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{"title":"Silicon enhances potassium uptake and leaf growth in Avicennia marina, a silicon-accumulating mangrove plant with silicon transporters","authors":"Zejun Guo ,&nbsp;Siyao Liao ,&nbsp;Chaoqun Xu ,&nbsp;Mingyue Wei ,&nbsp;Lingyu Song ,&nbsp;Hezi Huang ,&nbsp;Zhanhong Li ,&nbsp;Xi Chen ,&nbsp;Lei Jiang ,&nbsp;Hai-Lei Zheng","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120876","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120876","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Silicon (Si) is an essential fertilizer that enhances plant growth and stress resilience. Mangroves thrive in high-salinity, oxygen-deficient soils with high productivity, rapid decomposition, and fast elemental cycling. However, the physiological effects of Si on mangrove plants, as well as their mechanisms for Si uptake, transport, and function, remain unclear. In this study, we identified <em>Avicennia marina</em> as a Si-accumulating mangrove species and elucidated its Si transport pathways and associated physiological benefits. Through bioinformatics and heterologous expression in yeast, we demonstrated that the Si transporters AmLsi1 and AmSIET4 are localized to cellular membranes and mediate Si transport. RT-qPCR and RNA-seq analyses revealed that AmLsi1 and AmSIET4 are predominantly expressed in roots and leaves, respectively, with comparable expression levels. Both genes showed similar responses to salt, flooding, and Si treatments, indicating their coordinated roles in Si transport. AmLsi1 acts as a bidirectional transporter of Si and As(III) in roots, also facilitating H₂O and H₂O₂ transport, while AmSIET4 functions as an efflux transporter for Si and As(III) in leaves. Si absorption by roots and secretion through salt glands were further confirmed using SEM-EDX and ICP-MS. Si treatment enhanced leaf area, upregulated K⁺ channel gene expression, enhanced K⁺ uptake, and reduced Na⁺ concentration in the roots, improving the K⁺/Na⁺ ratio and restoring <em>F</em>_<em>v</em><em>/F</em>_<em>m</em> under saline conditions. This study provides new insights into Si uptake, transport, and its physiological significance in mangroves, deepening our understanding of Si’s role in <em>A. marina</em> and its contribution to mangrove ecosystem productivity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"228 ","pages":"Article 120876"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143675497","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Isolation and identification of components of mother liquor sugar from Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni with nematicidal activity","authors":"Anbang Liu ,&nbsp;Jianghao Wang ,&nbsp;Nicola Cannon ,&nbsp;Xianmin Chang ,&nbsp;Xinmei Guo ,&nbsp;Mengxiang Gao","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120848","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120848","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Mother liquor sugar (MLS) is a highly prevalent by-product of processing <em>Stevia rebaudiana</em> Bertoni, which is an important cash crop used to prepare a natural sweetener. With an increase in demand for stevia, MLS production has also increased. However, MLS has limited applications owing to its complex sweetness profile and pronounced bitter aftertaste. To explore the potential reuse of MLS, two diterpenoid compounds were gradually separated and identified using polarity-based separation, normal-phase chromatography, reversed-phase chromatography and LH-20 separation followed by an acute toxicity tracking test in <em>Caenorhabditis elegans.</em> These compounds were identified as sterebins E and F using high-performance liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance. Sterebins E and F were found to be isomers, and sterebin F exhibited stronger nematicidal activity than sterebin E and fosthiazate at 24 h. The preliminary isolation of sterebin F was achieved via gradient elution using macroporous HPD-100 resin with methanol concentrations of 70 %, 90 % and 100 %. The adsorption process lasted approximately 10 h, and the desorption process was completed in 2 h. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to identify specific individual compounds from stevia by tracking their nematicidal activity. The insights gained into the nematicidal properties and isolation process of sterebin F from MLS provide a crucial theoretical and practical foundation for developing eco-friendly pest control solutions and natural alternatives to chemical pesticides in sustainable agriculture.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"228 ","pages":"Article 120848"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143675397","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"SsSGP1 peptide regulates chlorophyll degradation in sugarcane through ethylene and peroxidase pathways","authors":"Kunxin Wu ,&nbsp;Hongwei Zuang ,&nbsp;Honglin Wang ,&nbsp;Jia Nuo ,&nbsp;Fuqiang Huang ,&nbsp;Tiantian Shi ,&nbsp;Wenbin Liao","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120869","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120869","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Chlorophylls, the major plant pigments involved in photosynthesis, are essential for sucrose production in sugarcane (<em>Saccharum officinarum</em> L.). However, limited information is available on the regulatory mechanism underlying chlorophyll biosynthesis and degradation in sugarcane. Ethylene and peroxidase have been known to regulate chlorophyll degradation, but the upstream regulators of these factors involved in chlorophyll degradation have not been characterized. This study reports an SsSGP1 peptide hormone (the peptide with a highly conserved SGP-rich C-terminus motif) in sugarcane that regulates chlorophyll degradation. Using peptide treatment and whole-genome