Sustainable Lignocellulosic Materials
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (21 November 2023) | Viewed by 4252
Special Issue Editors
2. Fiber and Nanotechnology Program, University of Sopron, 9400 Sopron, Hungary
Interests: wood and wood-based products; biocomposites; natural fiber; lignocellulosic material defibration; natural fiber modifications; cementitious products; green synthesis of nanoparticles
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Interests: wood and wood-based products; glued wooden structures; non-destructive testing of wood
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2. Fiber and Nanotechnology Program, University of Sopron, 9400 Sopron, Hungary
Interests: wood and wood-based products; biocomposites; natural fiber; defibration; natural fiber modifications; green synthesis of nanoparticles
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Wood and wood-based products are considered the most significant renewable source of lignocellulosic material abundantly available in Nature. They are widely used for sustainable structural and building materials instead of traditional steel and concrete products. However, natural fibers are also defibrated from wood particles, and can be used for green insulation and plastic composite material production. The particles obtained from softwoods and hardwoods are another important source of lignocellulosic materials used for sustainable particle board manufacturing. Different thermosetting, thermoplastic, and cementitious polymers are used for the production of wood-based products and the development and manufacturing of composites. Recently, multiple hard woods, barks, and leaves have been used for metallic nanoparticle synthesis, adding a new dimension to green chemistry and physics as well. Furthermore, a variety of waste woods and industrial byproducts are excellent sources of sustainable lignocellulosic raw materials. The developed products are used for producing furniture, building and construction, packaging, bioplastics (aeronautics, defense, transportation vehicles, biomedicine, automotive, shipbuilding, etc.), and so on. In some cases, nanoparticles are also used to improve the thermomechanical and physical properties of the developed products. However, there is still a long way to go for sustainable lignocellulosic products to replace the traditional nonbiodegradable products made of steel, glass, carbon, and so on, due to the lack of efficient technology and production protocols. Hopefully, this Special Issue will play a significant role in overcoming such challenges in the coming times.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Wood and wood-based products;
- Biocomposites;
- Natural fiber;
- Defibration;
- Sustainable cementitious products;
- Natural fiber modifications;
- Green synthesis of nanoparticles;
- Recycling of wood-based products;
- Vegetable fibers and associated products;
- Cultivation and harvesting of plants;
- Industrial biproducts and uses;
- Numerous biopolymers and their uses;
- Application of wood and wood-based products;
- Application of vegetable fibers and associated products;
- Glued wooden structures;
- Non-destructive testing of wood.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Sustainability.
Dr. Tibor László Alpár
Dr. Laszlo Bejo
Dr. K. M. Faridul Hasan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- wood and plant materials
- vegetable fibers
- lignocellulosic raw materials
- biocomposites
- biopolymers
- industrial by-products
- recycling
- thermomechanical performances
- new material synthesis
- sustainable products
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