Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jiawei Zhu, Fei Guo, Chengye Ma, Hankun Wang, Jialong Wen, Yan Yu
Summary: This study reveals that the alkaline extraction efficiency of bamboo fibers and parenchyma cells is highly related to their structural differences on both anatomical and molecular level. The lignin and hemicelluloses from fibers and parenchyma cells have significant discrepancies in molecular structure, leading to the higher extraction efficiency of parenchyma cells. This indicates that parenchyma cells could be a promising feedstock in the current biorefinery scenario.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Ziyi Bai, Ziwen Lv, Jun Rao, Dan Sun, Yajie Hu, Panpan Yue, Rui Tian, Baozhong Lu, Jing Bian, Feng Peng
Summary: This study investigates the hemicellulose structures in different cells of bamboo, revealing variations in molecular weight, chemical composition, and acetylation degree. The findings provide valuable insights into the growth mechanism of bamboo and its potential applications in food-related productions and biorefinery.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Zhao-Zhao Li, Yu Luan, Jin-Bo Hu, Chang-Hua Fang, Li-Tong Liu, Yi-Fan Ma, Yuan Liu, Ben-Hua Fei
Summary: This study summarizes the heat treatment methods of bamboo and analyzes the impact of heat treatment on its properties. It is of great significance to inspire researchers and entrepreneurs in the development of related technologies.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Xuelian Li, Weizhong Zhang, Wencheng Lei, Yaohui Ji, Zhenhua Zhang, Yifan Yin, Fei Rao
Summary: This study investigated the effects of lamination and fiber volume on the physical and mechanical properties of bamboo laminated composites (BLCs). The results showed that parallel lamination and low fiber volume were more conducive to resin penetration and enhanced bonding strength. Cross lamination had lower bending and tensile strengths. The choice of lamination structure and fiber volume should be based on specific application scenarios.
Article
Forestry
Jing Yuan, Qi Chen, Benhua Fei
Summary: Research on the particle size and hygroscopicity of bamboo fibers revealed that medium-size fibers exhibit the highest hygroscopic ability, while severely ground fibers have the lowest moisture content. The differences in moisture contents of fibers with different sizes are mainly attributed to variations in multilayer water sorption.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF WOOD AND WOOD PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mouad Chakkour, Mohamed Ould Moussa, Ismail Khay, Mohamed Balli, Tarak Ben Zineb
Summary: This paper investigates the effects of moisture and fiber loading on the properties of bamboo fiber reinforced composites. It is found that moisture adsorption and swelling increase with both fiber content and relative humidity. Composites with 30 wt% fiber loading exhibit better tensile strength at high relative humidity. A finite element model is used to analyze the hygromechanical behavior and internal stresses induced by swelling.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Zhenhua Zhang, Fei Rao, Yujun Wang
Summary: This study systematically investigated the morphological characteristics, chemical components, and physical-mechanical properties of three-year-old Thyrsostachys oliveri culms. The results showed significant variations in morphological characteristics and chemical composition in different parts of the culms, while the physical-mechanical properties were optimal in the middle part. These findings provide valuable reference data for the rational utilization of Thyrsostachys oliveri bamboo resources.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Masrat Rasheed, Mohammad Jawaid, Bisma Parveez
Summary: The researchers found that using cellulose nanocrystals as reinforcement in polymer blends can effectively replace toxic materials, with potential applications in food packaging where non-toxic and biodegradable materials are in high demand.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jawad Ahmad, Zhiguang Zhou, Ahmed Farouk Deifalla
Summary: This review assesses the effect of bamboo fiber-reinforced concrete, summarizing past and recent research on its flowability, strength, durability, and morphology. The study finds that bamboo fibers reduce concrete flow, but also increase strength parameters and enhance tensile strain to prevent brittle failure. The optimal addition proportion of bamboo fibers is recommended to be between 1% and 1.5% of the cement weight. The study concludes by suggesting further investigations for future advancements.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Huangfei Lv, Caiping Lian, Bin Xu, Xin Shu, Jian Yang, Benhua Fei
