RESEARCHRESEARCH AREA
- Formaldehyde-based adhesives
- Adhesive synthesis
- Adhesive characterization
- Adhesion mechanisms
- Formaldehyde and VOC emission
- Adhesive characterization methods
- Adhesive interactions
- Adhesion interphase and cohesion
- Resin distribution
- Resin penetration
- Future challenges and opportunities for wood adhesives
- Bio-based resins
- Bioresin characterization, preparation, technology, and developments
- Lignin, starch or protein adhesives for future applications, etc.
Wood-Based Biocomposites
- Bio-based raw materials, including characterization, supply, processing, environmental assessment, economics, future challenges and opportunities of wood- or nonwood-based biocomposites.
- Wood-based composite panels, including development, new processing technology, and performance of plywood, particleboard, oriented strand board (OSB), fiberboard, etc.
- Nanocellulose-based biocomposites, covering characterization, processing, properties, applications, functional materials etc.
- Bio-based fiber modification, covering fundamental chemistry, processing technology, properties, adhesion, applications etc.
- Manufacturing technologies such as existing and new production technologies, process modelling, material interactions, modelling, future technologies etc.
- Analytical methods such as internal structure, cell wall mechanics, mechanical properties, moisture distribution, biodegradation, weathering, VOC emissions, etc.
- New product development and commercialization, including concept, design, materialization, etc.
- Standards development, including test methods, procedures, regulations, etc.
- Sustainable biocomposites