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

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
Guest Editors

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