy and Phenyl Groups Using Corn Stover Ash as the Major Precursor by Liu, Wenlong; Zhang, Xingwen; Ren, Hongyu; Hu, Xingcheng; Yang, Xinyu; Zhu, Baize; Liu, Hui (2023) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.2.3827-3837 Keywords: Corn stover ash; Corn straw; Biomass; Bioresources; Silsesquioxanes; Biosilica Contact information: a: School of Energy Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, No. 92, West Dazhi Street, Harbin 150001, China; b: School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, No. 92, West Dazhi Street, Harbin 150001, China; c: College of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agriculture University, No. 600, Changjiang Street, Harbin 150001, China; * Corresponding authors: zhangxingwen@hit.edu.cn; renhongyu@163.com; liuhui@hit.edu.cn INTRODUCTION Corn is one of the most important food crops in the world. In this study, spirocyclic alkoxysilane first was synthesized using corn stover ash as the precursor. Keywords: adduct; ch2; mass; na+; phenylsqs; signal; weight

• Experimental Study on Flexural Behavior of Box Floors with Orthogonal Rib Beams Made of Poplar Laminated Veneer Lumber by Su, Xiangyu; Chen, Jing; Liu, Yan; Meng, Gong; Wang, Haida (2022) - Orthogonal rib beam box floor made of poplar LVL Table 1. This study used the pseudo plate method (Hong et al. 2018) to calculate the deflections of orthogonal rib beam box floors and analyze its applicability. Keywords: beam; behavior; box; fig; floor; load; lvl; poplar; rib; sample
• Experimental Study of the Behavior of Box Floor with Orthogonal Ribbed Beams by Poplar LVL by Ma, Hongwei; Wang, Anlian; Ji, Jialong; Liu, Yan; Gong, Meng (2022) - 4, the instrumentation consists of: (1) The strain gauges at the bottom of the ribbed beam joints and bottom middle of longitudinal ribbed beams of quarter specimen to monitor the stress change; (2) the strain gauges at the middle bottom of transverse ribbed beam to analyze the stress working state of the short beams; (3) the linear variable displacement transducers (LVDT) 268 As determined from the relative value of the stiffness of longitudinal and transverse ribbed beams in Table 5, the relative value of the stiffness of longitudinal ribbed beams in the specimens of all orthogonal ribbed beams was greater than the relative value of transverse ribbed beams. Keywords: axis; beams; box; deflection; floor; load; ribbed; ribbed beams; specimen
• Ancient Wooden Covered Bridge in Taoyuan, China – A Mechanical Analysis by Xie, Lan; Ding, Hao; He, Yuxi (2025) - 9878 Yinjia bridge, an ancient wooden covered bridge in Taoyuan, China, has attracted more attention in recent years. Qishan Xu, the captain of the 74th Army of the National Revolutionary Army, passed through Yinjia bridge during the Changde Battle in 1943 and wrote a patriotic poem in the corridor of the bridge (Jiang and Jing 2023). Keywords: bridge; china; load; xie; yinjia

• Reducing End Modification of Nanocellulose as a Novel Approach for High-performance Sustainable Composites by Zhang, Jinlong; Li, Weiguo; Wang, Limin; Zhang, Rui (2022) - “Nanocellulose reducing end groups,” BioResources 18(1), 4-5. 4 Reducing End Modification of Nanocellulose as a Novel Approach for High-performance Sustainable Composites Jinlong Zhang,a,b,* Weiguo Li,c Limin Wang,a and Rui Zhang a The development of nanocellulose sustainable materials is considered as one of the most promising alternatives to address plastic pollution issues, as global plastic wastes may increase to 11 billion tonnes by 2025. “Nanocellulose reducing end groups,” BioResources 18(1), 4-5. 5 interfacial interaction issues. Keywords: end; groups; modification

