Advances in Bamboo Science最新文献

{"title":"Preparation of bamboo lignocellulose-based hydrogels dissolved in NaOH","authors":"Sa Rang Choi,&nbsp;Jung Myoung Lee","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2026.100223","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2026.100223","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hydrogels are three-dimensional networks of hydrophilic polymers capable of absorbing and retaining large amounts of water. Cellulose-based hydrogels have attracted considerable attention owing to their biodegradability and non-toxicity. However, their synthesis is often constrained by the poor solubility of cellulose in common solvents. In this study, bamboo-derived lignocellulose (lignin content: 4–20 %) obtained via organosolv pulping was dissolved in a 7 % NaOH aqueous solution, providing a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional cellulose dissolution systems. The dissolution yield of lignocellulose ranged from 68 % to 81 %, depending on the lignin content. The hydrogels were prepared by crosslinking the dissolved lignocellulose with epichlorohydrin, and the effects of lignin content on their structural and physical properties were investigated. Hydrogels with higher lignin content exhibited greater flexibility and thermal stability while maintaining a high swelling ratio of up to 6256 % after 24 h in water. These results indicate that bamboo-based organosolv pulp can be efficiently processed in an aqueous NaOH system to produce lignocellulose hydrogels with excellent water absorption performance and environmental compatibility.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"14 ","pages":"Article 100223"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146023056","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":"Bamboo consumption and health outcomes: A systematic review and call to action","authors":"Damiano Pizzol ,&nbsp;Tobia Zampieri ,&nbsp;Robert MacKinnon ,&nbsp;Dong Keon Yon ,&nbsp;Fiona Richardson ,&nbsp;Guillermo F. López Sánchez ,&nbsp;Susanna Caminada ,&nbsp;Alessandro Bertoldo ,&nbsp;Laurie Butler ,&nbsp;Nicola Veronese ,&nbsp;Pinar Soysal ,&nbsp;Jae Il Shin ,&nbsp;Lee Smith","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100210","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100210","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Despite the popularity and potential nutritional benefits of bamboo consumption in aiding the prevention and management of several health conditions, to date, no attempt has been made to collate and critically appraise all literature on bamboo and human health. We aimed to address this gap in the literature through a systematic review. We systematically searched Medline/PubMed and Web of Science electronic databases until 26th October 2024. All retrospective or prospective studies reporting the effects of human consumption of bamboo shoots or other bamboo products on health were included. In vitro findings related to the effect of bamboo extracts on human cells or in processing food were also included. In vivo studies demonstrated a protective effect against internal exposure to acrylamide and glycidamide, an improvement in glycemic control, improvement in lipid profile, improvement in bowel function, an increase in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, a lower cell toxicity and increased cell viability but also an association with a high prevalence of goiters. In vitro studies demonstrated antioxidant activity, probiotic effects, inhibition of furan formation, high nutritional value and reduction of acrylamide formation during food processing. The findings from our systematic review, which included 16 studies, suggest that if appropriately prepared, the consumption of bamboo may have multiple health benefits for humans. However, more high-quality experimental trials are required to further elucidate on the health benefits before concrete recommendations can be drawn. We thus call on the academic community to further investigate this crop for its high potential for improving human health.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"13 ","pages":"Article 100210"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145578863","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":"Assessment of Bambusa vulgaris Schrad. ex J.C. Wendl., Dendrocalamus asper (Schult. & Schult.f.) Backer and Dendrocalamus strictus (Roxb.) Nees charcoal for biomass energy applications in Uganda","authors":"Derrick Mubiru ,&nbsp;Fred Kalanzi ,&nbsp;Agatha Syofuna ,&nbsp;Christine Kalembe Mwanja ,&nbsp;Isaac Kiyingi","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100205","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100205","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Bamboo is a fast-growing plant with potential for high biomass yield, making it a valuable resource for energy production. This study investigated the potential of bamboo charcoal as a sustainable bioenergy resource by evaluating key energy properties