Belén Rovira^1,*, Aude Chabrelie¹, Sauro Bianchi², Frédéric Pichelin¹

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.14, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2025.02025-0173 - 25 March 2026

Abstract The construction sector is facing significant challenges in transitioning to a defossilised system. While wood-based products have considerable potential, reliance on adhesives derived from fossil fuels poses significant sustainability concerns. Tannin-based adhesives present a compelling bio-based alternative, offering advantageous bonding properties with the potential to reduce toxicity, minimise fossil resource use, and enhance end-of-life scenarios. Despite extensive research demonstrating the technical potential of tannin-based adhesives, industrial adoption remains limited—partly due to the paucity of studies addressing their environmental impacts. The present study investigates the use of tannin-based adhesives in the production of interior-grade plywood, employing… More >

Hapidh Alaudin Syalsabil¹, Imam Wahyudi^2,*, Deazy Rachmi Trisatya^1,3, Sarah Augustina^3,*, Sari Delviana Marbun⁴

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.14, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2026.02025-0161 - 25 March 2026

Abstract The increasing need for efficient, sustainable, and environmentally friendly adsorbent materials has driven interest in bio-based alternatives. Conventional silica-based adsorbents, while effective, are often brittle and energy-intensive to produce. In contrast, wood offers a renewable and low-energy option with natural porosity suitable for adsorption. This study investigated the fabrication of wood sponge from tropical balsa (Ochroma bicolor) and pulai (Alstonia scholaris) wood through a dual-stage delignification process as a novel bio-based adsorbent. The process involved alkaline treatment using sodium sulfite (Na₂SO₃) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) at 100°C for 8, 9, and 10 h, followed by bleaching process using… More > Graphic Abstract

Awanda Wira Anggini^1,2, Rita Kartika Sari^1,*, Dede Hermawan¹, Muhammad Iqbal Maulana², Wahyu Hidayat³, Bora Jeong⁴, Muhammad Adly Rahandi Lubis^2,5,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.14, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2025.02025-0114 - 25 March 2026

Abstract Recent advancements in developing tannin-based non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) resins have unlocked new possibilities for sustainable and eco-friendly wood adhesives. Unlike conventional polyurethane, NIPUs eliminate hazardous isocyanates, offering safer alternatives for industrial applications. Tannin, a naturally occurring polyphenolic compound, plays a pivotal role in enhancing these resins’ fire-resistance and super-hydrophobic properties. This review highlights key developments in synthesizing tannin-based NIPU, focusing on various polymerization techniques such as polyaddition, polycondensation, ring-opening polymerization, and rearrangement. These strategies contribute to improved mechanical strength, thermal stability, and resistance to water absorption. Recent studies demonstrate that tannin-based NIPU adhesives meet or… More > Graphic Abstract

Hikaru Kobori¹, Emilia-Adela Manea Salca^2,*, Tetsuya Inagaki³, Shigehiko Suzuki⁴, Sahriyanti Saad⁵, Aujchariya Chotikhun⁶

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.14, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2025.02025-0152 - 25 February 2026

Abstract Heat treatment is applied to wood to improve various properties of the material. The present study focuses on the colour changes of wood veneer samples due to heat treatment. Native wood species from Japan and Europe, such as Japanese oak (Quercus mongolica var. crispula), field maple (Acer campestre) and Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) were used in the experiments. A laboratory-type oven was used to apply the heat at a temperature of 190°C, in the presence of oxygen, for different periods, gradually increasing from 5 to 40 min. The CIELab system (a colour space defined by the International Commission… More >

Faiz Rahman, Rafidah Md Salim^*, Janshah Mohktar

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.14, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2026.02025-0066 - 25 February 2026

Abstract The growing demand for renewable energy has increased the use of wood pellets as a clean and efficient biomass fuel. This study aims to evaluate the physical properties of wood pellets produced from Acacia hybrid (AC) veneer waste and Pine wood (PW) waste mixed with varying ratios. The objectives are to investigate the effect of different blend ratios of Acacia hybrid veneer waste and pine wood waste on the physical properties, specifically moisture content, density, and pellet durability index (PDI) of wood pellets, and to identify the optimal ratio that yields the most desirable pellet quality. The… More >

