Physico-Mechanical Properties of Lignocellulosic Material and Its Application

A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Wood Science and Forest Products".

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Forest Products Division, Forest Research Institute Malaysia, Kepong 52109, Selangor, Malaysia
Interests: impregnation modification; wood and non-wood forest products

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Forest Products Division, Forest Research Institute Malaysia, Kepong 52109, Selangor, Malaysia
Interests: lignocellulosic materials; bio-plastics; nanocellulose; solid biofuels

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Wood and non-wood are sustainable lignocellulosic materials that have a variety of uses. They are conventionally used for construction, furniture and other industry such as pulp and paper.  These materials are also used as raw materials to produce solid biofuel. Recently, the exploration of the potential application of lignocellulosic materials is also increasing in line with the circular economy policy.  Biofilm, bioplastic, and nanocellulose are examples of advanced eco-friendly products that can be generated from wood or wood waste. The aim of this Special Issue is to give an overview of the most recent advancements in the field of lignocellulosic and their potential application in diverse areas. This Special Issue contributes to the processing, anatomy, physical, mechanical and chemical properties of wood. This Special Issue welcomes papers on related topics such as advances in the synthesis, characterization and application of biofilm, bioplastic, nanocellulose and solid biofuels from lignocellulosic materials.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Advanced composites
  • Role of lignocellulosic materials in various applications

This Special Issue aims to be the leading peer-reviewed platform and an authoritative source of information for analysis, reviews and evaluation related to wood-based lignocellulosic materials.

Dr. Mohd Khairun Anwar Uyup
Dr. Tumirah Khadiran
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • wood and non-wood
  • nanocellulose
  • advance materials
  • nanocomposites
  • solid biofuels

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Distribution of Growth Stresses in Eucalyptus nitens Maiden Logs Immersed in Water
by Carlos Rozas, Ricardo Burgos, Alexander Opazo, Pablo Moreno, Oswaldo Erazo and Jean Pierre Lasserre
Forests 2023, 14(8), 1517; https://doi.org/10.3390/f14081517 - 26 Jul 2023
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This study aimed to evaluate the effect of water immersion on the release of growth stresses in 17-year-old Eucalyptus nitens logs. A total of 18 of 90 trees evaluated in the field were selected. The average diameter at the height breast of all [...] Read more.
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of water immersion on the release of growth stresses in 17-year-old Eucalyptus nitens logs. A total of 18 of 90 trees evaluated in the field were selected. The average diameter at the height breast of all the trees was 37 cm. The first section of the tree, from the stump to 2.44 m, was used. Three stress levels (low, medium, and high) were established. Six logs were studied for each level, which was divided into two groups: three for control and three for water immersion. Peripheral longitudinal strains on standing trees, freshly felling, and after the immersion process were determined by an extensometer. The deflection of the sawn timber and log-end splitting before and after air-drying were evaluated. In addition, the distribution of growth stresses was determined. The results showed that deflection, the log-end splitting index, and stress distribution were reduced in the three levels. The water immersion method allowed a reduction of growth stresses in Eucalyptus nitens logs. Full article
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