Summary: This study evaluated the changes in drying shrinkage and chemical properties of bamboo stems treated with microwave-assisted drying. The results showed that the treated bamboo stems had lower wall thickness shrinkage and altered chemical bond locations on the surface. Moreover, microwave-assisted drying degraded polysaccharides, oxidized certain functional groups in lignin, and altered the fiber structure.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Qiuqin Lin, Yuxiang Huang, Wenji Yu
Summary: The two-stage extraction method (TS) results in pure cellulose I with high crystallinity and intact single cell morphology. Standard alkali extraction (SA) produces cellulose with complete cell morphology, a mixed structure of cellulose I and II, outstanding toughness and thermal stability. Hydrothermal extraction (HT) leads to cellulose with hemicellulose residues but better mechanical properties and thermal stability, while ambient condition extraction (AC) can obtain pure cellulose I without thermal history but with longer treatment time and damage to cellulose morphology.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Zihao Wang, Xuan Wang, Yaoli Zhang
Summary: Based on the selection of different positions of bamboo and adjustment of delignification time, this study optimized the process of preparing transparent bamboo. The transparent bamboo prepared from the middle layer bamboo after a 5-hour delignification treatment showed the best comprehensive performance, with a light transmittance of 89.6% and haze of 43.3%. It has excellent tensile strength (89.7 MPa), good thermal insulation performance (0.187Wm-1K-1), certain UV aging resistance, thermal dimensional stability, and waterproof properties for outdoor conditions. It not only allows for the selection of transparent bamboo with the best performance, but also minimizes the use of raw materials, expanding its application range.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Masrat Rasheed, Mohammad Jawaid, Bisma Parveez
Summary: This study investigates the effects of cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) from bamboo fiber on the properties of poly (lactic acid) (PLA)/poly (butylene succinate) (PBS) composites. The addition of CNC improves the thermal stability, tensile strength, and modulus of the composite, while reducing elongation at break.
Article
Polymer Science
Asier Elejoste, Alfonso Arevalillo, Nagore Gabilondo, Amaia Butron, Cristina Pena-Rodriguez
Summary: Bamboo, as a renewable material for structure construction, shows potential but requires understanding of its morphology and mechanical behavior. Different types of bamboo have been characterized for their density, surface morphology and wall thickness, which vary due to distribution of fibers and vascular bundles. Consideration of these factors is important for future impregnation and optimization of mechanical properties in structure construction.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Daobin Dong, Lirong Lei, Yi Hou, Chao Liu
Summary: The development of bamboo pulp has provided a solution for the shortage of forest resources in the pulp and paper industry. Understanding the morphological behavior of bamboo fibers is crucial in comprehending the beating characteristics of bamboo pulp. This study investigated the fiber morphology and ultrastructure of kraft bamboo pulp during the beating process and found that bamboo fibers formed balloon-like structures, which rapidly shortened the fibers due to shear force and expansion. The formation of these structures was related to the multilayered structure and varying microfibril angles of bamboo fiber.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lingqin Liu, Yaji Huang, Jianhua Cao, Huajun Hu, Lu Dong, Jianrui Zha, Yinhai Su, Roger Ruan, Shengnian Tao
Summary: This study investigated the Pb2+ adsorption mechanisms of corn stalk biochars (CSBs) and rice husk biochars (RHBs), finding that CSBs had higher adsorption capacities mainly due to cation exchange and precipitation mechanisms. Increasing oxygen content could enhance the contribution of cation exchange in Pb2+ adsorption by CSBs.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Chenxi Wang, Hanwu Lei, Yunfeng Zhao, Moriko Qian, Xiao Kong, Wendy Mateo, Rongge Zou, Roger Ruan
Summary: The catalytic pyrolysis of Douglas fir using nanocellulose derived biochar catalyst significantly enhances the production of phenolic monomers and hydrogen. Under certain temperature and ratio conditions, the concentrations of phenol, cresols, and dimethylphenols can be greatly increased or decreased. Reusing the biochar catalysts still leads to a much higher concentration of phenolic monomers and hydrogen compared to processes without catalysts.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xiaojie Tian, Yunpu Wang, Zihong Zeng, Leilei Dai, Yujie Peng, Lin Jiang, Xiuhua Yang, Linqing Yue, Yuhuan Liu, Roger Ruan
