Frontiers in Modification of Wood and Wood-Based Composites
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 (30 June 2023) | Viewed by 27819
Special Issue Editors
Interests: wood composites; wood treatments; wood adhesives; wood modification; polymers
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: materials science; formaldehyde; physical properties
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Dimensional stability and biological durability are very critical criteria for different types of wood, particularly those types that are used structurally. The hydroscopic nature of wood and wood-based composites is responsible for the dimensional instability and decay of wooden structures, which in turn negatively impact its functionality and pose serious risks to its users. Suitable modification methods to reduce the hygroscopic behaviour of wood are highly sought after. Wood modification is an all-encompassing term that refers to the process of altering the properties of a material through the use of chemical, mechanical, physical, or biological methods. In the interest of environmental protection, more environmentally friendly treatments utilizing non-toxic chemicals are strongly encouraged. As a result, advancements in the modification of wood and wood-based composites are critical. This Special Issue aimed to collect high-quality original research and systematic review articles on the most recent advancements in wood and wood-based composites modification technologies. Additionally, this Special Issue will feature selected contributions on the modification of non-wood materials such as bamboo and palm, as well as the procedure for the modification, characterization, and applications of modified wood and wood-based composites.
Dr. Seng Hua Lee
Dr. Wei Chen Lum
Dr. Manfred Dunky
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- wood science
- wood composite
- wood treatment
- bioadhesive
- bamboo
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