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  • Materials Science
  • Biomass Utilization
  • Sustainable Engineering

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  • Growing demand for carbon neutrality and sustainable materials drives interest in renewable biomass.
  • Bamboo is a highly promising renewable resource due to its excellent mechanical properties, rapid growth, and carbon sequestration capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically review bamboo-derived materials for advanced multifunctional applications.
  • To analyze structure-property-function relationships and explore innovative processing techniques.
  • To highlight applications in energy storage, flexible electronics, and biomedicine, while identifying limitations and future research directions.

Main Methods:

  • In-depth analysis of bamboo components across multiple length scales.
  • Examination of species-specific variations and processing techniques.
  • Review of recent advancements in multifunctional properties and applications.

Main Results:

  • Bamboo's hierarchical structure and chemical versatility enable tailored performance characteristics.
  • Bamboo-derived materials show significant potential for energy storage, flexible electronics, and biomedical applications.
  • Understanding structure-property-function relationships is key to optimizing bamboo material performance.

Conclusions:

  • Bamboo-derived materials are a sustainable option for advanced multifunctional applications.
  • Addressing limitations in scalability and long-term stability is crucial for widespread adoption.
  • Future research should focus on unlocking the full potential of bamboo for a circular bioeconomy.