BioResources

01/14/2026

Our latest by Ben Thorp, Daniel Saloni & Lucian Lucia:
Pulp & Paper Manufacturing: The Best Kept Secret on the Global Sustainability Stage

The industry, often overlooked, is one of the largest and unexpectedly sustainable manufacturing sectors, reliant on replenishable forests and renewable energy sources to produce recyclable and biodegradable products. This editorial aims to reshape perceptions, positioning the industry as a model for sustainable manufacturing through quantifiable systems and ESG frameworks.

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01/13/2026

Waste Tetra Pak and Wood Shavings Composites: Flame Retardant Modification

This study explores the utilization of waste Tetra Pak (WTP) to partially replace wood shavings in composites, modified with boric acid/borax, ammonium polyphosphate, and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate to improve flame retardancy and mechanical properties. The DOT-modified composite specimen (Z3) enhanced the limiting oxygen index to 34.3%, a 25.6% increase compared to the control specimen, and achieved a char yield of 32.0%, 4.16 times higher than the control, indicating a significant improvement in thermal stability.

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01/12/2026

Using recyclable deep eutectic solvents with wheat straw to produce -based .

This study introduces a recyclable (DES) approach for wheat straw refining, reducing lignin retention from 18.4% to 13.6% and extending the DES recyclability from two to four cycles. Lignin-derived silver nanoparticles were synthesized with a 67% higher surface area compared to those from alkali lignin, offering enhanced material properties for composite applications.

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01/09/2026

Effect of Cellulose Nanofibrils in Direct Melt-Blending of Poly(Lactic Acid) and Poly(Butylene Succinate) for 3D Printing

Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) biopolymers are extensively used in 3D printing with potential improvements in toughness and biodegradability when blended with poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) and reinforced with (CNF). The integration of 1% CNF in a 70:30 PLA/PBS blend enhanced water absorption by 50% but decreased PLA crystallinity, demonstrating promising application in 3D printing for biomedical uses.

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01/07/2026

The latest by Kristy Gourab Sinha, Md. Ashiqur Rahman Alif, MD SHAMIM HASSAN, et al.: Development of water-repellent jute fabric as a sustainable solution for bag production.

The study focused on developing eco-friendly, water-repellent jute fabrics, treated with NUVA N2114, Acetic Acid, and Arkophob DAN, as sustainable alternatives to plastic-based shopping bags. The treated fabrics successfully passed the spraying test, demonstrating their potential in environmentally friendly textile applications.

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01/06/2026

Our latest by Catherine Kirch & Daniel Saloni :
Closing the loop: Recycling PLA waste from 3D printing into value-added filament at NC State University

This editorial discusses a pilot project as NC State that other campuses can follow to utilize and reduce waste, lower cost, and incorporate circular systems in their sustainable manufacturing processes.

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01/01/2026

wishes everyone a safe and healthy Happy New Year!!

We hope your opportunities are plenty and encounters are fruitful. Here's to 2026!

12/19/2025

on the thermal performance of a counterflow wet cooling tower with bamboo woven packing

A novel structured bamboo woven packing for cooling towers, consisting solely of bamboo strips, was designed to address issues of high production costs and low efficiency associated with traditional bamboo grid packing. Testing revealed that the cooling tower with bamboo woven packing achieved a higher air velocity and better cooling efficiency compared to the traditional packing.

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12/18/2025

Soy protein adhesives with water and heat resistant, and magnetic properties via micron/nanometer iron-based particle modification

The incorporation of micron-sized carbonyl iron powder (CIP) and nanoscale ferrosoferric oxide (Fe₃O₄) into soybean meal adhesives significantly enhances heat resistance, wet-heat stability, and magnetic properties, addressing the monofunctionality limits of current bio-based adhesives. Scenario-based testing confirmed that CIP-modified adhesives maintained structural stability and magnetic adsorption in hot, humid environments, indicating their suitability for practical applications.

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12/17/2025

Preparation and Performance of High Belite Sulfoaluminate Cement-based Recycled Wood Fiber Low-Carbon Material

Using waste wood to prepare recycled wood fiber (RWF) for enhancing low-carbon cement-based materials aligns with sustainable development strategies. The study found that with a 20% incorporation of RWF and a water-to-cement ratio of 0.45, the HBSC composite achieved optimal mechanical and thermal properties, including a denser microstructure.

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12/11/2025

The latest research from Mariel Zevallos, Damase Khasa, & Véronic Landry on Bio-based from potato residues for glycine storage & controlled release.

This study explores the development of biobased aerogels from potato peel starch for glycine storage, demonstrating enhanced thermal stability and resistance to disintegration due to crosslinking with glutaraldehyde. The findings highlight the potential of these aerogels as eco-friendly carriers for bioactive molecules, with structural analysis confirming their porous architecture and capability to hold glycine crystals.

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Université Laval

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

12/10/2025

Our latest :
Wildfire management: Canada’s carbon opportunity and a lesson for all

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