of charcoal derived from three bamboo species (<em>Bambusa vulgaris</em>, <em>Dendrocalamus asper</em>, and <em>Dendrocalamus strictus</em>) growing in Uganda. The analysis focused on moisture content, density, ash content, fixed carbon content, and calorific value. <em>B. vulgaris</em> charcoal stood out with its low moisture content, lower volatile matter, lower ash content, high fixed carbon, high density, and high calorific value. These characteristics make it an attractive option for fuel, including energy production. We concluded that charcoal produced from <em>B. vulgaris</em> is the most suitable alternative for charcoal production among the three species. We recommend evaluating community perceptions on the use of bamboo charcoal as a bioenergy option.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"13 ","pages":"Article 100205"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145362224","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":"Retraction notice to “Thermal treatment of bamboo with flame: Influence on the mechanical characteristics” [Adv. Bamboo Sci. 2 (2023) 100015]","authors":"Marco Fabiani ,&nbsp;Silvia Greco ,&nbsp;Lando Mentrasti ,&nbsp;Luisa Molari ,&nbsp;Giovanni Valdrè","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100202","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100202","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"13 ","pages":"Article 100202"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145623495","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":"Comprehensive characterization of Bengal bamboo (Bambusa tulda Roxb.) for advanced material applications: Physical, mechanical, thermal and microstructural insights","authors":"P. Maheswar Reddy ,&nbsp;Tara Sen,&nbsp;Joyanta Pal","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100214","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100214","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We present a comprehensive characterization of Bengal bamboo (<em>Bambusa tulda</em>), a widely used but underexplored bamboo species from Northeast India, for its potential in advanced material applications. Our investigation encompasses the physical, mechanical, thermal and microstructural properties of untreated fibres extracted from the Bengal bamboo. Results highlight significant variability in density, tensile strength and Young's modulus across the fibres, correlating with their chemical composition, which included high cellulose (56.9 %), and moderate lignin (19.3 %) and hemicellulose (15.4 %) content. Advanced analytical techniques, such as Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), provided insights into the fibre morphology, molecular structure and thermal stability, emphasizing the material's suitability for eco-friendly bio-composites and high-performance engineering applications. Additionally, the integration of Bengal bamboo fibres into traditional lime mortar with jaggery is proposed as a sustainable innovation for heritage restoration. This work underscores the potential of Bengal bamboo as a renewable resource for sustainable materials, bridging traditional practices with modern technological applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"13 ","pages":"Article 100214"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145528668","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":"Beyond carbon: Navigating ecosystem service synergies and trade-offs in bamboo expansion","authors":"Chong-En Li ,&nbsp;Sheng-Hong Wang ,&nbsp;Shu-Ping Wu ,&nbsp;Wei-Hong Chen ,&nbsp;Mei-Hua Yuan","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100209","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100209","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Bamboo reforestation is increasingly recognised as a nature-based solution for climate change mitigation due to its high carbon sequestration capacity. However, its broader ecological implications remain underexplored, particularly in relation to ecosystem service interactions and spatial trade-offs. This study investigated the impacts of bamboo forest expansion on multiple ecosystem services, emphasizing trade-offs and synergies. Five bamboo expansion scenarios were used to assess changes in carbon storage, water yield, sediment export, nutrient export, and habitat quality. Such analysis was conducted in the central region of Taiwan island using the Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Tradeoffs (InVEST) model and Potential Shift Index (PSI). Results indicated that bamboo forest expansion significantly enhanced regional carbon storage and simultaneously reduced sediment and nutrient exports, demonstrating substantial co-benefits for soil retention and water quality. However, these expansions concurrently decreased water yield and habitat quality, indicating notable trade-offs. The spatial analysis revealed marked heterogeneity in trade-offs and synergies, with considerable variation in impacts across villages, highlighting the importance of