The natural design and coupling of biological structures are the root of realizing the high
strength, toughness, and unique functional properties of biomaterials. Advanced architecture …

Albert Einstein once said “look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything
better”. Looking deep into nature has in the last few years become much more achievable …

This study aimed to examine and compare alkali treatment influences on the microstructure,
chemical composition, and thermal properties of parenchyma cells and fibers in bamboo …

MicroComputed Tomography has become the gold standard for studying 3D microscopic
structures nondestructively, and this book provides up-to-date coverage of the modality. The …

Abstract Development of transparent material derived from fast-growing natural bamboo is a
promising and sustainable alternative for traditional glass materials. Here, we propose an …

Because of its light weight and high strength, bamboo is used in many applications around
the world. Natural bamboo is built from fiber‐reinforced material and exhibits a porous …

The vascular bundle is the most important structural unit of bamboo that determines the
growth of bamboo and the properties of bamboo-based materials. A systematic …

Bamboo is a short-rotation crop yet with high stem strength, possessing evolved pore
network with considerable potential in porous functional material fields. While limited …

Transverse compression of bamboo occurs during manufacturing of engineered bamboo
products and densified bamboo, as well as in service under compressive-loading in …

To develop bamboo-based products by weaving, winding and molding for promoting"
bamboo as a substitute for plastic", it is urgent to fully understand the underlying …