• Change of Aluminum Concentrations in Specific Plants by Species, Organ, Washing, and Traffic Density by Kuzmina, Nadezhda; Menshchikov, Sergey; Mohnachev, Pavel; Zavyalov, Konstantin; Petrova, Irina; Ozel, Halil Baris; Aricak, Burak; Onat, Saadettin Murat; Sevik, Hakan (2022) - Because of the effects of heavy metals on human and environmental health, many studies were performed on the change of heavy metal concentration in different organs of plants. Hence, it was emphasized that heavy metal concentration in the organs, such as bark, which have structures suitable for particle matter to adhere to, varies depending on the amount of particle matter and the contamination by heavy metals (Cesur et al. 2021; Ghoma et al. 2022). Keywords: air; cetin; change; doi; et al; metal; plants; pollution; sevik; traffic
• Structural Optimization of Corn Circulating Ventilator for Grain Storage Silo Based on CFD by Chen, Siyu; Wang, Xi; Zhang, Xiaoyang; Liu, Chunshan (2025) - Model and optimization schematic of grain silo ventilation structure PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Chen et al. (2026). This study provides important data for the optimization of the ventilation structure of corn grain storage. Keywords: air; circulation; diameter; duct; field; flow; grain; grain storage; number; optimization; pile; storage; ventilation

• The Journal of Forest Business Research to Support Sustainable Forest Investments for Economic, Social, and Environmental Benefits by Chudy, Rafal; Cubbage, Frederick; Mei, Bin; Siry, Jacek (2023) - Examples of subjects that are within the scope of JFBR include, but are not limited to the following: • Forest investment finance and business timberland investments; forest finance; portfolio management; business structures and forest investment strategies; conservation forestry; corporate social responsibility; ESG in forest investments; nature-based solutions; sustainable business practices within the forestry sector • Forest-related industries and wood market dynamics wood markets; wood-product trade and policy; timber prices and forecasts; production, consumption, and trade of forest products; forestry contractors and timber harvesting; business leadership and organizational management; business management case studies • Forest silviculture and management production economics and forest applications; intensively managed plantations; natural and high conservation value forest management; improved technologies for https://forest-journal.com/index.php/JFBR/about https://forest-journal.com/index.php/JFBR/about https://forest-journal.com/index.php/JFBR/about EDITORIAL bioresources.com Chudy et al. (2023). In order to contribute to increased knowledge for practitioners about forest investments for private and public goods and services, we have started a new journal, Journal of Forest Business Research (JFBR). Keywords: business; forest; investment; journal; research; sector

• Qualitative Anatomical Characteristics of the Virgin Cork in Quercus variabilis Grown in Korea by Prasetia, Denni; Purusatama, Byantara Darsan; Kim, Jong-Ho; Jang, Jae-Hyuk; Park, Se-Yeong; Kim, Nam-Hun (2022) - To provide information on the identification and quality evaluation of Q. variabilis virgin cork from Korea, the qualitative anatomical characteristics of the virgin cork were observed by optical and scanning electron microscopy and compared with those of Q. suber reproduction cork from Portugal. Q. suber reproduction cork had an opening with loose lenticular filling tissue surrounded by thick-walled cells. Keywords: cells; cork; cork cells; et al; q. suber; q. variabilis; reproduction cork; virgin; virgin cork

• Design and Simulation of Internal Planetary Wheel Plunger-Type Ring Molding Machine for Biomass Pellets by Jin, Min; Li, Haoming; De, Xuehong; Suo, Bin; Zhang, Jianchao; Kang, Jianwen (2024) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.3.5599-5609 Keywords: Ring molding machine; Structural design; Fatigue life; Coupled simulation Contact information: a: College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, PR China; b: Inner Mongolia Engineering Research Center of Intelligent Equipment for the Entire Process of Forage and Feed Production, Inner Mongolia, Hohhot 010018, PR China; c: Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Limited by Share Ltd, Jinshan Branch, PR China; #: These authors contributed equally to this work; *Corresponding author: dexuehong@126.com INTRODUCTION Biomass curing and molding technology can be used to process agricultural and forestry residues into blocks, rods, or pellets with certain shapes and densities through mechanical compression methods. According to domestic and international research, the main technical problems of ring molding include: a low effective compression molding rate of some of the ring molding machines put into production; and the traditional ring molding machine adopts the extrusion form of the outer curved surface of the die rolls, which is characterized by high cost, high energy consumption, and serious wear and tear of the key components (Huo et al. 2010; Keywords: body; gear; hole; machine; mold; molding; pressure; ring; roller; spindle

