Bio-Based Materials from Wood and Other Lignocellulosic Materials: Development, Properties and Design

Dear Colleagues,

The use of renewable energies and the resource-saving use of renewable raw materials are the key to climate-friendly strategies in almost all areas of life. Bio-based materials play a central role in this context. They can be used in many areas and thus contribute to increased carbon storage. In addition to products made from solid wood or bamboo, a variety of other materials can be produced based on lignocelluloses, which are characterized by unique properties and possible applications.

The Special Issue aims to cover all the aspects related to recent innovations in bio-based materials made from wood and other lingo-celluloses such as bamboo, rattan, miscanthus, straw, hemp, sea grass, and many others more. These materials' development, physico-mechanical, chemical, biological properties and design are appreciated. Besides, contributions analysing the effect of the inclusion of other natural biopolymers in composite materials are welcome.

Finally, we would like to emphasise that this Special Issue is widely inclusive, so we expect many works to fall within its scope. Therefore, we are pleased to invite you to submit a manuscript for this Special Issue. Full papers, communications, case studies and reviews are all welcome.

Prof. Dr. Christian Brischke
Prof. Dr. Miha Humar
Dr. Ilze Irbe
Guest Editors

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