{"title":"Hidden engineers of decomposition: Invertebrate communities and their association with composting parameters in vegetable waste pile","authors":"Sujata Phurailatpam , Meena Khwairakpam","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102516","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102516","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The significance of microorganisms in composting is well-established, but the ecological role of invertebrates has received comparatively less attention. The present study addresses this gap by examining the abundance and diversity of invertebrates and their correlations with physicochemical and biological parameters during pile composting. Composting was carried out using a blended substrate of vegetable waste, cow dung, and sawdust. The invertebrates from the waste biomass were extracted using a modified Berlese Tullgren Funnel. During the study, a total of 11,344 mesofauna and macrofauna individuals were collected and identified during the pile composting. Springtails dominated the community, followed by mites and black soldier fly larvae, underscoring the central role of these taxa in waste decomposition. Diversity analyses using the Shannon–Wiener and Simpson indices revealed clear associations between community structure and compost dynamics. In addition, the physicochemical and biological parameters of the waste biomass agreed with the variation of abundance of the invertebrates during the process. The highest abundance of invertebrates was observed within the temperature range of 33.5 °C to 37.3 °C, and corresponding moisture content from 35.24 % to 38.01 % conditions favourable for both decomposition and faunal activity. These findings highlight invertebrates as active drivers of compost transformation, bridging biological activity with physicochemical processes. The study provides a foundation for the strategic utilization of key invertebrate taxa to enhance feedstock decomposition and improve composting efficiency.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"33 ","pages":"Article 102516"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145972931","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":"Ammonia assimilation and polyphosphate accumulation in Pseudomonas khazarica DN-33: Physiological performance and gene expression insights","authors":"Wenhao Yu , Nenghao Wen , Xiaobo Wu , Hao Long , Yanhua Zeng , Aiyou Huang , Wei Ren , Zhenyu Xie , Xiaoni Cai","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102536","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102536","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Pseudomonas khazarica</em> DN-33 was isolated as a novel ammonia-assimilating polyphosphate-accumulating organism (AA-PAO) with robust nitrogen and phosphorus removal capabilities. The strain exhibited efficient ammonia nitrogen (NH₄<sup>+</sup>-N) removal of 94.31 % within 48 h and maintained strong phosphate uptake, especially in polyphosphate medium (PM). Optimal growth occurred at 30 °C, pH 7.0, with a C/N ratio of 12:1 and a N/P ratio of 1:0.6. Genomic analysis revealed the absence of canonical nitrification genes (e.g., <em>amo</em>, <em>hao</em>), but the presence of genes encoding glutamine synthetase (<em>glnA</em>), glutamate synthase (<em>glt</em>), and nitrite reductase (<em>nirA</em>), suggesting a pathway based on heterotrophic ammonia assimilation and dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium (DNRA). Additionally, genes involved in polyphosphate metabolism such as ppk and ppx, and phosphate transport (<em>pstSCAB</em>), were identified. RT-qPCR results under high phosphate and nitrogen stress indicated significant upregulation of <em>ppk</em>, <em>ppx</em>, <em>pstB</em>, and <em>nirA</em>, highlighting the strain's metabolic plasticity and salt tolerance. These findings not only clarify DN-33's nitrogen and phosphorus removal mechanisms but also underscore its application potential in biological nutrient removal from wastewater.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"33 ","pages":"Article 102536"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145972930","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 hard carbon from Chlorella sp. for high-performance supercapacitors and sodium-ion batteries","authors":"Saisrinu Yarramsetti , Shmuel Hayun , Maheshwaran Girirajan , Khushal Mehta , Ranjith Krishna Pai , Imran Pancha , Halkarni Surfarazhussain S , Varadaraju U.V. , Pardha Saradhi Maram","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2026.102554","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2026.102554","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This work highlights the promise of hard carbon derived from <em>Chlorella</em> sp. as an environmentally sustainable electrode material for next-generation energy storage systems. Thermogravimetric analysis revealed a three-stage thermal decomposition process, corresponding to the breakdown of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. The calculated activation energies using Model-free kinetic methods yielded in the range 71.46–135.04 kJ/mol, reflecting complex degradation mechanisms. Evolved gas analysis identified the release of light volatiles, hydrocarbons, nitrogen–sulfur species, and aromatics during pyrolysis. The resulting hard carbon (HC) and its chemically activated form (AHC) were characterised