A new review published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts highlights the latest advancements in using biomass-based macroporous scaffolds for wound healing. The study, led by Daqian Gao from Yale University, explores sustainable alternatives to traditional polymers, focusing on the potential of biomass materials derived from renewable sources. These materials, which include cellulose, lignin, and starch, offer biodegradability and environmental friendliness while supporting tissue regeneration.

The analysis of over 6,400 research articles shows a significant rise in studies on hydrothermal pretreatment, with China leading the global research output. The findings underscore the potential of this green technology for converting lignocellulosic biomass into biofuels and bioproducts.

A new review article explores the development, challenges, and future potential of cellulose-based sutures, highlighting their potential to replace traditional fossil-based sutures in medical applications.

Researchers at Washington State University have developed a novel kinetic model called the Anaerobic Digestion Bacteria Algae (ADBA) model, which predicts the growth of algae and bacteria in anaerobic digestion effluent. This model offers insights into optimizing wastewater treatment and biofuel production.

A pioneering study has unveiled the transformative role of air-liquid interface (ALI) culture in the morphogenesis of hair follicles within skin organoids derived from human-induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs). 

Traditional educational systems focused on prescribed, curriculum-defined courses of study impose societal expectations and limit student autonomy and personalized learning. To propose radical transformation to current educational systems, a team of researchers conducted an ecological analysis. Their proposed ‘school within a school’ approach can aid the utilization of artificial intelligence tools in education and equip students to face the challenges of the modern age.

In a study, researchers have successfully identified and characterized 185 YTH genes across twelve species in the Rosaceae family, revealing new insights into the regulatory mechanisms of N⁶-methyladenosine (m⁶A) and its impact on plant development and fruit quality. 

This review summarizes the catalytic performance of various metal-based catalysts in the CO₂-assisted oxidative dehydrogenation of light alkanes, with the goal of identifying catalyst systems that hold great potential for further development. Exploring the role of CO₂ in alkane dehydrogenation aims to elucidate the mechanisms of CO₂ activation and transformation. Analyzing the types of active sites, their chemical valence states, coordination environments, as well as the functional roles of additives and supports, the goal is to develop bifunctional or multifunctional composite catalysts of synergistically activating C=O and C-H bonds. The precise construction of multifunctional sites, in situ analysis of the kinetic behavior of active sites, and diversified development of catalytic systems will be crucial for achieving breakthroughs in CO₂-assisted dehydrogenation of light alkanes with heterogeneous metal catalysts.

The study tackles the technical challenges of NH₃ fuel SOFC ship power systems, including slow hydrogen production, low efficiency, and limited space.