Wood Polymer Composites: Trends and Prospects
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 (29 September 2023) | Viewed by 422
Special Issue Editors
Interests: wood and non-wood science and technology; wood science, structure and design
Interests: biomass and bioenergy; wood and non-wood science and technology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nowadays, biocomposites are used in all facets of human life. Researchers are eager to provide insights into future trends and prospects for developing biocomposite material with favourable applications for the next generation. Wood is known as natural composite material which is made up of cellulose fibres encased in a lignin and hemicellulose matrix. Rapid advancements in high-performance wood polymer composites facilitated the ability to replace the heavy steel component for unique properties or standards. It can be manufactured in a variety of thicknesses, grades, sizes, and exposure durability, in addition to being manufactured to take advantage of the inherent strength characteristics of wood. However, perhaps, new challenges persist that must be addressed, notably in order to reduce costs, enhance the strength, and the ultra-light wood polymer composite may have future applications in aerospace, sports, and medical equipment.
The Special Issue's goal and focus is to introduce new perspectives on the advancement of new wood polymer composite technology. Furthermore, it is essential to look inwards and optimise the available resources to achieve the ideal technological advancement. It is also worth noting that the greater the emphasis implanted on future trends and prospects for wood polymer composite technology, the greater the progress made to safeguard the preservation of natural forest resources.
Dr. H'ng Paik San
Dr. Kit Ling Chin
Dr. Chuan Li Lee
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- wood polymer
- biocomposite
- lignocellulosic material
- advance technology
- biobased
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