Abstracts Tannins are found in most of the species throughout the plant kingdom, where
their functions are to protect the plant against predation and might help in regulating the …

Tannins are, after lignins, the most abundant source of natural aromatic biomolecules and
can be an alternative feedstock for the elaboration of chemicals, building blocks to develop …

The integration of bio-based functional agents with biopolymers is welcomed as a way of
meeting the growing demand for healthy, safety, and sustainability. This study presents a …

A water-soluble polyelectrolyte complex (PEC) consisting of bio-resourced phytic acid and
chitosan was fabricated at pH 1.3 and used to improve the flame retardancy of wool fabric by …

The last few decades have witnessed a spiralling growth of interest in polymers from
renewable resources within both the scientific and industrial communities. This review …

The annual bark yield in Canada is as much as 17 million m 3. Currently, more than half of
the bark is incinerated or landfilled and the remainder of the bark is mainly used as a cheap …

Key message Green chemistry for and from wood has developed numerous industrial
products, namely biosourced, green wood adhesives and preservatives, foams, composite …

Preservation of wood structures against degradation represents an old, and however, a new
challenge. Wood, as a natural hybrid composite material, represents a versatile and widely …

Norway spruce (Picea abies) is an important raw material for the forest industry in Nordic
countries. The chemical composition and hot water extraction of spruce bark was studied to …

Phenolic foam (PF) has recently been spotlighted because of their excellent flame
resistance, low smoke emission, and low production costs. However, PF is mainly prepared …