by SEM, XRD, Raman spectroscopy, and BET surface area analysis. AHC exhibited a porous microstructure, high surface area (231 m<sup>2</sup>/g), and increased structural disorder. Electrochemical tests confirmed that AHC outperformed HC, achieving a specific capacitance of 232.5 F/g (0.5 A g<sup>−1</sup>) in supercapacitors and a reversible capacity of 336 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> in sodium-ion batteries. These enhancements are attributed to the optimized porosity, high surface area, and disordered carbon structure, which collectively facilitate rapid ion transport and efficient charge storage. This work highlights microalgae-derived hard carbon as a viable, eco-friendly alternative for high-performance electrochemical energy storage devices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"33 ","pages":"Article 102554"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145972925","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}
S. Dinesh Kumar , A. Sineka , Abantika Majumder , M. Hariprakash , Komal R. Chilveri , Bhavik Kantilal Bhagiya , R. Suhail Haq , K. Logesh , S. Rithika , S. Nithisha , Khanjan Trivedi , Vaibhav A. Mantri
{"title":"Tank-based scale-up production of the edible seaweed Ulva ohnoi using Ascophyllum extract as a bio-stimulant for functional food","authors":"S. Dinesh Kumar , A. Sineka , Abantika Majumder , M. Hariprakash , Komal R. Chilveri , Bhavik Kantilal Bhagiya , R. Suhail Haq , K. Logesh , S. Rithika , S. Nithisha , Khanjan Trivedi , Vaibhav A. Mantri","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2026.102544","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2026.102544","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Ulva</em>, the green gold from the sea, serves as an important source for fodder and human consumption. Additionally, they have great potential in biostimulant, biomedical, and bioenergy applications, which have led to commercial exploitation. The present study aimed to evaluate the influence of <em>Ascophyllum</em> Marine Plant Extract Powder (AMPEP) at a concentration of 0.5 % for 30 min for pretreatment with respect to nitrogen variation, including modified Provasoli's enriched seawater (MP1), 3NP, commercial fertilizer (CF), and light intensity (5000, 10000, 15000 lx), followed by scaling-up in 0.6 m<sup>3</sup> tanks to focus on the growth, physiology, and nutritional composition of the green seaweed <em>Ulva ohnoi</em> (Chlorophyta)<em>.</em> The highest growth rate (16.93 ± 2.22 % day<sup>−1</sup>) was recorded under the combined influence of light intensity of 10000 lx and CF as a culture media. The combined treatment of media, light intensities, and AMPEP pretreatment significantly enhanced the profile of photosynthetic pigments, including chlorophyll ‘a’ (<em>C</em><sub><em>55</em></sub><em>H</em><sub><em>72</em></sub><em>MgN</em><sub><em>4</em></sub><em>O</em><sub><em>5</em></sub>)-1.84-fold, chlorophyll ‘b’ (<em>C</em><sub><em>55</em></sub><em>H</em><sub><em>70</em></sub><em>MgN</em><sub><em>4</em></sub><em>O</em><sub><em>6</em></sub>)–1.87-fold, total chlorophyll-1.80-fold, and nutritional components (protein – 1.64-fold, carbohydrate-2.46-fold). In terms of their antioxidant properties, <em>2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl</em> (DPPH), 44.77 ± 1.43 % inhibition resulted in a significant response compared with the other tested parameters, including total antioxidant capacity (TAC), total phenolic content (TPC), CUPric reducing antioxidant capacity (CUPRAC), and flavonoids, which exhibited a moderate response. AMPEP pretreatment combined with influential parameters during scaled-up (0.6 m<sup>3</sup> water level) tank cultivation of <em>U. ohnoi</em> would be helpful for the commercial cultivation of <em>Ulva</em> for functional food development and other reliable benefits.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"33 ","pages":"Article 102544"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145972923","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}
Hong Wang , Qiang Li , Jianfeng Lu , Mengying Ren , Yuan Song , Fang Tao , Lin Lin , Hongsen Zhang , Bin Zheng , Changhu Xue
{"title":"Instant catapult steam explosion pretreatment combined with ultrasound-assisted organic acid extraction for efficient calcium recovery from crayfish shells","authors":"Hong Wang , Qiang Li , Jianfeng Lu , Mengying Ren , Yuan Song , Fang Tao , Lin Lin , Hongsen Zhang , Bin Zheng , Changhu Xue","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102522","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102522","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To enhance the valorization of crustacean shell waste and address the challenge of low calcium extraction efficiency, this study developed a green and efficient calcium recovery method. In the extraction of calcium from crayfish shells, an instant catapult steam explosion (ICSE) pretreatment was combined with ultrasound-assisted acetic acid extraction. The results showed that ICSE pretreatment significantly reduced the protein content, increasing the relative calcium content from 172.95 mg/g to 201.31 mg/g, while disrupting both the internal and external shell structures. The particle size of the shell powder decreased by 56.03 %, the protein hydrogen-bonding network was disrupted, metastable vaterite formation was promoted, and the onset temperature of thermal degradation was lowered. Based on these findings, the ultrasound-assisted organic acid extraction process was optimized using a Box–Behnken design. Under the optimal conditions, the calcium extraction yield reached 98.84 %, representing an increase of 29.33 % compared to the untreated sample (76.43 %).