Advanced Research in Wood Composites
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Wood Science and Forest Products".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 31
Special Issue Editors
Interests: bamboo microfiber functional materials; nanocellulose composites; electrospun biomass nanofibers; wood–plastic composites
2. LEPABE—Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, s/n, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
3. AliCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
Interests: wood-based products; bioadhesives; adhesives; polymers; polyphenols; lignocellulosic byproduct valorization; dyeing; packaging; coatings; polyurethanes
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The sustainable utilization of wood and natural fibers has emerged as a critical area of research in response to the growing demand for eco-friendly, high-performance materials. This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest advancements in wood composites, focusing on their innovative applications, material design, and environmental sustainability. Wood composites, enhanced with advanced processing techniques and functional materials, offer immense potential for diverse applications in construction, packaging, energy storage, and beyond. This Special Issue aims to provide selected contributions on advances in the synthesis, characterization, and applications of wood composites.
Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Development and applications of nanocellulose-enhanced wood composites;
- Bamboo microfiber-based functional materials;
- Electrospun biomass nanofibers for advanced applications;
- Wood–plastic composites with enhanced mechanical and thermal properties;
- Innovations in the life-cycle assessment of sustainable wood-based materials.
Dr. Kaimeng Xu
Dr. Jorge Santos
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- wood composites
- bio-based materials
- wood–plastic composites
- bamboo microfiber functional materials
- environmental sustainability
- nanocellulose composites
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