Yasir Nawaz¹, Nabil Kerdid², Muhammad Shoaib Arif³, Mairaj Bibi^4,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.146, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.077616 - 26 February 2026

Abstract A high-order hybrid numerical framework is developed by coupling a three-stage exponential time integrator with a Runge–Kutta scheme for the efficient solution of partial differential equations involving first-order time derivatives. The proposed scheme attains third-order temporal accuracy and is rigorously validated through stability and convergence analyses for both scalar and coupled systems. Its effectiveness is demonstrated by simulating unsteady Eyring-Prandtl non-Newtonian nanofluid flow over a Riga plate with coupled heat and mass transfer under electromagnetic actuation. The physical model accounts for Brownian motion and thermophoresis, and the nanofluid considered is a Prandtl-type non-Newtonian base fluid… More >

Hamed Younesi-Kordkheili^1,*, Antonio Pizzi^2,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.14, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2025.02025-0179 - 23 January 2026

Abstract The aim of this research was to synthesize a new totally bio wood adhesive entailing the use of oxidized starch (OST), urea, and oxidized lignin (OL). For this reason, non-modified (L) and oxidized lignin (OL) at different contents (20%, 30%, and 40%) were used to prepare the starch-urea-lignin (SUL) and starch-urea-oxidized lignin (SUOL) resin. Sodium persulfate (SPS) as oxidizer was employed to oxidize both starch and lignin. Urea was just used as a low cost and effective crosslinker in the resin composition. The properties of the synthesized resins and the plywood panels bonded with them… More > Graphic Abstract

Ryan G. McQueen¹, Paulina M. Gutkin², George M. Hoffman³, Ronald K. Woods^4,*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.20, No.6, pp. 683-692, 2025, DOI:10.32604/chd.2025.075838 - 10 February 2026

Abstract Objective: The objective of this study was to understand intraoperative risk factors for post-Norwood extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). Methods: We conducted a retrospective, single-institution review of all patients with HLHS who underwent a Norwood procedure (nadir cardiopulmonary bypass temperature ≤ 22°C) over a 12-year period with quantitative and qualitative analysis. Results: Of 102 Norwood patients, 14 (13.7%) required ECMO. ECMO patients had longer median cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) times (276 vs. 172 min, p < 0.001) and myocardial ischemic times (98.5 vs 83 min, p = 0.021). Longer CPB time was More >

Victor De Araujo^1,2,3,*, Pedro Jardim^3,4, Poliana Pessôa³, Juliano Vasconcelos^2,5, Matheus Souza⁶, José Garcia⁷, Jozef Švajlenka⁸, André Christoforo^3,1

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.13, No.12, pp. 2479-2524, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2025.02025-0127 - 23 December 2025

Abstract Finger-joint lumber is a sustainable building product commercialized as a structural solution for beams, pillars and other thin flat load-bearing elements. This study aims to study finger-joint lumber and its industry to promote this engineered wood product. The first research stage assessed the collection of publications on finger-joint lumber available globally, in which a structured protocol was developed to prospect studies based on two complementary methodologies: PRISMA 2020 using Scopus and Web of Science databases, and Snowball using both forward and backward models to complete with additional literature. The second research stage assessed finger-joint lumber… More >

Valentina Sergeevna Borovkova^1,2,*, Yuriy Nikolaevich Malyar^1,2, Vladislav Alexandrovich Ionin^1,2, Alexander Sergeevich Kazachenko^1,2

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.13, No.12, pp. 2281-2296, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2025.02025-0067 - 23 December 2025

Abstract The valorization of plant biomass towards high-value chemicals is a global trend aimed at solving the problem of the huge accumulation of lignocellulosic waste. Plant polysaccharides are natural polymers that make up about 20% by weight of biomass, with a unique variety of structures and properties that depend on the type of raw materials and the method of their extraction. In this study, the effect of variability of the oxidative delignification process conditions in the «acetic acid-hydrogen peroxide-water-(NH₄)₆Mo₇O₂₄» on the extraction and properties of aspen (Populus tremula) wood hemicelluloses was investigated for the first time. The developed… More > Graphic Abstract