</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"33 ","pages":"Article 102522"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145922138","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":"Short rotation coppice trees in contaminated sites: A study of wood characteristics for bio-concrete applications","authors":"Percy Alao , Edern Philippot , Silvia Bibbo , Dmitry Tarasov , Floran Pierre , Jiayun Xu , Chunlin Xu , Stergios Adamopoulos","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102515","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102515","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Short rotation coppice trees, including poplar (<em>Populus</em> spp.), willow (<em>Salix</em> spp.), and black locust (<em>Robinia pseudoacacia</em> L.), present an exciting opportunity for sustainable biomass production, while also contributing to soil remediation efforts. Harnessing this biomass in construction concrete supports and aligns perfectly with the EU's ambitious 2030 emission targets. Therefore, this study evaluates metal and mineral accumulation and investigates the potential of utilizing wood aggregates as alternative biomass fillers in concrete. Consequently, the cell wall composition, sorption characteristics, metal impurity concentrations, pH, pH buffering capacity, and mineral and ash content of wood and bark obtained from an industrially contaminated site were analysed. The findings reveal that the biomass from the contaminated site had higher mineral content than samples from sawmills. The bark—particularly from black locust—displayed a notable ash content of 8.3 %, largely due to sizeable presence of calcium minerals. In contrast, the wood's ash content was 0.76 %, approximately 1.9 times higher than sawmill wood (0.4 %). Subtle cell wall composition variations were also observed compared to sawmill wood. Overall, the sorption properties, particularly concerning moisture retention, were reflective of lignin content. When evaluating concrete viability, the pH buffering capacity of all examined wood samples was lower, while the bark samples boasted a higher capacity compared to the reference hemp shives. Notably, poplar bark from the contaminated site achieved an average buffering capacity that surpassed the reference bark by 10.9 %. Poplar wood aggregate concretes achieved 0.16 MPa strength and 373 kg/m<sup>3</sup> density, showing optimization potential.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"33 ","pages":"Article 102515"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145922145","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}
Siti Rohmah , Wiah Wardiningsih , Fatimatuz Zahro , Ryan Rudy , Rr Wiwiek Eka Mulyani , Samuel Martin Pradana , Didin Wahidin
{"title":"Utilization of agricultural waste: Fiber extraction and characterization from Zingiber zerumbet Pseudo-stems for eco-friendly textiles","authors":"Siti Rohmah , Wiah Wardiningsih , Fatimatuz Zahro , Ryan Rudy , Rr Wiwiek Eka Mulyani , Samuel Martin Pradana , Didin Wahidin","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102502","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102502","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The growing fiber gap and environmental concerns in the textile industry necessitate the exploration of renewable raw materials. This study evaluates <em>Zingiber zerumbet</em> pseudo-stems, an underutilized agricultural by-product, as a sustainable fiber source. The pseudo-stems were processed via 30-day water retting without chemicals to extract fibers, which were then characterized. The fibers exhibited an average length of 62.67 cm, fineness of 4.08 Tex, tenacity of 12.69 gf/Tex, elongation of 5.97 %, coefficient of friction of 0.44, and moisture regain of 11.60 %. SEM analysis revealed rough surfaces with visible lumens, XRD indicated a crystallinity index of 49.07 %, and FTIR confirmed the presence of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. Compared with other natural fibers, <em>Zingiber zerumbet</em> fibers showed favorable fineness, adequate strength, and elongation, meeting industrial thresholds for selected textile and composite applications. These results highlight the potential of valorizing <em>Zingiber zerumbet</em> pseudo-stems as an eco-friendly fiber resource, supporting waste reduction and sustainable textile production.