Surface Modification and Strengthening of Bio-Based Materials
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Bioactive Coatings and Biointerfaces".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 649
Special Issue Editor
Interests: wood modification with nano-particles and emulsions; wood modification for hydrophobicity and dimensional stability; surface treatment on interface interaction in wood composites
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bio-based materials such as wood, bamboo, and their composites have attracted attention among researchers due to their eco-friendly nature. Moreover, their products have been used in daily life, such as in furniture, construction, and even aerospace. However, owing to the drawbacks of natural polymers in cell walls, their applications undergo various challenges. Surface modification and protection can overcome defects and even endow bio-based materials with multi-functions, such as dimensional stability, hydrophobicity, anti-fungal properties, and flame retardance. Many kinds of modification techniques have been reported to achieve the target for which an improvement in overall performance is expected. Driven by the current state of ideas and techniques for modification, it is necessary to understand the mechanisms of the modification and protection processes. Further, we welcome papers that explore potential ideas for modification and protection.
This Special Issue will serve as a forum for papers focusing on the following concepts:
- Eco-friendly methods for the modification and protection of bio-based materials;
- Modification and protection with multi-functions;
- Experiments with new methods or characterizations on surface modification and protection;
- The development of mechanisms for the modification and protection of bio-based materials;
- Advanced material preparation and characterization made from bio-based materials.
We look forward to receiving your contributions!
Dr. Jun Jiang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- eco-friendly methods
- multi-functions
- surface modification and protection
- mechanism of modification and protection
- advanced materials
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