• Harvest Process Analysis and Damage Evaluation of Longitudinal Roller Type Corn Picker by Tai, Rongjian; Guo, Jianjun; Zhang, Jiwang; Yang, Fanyeqi; Wang, Fengchi; Gao, Jiansheng; Liu, Guosong; Zhao, Dongbo (2025) - In response to the problem of ear picking and harvesting of corn with high moisture content, John Deere, as an established agricultural machinery manufacturer, has absorbed and drawn on the advanced technologies of corn ear harvesters at home and abroad, and developed the John Deere Y210 type corn ear combine harvester. Taking corn ear as the research object, there are, (5) where θ is the angle between the reaction force of the ear to the impact force of the picking roller and the horizontal direction (°). Keywords: corn; corn ear; damage; diameter; ear; edge; et al; force; grain; harvesting; picking; picking roller; roller; speed

• Interlocking Rhythmic Composition Style of Borneo Ketebong-The Gendang Pampat by Sinin, Aaliyawani Ezzerin; Hamdan, Sinin; Mohamad Said, Khairul Anwar; M. Duin, Ezra Alfandy; Musib, Ahmad Faudzi (2024) - The coconut tree has been utilized in ketebong production recently (typically because of its hollow matrix in the middle like the Nibong). The analysis using the Picoscope signal extraction process provided useful insights into the coconut tree and its utilization in ketebong production. Keywords: borneo; fig; frequency; ketebong; malaysia; medium; sarawak; sinin
• Sonic Heritage and Acoustic Profiling of the Gendang Kecapi: A Bamboo-Based Instrument from Kelantan, Malaysia by Sinin, Aaliyawani Ezzerin; Hamdan, Sinin; Mohd Said, Khairul Anwar; Sulaiman, Muhamad Zuhairi; Ab Razak, Mawar Suhaila; Musib, Ahmad Faudzi (2025) - 6. Time frequency analysis (TFA) of gong ibu, gong anak, canang ibu, canang anak, gendang PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Sinin et al. (2025). “Gendang kecapi instrument,” BioResources 20(2), 4009-4019. 4013 establishes the sound's pitch. Keywords: anak; canang; frequency; gendang; gong; ibu; khz
• Phin: A Lute of the Isan Region of Thailand by Hamdan, Sinin; Sinin, Aaliyawani Ezzerin; M. Duin, Ezra Alfandy; Mohamad Said, Khairul Anwar; Ab Razak, Mawar Suhaila; Musib, Ahmad Faudzi (2025) - Open string 1: E4=329 The equation for the polynomial (i.e., the fret number versus the partial frequency) for open strings 1, 2, and 3 is ystring1 = 3.14x2 + 9.10x + 316.07, ystring2 = 2.15x2 + 5.51x + 214.55, and ystring3 = 1.51x2 + 6.53x + 146.24. Keywords: fig; frequency; fret; hamdan; isan; partials; phin; region; string
• The Khene: A Lao Mouth Organ of the Isan Region of Thailand by Musib, Ahmad Faudzi; Sinin, Aaliyawani Ezzerin; Hamdan, Sinin; Mohamad Said, Khairul Anwar; M. Duin, Ezra Alfandy (2025) - Tube 1 has holes at the front tube, allowing both thumbs to control the front-positioned holes on tube 1. EXPERIMENTAL The wind chest of the khene is a small, hollowed-out wooden reservoir that is blown into bamboo tubes. Keywords: frequency; hand; harmonic; khene; lao; mouth; musib; organ; right; tube
• The Yangqin: Acoustical Study of a Chinese Dulcimer by Sinin, Aaliyawani Ezzerin; Hamdan, Sinin; Jia, Chu Ying; Mohamad Said, Khairul Anwar; Musib, Ahmad Faudzi (2025) - Courses 2, 8, and 9 has 2 strings only, where course 2 has 4 harmonics whereas course 8 and 9 only has only 2 harmonics. Courses 1, 4, and 5 have 3 harmonics (3 strings every course), course 2 has 4 harmonics (2 strings only), courses 3, 6, and 7 have 2 harmonics (3 strings every course), and courses 8 and 9 only have 2 harmonics (2 strings only). Keywords: bridge; course; dulcimer; frequency; sinin; tenor; tenor bridge; yangqin

