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{"title":"Genome-wide characterization of the GASA gene family in Phyllostachys edulis (Carrière) J.Houz.: Evolutionary patterns and functional implications in growth and hormone signaling","authors":"Xuan Liu,&nbsp;Shiying Su,&nbsp;Zhen Yu,&nbsp;Xueyun Xuan,&nbsp;Sijia Cai,&nbsp;Zhijun Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2026.100258","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2026.100258","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Gibberellin-Stimulated Arabidopsis (GASA) gene family encodes small, secreted peptides transcriptionally regulated by gibberellin (GA). These play vital roles in plant growth, development, stress tolerance and hormone signaling. Although GASA families have been identified in many model plants, a comprehensive genome-wide analysis of this family has not yet been reported in Moso bamboo (<em>Phyllostachys edulis</em>), the most economically valuable bamboo species, which is known for its rapid growth. In this study, 11 GASA genes were identified from the Moso bamboo genome using bioinformatics tools. Their physicochemical properties, phylogeny, collinearity, chromosomal distribution, gene structure, conserved motifs, protein tertiary structures and <em>cis</em>-regulatory components were analyzed comprehensively. Transcriptome data were adopted to investigated their expression patterns during rapid shoot elongation and in response to exogenous hormones. The results suggest that several <em>PeGASA</em> genes may contribute to the rapid elongation of bamboo shoots, and some <em>PeGASAs</em> appear to respond to GA and NAA induction. These findings are based on transcriptomic and regulatory element analyses; functional validation remains to be performed. Furthermore, transcription factors associated with the regulation of <em>GASA</em> genes were predicted, and we constructed a preliminary heatmap of the <em>GASA-related</em> regulatory network. Our work presents a crucial theoretical framework that will assist advancing functional evolutionary investigations involving the GASA gene family in Moso bamboo and the complete genome. Additionally, it establishes a framework for the effective identification of GASA genes associated with stress tolerance and hormone responsiveness, with implications for bamboo and other grass species improvement.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"16 ","pages":"Article 100258"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148730792","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of soil mounding on growth and barrier formation of bamboo bio-fence under close spacing in semi-arid conditions","authors":"Dinesh Kumar,&nbsp;Ram Swaroop Yadav,&nbsp;Prashant Sharma,&nbsp;Darshan Manikrao Kadam,&nbsp;Kripa Shankar,&nbsp;Deepak Singh,&nbsp;Mukesh Meena,&nbsp;Ramkishor Patel,&nbsp;Dinesh Jinger,&nbsp;Rajesh Kaushal","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2026.100259","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2026.100259","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Crop damage by wild and stray animals is a major challenge for smallholder agriculture, underscoring the need for sustainable and affordable protective measures. Bamboo bio-fencing is a promising nature-based alternative. However, management interventions to accelerate barrier development are poorly understood. We evaluated the effects of soil mounding on growth, barrier formation, biomass production and carbon attributes of bamboo bio-fencing planted at 60 cm plant-to-plant spacing under semi-arid conditions in India. Two species, <em>Bambusa bambos</em> and <em>Dendrocalamus strictus</em>, were evaluated under with-mounding (WM) and without-mounding (WoM) conditions using a quasi-experimental field approach. Soil mounding significantly improved the structural performance of the bio-fence by increasing closure percentage and reducing the gap fraction in both species. It also enhanced culm density, clump spread and culm diameter. However, the magnitude of these responses varied between the two species. <em>Dendrocalamus strictus</em> showed a stronger response in culm density, whereas <em>Bambusa bambos</em> produced larger culms and greater biomass accumulation. The highest total biomass was recorded in <em>B. bambos</em> under WM (3.66 t per 100 m stretch), compared with 2.26 t per 100 m stretch under WoM. Culm biomass increased by nearly 68–70% under mounding in both species. Carbon storage, sequestration rate, net O₂ released and carbon credit value also increased markedly under mounded conditions. Among all treatments, <em>B. bambos</em> under WM recorded the highest carbon stock (1.83 t per 100 m stretch) and carbon credit value (US$ 83.98 per 100 m stretch). The findings indicate that soil mounding is a practical management intervention for accelerating the structural development of bamboo bio-fences. It also improves biomass accumulation and enhances climate-mitigation potential, thereby strengthening the role of bamboo bio-fencing as a nature-based barrier with potential application in crop protection under semi-arid smallholder systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"16 ","pages":"Article 100259"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148730793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Self-sustained carbonization and high-temperature activation of bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper (Schult. & Schult.f.) Backer and Bambusa vulgaris Schrad. ex J.C.Wendl.) for high ammoniacal nitrogen removal","authors":"Sharifah Nadzirah Wan Hamid,&nbsp;Siti Zaharah Roslan,&nbsp;Nur Shafiqah Samsudin,&nbsp;Mohibah