spatially explicit governance strategies. This study contributes methodologically by integrating scenario-based modelling with the PSI approach, effectively capturing ecosystem service interactions at a fine, village-level scale. It identifies critical hotspots of trade-offs and areas of potential synergistic gains under bamboo expansion scenarios. This research contributes to a more nuanced understanding of nature-based solutions by highlighting the necessity of balancing global climate goals with locally differentiated ecosystem service outcomes through spatially explicit assessments of trade-offs and synergies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"13 ","pages":"Article 100209"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145528666","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":"Straw mulching increased soil organic carbon content and stability by stimulating mineral protection in a Moso bamboo plantation","authors":"Yuchen Lin ,&nbsp;Quan Li ,&nbsp;Chao Zhang ,&nbsp;Changhui Peng ,&nbsp;Jiarui Fu ,&nbsp;Jiayu Zhou ,&nbsp;Shuangbo Bi ,&nbsp;Shanfeng Wang ,&nbsp;Man Shi ,&nbsp;Tingting Cao ,&nbsp;Zhikang Wang ,&nbsp;Xinzhang Song","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100207","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100207","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Straw mulching significantly affects the soil carbon cycle. However, the impact of straw mulching on soil organic carbon (SOC) fractions in Moso bamboo plantations remains unclear. To address this gap in research, a 3-year field trial was established in a cultivated Moso bamboo (<em>Phyllostachys edulis</em>) plantation stand in a subtropical bamboo habitat. The experiment employed a space-for-time substitution design to compare three straw mulching strategies: Control (0-year mulching), SM1 (1-year application), and SM3 (3-year application). We specifically examined straw mulching-induced variation in SOC fractions and their underlying mechanisms. The application of straw mulch enhanced SOC accumulation by 27.2–30.9 %, while elevating particulate (POC) and mineral-associated organic carbon (MAOC) pools by 15.0–37.5 % and 28.6–33.9 %, respectively. MAOC was dominant in SOC and was more sensitive to straw mulching than POC. Additionally, straw mulching significantly increased fungal residue carbon and iron-aluminum oxide content. POC and MAOC contents exhibited significant positive correlations with iron-aluminum oxide. These results indicate that straw mulching can significantly increase SOC content and stability in Moso bamboo plantations and thus is a potential management measure to increase soil carbon sequestration in Moso bamboo plantations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"13 ","pages":"Article 100207"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145473705","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":"Ecological restoration of fragile Eastern Himalayan landscapes through bamboo bioengineering","authors":"Lumgailu Panmei ,&nbsp;Thiru Selvan ,&nbsp;Jayaraman Durai ,&nbsp;Selim Reza","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100203","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100203","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Eastern Himalayas is a highly sensitive region experiencing an average warming trend of 0.01 ºC/yr and has exhibited and is predicted to experience an erratic precipitation pattern. The region is prone to hydrometeorological and seismic disasters. The rugged mountainous topography combined with poor geological structure has made the region very prone to climate change-induced mass wasting phenomena. Thus, the region is experiencing varied climatic extreme events that have degraded the landscapes considerably. Poorly managed land-use systems have resulted in the further deterioration of the soil characteristics and the hydrological regime. This calls for immediate attention and action through sustainable measures such as soil and water bioengineering (SWBE). We explored Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to address the above-mentioned problems through soil and water bioengineering with bamboo. The work encompassed practical solutions and provides recommendations for conserving the fragile landscapes with native bamboo species tailored to the specific problem and site. Important bamboo species for landscape stabilization include <em>Bambusa bambos, B. balcooa, B. vulgaris, Dendrocalamus hamiltonii, D. strictus</em> and <em>Melocanna baccifera</em>. Use of bamboo in crib walls, matting, and inclusion in agriculture land-use to prevent land degradation are crucial bioengineering measures. The main challenges of bioengineering, namely cost-effectiveness, durability and suitability of the species, can be overcome by carefully selecting bamboo species within the range of native species and their natural distribution in the specific problem area. To ensure that the sustainability and risk reduction from the bamboo-based SWBE efforts are moving