• Comparison of Variability in Leaves and Roots Nutrient Contents of Persian Oak (Quercus brantii Lindl.) in Drought Affected Declining Forests by Hosseini, Ahmad (2023) - 3891 water and nutrients by tree roots and transfer elements from roots to leaves have decreased. This research examined the leaves and roots nutrients of Persian oak trees (Quercus brantii Lindl.) Keywords: drought; elements; hosseini; leaves; nutrients; oak; roots; trees

• Simulation and Experimental Analysis of Camellia oleifera Fruit Shedding Based on Finite Element Explicit Dynamics by Wang, Fanyu; Zhou, Jianbo; Miao, Zhengkun; Liu, Yanhe; Feng, Haiyun; Lei, Yongjie; Wang, Tianyu; Xiong, Chenkun (2023) - The separation mechanism of C. oleifera fruit was determined by measuring the constitutive parameters of fruit branches and pedicels and conducting separation experiments and explicit dynamics simulations on different hanging fruits. Due to the irregular shape of fruit branches and C. oleifera fruits, different (a) (b) PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE bioresources.com Wang et al. (2023). Keywords: branch; camellia; force; fruit; harvesting; oleifera; oleifera fruit; pedicel; separation; simulation

• Development of Educational Tourism Based on Guangxi’s Traditional Papermaking Techniques by Luo, Tian Yang; Jiang, Xiao Cong (2025) - Policy Recommendations and Future Prospects To successfully integrate traditional papermaking with educational tourism, the following policy measures are recommended: Government support and funding: The government should allocate special funds to support cultural tourism projects and include papermaking experiences in the Ministry of Education's extracurricular activity catalog for schools. Through data analysis, it highlights the increasing interest in cultural tourism and educational experiences, proposing practical strategies such as interactive program design, cultural integration, industry chain extension, and digital promotion. Keywords: china; guangxi; papermaking; tourism
• Analysis of An Ancient Single-Arch Covered Bridge to Peach Blossom Spring, China by Xie, Lan; He, Yiwen; Yuan, Wei (2025) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.4.11066-11073 Keywords: Covered bridge; Bridge corridor; Mechanical performance; Cultural connotation Contact information: a: Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Big Data Smart Application of Natural Disaster Risks Survey of Highway Engineering, Changsha University, Changsha, 410022, China; b: College of Civil Engineering, Changsha University, Changsha, Hunan, 410022, PR China; c: School of Architecture and Art, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, PR China; In Hunan province, China, most of the bearing system of ancient covered bridges are wood cantilever beams, and a few of them are stone arches. Keywords: arch; bridge; china; corridor; yuxian

• Nanocellulose Targets Regenerative Medicine by Kitaoka , Takuya (2025) - Similarly, CNFs exhibit poor bioadaptability as cell culture scaffolds. Immobilization of growth factors on cell culture scaffolds would significantly improve their long-term stability and bioactivity, which are expected to contribute to cell proliferation and differentiation. Keywords: cell; cnfs; culture; nanocellulose; stem

• “A Man for All Seasons”: The Genius of Peter W. Hart to Bridge Industry and Academia by Burke, Cullen; Lucia, Lucian; Shaw, Monica; Panek, Joel; Brogdon, Brian; Paulsen, Fritz (2024) - Conclusions Most of those touched by Dr. Peter Hart will remember him for who he was as a person. DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.1.4-6 Keywords: Peter W. Hart; Academics; Industry; Partnerships Contact information: a: Department of Forest Biomaterials, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695; b: Department of Chemistry, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695; c: TAPPI, 15 Technology Pkwy S, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092; d: Smurfit WestRock Company Inc., 1000 Abernathy Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30328; e: President/CEO, Future Bridge Consulting Services, LLC 492 Edward Court, Marietta, GA 30066-5228; *Corresponding author: lalucia@ncsu.edu Who is Dr. Peter W. Hart? Keywords: hart; industry; peter
• Perceptions of Industry 5.0: Sustainability Perspective by Davim, J. Paulo (2024) - Among other aspects in the aforementioned report, the following deserve to be highlighted: “Industry 5.0 provides a transformative vision for industry as a driver of sustainability, resilience, and human-centricity” and yet “This systemic approach to human-centricity therefore aims to ensure that technological advancements not only enhance individual performance and well-being, but also contributes to a more equitable, sustainable, and humane society” (ERA Report, 2024). 15 Perceptions of Industry 5.0: Sustainability Perspective J. Paulo Davim Today, Industry 5.0 can be regarded as the latest stage of industrial revolution, where collaboration between humans and smart technologies reaches a new level. Keywords: human; industry

