Researchers introduce scaffold-microenvironment decoupling approach to construct hierarchically tough yet open polymer scaffolds with highly conductive microenvironments. The resulting hydrogel exhibits integrated properties, including high mechanical strength, ultra-high ionic conductivity, and practical efficacy in three demanding el...
SourceJournal of Bioresources and Bioproducts·JournalJournal of Bioresources and Bioproducts·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 23, 2026
Researchers developed a novel approach to convert technical lignin into functional coatings using low-energy suspension plasma spraying (LE-SPS). The new technique eliminates the need for solvents, crosslinkers, or catalysts, and produces continuous and dense coatings with improved UV attenuation and anti-fogging behavior.
SourceJournal of Bioresources and Bioproducts·JournalJournal of Bioresources and Bioproducts·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 23, 2026
Researchers developed a cellulose-based aerogel inspired by white beetles' optical structure, achieving high solar reflectance and infrared emissivity through hierarchical photonic scattering networks. The material achieved daytime subambient cooling of up to 7.1 °C and reduced building energy consumption by 43.5% on average.
SourceJournal of Bioresources and Bioproducts·JournalJournal of Bioresources and Bioproducts·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 17, 2026
Researchers have developed a highly sensitive electronic 'skin' using tiny devices that can measure force applied over an area. This technology has the potential to improve prosthetic limbs and robotic manipulation, allowing robots to accurately track hand movements and grasp delicate objects.
SourcePenn State·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 30, 2026
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Researchers developed a synergistic structure-doping regulation strategy for lignin-based carbon aerogels using phytic acid, promoting uniform spherical hierarchical structures and dual phosphorus-sulfur doping. This approach achieves high-performance supercapacitors with superior power density and energy storage capabilities.
SourceJournal of Bioresources and Bioproducts·JournalJournal of Bioresources and Bioproducts·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 29, 2026
Researchers have discovered a zero-cost solution to reverse desertification by using food waste nanocellulose extracted from pineapple peels. The material cuts water leakage by 90% and triples phosphate retention, offering a more sustainable alternative to expensive hydrogels.
SourceJournal of Bioresources and Bioproducts·JournalJournal of Bioresources and Bioproducts·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 30, 2025
Researchers developed a gravity-driven biochar microreactor from rattan, achieving ultrahigh flux and complete degradation of common pollutants. The system activated peroxymonosulfate through a non-radical pathway, with boundary-like defects as primary active sites.
SourceJournal of Bioresources and Bioproducts·JournalJournal of Bioresources and Bioproducts·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 21, 2025
Researchers from Tokyo Institute of Technology have developed a novel synthesis method for imine-based COFs, eliminating the need for long reaction times, high temperatures, and Lewis acid catalysts. The method uses an electrogenerated acid as a catalyst, enabling direct fixation of COF films onto electrodes.
SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 19, 2023
Researchers at KAUST have developed a simple technique to create highly porous organic polymers, known as poly(aryl thioether), for applications in photocatalysis and optoelectronics. The material exhibits high surface area and tunable porosity, making it suitable for removing organic micropollutants and toxic mercury ions from water.
SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·DateJul 3, 2023
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Researchers develop cellulose nanofiber plate (CNFP), a sustainable and high-performance material replacing traditional plastics. With exceptional strength, toughness, and thermal dimensional stability, CNFP has the potential to revolutionize industries, including aerospace.
SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalScience Advances·DateMay 1, 2020
Researchers at UMass Amherst used advanced seismic imaging and data from the National Science Foundation's EarthScope program to construct a detailed model of the tectonic plate beneath the Adirondack Mountains. They discovered a 'pillow' of low-density, relatively light rock material that appears to have been squeezed up under the mou...
SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateJun 26, 2018
Researchers adapted rock imaging methods to study fungi on paper, revealing that fungi grow similarly to mushrooms and can be embedded within paper fibers. This new insight enables conservators to develop effective conservation strategies for paper artefacts.
SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalJournal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry·DateJul 21, 2015
University of Pittsburgh researchers design a family of ultra-porous materials with potential applications in drug delivery, gas storage, and industrial separations. The materials' high porosity could enable more efficient pharmaceutical delivery into the human body and lower-cost industrial separations.
SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateJun 17, 2013
Researchers from Kiel University and Hamburg University of Technology have developed Aerographite, a three-dimensionally interwoven porous carbon tube material that is incredibly strong yet extremely light. The material has unique properties, including being electrically conductive, ductile, and non-transparent.
SourceKiel University·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateJul 17, 2012
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Scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute created a coating with low-density, vertically-aligned carbon nanotube arrays that absorb more than 99.9 percent of light, making it the darkest material ever made by man. This breakthrough could lead to improved solar energy conversion and detection capabilities.
SourceRensselaer Polytechnic Institute·JournalNano Letters·DateJan 22, 2008