The Chinese Alliance of Research for Mesothelioma (ChARM) has released China’s first expert consensus on Malignant Mesothelioma of the Tunica Vaginalis Testis (MMTVT). A rare malignancy accounting for 0.3%–5% of all malignant mesotheliomas, MMTVT has long suffered from misdiagnosis and inconsistent treatment due to nonspecific symptoms and lack of unified guidelines. The consensus integrates global evidence and national expert experience, covering epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and follow-up. It emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration (MDT), stratified screening, and personalized therapy, providing authoritative clinical guidance to enhance patient care.

A recent study published in National Science Review, reveals that continuously increasing greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions will significantly amplify the risk of extreme dry-hot in North America and Europe by enhancing land-air coupling. This study highlights the critical role of regional climate feedbacks under global warming.

The Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts has released the most comprehensive bibliometric analysis to date of hydrothermal pretreatment—an eco-friendly technique that uses only hot compressed water or steam to fracture the stubborn lignocellulose wall and release fermentable sugars, biogas precursors and carbon-rich hydrochar. Mining 22 years of global data, the study places China at the helm (36.5 % of output), identifies “enzymatic hydrolysis”, “bioethanol” and “hydrothermal carbonization” as the dominant knowledge clusters, and forecasts the next wave of innovation will marry microwave chemistry, anaerobic microbiomes and graphitic biochar for truly circular biorefineries.

Published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, the ADBA model is the first to integrate both organic and inorganic carbon limitations for mixotrophic algal growth in real anaerobic digestion (AD) effluent. The model accurately predicts the growth of Chlorella vulgaris CA1 and indigenous bacteria, capturing their competitive interactions, nutrient uptake, and light inhibition effects. With just 25 parameters and 8 state variables, it balances simplicity and realism, offering a practical tool for optimizing algal biomass production and wastewater treatment.

Researchers have developed a novel polyvinyl alcohol/chitosan/sulfonated lignin (PVA-CS-L) hydrogel that integrates the mechanical and biological benefits of lignin. The hydrogel demonstrates enhanced tensile and compressive strength, pH-sensitive controlled release of lignin, and strong antioxidant and antibacterial properties. The material also supports sustained release of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a bioactive compound found in green tea. The findings suggest a new direction for cost-effective, bioactive wound dressings and drug delivery systems.

In the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, researchers show that 20 % of forest residue torrefied at 220 °C raises polylactic acid tensile strength from 58.7 to 62.3 MPa, cuts water uptake 16 % and reaches near-total biodegradation under compost conditions six percentage points faster than virgin PLA. The work delivers a scalable route to bulk-load bioplastic with zero-cost mill waste without the usual loss of mechanical performance.