Rui Lou^*, Chendan Xie, Haiyuan Yang, Yunyun Liu, Bin Zhang, Long He, Wei Chen

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.14, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2026.02025-0193 - 24 April 2026

Abstract Amidst escalating global energy demands and the depletion of fossil fuel reserves, there is an urgent need to develop energy storage materials derived from low-cost and sustainable biomass. Lignin, an abundant aromatic polymer, has gained increasing recognition as a highly promising precursor for electrode materials due to its low cost, high carbon content, and rich functional groups. For electrochemical energy storage applications, lignin-derived carbon materials, including porous carbon, carbon fibers, and carbon aerogels, demonstrate considerable potential as effective electrodes. This review provides a comprehensive summary and analysis of recent advances in the field. It systematically… More > Graphic Abstract

Ros Syazmini Mohd Ghani^1,2,3,*, Mohamad Saiful Sulaiman^1,2,3, Sofiyah Mohd Razali^2,4, Madihan Yusof², Ellisha Iling^1,2,3

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.14, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2025.02025-0174 - 24 April 2026

Abstract The increasing demand for sustainable construction materials has driven research into non-wood biomass for engineered composites. This study reports the preliminary fabrication and evaluation of cross-laminated panels (CLPs) made from Nipah palm (Nypa fruticans) petioles bonded with a bio-epoxy resin adhesive. Panels were manufactured at three target densities (400, 600, and 800 kg/m³) and evaluated for their physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties. Physical tests included moisture content, water absorption, and thickness swelling, while mechanical tests measured compressive and flexural strength in accordance with JIS A 5908:2022 and ASTM D1037 standards. The results showed that higher panel density More > Graphic Abstract

Devita Amelia¹, R. A. Ilyas^1,2,*, Hairul Abral^2,3, Mochamad Asrofi⁴, Muhammad Asyraf Muhammad Rizal^2,5, Mohamad Zaki Hassan⁶, Mohamad Haafiz Mohamad Kassim^2,7,8, Nurul Fazita Mohammad Rawi^2,7,8, Nasrullah Razali⁹, Melbi Mahardika^2,7,8,10,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.14, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2025.02025-0147 - 24 April 2026

Abstract This study characterizes biocomposites derived from jicama starch and reinforced with microfibers obtained from jicama bagasse (JB). The incorporation of jicama bagasse microfibers into the jicama matrix was systematically varied at concentrations of 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 wt%. The starch film and biocomposite were prepared using solution casting methodologies, employing glycerol as a plasticizing agent. The biocomposites were characterized using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis, and scanning electron microscopy. In addition, the moisture absorption and tensile properties were evaluated. The jicama starch contained 44% w/w amylose, whereas the jicama bagasse microfiber contained… More >

Jin Shang^1,#, Weimin Zhang^2,#, Landuo Zhang¹, Xiangwen Li¹, Qi Wang¹, Peng Zhao³, Liangliang Duan^1,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.14, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2026.02025-0124 - 24 April 2026

Abstract Wound healing is a complex and dynamic process essential for restoring the integrity of damaged skin. It requires wound dressings that actively regulate the wound microenvironment by preventing infection, maintaining moisture balance, allowing gas exchange, and managing exudate. Natural polysaccharides, such as konjac glucomannan (KGM), chitosan, and cellulose, are well suited to this role because of their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and intrinsic bioactivity. Extensive research has focused on developing polysaccharide-based wound dressings with enhanced functionality to promote healing. This review examines recent scientific research published mostly in the past five years on the development and application… More > Graphic Abstract

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Oncology Research, Vol.34, No.5, 2026, DOI:10.32604/or.2026.081624 - 22 April 2026

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Oncology Research Editorial Office

Oncology Research, Vol.34, No.5, 2026, DOI:10.32604/or.2026.081623 - 22 April 2026

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Oncology Research Editorial Office

Oncology Research, Vol.34, No.5, 2026, DOI:10.32604/or.2026.081621 - 22 April 2026

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Dimitra P. Vageli^1,2,3,4,*, Panagiotis G. Doukas⁵, Nikolaos Papageorgiou¹, Chrysanthi A. Markou¹, Konstantina Zacharouli¹, Maria Ioannou^1,6

Oncology Research, Vol.34, No.5, 2026, DOI:10.32604/or.2026.077195 - 22 April 2026

Abstract Background: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common type of kidney cancer in adults, with a poor prognosis in advanced stages. Although histological tumor grading is an established prognostic parameter, it often fails to capture the biological heterogeneity of RCC. Therefore, identifying novel biomarkers could enhance early diagnosis and improve predictive accuracy. Here, we aimed to test whether immunophenotypes of specific glutathione peroxidase (GPX) family members may have prognostic value in RCC. Methods: We investigated the relationship between GPX1 and GPX3 immunophenotypes and clinicopathological parameters in 32 surgical specimens of clear cell RCC (ccRCC)… More >

Chunhui Tian^1,2, Weipin Xie^1,2, Wen Li², Huaiyu Gu², Xuebao Liu², Busheng Tong^1,*, Yehai Liu^1,*, Huaiyuan Zong^3,*

Oncology Research, Vol.34, No.5, 2026, DOI:10.32604/or.2026.077171 - 22 April 2026

Abstract Background: In head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), solute carrier family 16 member 1 (SLC16A1) is associated with tumor advancement and reduced sensitivity to ferroptosis, yet the molecular basis of these effects remains unclear. This study seeks to uncover how SLC16A1 contributes to HNSCC tumorigenesis. Methods: To elucidate how SLC16A1 drives HNSCC progression via ferroptosis resistance, we performed RNA sequencing on SLC16A1-knockdown HNSCC cells and controls, followed by functional validation. We next systematically assessed the role of the candidate molecule solute carrier family 7 member 11 (SLC7A11) in HNSCC progression and resistance to ferroptosis… More > Graphic Abstract

Jarosław Nuszkiewicz^1,*, Joanna Wróblewska¹, Marek Jóźwiak², Marta Pawłowska¹

Oncology Research, Vol.34, No.5, 2026, DOI:10.32604/or.2026.077020 - 22 April 2026

Abstract Melatonin, an endogenous indoleamine primarily synthesized in the pineal gland, has emerged as a promising adjunctive agent within integrative oncology due to its pleiotropic biological actions. Beyond its well-known chronobiological functions, melatonin exerts potent redox-regulatory, anti-inflammatory, oncostatic, and immune-modulating effects that are relevant across multiple stages of carcinogenesis and cancer therapy. Oxidative stress (OS), defined as an imbalance between reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (ROS/RNS) generation and antioxidant defenses, plays a central role in DNA damage, protein adduct formation, and lipid peroxidation, ultimately contributing to mutation accumulation, treatment resistance, and tumor progression. Melatonin modulates these… More >