• Effect of Crystal-shaped Additives of Precipitated Calcium Carbonate on the Whiteness of Modified Fly Ash and Hand Sheets by Liu, Ping; Wang, Xueqin; Li, Zongqi; Zhou, Jiling; Fan, Huiming; Ma, Xu (2022) - When the mass of sodium hexametaphosphate was 0.1% (based on the mass of calcium carbonate generated by the reaction), the whiteness of modified fly ash and paper slightly increased compared with that of modified fly ash without sodium hexametaphosphate added. “Improving fly ash whiteness and the influence of modified fly ash on the physical strength of paper,” BioResources 10(4), 7434-7441. Keywords: ash; calcium; carbonate; crystal; fly; fly ash; mass; whiteness

• Hemicellulose-derived Xylan and Its Nanocrystal as Novel Polysaccharides to Tune Micro-phase Separated Block Copolymers for Advanced Applications by Zhang, Jinlong; Chen, Shulin (2025) - Additionally, xylan nanocrystals (XNCs) have potential to further tune micro-phase separation of BCP due to their unique rod- or platelet-like shape and high crystallization. The studies of xylan and XNC tailoring micro-phase separation of BCP open an avenue for its advanced applications. Keywords: bcp; hemicellulose; micro; phase; separation; xylan

• Field Test of Sticker Thickness in Kiln Drying Southern Pine by Khademibami, Laya; Rezaei, Fatemeh; Shmulsky, Rubin; Fatemi, Seyed Abolghasem (2024) - CONCLUSIONS The research aimed to investigate the impact of sticker thickness on the final MC of kiln dried pine lumber. Cold spots in the kiln result in higher MC lumber. Keywords: course; kiln; lumber; position; sticker; thickness

• Competences for the Future (Future Work 4S) – Green Skills and Environmental Education by Nováková, Daniela; Němejc, Karel (2024) - DOI: 10.15376.biores.19.4.7381-7392 Keywords: Environmental education; Green skills; Sustainable future; Evaluation Contact information: Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Institute of Education and Communication, Department of Pedagogy, V Lázních 3, 159 00 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Keywords: course; education; elements; feedback; future; gamification; learning; participants; skills; students; work

• Navigating the Lignocellulosic Frontier: Accelerating Sustainable Bioresource Solutions by Helal, Wasim M. K. (2025) - “Recent progress and challenges in biotechnological valorization of lignocellulosic materials: Towards sustainable biofuels and platform chemicals synthesis,” Science of the Total Environment 857, article 159333. Leading this shift is lignocellulosic biomass, the planet’s most plentiful renewable organic resource that provides a carbon-neutral substitute for petrochemicals (Arhin et al. 2023). Keywords: engineering; lignocellulosic

• Gambus Hadhramaut: The Malaysian Malay Lute Tuning Retrieval by Hamdan, Sinin; Said, Khairul Anwar Mohamad; Rahman, Md. Rezaur; Sawawi, Marini; Sinin, Aaliyawani Ezzerin (2023) - The fundamental and overtone frequency from PicoScope for gambus B string 1 to 6 are shown in Table 2. Figure 8 shows the frequency versus ratio from PicoScope for gambus B string 1 to 6. Keywords: 1st; 2nd; gambus; harmonic; overtones; string
• Acoustics of the Forgotten Tapi Two-strings Lute of Lun Bawang by Sinin, Aaliyawani Ezzerin; Hamdan, Sinin; Mohamad Said, Khairul Anwar; Abdul Aziz, Dzetty Soraya; Faudzi Musib, Ahmad (2023) - The open string 1 showed only 3 important partials, whereas open string 2 showed 6 important partials. Figure 3 shows the typical output for open string 1 from the Picoscope oscilloscope with both the time and frequency domain using the microphone data acquisitions. Keywords: fret; lute; string; tapi

