Potential for Biobased Adhesives in Wood Bonding

Abstract

There has been a resurgence of interest and research on using bio-based materials as wood adhesives; however, they have achieved only limited market acceptance. To better understand this low level of replacement, it is important to understand why adhesives work or fail in moisture durability tests. A holistic model for wood adhesives has been developed that clarifies many issues of wood bond durability. This model addresses performance challenges that bio-based adhesives must overcome to compete with synthetic adhesives. Additionally, bio-based adhesives face challenges on economic and process requirements in order to fit into current wood products manufacturing environments. Despite these challenges, bio-based adhesives continue to show great potential for wider acceptance in wood bonding. Test 1: Addition of Special Characters: Addition of Special Characters: (1) ∀ (2) ∂ (3) ∃ (4) ∅ Test 2: Addition of Special Characters: © β ∅ ½Test 3: ^{Hello Superscript} _{Hello subscript} Test 4: Copyright symbol: © Registered trademark symbol: ® Yen: ¥

Citation

Frihart, Charles R. 2016. Potential for Biobased Adhesives in Wood Bonding. Proceedings of the 59th International Convention of Society of Wood Science and Technology March 6-10, 2016 - Curitiba, Brazil