Masson pine undergoes rapid degradation by brown-rot fungi, but how the fungus alters the
microstructure of Masson pine cell wall is still unclear. In this study, Masson pine samples …

Impregnation with biocides is an efficient approach to prolong the service life of wood
materials, but most biocides pose a toxic threat to human health and the environment. This …

Given the right climatic and environmental conditions, a range of microorganisms can
deteriorate wood. Decay by basidiomycete fungi accounts for significant volumes of wood in …

Brown rot fungi, the major decomposers in the boreal coniferous forests, cause a unique
wood decay pattern but many aspects of brown rot decay mechanisms remain unclear. In …

In forest ecosystems, fungi are the key actors in wood decay. They have the capability to
degrade lignified substrates and the woody biomass of coniferous forests, with brown rot …

Manganese (Mn) is considered an important, energy-critical metal due to its leading role in
the production of electrochemical energy storage devices. One valuable source of Mn is …

Harvesting solar energy to realize water splitting into H2 and O2 in 2: 1 stoichiometric
without using any sacrificial agents and external bias confronts a big challenge. Herein, the …

The pretreatment is a critical step for lignocellulosic biomass enzymatic hydrolysis, bearing a
significant economic weight on the process of producing biomass sugar syrups. This study …

The disposal of dye wastewater has become a major global concern. Meanwhile,
microorganisms have shown high potential in the treatment of wastewater pollutants. In this …

Wood is the primary material used in residential construction in the United States. Further,
new" mass timber" wood products are enabling construction of taller wood structures and …