• Challenges, Innovations, and Future Directions in Life Cycle Assessment of Product and Process Impacts by Clauser, Nicolás Martín; Area, Maria Cristina (2025) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.4.8392-8395 Keywords: Life cycle assessment (LCA); Dynamic life cycle assessment; Prospective life cycle assessment; AI-driven life cycle assessment Contact information: a: IMAM, UNaM, CONICET, FCEQYN, Programa de Celulosa y Papel (PROCyP), Argentina, Félix de Azara 1552, Posadas, Misiones, Argentina; b: Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional de Misiones (UNaM), Oberá, Misiones, Argentina. Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a key method for evaluating such effects. Keywords: assessment; cycle; emissions; impacts; lca; life

• Determining the Effects of Some Bacteria on Wooden Toys Treated with Antibacterial Protective Coatings by Aykan, Recep; Avsar, Cumhur; Bilgiç, Mehmet Bilgehan; Kesik, Haci İsmail (2022) - Ultimately, the study found that the addition of antimicrobial agents to several different protective coatings and dyes resulted in the presence of antimicrobial activity vs. the lack thereof with protective coatings and dyes alone. The varnishes (ultra-hygiene) were modified with zinc pyrithione (Sigma Aldrich) to achieve antimicrobial activity. Keywords: antimicrobial; atcc; bacteria; biofilm; coatings; dye; puv; toys; wbv

• Effects of Support Stiffness and Grinding Media Shape on Vibration Superfine Grinding Performance of Wheat Bran by Cheng, Min; Pan, Yong; Sun, Yanling; Liu, Peng; Liu, Baoguo (2025) - When the support stiffness was less than 35 kN/m, the mass fractions of the three types of wheat bran powder (i.e., fine powder, micro powder, and superfine powder) reached their maximum values at 30 kN/m. When the support stiffness exceeded 35 kN/m, the mass fractions of the three types of wheat bran powders increased monotonically. Comparison of mass fractions of wheat bran powders when filling SGM and CGM at different support stiffness: (a) Coarse powder; (b) fine powder; (c) micro powder; (d) superfine powder According to Table 5, the difference in the mass fraction of wheat bran powder under the two types of grinding media was not the same at different support stiffnesses. Keywords: bran micro; bran powder; grinding; mass; media; micro powder; powder; superfine; support; support stiffness; vibration; wheat bran

• Influence of Polyethylene Oxide (PEO) on the Performance of Chinese Lacquer Films by Gao, Renjin; Li, Jiafang; Xia, Jianrong; Lin, Qi; Wang, Liwei (2022) - The thermal stability of the untreated Chinese lacquer film and PEO modified film was investigated via thermogravimetric analysis. In this work, the raw lacquer film and PEO modified films were immersed in a 10% HCl solution, 10% NaOH, and 10% NaCl solutions for 14 d under ambient conditions, respectively. Keywords: chinese; film; lacquer; modified; oxide; peo; polyethylene

• Sustainable and Intelligent Manufacturing: Perceptions in line with 2030 Agenda of Sustainable Development by Davim, J. Paulo (2023) - “Sustainable & intelligent manufacturing,” BioResources 19(1), 4-5. 4 Sustainable and Intelligent Manufacturing: Perceptions in line with 2030 Agenda of Sustainable Development J. Paulo Davim This editorial presents insights into sustainable and intelligent manufacturing in line with the 2030 agenda for sustainable development. It begins by framing the concept of sustainable development and its objectives within the scope of the 2030 agenda. Keywords: development; manufacturing

• Effect of Gelatin/Xanthan Gum Ratios on Jackfruit Leaf Extract Nanoemulsion Gel Stability and Properties by Mustafa, Haswani Maisarah; Mohd. Amin, Nor Amaiza; Zakaria, Rabitah; Anuar, Mohd. Shamsul; Baharuddin, Azhari Samsu (2025) - Enhanced performance has been demonstrated by integrating nanoemulsion formulation with gelling agents, thereby combining the advantage of small droplet size and enhanced stability with better application properties for topical delivery. Notably, the incorporation of 0.5% GEL in MA nanoemulsion gel formulation resulted in viscosity outcomes similar to those of a single xanthan gum (XC) formulation with a 2.5% w/v concentration. Keywords: blends; doi; et al; formulations; gel; gels; gum; nanoemulsion; phase; surfactant; xan; xanthan