Summary: The study on the pyrolysis of rice straw revealed that a certain amount of Ca benefits the distribution of K, and vice versa. During pyrolysis, Ca and K combine with silicon-aluminum compound, leading to their ineffectiveness. The formation of binary metal carbonates during pyrolysis has limited impact on the uniform distribution of catalysts, while acid-leaching makes it difficult for catalysts to be evenly distributed.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hui Li, Yangyang Wang, Nan Zhou, Leilei Dai, Wenyi Deng, Chenhui Liu, Yanling Cheng, Yuhuan Liu, Kirk Cobb, Paul Chen, Roger Ruan
Summary: The review provides an overview of the application of CaO-based catalysts in biomass CPG, emphasizing the importance of CaO in catalytic conversion of biomass to biofuels and discussing different types of CaO-based catalysts.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Wei Zhou, Yun Zhang, Ruyi Li, Shengfeng Peng, Roger Ruan, Jihua Li, Wei Liu
Summary: The study developed a caseinate-stabilized thymol nanosuspension to address the poor water solubility and stability of thymol in food and pharmaceutical applications.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jingjing Wang, Leipeng Cao, Yuhuan Liu, Qi Zhang, Roger Ruan, Xuan Luo
Summary: The use of acclimatized paddy soil microorganisms and swine wastewater can enhance the degradation efficiency of rice straw, as evidenced by the increase in total organic carbon, degradation rate, and lignin degradation. The main fermentation phyla in the acclimatized system were Firmicutes, Chloroflexi, Proteobacteria, and Bacteroidetes.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Myung-Woo Kang, Dongjie Chen, Roger Ruan, Zata M. Vickers
Summary: The study examined how intense pulsed light processing parameters affected aroma, flavor, and mouthfeel of nonfat dry milk, finding that increasing exposure time led to increased intensities of overall flavor and umami taste, while increasing temperature increased certain aromas. All levels of exposure time resulted in increased aroma and flavor, while appearance changes were only noticeable in milk powder at the highest exposure level and lowest temperature. The study highlights the importance of understanding critical factors impacting sensory properties for better implementation of this decontamination technology.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ting Zhou, Leipeng Cao, Qi Zhang, Yuhuan Liu, Shuyu Xiang, Tongying Liu, Roger Ruan
Summary: The study found that high concentrations of CTC and CTC + OTC significantly inhibited the growth of Spirulina platensis, while low concentrations of CTC + OTC (below 1.0 mg/L) did not harm the growth of microalgae. In the CTC group, chlorophyll-a and carotenoid content showed a parabolic trend with time extension.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jia Wang, Jianchun Jiang, Yunjuan Sun, Xianzhi Meng, Xiaobo Wang, Roger Ruan, Arthur J. Ragauskas, Daniel C. W. Tsang
Summary: Producing biomass-derived aromatic hydrocarbons through controllable Diels-Alder reactions is a promising method to recover energy and chemicals from waste streams. The use of Fe/HZSM-5 tandem catalysis shows increased efficiency in BTX production compared to single catalysis methods, with a synergistic effect from the coordination of Lewis and Bronsted acid sites.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yongsheng Jia, Yingjie Wang, Qi Zhang, Hongwei Rong, Yuhuan Liu, Bo Xiao, Dabin Guo, Mahmood Laghari, Roger Ruan
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between particle size of sawdust and gas-carrying capacity, as well as its influence on combustion temperature. The results show that sawdust particles with a size of 150-180 μm have the best gas-carrying performance and highest combustion temperature.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chun Wang, Mei Qi, Jiameng Guo, Chengxu Zhou, Xiaojun Yan, Roger Ruan, Pengfei Cheng
Summary: This study summarizes the characteristics of phytohormones in microalgae and their regulatory effects on the accumulation of energy storage substances. Additionally, the addition of phytohormones can reduce production costs and improve the efficiency of biofuel utilization. Accurate and sensitive determination and analytical methods for phytohormones are crucial for plant hormone research.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaodan Wu, Ni Hong, Qingjing Cen, Jiaxin Lu, Hui Wan, Wei Liu, Hongli Zheng, Roger Ruan, Kirk Cobb, Yuhuan Liu
Summary: Constructed wetlands are an environmentally friendly and economically efficient sewage treatment technology. This study tested several phosphate materials and found that hydroxyapatite, calcium phosphate, and physic acid sodium salt hydrate demonstrated high removal efficiency of heavy metals.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Jiameng Guo, Mei Qi, Hongyu Chen, Chengxu Zhou, Roger Ruan, Xiaojun Yan, Pengfei Cheng
