Wood-Based Composites

Chemistry, Design Formulations, Properties and Applications
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-0-443-27759-7
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 590 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

Wood-Based Composites: Chemistry, Design Formulations, Properties and Applications presents the latest developments in this important research field. The book covers the chemistry, structure, design formulations, processing and engineering, surface treatment, and properties of wood. It also delves into the processing, fabrication, characterization, and diverse applications of multifunctional wood-based composites. With an international author base of renowned subject experts from around the globe, the book will provide a cutting-edge overview of various topics, including recent advancements in production, modification, characterization, and applications of distinct wood-based composites. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, as well as materials scientists who are looking to familiarize themselves with the current state-of-the-art and emerging research trends in the development of multifunctional wood-based composites, as well as their fabrication, properties, and performance evaluations for various types of applications.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rahman, Md Zillur

Deshmukh, Kalim

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Technologie der Textilverarbeitung und Faserverarbeitung
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction to Wood Science and Technology. Structure, Chemistry, Innovations in Wood Formulations, Processing and Engineering of Wood Products, Properties, Challenges, and Future Perspectives
2. Chemical Modifications of Wood for Property Enhancement
3. Plasma Treatment of Wood. Implications on the Surface Characteristics
4. Effect of Heat Treatment on the Stability and Surface Characteristics of Wood
5. Wood-Based Composites. Compositions, Construction Strategies, Surface Modifications, Mechanics, Unique Properties, Challenges, and Future Perspectives
6. Additive Manufacturing (3D/4D Printing) of Wood-Based Composites
7. Theoretical Modeling and Simulations of Wood-Based Composites
8. Morphological, Thermal, and Mechanical Characterizations of Wood-Based Composites
9. Adhesives for Sustainable Wood Composites
10. Electrically Conductive Wood-Based Composites. Preparation, Properties, and Applications
11. Wood-Based Composite Board
12. Wood-Based Composites in Plywood and Other Veneer-Based Products
13. Wood-Based Composites in Manufacturing Fiberboard
14. Wood-Based Composites as Construction and Decorative Building Materials
15. Wood-Based Fire-Retardant and Self-Extinguishing Composites
16. Wood-Based Composites for Thermal Insulation
17. Wood-Based Composites for EMI Shielding Applications
18. Wood-Based Composites for Supercapacitor Applications
19. Wood-Based Antibacterial Composites
20. Sustainability, Biodegradability, Life Cycle Assessment, Recycling, Legislative Aspects, and Environmental Impact of Wood-Based Composites

Über Autor(innen)

Deshmukh, Kalim
Kalim Deshmukh is a senior researcher at the New Technologies-Research Centre, University of West Bohemia, Pilsen, Czech Republic. He has over 20 years of research experience working with a wide variety of polymers and nanomaterials, including metal oxide nanoparticles and two-dimensional (2D) materials like graphene and MXenes. His research interest is mainly focused on the synthesis, characterization, and investigations of the structure-property relationship of polymer nanocomposites and nanohybrids reinforced with different nanofillers, including various metal oxides, carbon allotropes, and novel 2D materials for energy storage and conversion, energy harvesting, electromagnetic interference shielding, gas sensing, and biomedical applications.

Rahman, Md Zillur
Dr. Md Zillur Rahman is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh. He earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Auckland, New Zealand. With over ten years of research experience, Dr. Rahman specializes in fiber-reinforced polymer and concrete composite materials, hybrids, and nanomaterials. His expertise encompasses the mechanical properties and durability of composites, structural vibration and damping, bio-inspired design, and computational simulation. Throughout his career, he has actively contributed to advancing knowledge in composite materials and nanotechnology, focusing on their practical engineering applications. He is also involved in editing multiple scientific books and engaging in international research collaborations and conference presentations, demonstrating a strong commitment to the field of materials science and engineering. His work aims to develop innovative, sustainable composite materials for structural and industrial use.