structural, transcriptomic, physiological, and biochemical analyses, this study demonstrated the function of the sugarcane SsSGP1 peptide in leaf yellowing and chlorophyll degradation. Further investigation of the evolutionary relationships of SGP peptides in 20 plant species (7 monocots and 13 dicots) led to the identification of 104 SGP peptide precursors, which were divided into two subfamilies. Whole-genome structural analysis revealed that the promoters of SGP peptides were enriched in several light- and stress-responsive cis-acting elements. Transcriptomic, physiological, and biochemical analyses suggested that SsSGP1 peptides participate in chlorophyll degradation by regulating ethylene and peroxidase pathways. Inhibitor experiments further verified this regulatory mechanism. Overall, this study demonstrated a novel function of the SsSGP1 peptide in regulating chlorophyll degradation through ethylene and peroxidase pathways in sugarcane.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"228 ","pages":"Article 120869"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143675399","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A collagen/nanocellulose/lignin hydrogel dressing mimicking to the plant cell wall for enhanced wound healing and bacterial inhibition","authors":"Xin Li ,&nbsp;Ruiying Chen ,&nbsp;Xueyu Tang ,&nbsp;Meijuan Chen ,&nbsp;Yimin Fan","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120872","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120872","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Skin injuries and burns are prevalent health concerns, complicated by drug-resistant bacterial infections. This underscores the urgent need for innovative antimicrobial wound dressings with superior performance. In this study, a biomimetic antimicrobial hydrogel dressing was developed, inspired by the function of plant cell walls to retain moisture and resist microorganism. The hydrogel was fabricated using recombinant human-like collagen (HLC) as a matrix, integrated with TEMPO-oxidized nanocellulose (TOCN) and soluble lignin. The results demonstrated hydrogen bond formation between cellulose molecules via hydroxyl (-OH) and protonated carboxyl (-COOH) groups. Furthermore, hydrogen ions (-H⁺) derived from acetic acid neutralized the carboxylate groups (-COO⁻) on the surface of TOCN, reducing electrostatic repulsion and enhancing van der Waals interactions among nanofibers, leading to their mutual attraction. Additionally, collagen molecules spontaneously assembled into fibrous structures. The hydrogel exhibited good water retention and antimicrobial activity, establishing an optimal microenvironment for wound healing. <em>In vivo</em> experiments using a murine wound model showed that HLC/TOCN/Lignin hydrogel effectively inhibited bacterial growth and promoted fibroblast proliferation and collagen deposition. In conclusion, this study presented a \"multi-component synergistic\" assembly approach to develop a biologically-based hydrogel dressing with good antimicrobial properties.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"228 ","pages":"Article 120872"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143675400","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Rapid authentication of the medicinal crop Cirsium setosum and discrimination from its adulterants in herbal markets via polymerase chain reaction integrated with a lateral flow assay (PCR-LFA)","authors":"Liang-Hsuan Chien ,&nbsp;Chia-Hsin Lin ,&nbsp;Jia-An Ling ,&nbsp;Shyang-Chwen Sheu ,&nbsp;Chien-Ta Wu ,&nbsp;Wan-Ru You ,&nbsp;Mo-Rong Xu ,&nbsp;Jai-Hong Cheng ,&nbsp;Meng-Shiou Lee","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120849","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120849","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Cirsium setosum</em> (CS) is a frequently used medicinal crop in Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) and is recorded as an authentic herbal plant in herbal pharmacopeia. Due to similar morphological features between CS and <em>Cirsium japonicum</em> (CJ), CS adulteration occurs in the herbal marketplace. To guarantee the safety and efficacy of CHM usage, authentication of CHM is a crucial step in ensuring high-quality pharmaceutical production. In this work, a species-specific polymerase chain reaction-lateral flow assay (PCR-LFA) method for CS and CJ authentication was first developed. The CS- and CJ-specific PCR-LFA primer sets were designed based on the selected DNA barcode internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequence via <em>in silico</em> analysis. After validation of primer specificity, authentication of the primer set for CS and CJ identification was successful, as was visualization of the detection results via LFA. The sensitivity of PCR-LFA for CS and CJ authentication was determined to be 0.1 fg and 1 pg, respectively. When PCR-LFA was applied for commercial CS products, 25 % of the adulterants in the claimed commercial CS samples was found to be CJ during the investigation of CS adulteration. In conclusion, a species-specific PCR-LFA for CS authentication was successfully established. This method is not only used for species authentication but can also be applied to commercial products for authenticity assays for quality control in pharmaceutical manufacturing.