in the direction specified by UN SDG 13 Climate Action – strengthening the resilience and adaptive capacity of infrastructure and the public to climate-related soil and water disasters – actors need to focus on specific remedial measures through proper planning, installation of SWBE structures with suitable bamboo species, management and maintenance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"13 ","pages":"Article 100203"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145220432","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":"Micropropagation of Bambusa balcooa Roxb.: Insights, challenges and sustainable approaches in cultivating this green gold","authors":"SP Jeyachitra,&nbsp;Srijita Ganguly,&nbsp;Rekha R. Warrier","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100204","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100204","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Bambusa balcooa</em> (Family: Poaceae), synonymous with <em>Arundarbor balcooa</em>, is one of the most robust thick-walled bamboos in the genus <em>Bambusa</em>. Commonly known as Beema bamboo or female bamboo, it is an economically significant species cultivated extensively in tropical regions of Africa, Asia and beyond due to its high income-generating potential. In Northeast India, this edible bamboo is valued for its diverse applications, including biofuel production, paper manufacturing, medicinal uses, pest management and furniture making. The absence of seed production in the species necessitates reliance on vegetative propagation techniques. Among these, micropropagation has emerged as the most effective and reliable technique to meet the growing demand for this species. Our literature search identified various planting media compositions and concentrations for micropropagation. We identified thirty different studies describing different protocols for its successful establishment. Various studies have tried to identify the best composition for culture initiation, multiplication, maintenance and rooting, but pertinent information about acclimatisation and plant survival in the field has rarely been provided, reducing the reproducibility of protocols. We critically analyse optimal protocols for each stage of micropropagation, namely shoot initiation, shoot multiplication, root induction and hardening and highlight opportunities for future research to enhance propagation efficiency. This will contribute to the sustainable propagation and utilisation of <em>B. balcooa</em>, addressing global demands and ecological challenges.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"13 ","pages":"Article 100204"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145220433","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":"Allometric model for estimating above- and belowground biomass of Gigantochloa apus (Schult.f.) Kurz ex Munro","authors":"Elham Sumarga ,&nbsp;Devi N. Choesin ,&nbsp;Johanson Eleazar ,&nbsp;Otniel Binsar Triagung ,&nbsp;Tati Suryati Syamsudin ,&nbsp;Atmawi Darwis ,&nbsp;Yayat Hidayat","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100208","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100208","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Indonesia's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions hinges largely on its forestry sector through the “FOLU Net Sink 2030” programme that aims to create a net carbon sink by 2030. Bamboo forests, widely distributed across rural areas in Indonesia, offer significant potential to contribute to this target. We focused on developing models to estimate the carbon stored in both aboveground and belowground biomass of the bamboo <em>Gigantochloa apus</em>. An allometric model for aboveground biomass (AGB) was created by analyzing the relationship between bamboo stand biomass and diameter at breast height (DBH). To obtain biomass data, 30 bamboo stands were felled and their dry weight measured. Belowground biomass (BGB) was estimated using two methods: an allometric model and the root-to-shoot ratio. The model linked bamboo clump basal area to its belowground biomass, determined by removing and weighing sample clump roots. The ratio was calculated by comparing AGB and BGB. We found that a power model provided the best prediction of AGB in <em>Gigantochloa apus</em>, as evidenced by an R² value of 0.94. Basal area of bamboo clumps proved to be a strong predictor for BGB estimation, resulting in a high accuracy model with an R² of 0.92. The mean root-to-shoot ratio of <em>Gigantochloa apus</em> biomass was 0.62, indicating that this bamboo invests more in its aboveground structures compared to its root system. Our research provides a valuable tool for accurately and efficiently assessing carbon storage in bamboo forests, supporting Indonesia's efforts to mitigate climate change.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"13 ","pages":"Article 100208"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145528667","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}