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Stronger wood joints, no adhesives! 🌲

Rotary friction welding relies on precise temperature control (360–380 °C). Birch dowels also delivered stronger bonds than Scots pine.

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November 9, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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🎉 That's a wrap! We have officially finished Volume 21 of BioResources! The latest issue 21(4) is now complete!

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November 3, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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Paper recycling depends on clean recovered fibers. But stickies can disrupt production and product quality.

Explore strategies for controlling these contaminants in papermaking!
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November 7, 2026 at 1:32 AM
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Microbes can create big problems in #paperrecycling, from sheet defects & equipment corrosion to costly production delays. This study explores NaCl, hydrogen peroxide, & biocides to control microbial contamination in recycled pulp.

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November 6, 2026 at 2:12 AM
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Turning agro-forestry residues into bioenergy starts with smarter logistics.

This review explores how densification, decentralized-centralized supply chains & multimodal transport can improve biomass collection, storage and delivery.

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Review of integrated supply chain strategies for agro-forestry residues :: BioResources
Establishing an economically efficient supply chain for biomass feedstock is a critical prerequisite for achieving large-scale bioenergy development under China’s “dual carbon” strategy. Focusing on…
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October 31, 2026 at 12:32 AM
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🌱 Unlocking lignocellulosic biomass starts with effective pretreatment. This review evaluates 9 advanced oxidation methods and highlights promising hybrid approaches for more efficient biomass valorization.

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October 23, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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Turning olive waste into a resource! 🌱

A biochar–pectin gel composite retained 97.9% water and improved early seedling growth, showing promise as a bio-based soil amendment for dry climates.

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Sustainable valorization of olive pomace into biochar–pectin composite for enhanced water retention and plant growth in arid agriculture :: BioResources
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October 21, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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How can biorefineries do more with biomass?

This editorial examines process integration and coupling strategies that could improve efficiency, reduce investment, and support a shift away from fossil resources.

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October 21, 2026 at 1:43 AM
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🌱 Turning olive oil waste into a resource!

A biochar–pectin gel showed 97.9% water-holding capacity and improved early seedling growth, with no detectable phytotoxic effects under tested conditions.

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Sustainable valorization of olive pomace into biochar–pectin composite for enhanced water retention and plant growth in arid agriculture :: BioResources
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October 10, 2026 at 12:32 AM
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Bacterial biotreatment improved textile wastewater quality, removing ~86% COD and >80% TSS while reducing phytotoxic effects on tomato seedlings. Could treated effluent support safer water reuse?

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Sustainable bioremediation of textile wastewater using bacterial consortia and its reuse potential for irrigation :: BioResources
A bacterial consortium was used to assess the potential of bioremediation for treating textile wastewater and evaluating the phytotoxicity effects of biotreated wastewater using tomato seed…
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October 9, 2026 at 1:12 AM
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Could lignin become a natural UV-blocking ingredient? Shiyu Fu reviews how lignin isolation and structure affect UV absorption, highlighting its potential for sunscreen formulations.

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Progress on lignin separation and its application in sunscreen :: BioResources
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October 7, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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Can better creasing protect sustainable food packaging? Lev et al. finds PTFE creasing rules can improve grease resistance in coated paperboards.

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Novel die design using polytetrafluoroethylene and polyoxymethylene creasing rules for industrial die cutting and creasing of dispersion-coated folding boxboards :: BioResources
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October 6, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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Can frozen roots distort soil-reinforcement data?
Ehsan Abdi et al. found freezing increased root strength and stiffness, potentially overestimating reinforcement capacity. Standardized testing is key.

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Effects of freezing preservation and loading rate on root mechanical properties of four Hyrcanian forest tree species :: BioResources
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October 5, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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Kenaf could help diversify particleboard feedstocks in Malaysia. 🇲🇾 Boards with 20–40% kenaf core met EN 312:2010 requirements for Type P2 particleboard.

