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Cellulose and Wood-Based Materials in Polymer Systems and Materials Engineering

A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 2632

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Dorota Dukarska

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Department of Mechanical Wood Technology, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Poznan, Poland
Interests: wood sciences and technology; wood-based materials; lignocellulosic composites; adhesives; adhesives modification; bio-based adhesives; formaldehyde emission
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Dr. Radoslaw Mirski

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Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Department of Mechanical Wood Technology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 38/42, 60-637 Poznań, Poland
Interests: structural elements; mechanics; glulam beams; engineered wood products; construction; timber evaluation
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is devoted to a wide range of topics related to the use of cellulose and lignocellulose materials in polymer and material systems. It covers chemical, physical, and enzymatic modifications of cellulose, lignin, and plant fibers, including wood fibers, as well as the development of nanocellulose and bacterial cellulose used in materials engineering. Particular attention is paid to bioadhesives and synthetic binders used in lignocellulosic systems. The issue also covers broadly understood wood-based materials and composites based on lignocellulosic fibers, which are an important area of research in the context of their functional and structural applications. We encourage you to submit articles on the composition, properties, modification, and modern processing technologies of these materials, including innovative manufacturing methods such as 3D printing. In the area of fibrous materials, issues related to paper production, fiber engineering, and functional coatings affecting the optical, mechanical, and barrier properties of end products are also discussed. The issue also addresses surface functionalization issues, including hydrophobicity, fire resistance, antibacterial and barrier properties, as well as the mechanical, hygrothermal, and functional properties of lignocellulosic materials. Particular emphasis is placed on durability, biological resistance, aging, and strategies for improving operational stability. In addition, the issue is devoted to issues of sustainable development, recycling, and life cycle analysis of cellulose, wood-based, and board materials, as well as their applications in construction, furniture, materials engineering, packaging, and specialized industries.

Dr. Dorota Dukarska
Dr. Radoslaw Mirski
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Keywords

  • cellulose materials
  • lignocellulose and wood-based materials
  • nanocellulose
  • bacterial cellulose
  • bioadhesive
  • synthetic adhesives
  • chemical and physical modifications
  • surface functionalization
  • 3D printing aspects
  • recycling

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Protective and Modification Strategies for Instrument Wood: A Critical Review
by Qingdong Liang and Junfei Ou
Polymers 2026, 18(6), 758; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym18060758 - 20 Mar 2026
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Wood is the quintessential material for musical instruments due to its superior acoustic properties. However, its inherent susceptibility to environmental degradation—including moisture-induced dimensional changes, photodegradation, and biological attack—presents a fundamental challenge that treatment strategies must address. This critical review systematically examines recent advances [...] Read more.
Wood is the quintessential material for musical instruments due to its superior acoustic properties. However, its inherent susceptibility to environmental degradation—including moisture-induced dimensional changes, photodegradation, and biological attack—presents a fundamental challenge that treatment strategies must address. This critical review systematically examines recent advances in wood modification and surface protection technologies for musical instruments, encompassing chemical and thermal modification, protective coatings, physical densification, and biological treatments. Drawing on studies published over the past two decades, this review synthesizes current knowledge on how these interventions affect wood’s acoustic performance, dimensional stability, mechanical integrity, and long-term durability. A central finding is that treatment outcomes are highly species-specific and involve complex performance trade-offs: acoustic optimization often comes at the expense of mechanical strength or dimensional stability, and the optimal solution varies depending on the functional requirements of specific instrument components (e.g., soundboards versus fingerboards). Emerging bio-based and nanocomposite coatings show promise for enhancing environmental resistance, but their acoustic implications remain largely unexplored. Furthermore, most research remains at the laboratory scale, with limited validation on full instruments and a notable absence of long-term performance data under natural aging conditions. To advance the field from empirical trial-and-error toward predictive, knowledge-based design, this review identifies three priority areas for future research: (1) establishing cross-scale “treatment-structure-performance” correlation models that bridge molecular-level modifications to instrument-level acoustic outcomes; (2) developing intelligently engineered surface systems capable of multi-objective synergistic optimization; and (3) creating comprehensive assessment standards that encompass acoustics, durability, and sustainability. By systematically synthesizing current knowledge and identifying critical gaps, this review provides a foundation for more targeted, interdisciplinary research in instrument wood protection. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Cellulose and Wood-Based Materials in Polymer Systems and Materials Engineering)
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Ferulic Acid and Polyferulic Acid in Polymers: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications
by Mateusz Leszczyński, Mariusz Ł. Mamiński and Paweł G. Parzuchowski
Polymers 2025, 17(20), 2788; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17202788 - 17 Oct 2025
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Ferulic acid (FA), together with its polymers and derivatives, has been attracting growing attention as a building block for advanced sustainable polymeric materials due to its renewable origin, intrinsic antioxidant activity, and potential for biodegradability. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview [...] Read more.
Ferulic acid (FA), together with its polymers and derivatives, has been attracting growing attention as a building block for advanced sustainable polymeric materials due to its renewable origin, intrinsic antioxidant activity, and potential for biodegradability. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of recent progress in the synthesis and functionalization of FA-based polymers, covering polymerization strategies, enzymatic modifications, and grafting approaches. The physicochemical characteristics of these materials are discussed, with particular emphasis on thermal stability, antioxidant performance, controlled release of active agents, and their impact on the mechanical and barrier properties of polymer matrices. Furthermore, key application domains—including biomedicine, food packaging, and environmental engineering—are examined, highlighting both the advantages and current limitations associated with FA utilization. Finally, perspectives are outlined regarding the necessity for further research to enhance bioavailability, stability, and synthetic efficiency, as well as the potential of FA-derived polymers in the development of next-generation, functional, and environmentally sustainable materials. Full article
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