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"228 ","pages":"Article 120849"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143675396","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhancement of corrosion resistance of structural timber by injecting boron preservatives labeled with fluorescent carbon dots into living trees","authors":"Liang Wen ,&nbsp;Hang Su ,&nbsp;Xuan Wang ,&nbsp;Yaoli Zhang ,&nbsp;Shijing Sun ,&nbsp;Liping Cai","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120889","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120889","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The preservation of wood from industrial crops is critical for enhancing its durability and extending its utility in structural applications. Wood preservation treatment in standing trees, also known as injection treatment of living trees, involves injecting a wood preservation solution directly into the tree. This method offers advantages of easy operation and deep penetration. To improve the treatment efficiency of injecting wood preservative solution into trees, it is important to monitor the flow of the preservative solution during the treatment process. This allows for real-time adjustments and ensures optimal distribution of the preservative throughout the wood. The use of the fluorescence effect of carbon dots to investigate the rise of wood preservative solutions during the wood preservation treatment in standing trees has not been previously reported. Therefore, yellow, fluorescent carbon dots labeled boron wood preservatives (BX/YCDs/SiO₂) were prepared to study the rising patterns of wood preservative solutions. After injection treatment, fluorescent BX/YCDs/SiO₂ could be found from the injection port to the treetops under a fluorescence microscope, showing different fluorescence colors. Compared to traditional wood preservative treatments, injecting BX/YCDs/SiO₂ into living trees significantly improved the decay resistance of the treated timber and reduced preservative leaching rate. Additionally, the mechanical properties of standing trees injected BX/YCDs//SiO₂ increased significantly compared to standing trees treated with boron preservatives by immersion. These findings provide an effective solution for wood preservation, aligning with the need for resource-efficient treatment methods for industrial forestry products. This work demonstrate the potential of BX/YCDs/SiO2-treated standing trees to improve the performance of structural timber, offering a sustainable and efficient approach for wood preservation in industrial applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"228 ","pages":"Article 120889"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143675496","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ascophyllum nodosum L. extract alleviates drought stress by enhancing physio-biochemical properties and antioxidant activity in Italian viper's bugloss (Echium italicum L.)","authors":"Behnam Gheisary ,&nbsp;Mohammad Fattahi ,&nbsp;Hadi Alipour","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120864","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120864","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Italian viper's bugloss (<em>Echium italicum</em> L.), a valuable plant of the Boraginaceae family, is considered an important source of biologically active compounds such as alkaloids, naphthalene, terpenoids, and phenolic compounds. Using natural fertilizers, particularly <em>Ascophyllum nodosum</em> extract (<em>A. nodosum</em>) offers many positive effects on plants while mitigating the impact of drought stress. For that point, the interaction of <em>A. nodosum</em> included four doses (0, 2, 4, and 6 % v/v) applied to the <em>E.italicum</em> plant under three levels of drought stress (100, 70, and 40 % field capacity, FC). Results indicated that fresh and dry weights of leaf and root, chlorophyll index, and leaf area, reduced with increased drought level. In contrast, relative water content (RWC), electrolyte leakage (EL), total soluble sugars (TSS), free proline content, and malondialdehyde (MDA) increased with enhanced drought level. The finding indicated that <em>A. nodosum</em> could mitigate the adverse effects of drought-stress conditions through increasing agronomic traits, photosynthetic pigments, RWC, free proline content, and TSS, and decreased MDA and EL. Furthermore, the application of <em>A. nodosum</em> extract enhanced key parameters, including total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) activity, and the activities of ascorbate peroxidase (APX), guaiacol peroxidase (GPX), and catalase (CAT) in both roots and leaves of <em>E. italicum</em>, under both normal and drought conditions. The maximum DPPH scavenging activity in the leaves and roots occurred at a 4 % <em>A. nodosum</em>, resulting in increases of 44.93 and 21.22 %, respectively, compared with the control group, under 70 % FC. Similarly, the highest shikonin was achieved at 4 % <em>A. nodosum</em>, which increased by 26.38 % compared with the control group, under 70 % FC. The application of <em>A. nodosum</em> at 4 % concentration is identified as the most effective treatment for enhancing the performance of <em>E. italicum</em> under drought stress. In conclusion, the findings underscore the beneficial effects of <em>A. nodosum</em> on mitigating drought stress through increasing proline accumulation, antioxidant enzyme activity, and shikonin in <em>E. italicum</em>.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"228 ","pages":"Article 120864"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143675395","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Study of the origin and evolution of Isatis indigotica fortune via whole-genome resequencing","authors":"Su Yong ,&nbsp;Wang Chengxiang ,&nbsp;Wei Min ,&nbsp;Liu Chang ,&nbsp;Bao Tao ,&nbsp;Zhao Kun ,&nbsp;Pu Yingyan ,&nbsp;Shi Hongzhuan ,&nbsp;Guo Qiaosheng","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120873","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120873","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Isatis indigotica</em> Fortune is a plant with significant medicinal and dye value, and its characteristics are important for agricultural production and industrial uses. Therefore, elucidating the origin and evolutionary path of <em>I. indigotica</em> is crucial for increasing