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Mechanical properties of three-layer particleboards containing kenaf core as partial raw material replacement :: BioResources
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October 2, 2026 at 1:12 AM
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How can biochar deliver more reliable heavy-metal remediation?

This review connects immobilization mechanisms with biochar design, soil biology, and AI-assisted tools for site-specific decisions.

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Biochar-based approaches for heavy metal remediation in agricultural soils: Mechanisms, optimization, and emerging AI applications :: BioResources
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September 30, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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How does 42-year-old reclaimed Greek juniper compare with fresh wood?
A preliminary study examines strength, defects & SEM observations, highlighting potential engineering trends—and key limitations.

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Preliminary structural reuse assessment of reclaimed Juniperus excelsa Timber after approximately 42 years of service: Mechanical response, visible defects, and SEM observations :: BioResources
This preliminary, limited case study compared reclaimed Juniperus excelsa (Greek juniper) wood—removed after approximately 42 years of service in a rural structure—with freshly cut samples from the…
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September 30, 2026 at 1:43 AM
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Pomegranate peel–derived Ag–Se nanoparticles showed antibacterial, antibiofilm, antioxidant & selective anticancer activity—highlighting green nanotechnology’s potential.

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Green synthesis of Ag–Se nanoparticles using pomegranate peel: A multifunctional approach for antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer applications :: BioResources
Silver–selenium nanoparticles (Ag–Se NPs) were successfully prepared using Punica granatum peel extract via a green, eco-friendly, and cost-effective approach. The formation of nanoparticles was…
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September 28, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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🌲 Deep learning is advancing wood surface inspection!

This review covers advances from 2021–2025 in defect classification, detection & segmentation, datasets, metrics, challenges, & future research directions.

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September 26, 2026 at 12:32 AM
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🌱 A review of PLA, PHA, PBS, starch & cellulose-based bioplastics examines their production, applications, degradation products & ecosystem toxicity—while highlighting gaps in toxicological testing.

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Environmental fate and ecotoxicological impacts of bioplastics: Degradation pathways and emerging knowledge gaps :: BioResources
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September 25, 2026 at 1:12 AM
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Have you nominated someone yet for the 2026 BioResources Early Career Investigator Award? Here's your chance to nominate an exceptional early career colleague today!

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Accepting nominations till Nov. 15

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September 23, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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How do CO₂ laser settings affect wood surfaces?

🔬 Speed, power, and grain direction changed surface roughness and color in Scots pine and Eastern beech.

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September 23, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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How can #timber frames better withstand earthquakes? A study found bottom-mounted viscoelastic dampers provided the greatest improvement in seismic performance, offering guidance for timber structural design.

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Numerical method of time-domain dynamic responses for timber frame structures with viscoelastic damper :: BioResources
The seismic performance analysis of timber frame structures with viscoelastic damper is important. Combined with Rayleigh damping model and stiffness proportional damping model, the damping matrix of…
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September 23, 2026 at 1:43 AM
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🌿 Lantana camara-mediated AuNPs showed anticancer activity against KB oral cancer cells by increasing ROS and apoptosis, while also inhibiting bacterial growth.

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Lantana camara mediated synthesis of gold nanoparticles: Exploration of their antibacterial and anticancer potentials in oral cancer therapy :: BioResources
Oral cancer is the sixth most prevalent malignancy worldwide. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were prepared using Lantana camara leaf extract and evaluate their in vitro anticancer activity against human…
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September 21, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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How does 3D fiber connectivity strengthen paper?

This review by BioResources' Co-Editors explores interdigitation in nanopaper and conventional sheets, and how papermaking conditions influence its development.

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September 19, 2026 at 12:32 AM
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🌱 Can biomass power the next generation of wearable sensors?

This review article explores converting renewable feedstocks into conductive biocarbon and its role in flexible strain sensing.

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Biomass-derived conductive biocarbon for flexible strain sensors: A review :: BioResources
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September 16, 2026 at 11:11 PM