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Advanced Research and Technology on Biomass Materials in Forestry

A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Wood Science and Forest Products".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 26 December 2025 | Viewed by 2510

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Saman Ghahri

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Department of Wood and Paper Science, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
Interests: waste biomass utilization; bio adhesives; lignin; crosslinking; wood based products; sustainable materials
Dr. Bingnan Yuan

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College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 310000, China
Interests: cellulose-based functional materials; wood surface functional modification
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Prof. Dr. Viktor Savov

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Faculty of Forest Industry, University of Forestry, 10 Kliment Ohridski Blvd., 1797 Sofia, Bulgaria
Interests: wood-based panels; fibreboards; lignocellulosic compisites; eco-friendly wood-based composites; bio-based adhesives; lignin; lignosulfonate
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

"Advanced Research and Technology on Biomass Materials in Forestry" aims to advance the understanding, development, and application of biomass materials derived from forest resources. Saving forests through waste biomass utilization involves converting agricultural and industrial waste biomass into valuable products, reducing the pressure on forests for resources. Moreover, we can minimize deforestation and forest degradation by utilizing waste biomass for energy production, bio-based materials, and chemicals. This approach promotes sustainable resource use and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and environmental pollution, thus contributing to climate change mitigation. Effective biomass utilization can create economic incentives for preserving forests, fostering a circular economy where waste is repurposed and natural habitats are protected. This Special Issue seeks to foster innovation in using forestry biomass for sustainable and environmentally friendly products, contributing to the global transition towards renewable materials and energy.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Biomass-based materials and products;
  • Biomass-sourced biomaterials and biochemicals;
  • Biomass-based adhesives;
  • Challenges and opportunities of forest-sourced biomass materials;
  • Technical lignin-based products;
  • Sustainable biomass conversion technologies and innovations;
  • Agricultural and industrial waste utilization for forest conservation;
  • Wood-based products

Dr. Saman Ghahri
Dr. Bingnan Yuan
Prof. Dr. Viktor Savov
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Forests is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

  • agricultural and industrial waste utilization
  • biomass materials valorization
  • biomass conversion
  • bio-adhesives
  • biomaterials
  • crosslinking
  • eco-friendly forest products
  • technical lignin
  • vegetable tannins
  • sustainable production

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Study on Novel Modified Phenolic Foams with Added Pine Wood Sawdust
by Jianwei Ling, Shiyu Lu, Shouqing Liu, Xuemei Li and Jianxiang Liu
Forests 2024, 15(12), 2249; https://doi.org/10.3390/f15122249 - 20 Dec 2024
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The use of low-cost agricultural and forestry waste for the preparation of modified phenolic foam (MPF) has attracted widespread attention and has shown promising prospects. This study proposes a novel method for producing MPF using pine sawdust. The full components of pine wood [...] Read more.
The use of low-cost agricultural and forestry waste for the preparation of modified phenolic foam (MPF) has attracted widespread attention and has shown promising prospects. This study proposes a novel method for producing MPF using pine sawdust. The full components of pine wood powder and its liquefied products were used as raw materials, and the resin was modified with a silane coupling agent (KH560), triethylene glycol (TEG), and nylon 66 (PA66). Subsequently, three novel MPFs were successfully fabricated using a transplanted core foaming technique, and their material properties were subsequently investigated. The results showed that all three MPFs exhibited excellent compressive strength and flame retardancy, with compressive strength ranging from 5.93 MPa to 12.22 MPa and oxygen index values between 36.2% and 41.5%. In terms of water resistance, the MPFs significantly outperformed traditional phenolic foam (PF); in particular, the addition of 4% KH560 and PA66 reduced the water absorption rate to as low as 2.5%. Furthermore, the powdering rate and thermal conductivity of all MPFs were significantly reduced, with chalking rates decreasing by 28.57% to 50%. This research presents a novel method for preparing MPF using agroforestry waste as a partial replacement for phenol. This approach achieves high-value utilization of pine sawdust while maintaining the performance of the MPF, thus broadening the avenues for MPF production. Full article
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Optimization of Molding Process Parameters of Caragana korshinskii Kom. Based on Box-Behnken Design
by Yuyao Xu, Junyan Huang, Jue Wang, Guosheng Yu and Xiaofeng Xu
Forests 2024, 15(12), 2086; https://doi.org/10.3390/f15122086 - 26 Nov 2024
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In this study, using the Box-Behnken design (BBD) experimental method, a plunger-type three-roller pelletizer was employed to explore the optimal pelletizing parameters for biomass fuel pellets with Caragana korshinskii Kom. strip as the raw material. The moisture content of the raw material, the [...] Read more.
In this study, using the Box-Behnken design (BBD) experimental method, a plunger-type three-roller pelletizer was employed to explore the optimal pelletizing parameters for biomass fuel pellets with Caragana korshinskii Kom. strip as the raw material. The moisture content of the raw material, the length-to-diameter ratio of the forming die, and the rotational speed of the ring mold were identified as the experimental factors. The relaxation density of the biomass fuel (BMF) pellets and the productivity of the pelletizer were set as the experimental indicators. The study aimed to uncover the influence patterns of these factors on the pelletizing outcomes and establish regression equations between various factors and indicators. The results revealed that when Caragana korshinskii Kom. strip was used as the raw material in this pelletizer, the optimal pelletizing parameters were as follows: a moisture content of 15.5%, a forming die length-to-diameter ratio of 5.3, and a ring mold rotational speed of 30 rpm. Under these conditions, the relaxation density, mechanical durability, and productivity reached 1.139 g/cm3, 96.21%, and 6.278 t/h, respectively. The energy consumption per ton of pellets did not exceed 41.3 kWh. The significance of this study is its potential to expand the utilization range of Caragana korshinskii Kom., reduce environmental pollution at the same time, and make a certain contribution to carbon peak and carbon neutrality. Full article
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