Innovative Lignocellulosic Materials for a Sustainable Environment

Dear Colleagues,

In recent times, the idea of sustainable development has become one of the most important factors enabling the introduction of eco-innovation into various branches of industry and everyday life. The concept of sustainable development requires, among other things, that we reduce the consumption of both non-renewable and renewable resources, eliminate from production processes the use substances harmful to the environment and human health, protect biodiversity and strive to provide society with a sense of security and general well-being. For this reason, the introduction of the idea of sustainable development is one of the top priorities of the timber industry. Activities in accordance with this concept focus on the sustainable management of wood raw materials, aiming to avoid their degradation and the excessive reduction of their resources. It becomes important, therefore, to make rational use of existing wood resources as well as to acquire new raw materials that can be a full-value substitute for wood raw material. Therefore, the purpose of this Special Issue is to present the latest research in the field of manufacturing technology process, efficiency and cost reduction. Assitionally, we should seek to outline the properties of environmentally friendly lignocellulosic materials and composites, produced in accordance with the idea of sustainable development and intended for use in the production of furniture, interior design elements and construction. Other desirable and relevant paper topics include the material substitution of wood raw material with agricultural or food industry waste and recycled waste, the extraction of by-products from primary wood processing, the production of eco-friendly and formaldehyde-free adhesives on the basis of biopolymers and improvement of their adhesive properties through their modification, and the physical–mechanical properties of lignocellulosic composites.

We look forward to receiving your contributions. 

Dr. Dorota Dukarska
Dr. Jakub Kawalerczyk
Dr. Joanna Walkiewicz
Guest Editors

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