Sustainable High-Performance Wood–Bamboo/Inorganic Composites: Design, Function and Life-Cycle Calculation

Dear Colleagues,

Wood–bamboo/inorganic hybrid composites represent a rapidly evolving class of sustainable materials that integrate the hierarchical structure of lignocellulosic substrates with the multifunctionality of inorganic phases to achieve enhanced mechanical performance, fire resistance, thermal stability, electrical and electromagnetic functions, and environmental durability. Recent advances in mineralization, sol–gel processing, interfacial chemistry, and hierarchical assembly have enabled the precise control of multiscale architectures and interfaces, while advanced characterization, durability testing, and life cycle assessment (LCA) frameworks are increasingly essential for understanding structure–property–performance relationships and environmental impacts. This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge research spanning synthesis strategies, interface engineering, multifunctional performance, advanced testing, modeling, and sustainability assessments, accelerating the translation of wood–bamboo/inorganic hybrid materials toward scalable and environmentally responsible applications.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Wood–bamboo/inorganic hybrid composites;
• Bio–inorganic interfaces;
• Multifunctional materials;
• Advanced characterization;
• Life cycle assessment (LCA);
• Sustainable materials;
• Durability and aging;
• Advanced characterization;
• Fire retardancy.

Dr. Haiyang Zhang
Dr. Hai Luo
Guest Editors

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