This article explores self-bonded natural fiber material (SNFM) as a promising alternative for plastic and wood owing to its abundant raw material resources and low environmental impact. In this study, a high-performance SNFM was developed by the comprehensive treatments for the plasticity and structure of fiber cell walls. The self-bonded mechanism for natural fiber materials was also discussed. The SNFM products showed excellent mechanical performance, which was superior to that of natural wood and plastic.

Article presents a 3D body imaging system built upon stereovision technology which utilizes paired, high-resolution single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras to image the front and back body surfaces of a person, and robust and efficient stereo matching algorithms to reconstruct the 3D surface of the body with high-density data clouds.

Author Manuscript version of an article designing a new type of electrocatalysts consisting of transition metal halide molecules covered by graphene sheets. This work provides a theoretical base for rationally designing durable electrocatalysts with excellent catalytic activities.