Wood Properties: Measurement, Modeling, and Future Needs
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 January 2025 | Viewed by 42
Special Issue Editors
Interests: wood properties; mechanical properties; material characterization; materials
2 Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies, University of Primorska, Glagoljaška 8, 6000 Koper, Slovenia
Interests: wood modification; bio-based materials; analytical techniques (IR–Vis spectroscopy, hyperspectral images, chemometrics)
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Wood properties are crucial in various industries, including construction, furniture, and paper production. This Special Issue aims to explore advancements in measuring and modeling wood properties, addressing current challenges, and anticipating future needs in this field. Topics may include but are not limited to wood density, moisture content, mechanical properties, and the implications of these aspects for sustainability and innovation in wood-based industries.
This SI seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of wood property measurement techniques, modeling approaches, and future research directions, thereby fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among researchers from different fields. This SI will feature research on innovative measurement and modeling techniques for wood properties, including advancements in ultrasound techniques, imaging technology, machine learning, and predictive modeling.
We invite submissions of original research papers, review articles, and methodological studies aimed at advancing the measurement, modeling, and comprehension of wood properties. Topics of interest encompass wood density, moisture content, mechanical properties, durability, and the diverse applications of these aspects across various fields.
Dr. Rafael De Avila Delucis
Dr. Rene Herrera Diaz
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- wood properties
- measurement techniques
- modeling
- sustainability
- innovation
- forestry
- timber engineering
- material science
- renewable resources
- industry standards
