Advanced Research and Technology on Biomass Materials in Forestry
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Wood Science and Forest Products".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 466
Special Issue Editors
Interests: waste biomass utilization; bio adhesives; lignin; crosslinking; wood based products; sustainable materials
Interests: cellulose-based functional materials; wood surface functional modification
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Interests: wood-based panels; fibreboards; lignocellulosic compisites; eco-friendly wood-based composites; bio-based adhesives; lignin; lignosulfonate
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
"Advanced Research and Technology on Biomass Materials in Forestry" aims to advance the understanding, development, and application of biomass materials derived from forest resources. Saving forests through waste biomass utilization involves converting agricultural and industrial waste biomass into valuable products, reducing the pressure on forests for resources. Moreover, we can minimize deforestation and forest degradation by utilizing waste biomass for energy production, bio-based materials, and chemicals. This approach promotes sustainable resource use and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and environmental pollution, thus contributing to climate change mitigation. Effective biomass utilization can create economic incentives for preserving forests, fostering a circular economy where waste is repurposed and natural habitats are protected. This Special Issue seeks to foster innovation in using forestry biomass for sustainable and environmentally friendly products, contributing to the global transition towards renewable materials and energy.
Potential topics include, but are not limited to:
- Biomass-based materials and products;
- Biomass-sourced biomaterials and biochemicals;
- Biomass-based adhesives;
- Challenges and opportunities of forest-sourced biomass materials;
- Technical lignin-based products;
- Sustainable biomass conversion technologies and innovations;
- Agricultural and industrial waste utilization for forest conservation;
- Wood-based products
Dr. Saman Ghahri
Dr. Bingnan Yuan
Prof. Dr. Viktor Savov
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- agricultural and industrial waste utilization
- biomass materials valorization
- biomass conversion
- bio-adhesives
- biomaterials
- crosslinking
- eco-friendly forest products
- technical lignin
- vegetable tannins
- sustainable production
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