its economic value. Whole-genome resequencing was performed on 94 cultivated samples of <em>I. indigotica</em>. Principal component analysis and phylogenetic tree analysis revealed that Group 1 (g1) included <em>I. indigotica</em> found in regions in Northwest China and Northern China, whereas Group 2 (g2) included <em>I. indigotica</em> growing in other major Chinese production zones. Assessment of linkage disequilibrium in the genomes of g1 and g2 revealed that g1 has been subjected to more significant selective pressure than was g2. SNP-based structure and gene flow analyses highlighted the origin of <em>I. indigotica</em> in Northwest China and indicated that it subsequently spread to Northeast, Eastern, and Central China. Additionally, the use of single-nucleotide polymorphisms and morphological data in genome-wide association studies revealed significant differences in traits between g1 and g2. QTLs reveal genes that affect key traits on different chromosomes. Furthermore, KEGG and GO analyses revealed genes that affect metabolic pathways such as glutathione metabolism, pentose and glucuronate interconversion, and the biosynthesis of plant secondary metabolites. Generally, the WGR and GWAS of <em>I. indigotica</em> disclosed its origin, evolutionary route, population distribution, selective pressure, trait variances, and the genes influencing key traits. In the future, through functional validation and molecular marker-assisted breeding, candidate genes associated with target traits can be used to cultivate superior varieties of <em>I. indigotica</em>.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"228 ","pages":"Article 120873"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143675398","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Polyvinyltrimethoxysilane-enhanced TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofiber aerogels for exceptional anisotropic thermal insulation, flame retardancy and oil/water separation","authors":"Ming Zeng, Qionghao Xu, Jiangang Yu","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120862","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120862","url":null,"abstract":"Nanocelluloses (NCs)-based aerogels with hierarchical microarchitecture are highly sought after for their extraordinarily thermal insulation and adsorption properties. Nevertheless, their intrinsic flammability, complex manufacturing processes, and inadequate mechanical characteristics substantially restrict their extensive practical applications. Herein, a Pickering emulsion templated sequential reaction strategy is employed to fabricate elastic NCs-based aerogels with hierarchically porous structures. The pivotal aspect of this synthesis resides in the Pickering emulsion phases, facilitating the in-situ construction of a polyvinyltrimethoxysilane (PVTMS) decorated framework. The resultant aerogels feature a low density and exhibit exceptional resilience. The material also displays exceptional anisotropic thermal insulating properties, with a peak value of 11.5 mW·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ along the axial direction and a value ten times greater, reaching 115.2 mW·m⁻¹·K⁻¹, along the radial direction. Such a preparation method for the hybrid aerogels will offer noval perspectives in the field of advanced materials for multifunctional applications.","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"92 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143666251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Design and performance evaluation of sunflower straw biochar–based photothermal hydrophobic wood","authors":"Siyu Chang ,&nbsp;Lei Wang ,&nbsp;Lihong Yao","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120865","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120865","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Wood—a natural biomass resource—contains abundant hydroxyl groups that easily absorb moisture, making it hydrophilic. However, excessive amounts of moisture can deform and decay wood, leading to its poor dimensional stability and limiting its applicability. In particular, the surface of wood is prone to freezing when exposed to cold environments. Epoxy resin (EP) is frequently employed to prevent this issue and improve the service life of wood. Herein, the surface of wood was treated with EP and 3-(methacryloyloxy)propyltrimethoxysilane (KH570)-modified sunflower straw biochar (KH570@SFBC; the treated wood is referred to as KH570@SFBC-wood) to fabricate a coating with excellent photothermal properties, hydrophobicity, and durability. The changes in the static water contact angle and photothermal properties of wood under different lighting conditions were investigated. Results revealed that under these conditions, the surface temperature of KH570@SFBC-wood was higher than that of natural wood. Under 1-sun illumination (1000 W/m²), the surface temperature of KH570@SFBC-wood was 141.7 ℃ and ice melted on the surface within 10 s. KH570@SFBC-wood exhibited excellent hydrophobicity under harsh environmental conditions, such as while undergoing ultrasonic treatment and sandpaper abrasion as well as when immersed in a corrosive solvent. It also exhibited excellent stain resistance to liquids such as tea, juice, cola, milk, and coffee, which are commonly used in daily life. The developed coating exhibited excellent hydrophobicity, chemical stability, mechanical stability, photothermal stability, and self-cleaning and antifouling properties. Overall, the aforementioned fabrication method effectively improved the photothermal properties of wood and prolonged its surface freezing time, thereby expanding its applicability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"228 ","pages":"Article 120865"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143660467","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}