Musa,&nbsp;Siti Kartina Abdul Karim,&nbsp;Ngo Chong Sein,&nbsp;Kim Ngo Ching Tze,&nbsp;Juferi Idris","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2026.100262","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2026.100262","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ammoniacal nitrogen (NH₃<img>N)is a critical water pollutant that requires efficient and sustainable removal strategies. This study reports the synthesis of high-performance activated carbon from <em>Dendrocalamus asper</em> and <em>Bambusa vulgaris</em> via an integrated self-sustained carbonization and H₃PO₄ activation approach. The physicochemical properties of the adsorbents were systematically characterized using BET, FESEM-EDX and FTIR analyses. The prepared activated carbons exhibited highly developed micro–mesoporous structures, with <em>B. vulgaris</em> demonstrating a superior surface area (1712.58 m²/g) compared to <em>D. asper</em> (1561.55 m²/g). Process optimization using a Box–Behnken design revealed that adsorbent dosage, agitation rate and contact time significantly influenced NH₃<img>N removal, achieving maximum efficiencies of 75.58% for <em>D. asper</em> and 77.68% for <em>B. vulgaris</em>. The adsorption equilibrium was most accurately represented by the Freundlich isotherm, suggesting a heterogeneous surface with multilayer adsorption. The kinetic data were best fitted by a pseudo-second-order model, indicating that chemisorption is the dominant mechanism controlling the adsorption process. Notably, <em>B. vulgaris</em> exhibited a markedly higher adsorption capacity (235.41 mg/g) than <em>D. asper</em> (114.12 mg/g), outperforming many reported bio-based adsorbents. These findings demonstrate that bamboo-derived activated carbon, particularly from <em>B. vulgaris</em>, offers a scalable, low-cost and sustainable solution for effective ammoniacal nitrogen removal in wastewater treatment applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"16 ","pages":"Article 100262"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148951603","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Bamboo-derived carbon materials for a sustainable circular bioeconomy","authors":"Toshiki Tsubota,&nbsp;Toufiq Reza,&nbsp;Dimitrios Kalderis","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2026.100257","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2026.100257","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"16 ","pages":"Article 100257"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148951604","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Recent advances in the synthesis and application of bamboo-based carbonaceous materials for environmental remediation: A review","authors":"Kevin Nzyoki,&nbsp;Deffler Chepngeno,&nbsp;Kevin Maena,&nbsp;Veronica A. Okello,&nbsp;Elizabeth Ndunda,&nbsp;Victor Shikuku","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2026.100256","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2026.100256","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The transition to a circular bioeconomy has highlighted bamboo as a sustainable and high-yielding source of biomass for the production of functional carbon materials. We compile recent advances on the synthesis, functionalization, characterization, and application of bamboo-derived carbon materials comprising biochar, activated carbon, hydrochar, and nanostructured carbon. These materials exhibit tunable porosity, high surface areas and variable surface chemistries and are well-positioned for environmental remediation and energy storage. We discuss dominant adsorption processes such as electrostatic attraction, π–π stacking, pore filling and redox interactions as well as regeneration processes such as thermal, microwave and chemical treatment. We examine environmental life cycle factors, bibliometric trends and techno-economic assessments in order to identify research needs and commercial scalability. Gaps in long-term stability, scalability and standardization still exist despite tremendous advancements. We recommend areas of further research, including multidisciplinary creativity and legislative frameworks to accelerate the adoption of bamboo-based sustainable development solutions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"16 ","pages":"Article 100256"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148635015","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Genome-wide identification and expression analysis reveal potential functions of the MTP gene family in Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis (Carrière) J.Houz.)","authors":"Sijia Cai,&nbsp;Zhen Yu,&nbsp;Xuan Liu,&nbsp;Shiying Su,&nbsp;Xuan Xeyun,&nbsp;Yeqing Ying,&nbsp;Zhijun Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2026.100255","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2026.100255","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As an important economic forest species, Moso bamboo (<em>Phyllostachys edulis</em>) possesses significant ecological and economic value. However, the intensification of environmental pollution has heightened concerns regarding the impact of heavy metal stress on the growth and ecological functions of Moso bamboo. The MTP (Metal Tolerance Protein) gene family, also referred to as the CDF (Cation Diffusion Facilitator) gene family, consists of integral membrane transporters that facilitate the translocation of metal ions across plant membranes. By sequestering cytoplasmic divalent cations into vacuoles or other endomembrane compartments, MTPs effectively mitigate metal toxicity and maintain ionic homeostasis. Nevertheless, the genomic repertoire, expression landscape and biological