BioResources

11/20/2025

Improving physical properties & printability of fruit packaging kraft liner with mineral & coatings.

Biological nanomaterials like nanographene and fluorite are promising for applications in due to their biocompatibility and biodegradability, as demonstrated by this study's coated , which enhanced the physical characteristics and of 120 g/m² brown kraft liner. The results indicated significant improvements, with the air resistance of the graphene-coated sample being approximately 5350 seconds, a roughness increase of 9.7 µm with fluorite, and a noticeable enhancement in opacity and glossiness, along with excellent adhesion of the coated layer and flexo ink.

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11/17/2025

Our latest by Nicolas Clauser & María Cristina Area discusses consumer perception and behavior for sustainable market success.

It's not just innovation in new products but consumer perception of such products.

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Peer-reviewed open-access journal devoted to the science and engineering of lignocellulosic materials, chemicals, and their applications for new uses and new capabilities

11/13/2025

on the Ultrasonic Welding of Wood Veneers

This study explores ultrasonic welding as a sustainable method for creating wood joints without adhesives, demonstrating higher resistance compared to stapled joints. Despite challenges with reproducibility due to wood's internal structure, refining energy focus shows promise for industrial application.

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11/11/2025

Biopolymer-based composites derived from agricultural residue biomass provide a sustainable & eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-based composites, especially in lightweight applications within the automotive, aerospace, packaging, & construction industries.
This review identifies challenges such as scalability & long-term stability & suggests future research directions to enhance durability & production efficiency, highlighting the transformative potential of these materials.

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11/07/2025

on the effect of fibre properties on the structure, strength, & thermal conductivity of foam-formed & air-laid cellulosic lightweight fibrous materials

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11/05/2025

The influence of on the growth and mercury content of water spinach grown in mine tailings

The study highlights the limitations of growing food crops in gold mine tailings due to low nitrogen and mercury contamination, emphasizing the effects of nitrogen-fixing Azotobacter biofertilizer on water spinach. Despite increased microbial counts and plant growth parameters, mercury levels in plants remained above safety thresholds, rendering water spinach unsafe for cultivation.

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11/04/2025

📢 10 Days left to nominate an early-career scientist for the 2025 BioResources Early Career Investigator Award! Nomination window closes November 14!

👉 Nominees have earned their PhD in the last 10 years or are in progress of earning it
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10/31/2025

Preparation of from traditional Chinese medicine residues and their application in metal ion detection

This study transforms Chinese medicine waste into carbon dots, benefiting both resource use and the environment, successfully producing CMR-CDs with an excellent linear correlation for Fe³⁺ detection, achieving a remarkably low detection limit of 6.0 μmol/L.

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10/30/2025

Preparation of Lignin-based Carbon Microporous Materials Using Cesium Chloride

The study investigated the preparation of a carbon using lignin & CsCl, achieving a specific surface area of 342 m²/g, & concludes its effectiveness with capacities of 161 mg/g for methylene blue & 243 mg/g for crystalline violet at 40 °C. At this temperature, the dye removal efficiency reached 93%, with the adsorption process being spontaneous.

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10/29/2025

Staff Retreat 2025!

No other place is more suited for our retreat than the Historic Yates Mill County Park!

Yates Mill is the last operable, fully restored, circa 1756 water-powered gristmill in Wake County, and one of the few left in the USA. The Mill was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

10/28/2025

🌳 Can Thermal Treatment Boost Wood Durability?

This study evaluated thermal effects on Eucalyptus hybrids' resistance to decay fungi. Brown rot fungi was shown to cause more severe damage than white rot fungi, altering wood color.

🔥Heat treatment boosted resistance to decay
🪵 Hybrids A & C show high resistance at 185 °C

Findings could enhance wood use in construction & production.

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10/24/2025

Our latest discusses bacterial cellulose, a novel material for biomedical applications, wound healing, & sustainable infection control.

Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a chemically pure biopolymer produced by specific microbes, notably Komagataeibacter xylinus, noted for its unique properties that include exceptional mechanical strength and high biocompatibility, making it a promising platform for diverse biomedical applications. For instance, BC composites have shown effective antimicrobial properties by incorporating agents like silver nanoparticles and essential oils, which address the need for biodegradable alternatives to synthetic polymers, presenting future prospects in advancing healthcare, & supporting .

: An Advanced Biopolymer
🧪High water-holding capacity & mechanical strength
🌿Chemically pure, lignin-free
🦠Antibacterial silver nanoparticle integration

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