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Uses, Structure and Properties of Wood and Wood Products
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Uses, Structure and Properties of Wood and Wood Products

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 523

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Weiqi Leng

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College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, China
Interests: wood modification for dimension stability and durability; functionalization and valorization of lignocellulosic materials
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Dr. Angela Balzano

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Department of Wood Science and Technology, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva Ulica 101, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Interests: wood and phloem formation; intra-annual density fluctuation; functional wood traits; quantitative wood anatomy; drought response; mediterranean ecosystems; scanning electron microscopy
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, titled "Uses, Structure and Properties of Wood and Wood Products", explores the multifaceted role of wood in various applications, highlighting its unique structural characteristics and physical properties. The articles delve into the diverse uses of wood, ranging from traditional construction and furniture-making to innovative applications in sustainable design and technology. This Special Issue emphasizes the importance of understanding wood's cellular structure, which directly influences its mechanical properties, durability, and environmental performance. Contributions include research on wood's response to environmental factors, advancements in treatment processes to enhance longevity, and the role of wood in carbon sequestration and sustainability. By bringing together interdisciplinary perspectives, this Special Issue aims at fostering a deeper understanding of wood as a vital material in both historical and contemporary contexts, encouraging sustainable practices and further research in wood science. Ultimately, this collection serves as a resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers interested in the potential of wood and wood products in a rapidly changing world.

Dr. Weiqi Leng
Dr. Angela Balzano
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • wood
  • formation
  • structure
  • properties
  • modification
  • utilization

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The Influence of Pruning on the Growth and Wood Properties of Populus deltoides “Nanlin 3804”
by Weiqi Leng, Pei Cao, Chao Chen and Luozhong Tang
Forests 2025, 16(5), 848; https://doi.org/10.3390/f16050848 - 19 May 2025
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During the natural growth of trees, a large number of branches are formed, with a negative impact on timber quality. Therefore, pruning is an essential measure in forest cultivation. In this work, the effect of pruning on poplar timber quality was evaluated. This [...] Read more.
During the natural growth of trees, a large number of branches are formed, with a negative impact on timber quality. Therefore, pruning is an essential measure in forest cultivation. In this work, the effect of pruning on poplar timber quality was evaluated. This study used an artificial forest of Populus deltoides “Nanlin 3804”, established in 2014, as the research object. Pruning was carried out in March 2018 and March 2020 with a pruning intensity of one-third, and a control group was also set up. In December 2023, the growth of 11-year-old poplars under different treatments was investigated and analyzed, and sample trees were cut down for a wood property analysis. The results showed that pruning did not have a significant effect on the growth of the diameter at breast height, the tree height, or the volume. However, pruning could significantly facilitate the forming of higher-quality timber with smaller knots. Compared to unpruned wood, the ring width decreased 1–2 years after pruning, while it turned out to be greater than that of the control 3 years after pruning. Moreover, pruning can reduce the degree of trunk tapering. The fiber aspect ratio two years after pruning was greater than that of the control. The distribution frequency of fiber lengths of between 1500 μm and 1900 μm and that of fiber widths of between 32 μm and 38 μm were higher than that of the control. However, pruning had little effect on their density and oven-dried shrinkage. In addition, compared to the control, the bending strength and the modulus of elasticity increased by approximately 11%–14%, the impact toughness decreased by approximately 5%, and the compressive strength increased by approximately 6%. Pruning proved to be a successful method to improve the timber quality. Full article
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