• Comparative Analysis of the Laccase Secretion Ability of Five White-rot Fungi in Submerged Fermentation with Lignocellulosic Biomass by Han, Mei-Ling; Lin, Lin; Guo, Xiao-Xiao; An, Min; Geng, Ying-Jie; Xin, Chang; Ma, Lin-Chan; Mi, Qi; Ping, An-Qi; Yang, Qi-Yue; Zhang, Tian-Xin; An, Qi (2022) - However, the presence of corncob contributed to the secretion of laccase activity for V. fraxinea An 369, P. pyricola Han 202, and C. trogii Han 474. Laccase activity of P. pyricola Han 202 was very stable throughout most of the fermentation time. Keywords: corncob; cottonseed; doi; et al; han; han et; hull; laccase; laccase activity; pyricola han; trogii han

• Tomographic Images of Tree Trunks Generated Using Ultrasound and Post-processed Images: Influence of the Number of Measurement Points by Palma, Stella Stopa Assis; Gonçalves, Raquel (2022) - %𝑉𝑚á𝑥 = 1 0,039−0,00018 Example of Results Obtained Parameters Route 1-4 Route 2-8 Lc (mm) 63.2 77.7 L (mm) 462 354 Lc/L (%) Keywords: defects; f1 =; fig; image; measurement; measurement points; mesh; number; p =; points; tomography

• The Market Value of Chinese Root Carving Art: A Study of Cross-Border E-Commerce in ASEAN by Hang, Chen (2025) - In the era of globalization and technological advancement, the market for Chinese root carving art has expanded significantly, particularly with the rise of cross-border e- commerce. As more consumers in ASEAN turn to collectibles and artisanal products, the market for root carving art is gaining traction. Keywords: art; asean; carving; market; root

• Reuse, a Neglected “R” Word in “Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle” by Hubbe, Martin A. (2023) - So why are we looking for exotic ways to utilize particles or fibers of used wooden items? • Will such a service decrease the stock of used items available for the poor? Keywords: dining; item; room; set

• Why Paper Technologists Use the Terms “Wet End” and “Wet End Chemistry” by Shen, Jing; Hubbe, Martin A. (2023) - “Wet end chemistry terms,” BioResources 19(1), 19-22. “Wet end chemistry terms,” BioResources 19(1), 19-22. Keywords: chemistry; end; papermaking; shen; terms

• Progression of Vacuum Level in Successive Vacuum Suction Boxes in a Paper Machine – Impact on Dewatering Efficiency and Energy Demand – A Laboratory Study by Sjöstrand, Björn (2023) - Vacuum dewatering efficiency can be increased by a laboratory investigation in accordance with the method in this article, the method includes identifying the location of the dewatering plateau value of single box vacuum dewatering, outgoing dryness and expended pump energy can be measured. The theoretical concept of successive vacuum suction boxes with progressing vacuum levels was tested at the laboratory scale in order to show quantifiable results of the previously solely theoretical concept. Keywords: dewatering; et al; kpa; rewetting; sjöstrand; vacuum

• Using Images to Enliven Scientific Articles by Hubbe, Martin A.; Millan, Adriana (2022) - “Figures in scientific articles,” BioResources 18(1), 1-3. 1 Using Images to Enliven Scientific Articles Martin A. Hubbe * and Adriana Millan This editorial considers the use of images as a way to enhance the readability and possibly the impact of scientific writing. Readers are asked to envision effective scientific writing as a form of storytelling. Keywords: fig; images

• The Ethics of Sustainability by Hubbe, Martin A.; Lucia, Lucian A. (2025) - The exercise of putting ourselves into the shoes of people having different ethical perspectives will force each one of us to try to come up with decisions that meet everyone’s needs, at least to the greatest degree possible. Ultimately, we recognize ethical behavior as an ecosystem of social, environmental, and intellectual parameters which affect not only humans, but also the non-humans around us. Keywords: decisions; ethics; non; people; sustainability

