Transition from Formaldehyde-Based Wood Adhesives to Bio-Based Alternatives

Saman Ghahri; Long Yang; Guanben Du; Byung-Dae Park

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Saman Ghahri Department of Wood and Paper Science, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3464-0551
Long Yang College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, China https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0286-1803
Guanben Du College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, China https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5491-5116
Byung-Dae Park Department of Wood and Paper Science, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9802-7855

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Formaldehyde-based adhesives, Biomaterials, Bio-based adhesives, Sustainability

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Bio-based wood adhesives are increasingly receiving greater attention than those of synthetic formaldehyde-based adhesives from petroleum sources in response to climate change. In this respect, this editorial provides an overview on the transition of formaldehyde-based adhesives to bio-based adhesives for the bonding of wood. This transition is underway in academia and industry for practical applications. Bio-based adhesives offer low toxicity, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and increased sustainability with circular economy by promoting renewable and degradable sources, which generates a driving force for the transition.

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