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Wood-Based Composite Materials and Products: Development and Performance Characterization
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Wood-Based Composite Materials and Products: Development and Performance Characterization

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 December 2023) | Viewed by 2440

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Dr. André Luís Christóforo

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Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos 13565-905, Brazil
Interests: particleboard; fiberboard; oriented strand board; plywood; glued laminated timber; cross-laminated timber
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Dear Colleagues,

Regardless of the dimensions and shape of the parts of processed wood, wood-based composites have been manufactured for the most diverse purposes, including uses in furniture (Medium Density Particleboard (MDP), Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF), etc.), materials such as thermal-acoustic insulation, and frameworks (Oriented Strand Board (OSB), Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL), etc.). The search for materials that have less impact on humans and nature motivates the development of new adhesives. Modified adhesives are usually used in the manufacture of panels with the inclusion of other natural fibers (by-products), residues from synthetic products that are potential aggravating factors for the environment, heat treatments aimed at producing the best performance of these composites under different weather conditions, and to stop attacks by xylophagous agents, among others. This Special Issue focuses on the dissemination of research on alternative wood-based composites and various lignocellulosic residues, as well as their potential applications.

Dr. André Luís Christóforo
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • particleboard
  • fiberboard
  • oriented strand board
  • plywood
  • glued laminated timber
  • cross-laminated timber
  • LVL

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Effect of Coupling Treatment on Interfacial Bonding Properties of Wood Veneer/Wood Flour–Polyvinyl Chloride Composites with Sandwich Structure
by Guanggong Zong, Jiayun Gong, Ziyi Shi, Jianxiu Hao, Xiaomeng Yang and Fangfang Wang
Forests 2023, 14(11), 2147; https://doi.org/10.3390/f14112147 - 28 Oct 2023
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Wood–plastic composites (WPCs) have received growing attention due to their good water resistance, environmental friendliness, and recyclability. For the application of WPCs in interior decoration and other high–value fields, it is necessary to preserve these characteristics whilst enhancing their mechanical properties and surface [...] Read more.
Wood–plastic composites (WPCs) have received growing attention due to their good water resistance, environmental friendliness, and recyclability. For the application of WPCs in interior decoration and other high–value fields, it is necessary to preserve these characteristics whilst enhancing their mechanical properties and surface aesthetics. In this study, we used a sandwich structure and four interface modifiers to prepare wood veneer/wood flour–polyvinyl chloride composites (WWPVCs). The results revealed that the WWPVCs treated with a silane coupling agent exhibited superior interfacial bonding and mechanical properties compared to those obtained using other interface modifiers. The interfacial bonding strength of the treated sample reached 1.22 MPa, which was 122% higher than that of the untreated sample. In addition, the wood failure ratio of the optimal sample reached 80%. Furthermore, the dipping–peeling length was found to be shorter than those achieved using other interface modifiers after tests at 63 and 100 °C, indicating that the material treated using the silane coupling agent exhibits an excellent resistance to moisture and heat. Notably, silane coupling agents are easily prepared as solvent–based modifiers, and they do not release harmful gases (e.g., formaldehyde), thereby rendering them highly effective in the preparation of environmentally friendly WPC products. Full article
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VOC Emission from Lightweight Wood Fiber Insulation Board
by Dorota Fuczek, Magdalena Czajka, Jarosław Szuta, Krystian Szutkowski and Patrycja Kwaśniewska-Sip
Forests 2023, 14(7), 1300; https://doi.org/10.3390/f14071300 - 24 Jun 2023
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The aim of the presented research work was to determine and analyze emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from experimental lightweight wood fiber insulation board produced in dry technology. Until now, there have been no rigid insulation materials made of wood fibers produced [...] Read more.
The aim of the presented research work was to determine and analyze emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from experimental lightweight wood fiber insulation board produced in dry technology. Until now, there have been no rigid insulation materials made of wood fibers produced in such low density and made in dry technology. Among the typical parameters such as thermal conductivity and the mechanical performance of the lightweight board, attention was also paid to their influence on indoor air quality. Therefore, an attempt was made to determine the kind of substances emitting from wood fiber insulation boards produced at defined production parameters as well as the dynamics of emission reduction over time. Additionally, the influence of fire retardants used for protection against lightweight wood fiberboard fires on the emission of VOCs was analyzed. Tests on VOC emissions were carried out using the chamber method according to the applicable ISO 16000 standards. The main components emitting from lightweight insulation fiberboards were acetic acid and aldehydes such as pentanal, hexanal, heptanal, octanal, nonanal, decanal, furfural, and benzaldehyde. The percentage of acetic acid in total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs) was within the limits of 17% to 65%. From the aldehydes group, the most concerning substance was furfural due to a very strict limit value. In the presented research, depending on the variant, the emission of furfural was from 0 up to 10 µg/m3 after 28 days of measurement. Other substances such as terpenes or aromatic hydrocarbons were at a very low level. The reduction in VOCs over a period of 28 days was significant in most cases from 22% up to 61%. The tests carried out also showed a substantial impact of fire retardant, used in the production of lightweight insulation fiberboard, on the emission of VOCs from fiberboards, and thus on their quality. Full article
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