Summary: Macroalgae, widely distributed in the marine environment, plays an important role in various fields such as food, medicine, and environmental remediation. They have the characteristics of easy accessibility, efficient carbon fixation, and absorption of nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater, which allows them to produce abundant nutriments and bioactive substances beneficial for food production and medicine development.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Yingdan Zhu, Yueting Luan, Yingnan Zhao, Jiali Liu, Zhangqun Duan, Roger Ruan
Summary: The fruit and vegetable industry generates large amounts of residues, leading to significant economic losses. These residues contain bioactive substances with antioxidant, antibacterial, and other properties. Current technologies allow for the utilization of fruit and vegetable waste as ingredients, food bioactive compounds, and biofuels. Various extraction methods and biorefinery processes are employed for this purpose. This study provides strategies for eco-friendly processing of fruit and vegetable waste and lays the foundation for their sustainable utilization.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Juer Liu, Yuyang Yao, Yanling Cheng, Wei Hua, Xinyue Zhu, Qiming Miao, Guangwei Huang, Shengquan Mi, Roger Ruan
Summary: This study conducted an acute oral toxicity test using almond hull powders from three major almond varieties, and the results demonstrated that almond hull powders were non-toxic, even at high dosages, supporting their safety as an edible food ingredient.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jingmo Zhou, Shubin Wu, Ying Liu
Summary: Expenditure isolation of lignin and the understanding of its structural variations during different isolation processes are crucial for the high-value utilization of lignin. This study proposed a green deep eutectic solvent (DES) consisting of choline chloride, ethylene glycol, and 4-chlorobenzene sulfonic acid for rapid lignin separation from poplar. The structural variations of DES lignin and its relationship with alkali pre-extraction of hemicellulose were investigated. The results showed that alkali pretreatment enhanced the DES separation of lignin and promoted the cleavage of specific linkages, resulting in reduced molecular weight and thermal stability of isolated DES lignin. Moreover, DES lignin obtained from integrated utilization displayed higher purity and S/G ratio compared to lignin obtained from direct DES treatment.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yuping Li, Ziyan Xie, Yun Huang, Jiangyi Zeng, Chao Yang, Ling Yuan, Ying Wang, Yongqing Li
Summary: In this study, the characteristic flavonoids (CFs) of three licorice species were identified through integrated metabolic and transcriptomic analysis. The key regulators of CF biosynthesis were also identified. These findings provide valuable information for understanding the biosynthesis of CFs and future breeding of Glycyrrhiza varieties.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xianjie Pan, Zhaoyi Luo, Fanqi Liu, Quanqian Yi, Yanning Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel strategy for fabricating fully bio-based epoxy vitrimers using peach gum and itaconic acid, which exhibit superior mechanical properties and thermostability. The materials were characterized and the self-healing and recycling capabilities were evaluated. The results demonstrate the potential of using these materials for sustainable industrial applications.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mohsen Sabzi-Nojadeh, Mohammad Pouresmaeil, Mina Amani, Mehdi Younessi-Hamzekhanlu, Filippo Maggi
Summary: This study shows that inoculating Summer savory plants with endophytic fungus Trichoderma harzianum can improve plant growth and increase salt tolerance. The fungus enhances growth, restores chlorophyll and antioxidant levels, reduces harmful substances, and increases proline and soluble sugar levels, thereby increasing crop productivity in saline conditions.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yu Liu, Lei Li, Aichen Zhao, Xiuming Song, Lulu Wei, Mengdi Fang, Chuchu Zheng, Xiaodong Zhu
Summary: This study investigates the impact of peppermint essential oil microcapsules on the unpleasant odor emissions from wax oil coated wood products. The results show that microcapsules can improve the time and stability of odor release.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mesut Budak, Mirac Kilic, Hikmet Guenal, Ismail Velik, Mesut Sirri
Summary: This study assessed land suitability for rapeseed production using topography, climate, and soil data by analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and the Mamdani Fuzzy Inference System (MFIS). The study area covered land in the Diyarbakir province of southeastern Turkiye. The results indicated the proportions of different land suitability classes and showed the compatibility of AHP and MFIS methods in assessing suitability.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Rui Tian, Yue Liu, Chao Wang, Weikun Jiang, Srinivas Janaswamy, Guihua Yang, Xingxiang Ji, Gaojin Lyu