roles of MTP genes in Moso bamboo remain largely uncharacterized. We conducted a genome-wide scan that identified 16 non-redundant MTP loci within the Moso bamboo genome. Phylogenetic reconstruction classified the bamboo MTP complement into four distinct clades that are evolutionarily conserved across land plants. Comprehensive in-silico characterization, including conserved motif profiling, exon-intron architecture, chromosomal distribution, cis-regulatory element composition and micro-synteny analyses, revealed both conserved lineage-specific features and segmental duplication events that have shaped this gene family. Time-course expression mining of RNA-seq datasets using STEM algorithms indicated that selected MTP paralogues are dynamically co-expressed during the rapid elongation phase of bamboo shoots, implicating this family in both developmental and stress-responsive processes. Homology-based tertiary modeling recapitulated the canonical CDF fold, with signature zinc-binding and cation-transporting motifs positioned within the transmembrane helices, thereby providing structural insights into ion selectivity and efflux mechanisms. Protein–protein interaction networks and transcription-factor binding-site enrichment further predicted a core regulatory module centered on five hub MTPs. Subcellular localization of GFP fusions in transgenic <em>Nicotiana benthamiana</em> confirmed plasma membrane residency for the investigated isoforms. Collectively, these findings provide the first integrated framework for understanding the classification, structural properties and putative physiological functions of the MTP family in Moso bamboo, establishing a molecular basis for future genetic improvements in bamboo resilience to heavy-metal stress.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"16 ","pages":"Article 100255"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148657042","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A PCA-assisted machine learning framework for non-destructive multi-strength prediction of structural bamboo (Dendrocalamus sericeus Munro)","authors":"Panumat Tangphadungrat,&nbsp;Chinnapat Buachart,&nbsp;Teewara Suwan,&nbsp;Achara Khamaksorn,&nbsp;Timothy E. O'Brien,&nbsp;Nutt Hansapinyo,&nbsp;Worathep Sae-Long,&nbsp;Chayanon Hansapinyo","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2026.100260","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2026.100260","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Bamboo’s inherent material variability poses a major challenge for structural standardization compared with engineered materials such as concrete or steel. Our study evaluated the capability of multiple machine learning (ML) techniques to predict key mechanical properties, namely compressive, tensile and shear capacities, using non-destructive physical measurements, and to identify the principal variables governing variability through principal component analysis (PCA). Following experimental testing and data preprocessing, eight ML algorithms, including tree-based ensemble models and regularized linear regressions, were developed and comparatively assessed. Model performance was evaluated in terms of prediction accuracy and generalization capability. Regularized linear models outperformed ensemble approaches, demonstrating superior robustness against noise inherent in natural bamboo datasets. Subsequently, PCA was applied to investigate the multivariate structure of the data, with eigenvalues and eigenvectors revealing that density and linear mass were the dominant contributors to variance. Based on these findings, we propose a practical predictive framework for on-site quality assurance: Geometric measurements are first screened using PCA and Hotelling’s T² statistic to ensure consistency with the training domain, after which the trained ML models are employed for capacity prediction. This integrated methodology enhances reliability in assessing naturally variable bamboo, thereby improving its feasibility for structural applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"16 ","pages":"Article 100260"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148770332","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Highland bamboo (Oldeania alpina (K.Schum.) Stapleton) in Ethiopia: A review and call for focus and action","authors":"Engidayehu Melaku","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2026.100247","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2026.100247","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ethiopia has suitable and untapped areas with high potential for bamboo resources, primarily located in the highlands, particularly in Amhara, Oromia, and the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Regional State. Ethiopia encompasses approximately 9.9 million hectares, suggesting a large potential for the development of this species. The species typically grows in backyards and homesteads, along farm boundaries, on gully sides, in woodlots, and along roadsides. I examined the distribution, determinants, opportunities, and challenges related to the development of highland bamboo in Ethiopia. Socioeconomic, demographic, and institutional factors, including farmers' perceptions, access to extension services and training, market demand, road availability, silvicultural management techniques, competition with other plantation forests, and bamboo culm prices, are factors that influence the establishment, expansion, and marketing of bamboo. Although affordable opportunities and a positive policy environment exist, there are still issues with coordination, implementation gaps, market challenges, and limited government support