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"33 ","pages":"Article 102502"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145880852","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":"Design and performance evaluation of a manual blazer for sustainable Karaya gum production from Sterculia urens","authors":"Satish Chandra Sharma, Sanjay Kumar Pandey, Niranjan Prasad, Himanshu Raj, Saroj Kumar Giri, Abhijit Kar","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102509","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102509","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Natural resins and gums are vital Non-Wood Forest Products (NWFPs) with significant economic and ecological value. <em>Karaya</em> gum is widely used in food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors due to its biodegradability and biocompatibility. Traditional gum tapping methods using axes or chisels cause excessive tree damage, inefficiency, and inconsistent yields, highlighting the need for sustainable and efficient tapping tools. This study aimed to design, develop, and evaluate a lightweight, manually operated gum tapping blazer to optimize <em>karaya</em> gum production by minimizing injury, reducing drudgery, and ensuring consistent blaze dimensions and depth. The blazer was designed and fabricated with stainless steel, featuring a semi-circular working blade, depth control mechanism, and ergonomic handle. Field trials were conducted comparing the blazer's performance with traditional chisel methods. Parameters evaluated included blazing time, gum yield, physical damage, operational cost, and gum quality. The blazer reduced blaze formation time to 9 min (vs. 15 min for chisels) and increased daily capacity to 50 blazes (vs. 30). It yielded higher gum production (average 166.79 g/month/tree vs. 33.27 g) with minimal injury (103.36cm<sup>2</sup> area, 258.39cm<sup>3</sup> volume). Operational costs were lower (Rs. 7.0/blaze vs. Rs. 11.67). Gum quality matched industry standards, confirming no adverse effects from the blazer. The developed blazer is a sustainable, user-friendly tool that enhances <em>karaya</em> gum productivity while minimizing tree damage and labor costs. Its adoption can improve livelihoods of forest-dependent communities and support India's NWFP trade. The study underscores the importance of mechanization in sustainable forest resource management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"33 ","pages":"Article 102509"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145880943","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}
Saikrishnan Kandaswamy , Pia Bergmann , Katrin Ochsenreither , Lukas Neutsch , Martin Gand , Christoph Lindenberger
{"title":"From lab to industry: Methods for biomass quantification in basidiomycetous fungi","authors":"Saikrishnan Kandaswamy , Pia Bergmann , Katrin Ochsenreither , Lukas Neutsch , Martin Gand , Christoph Lindenberger","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102459","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102459","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Basidiomycota are vital producers of high-value bioactive compounds, enzymes, and natural pigments, making accurate biomass quantification essential for optimizing bioprocesses. This review critically assesses methodologies for measuring biomass concentration in Basidiomycota, including metabolic assays, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction assay (qPCR), ergosterol assays, chitin determination, dissolved oxygen sensors, off-gas analysis, dielectric spectroscopy, flow cytometry, advanced imaging and microscopy, and vibrational spectroscopy. Each technique is systematically evaluated for its scale of application, accuracy, operational mode, and cost-effectiveness, with emphasis on their respective advantages and limitations. By comparing these factors, this review provides guidance in selecting optimal biomass quantification methods to improve efficiency and reliability across laboratory and industrial settings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"33 ","pages":"Article 102459"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145837808","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}
Chong Zhang , Feixiang Xu , Yingchuan Zhang , Kang Hong , Mingfu Li , Guirong Bao , Liqun Jiang
{"title":"Glycerol-FeCl₃ pretreatment stabilizes cellulose and enables selective saccharification of sugarcane bagasse","authors":"Chong Zhang , Feixiang Xu , Yingchuan Zhang , Kang Hong , Mingfu Li , Guirong Bao , Liqun Jiang","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102495","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102495","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Organosolv pretreatment of biomass is a promising strategy for subsequent selective saccharification. This study demonstrates that Glycerol-FeCl<sub>3</sub> pretreated bagasse produces a levoglucosan yield of 33.0 wt% in fast pyrolysis, remarkably higher than 4.1 wt% from the untreated sample. In enzymatic hydrolysis, the pretreated bagasse affords 84.4 wt% glucose, compared to 8.6 wt% for the untreated biomass. Quantum chemical calculations show that Fe<sup>3+</sup> forms strong coordination bonds with the glycosidic oxygen (binding energy: −40.6 kJ/mol), stabilizing the cellulose structure, whereas its interaction with axyl groups is much weaker (−5.7 kJ/mol). This weak interaction is attributed to the confinement effect imposed by the branched side chains of hemicellulose, which destabilizes and disrupts the hemicellulose structure. Together, these findings show that Glycerol-FeCl₃ pretreatment not only alters biomass composition but also reshapes molecular-level interactions, promoting cellulose preservation while facilitating hemicellulose and lignin removal. This dual function increases levoglucosan yields during fast pyrolysis and enhances enzymatic accessibility for glucose production.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"33 ","pages":"Article 102495"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145837811","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}