Summary: In this study, hollow and solid lignin nanoparticles were synthesized through self-assembly and their application in PVA nanocomposite films was investigated. The results showed that the presence of hollow lignin nanoparticles in the films resulted in a room-like network structure, while the solid lignin nanoparticles induced different structural changes. The inclusion of LNPs improved the mechanical properties of the films, and both types of LNPs exhibited good hydrophobicity.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Marcos Vinicius Silva de Andrade, Simone Ribeiro Lucho, Renato Delmondez de Castro, Paulo Roberto Ribeiro
Summary: Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, commonly known as stevia, is a widely cultivated shrub with highly sweetening metabolites. It has gained significant interest in the food and beverage industries due to its extremely sweet taste and various health benefits. Researchers are currently focused on studying biotechnological strategies to enhance the biosynthesis of stevia plant metabolites for improved cultivation and production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Eleonora Cintura, Paulina Faria, Luisa Molari, Luca Barbaresi, Dario D'Orazio, Lina Nunes
Summary: This study investigated the properties of Arundo donax as a building material and found that it has strong adaptability, high hygroscopicity, and unique sound absorption behavior. The mechanical tests also demonstrated the applicability of the Arundo donax-based composite. This opens up new possibilities for the further application of Arundo donax-based materials.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Stiina Kotiranta, Juha-Matti Pihlava, Titta Kotilainen, Pauliina Palonen
Summary: The effect of light spectra, particularly far-red and short wavelength radiation, on the growth and secondary metabolites of cannabis is significant. Altering the R:FR ratio can increase the concentration and yield of secondary metabolites, while short wavelength radiation does not significantly affect plant morphology and secondary metabolite concentrations.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xuze Liu, Fangmin Liang, Jinyuan Cheng, Xuelian Zhou, Jia Wang, Guigan Fang, Kuizhong Shen, Xianzhi Meng, Chen Huang, Arthur J. Ragauskas
Summary: A novel Na2S-facilitated DES pretreatment method was proposed to fractionate moso bamboo, which achieved high lignin removal and preserved most cellulose and hemicellulose with excellent enzymatic digestibility.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Zechun Ren, Xinyuan Zhou, Kejiao Ding, Tong Ji, Hao Sun, Xiang Chi, Yunzhao Wei, Min Xu
Summary: This study prepared a thermal/magnetic/light-triggered multi-stimuli responsive shape memory polymer composite with excellent properties by adding magnetic nanoparticles into a polyurethane composite. The composite showed high shape recovery rate, fast response behavior, and suitability for 3D printing. Controllable external stimuli allowed for dynamic, remote, and precise control of 4D transformations. This work is significant for the design of smart materials and devices.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yurany Camacho Ardila, Jaiver Efren Jaimes Figueroa, Maria Regina Wolf Maciel
Summary: The higher heating value (HHV) and elemental composition are important properties of biomass, and their prediction using proximate and ultimate analysis is accurate.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xiaohan Chen, Xianke Wang, Lili Shang, Xinxin Ma, Changhua Fang, Benhua Fei, Huanrong Liu, Shuqin Zhang
Summary: This study focuses on the comprehensive characterization of the three-dimensional (3D) structure of bamboo parenchyma and the evaluation of its tensile and compressive properties, as well as the analysis of its failure mechanisms. The study found that the measured tensile strength and elastic modulus of the parenchyma tissue are 48.81 MPa and 706.48 MPa, respectively. Compression failure modes in parenchyma tissue encompass compression bending and cell fracture, shear failure of the middle lamella, and detachment and debonding of the cell wall.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Tianfeng Liu, Yuxin Liu, Yunlin Fu, Mengji Qiao, Penglian Wei, Zhigao Liu, Yingjian Li
Summary: This study explored the formation mechanism of agarwood induced by fungus and its potential application in high-quality and high-yielding agarwood production. The results showed that the transition layer played a critical role in the continuous accumulation of agarwood, and the parenchyma cells of the xylem rays and interxylary phloem were the main action site of fungus. The accumulation and distribution of chemical composition in different layers were also investigated. The study identified the drivers of specific compounds and provided a theoretical foundation for future agarwood production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
