Despite the enormous research efforts in recent years regarding lignin depolymerisation and
functionalisation, few commercial products are available. This review provides a summary …

Adhesives––the resins widely used in particleboards, oriented strength boards, and
plywood––are traditionally produced from fossil-based polymers. Owing to the toxicity …

As fossil fuel resources dwindle and new regulations for a cleaner and safer environment
come on stream, there is growing interest in develo** new sustainable feedstocks for …

Thermal modification is a well-established commercial technology for improving the
dimensional stability and durability of timber. Numerous reviews of thermally modified timber …

The demand for biodegradable materials across various industries has recently surged due
to environmental concerns and the need for the adoption of renewable materials. In this …

The use of lignin for material and chemical applications has gained interest in recent times
due to the environmental focus on using biomass for renewable materials as well as the …

Changes in both formaldehyde legislations and voluntary requirements (eg Germany RAL)
are currently the driving factors behind research on alternatives to amino-based adhesives; …

Phenol–formaldehyde (PF) resin continues to dominate the resin industry more than 100
years after its first synthesis. Its versatile properties such as thermal stability, chemical …

Bio-based adhesives have shown promise in the engineered wood products industry, and
there is a substantial growth of research on bio-based bonding agents. Wood is a renewable …

There has been a rapid growth in research and innovation of bio-based adhesives in the
engineered wood product industry. This article reviews the recent research published over …