for sector development. The sector has received limited attention as a potential sector for the country's economic growth. Market-related constraints and knowledge gaps in bamboo production and processing were the most significant challenges that I identified in this study. Actors need to be empowered by improving their awareness, establishing better linkages, and accessing information to facilitate effective value addition and increase commercialization. Creating an enabling environment, building a value chain, and applying regulations locally are essential steps to boost the development of highland bamboo plantations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"15 ","pages":"Article 100247"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148184155","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative iso-conversional kinetics of raw and carbonized Dendrocalamus asper (Schult. & Schult.f.) Backer under inert and oxidative atmospheres","authors":"Celine Rose S. Jimenez,&nbsp;Karlo A. Hopia,&nbsp;Kate D. Navor,&nbsp;Amando Allan DM. Bondad,&nbsp;Anniver Ryan P. Lapuz","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2026.100249","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2026.100249","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We investigated the biomass fuel characteristics, thermal degradation behaviour and iso-conversional kinetics of raw and carbonized Philippine giant bamboo (<em>Dendrocalamus asper</em>) under inert (N_₂) and oxidative (air) atmospheres using simultaneous TG–DTG–DSC analyses at heating rates of 5–20 °C min⁻¹. Carbonization significantly enhanced fixed carbon content (up to 64.60%), increased gross calorific value (26.96 MJ kg⁻¹) and energy density (4.59 GJ m⁻³), and substantially reduced volatile matter. In nitrogen, raw bamboo exhibited devolatilization within 200–400 °C corresponding to hemicellulose and cellulose degradation, whereas carbonized bamboo showed delayed and broadened high-temperature degradation (300–750 °C) associated with aromatic carbon restructuring. In air, raw bamboo underwent volatile oxidation followed by char combustion, while carbonized bamboo displayed a dominant oxidation stage attributed to char oxidation within 300–650 °C. Iso-conversional analyses using the Ozawa–Flynn–Wall, Starink and Friedman methods revealed conversion-dependent apparent activation energy (<em>E</em>_A) evolution, confirming multi-step kinetics. Under inert conditions, carbonization increased <em>E</em>_A at intermediate to high conversions (<em>α</em> = 0.6–0.8), indicating enhanced structural stability of the condensed carbon matrix. Conversely, in air, carbonized <em>D. asper</em> exhibited markedly lower activation energies (≈42.60–98.64 kJ mol⁻¹) compared to raw bamboo (≈73.21–176.25 kJ mol⁻¹), suggesting a potential mineral-associated catalytic effects supported by Fe_₂O_₃ enrichment in ash. Overall, carbonization induced an atmosphere-dependent shift in degradation mechanisms, and the validated conversion-dependent kinetic parameters provide intrinsic inputs for mechanistic modeling of bamboo-based biomass energy systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"15 ","pages":"Article 100249"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148184262","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sustainable bamboo–plastic composites from upcycled chopsticks and post-consumer polypropylene: Effect of feedstock origin on interfacial adhesion and properties","authors":"Kanokorn Sae-Ueng ,&nbsp;Charoen Nakason ,&nbsp;Aujchariya Chotikhun","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2026.100246","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2026.100246","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The sustainable management of food-service waste requires innovative upcycling strategies to mitigate environmental accumulation. This study valorizes two problematic waste streams—post-consumer polypropylene (rPP) from diverse packaging and discarded bamboo chopsticks (rB)—into high-performance bamboo-plastic composites (BPCs). The novelty of this work lies in eliminating synthetic coupling agents by utilizing endogenous oxidation products in the rPP matrix to enhance interfacial compatibility with hydrophilic bamboo fibres. Thermal analysis revealed that beverage-grade rPP exhibited a higher crystallinity (49.18%) than its food-grade and virgin counterparts. Crucially, FTIR spectroscopy identified oxidative degradation products in the recycled matrices which, rather than compromising performance, functioned as intrinsic adhesion promoters. This increased surface polarity significantly enhanced interfacial bonding with the hydrophilic bamboo fibres compared to virgin PP systems, as corroborated by scanning electron microscopy. Although the rB fibres underwent a reduction in cellulose crystallinity and increased hygroscopicity due to prior service life, the resulting composites maintained robust mechanical and physical integrity. All rPP-rB formulations successfully complied with the Thai Industrial Standard (TIS 2998–2019) for exterior-grade applications, achieving densities &gt; 0.90 g·cm⁻³ , flexural strengths &gt; 20 MPa, and 24-hour water absorption &lt; 5%. These findings suggest that the cumulative thermal history and intrinsic oxidation of recycled polymers could be strategically leveraged to engineer compatible, value-added circular materials, offering a scalable route for upcycling contaminated food-service waste.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"15 ","pages":"Article 100246"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148184268","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}