• Wooden Cantilever Covered Bridges in Anhua, China by Xie, Lan; He, Xuhui; Hu, Yingxin; Wei, Xiaojun; Shen, Lian (2023) - DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.2.4182-4194 Keywords: Wooden cantilever covered bridge; Cantilever system; Bridge corridor; Traditional Chinese roof; Totem Contact information: a: College of Civil Engineering, Changsha University, 98 Hongshan Road, Changsha, Hunan, 410022, PR China; b: School of Civil Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410075, China; (a) front of bridge piers (b) back of bridge piers Fig. Keywords: beams; bridge; cantilever; corridor; fig; roof; stone

• Efficient Extracellular Production of α-Amylase in Bacillus subtilis under the Influence of Xylose-Inducible Promoter by Farouk, Abd-El Aziem; Aroob, Iqra; Amjad, Quratulain; Abdelmigid, Hala Mohamed; Greiner, Ralf (2025) - These cultures were grown for 5 h, and the amount of secreted amyTV was measured using amylase activity assay. DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.3.7728-7737 Keywords: Recombinant amylase; Bacillus expression systems; Catabolic repression Contact information: a: Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 1109 Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia; b: School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Child Health Sciences, The Children’s Hospital Lahore; c: School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Superior University, Raiwind Road, Lahore, Pakistan; Keywords: amylase; amytv; bacillus; expression; promoter; subtilis; xylose

• Green Liquor Desilication via Black Liquor Combustion Process for Bamboo Pulping by Zhang, Ying; Xu, Yongjian; Pei, Yanghua; Yin, Xuefeng (2022) - Schematic of green liquor desilication via black liquor combustion However, there are certain defects in conventional green liquor desilication, so this study provides a basis for desilication from green liquor via black liquor combustion and studies the desilication effect of a compound desilication agent on bamboo pulping black liquor. Keywords: content; desilication; desilication agent; glsi; liquor; mud; precipitate; silicon; substance

• Kudzu: An Invasive Plant or a Sustainable Resource by Zhang, Shengrong; Zhang, Qi; Guo, Xin; Zhu, Shengdong (2024) - Since ancient times, kudzu roots have been used as food and its leaves have been used as fodder and forage for livestock. For example, the starch in kudzu roots is first separated, and the formed waste EDITORIAL bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu Zhu et al. (2024). Keywords: isoflavones; kudzu; resource; roots

• Pickering Emulsions Using Pd NP-loaded pH-sensitive Carboxylated Cellulose Nanocrystals for Catalytic Hydrogenation by Li, Dandan; Miao, Feichao; Chen, Jinhua; Liu, Zhibing; Wang, Zhiyuan; Wang, Yang (2025) - “Pickering emulsion catalysts for H2,” BioResources 20(2), 3534-3544. “Pickering emulsion catalysts for H2,” BioResources 20(2), 3534-3544. Keywords: ccnc; doi; emulsion; et al; fig; pickering

• Isolation of Arabinose and Galactose from Industrial Sidestreams in High Yield and Purity by Widsten, Petri; West, Mark; Vaidya, Alankar; Murton, Karl (2023) - Separation of CSP sugars over Ca-CER The ability of Ca-CER to separate the sugars of 160/20-P Ara from 160/20-P was investigated (Fig. 4). The Ara-dominant unhydrolysed 160/20-P was selected for further research on sugar separation. Keywords: 160/20; ara; arabinose; csp; doi; et al; gal; galactose; separation; sugars; xyl

• Nanosensors Based on Lignocellulosic Materials by Dalkilic, Berk; Durmaz, Ekrem; Oncul, Bartu; Candan, Zeki (2024) - Under the category of transducer, they can be subdivided into electrochemical biosensors, optical biosensors, thermal biosensors, and acoustic biosensors. Glucose biosensors and pH sensors can also be improved using cellulose hydrogels, which are important for monitoring blood glucose levels in diabetic patients and detecting pH variations (Monosík et al. 2012; Lopez- Blanco et al. 2019; Keywords: biosensors; et al; lignocellulosic; nanosensors

• Library Books: Aging and Preservation by Huo, Haiyan (2023) - “Aging & preservation of library books,” BioResources 18(3), 4386-4387. This work may serve as a useful guide for librarians and others concerned with the preservation of books, providing insights into the best practices, challenges, and strategies for maintaining library books for posterity. Keywords: books; library

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