Innovative Approaches to Modifying Wood and Wood-Based Material Properties in the 21st Century
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 November 2025 | Viewed by 58
Special Issue Editors
Interests: wood modification; wood structure and properties; hygroscopic properties; nanotechnology; durability; biopolymers
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Interests: wood chemistry; plant extractives; chromatorgaphy; mass spectrometry; wood modification
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Wood and wood-based materials continue to play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable solutions for modern industries. This Special Issue will focus on innovative approaches to modifying the properties of wood and wood-based materials to meet the needs of the 21st century.
We welcome contributions exploring advanced thermal, chemical, and biological modification techniques, as well as cutting-edge applications of nanotechnology, such as nanocellulose and wood-based nanocomposites. Studies on eco-friendly durability enhancement, novel engineered wood products, and hybrid materials that combine wood with other elements to improve functionality are particularly encouraged. Research into the integration of these modifications in construction, manufacturing, and other fields with the aim of maximizing material performance and sustainability will also be considered.
By showcasing state-of-the-art advancements, this Special Issue aims to foster knowledge sharing and collaboration in wood material science.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following:
- Thermal, chemical, and other modification methods for solid wood;
- Advanced applications of nanomaterials in wood science;
- Durability improvements against fungal decay and insect damage;
- Methods for better photostability and dimensional stability against natural and artificial weathering;
- Sustainable solutions for enhancing wood’s lifecycle and recyclability;
- Development of next-generation wood composites and other wood-based materials;
- Industrial applications and eco-friendly alternatives in wood processing.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Miklós Bak
Dr. Tamás Hofmann
Dr. Fanni Fodor
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- wood modification
- nanotechnology
- wood durability enhancement
- life cycle analysis
- color stability of wood
- sustainability in the wood industry
- improvement of wood-based materials
- biopolymer impregnation of wood
- wood recycling
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