Surface modifications towards superhydrophobic wood-based composites: Construction strategies, functionalization, and perspectives

Xiaoyi Wang; Wei Tian; Yuhang Ye; Yuan Chen; Weijie Wu; Shaohua Jiang; Yuli Wang; Xiaoshuai Han

doi:10.1016/j.cis.2024.103142

Surface modifications towards superhydrophobic wood-based composites: Construction strategies, functionalization, and perspectives

Adv Colloid Interface Sci. 2024 Apr:326:103142. doi: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103142. Epub 2024 Mar 28.

Authors

Xiaoyi Wang¹, Wei Tian¹, Yuhang Ye², Yuan Chen³, Weijie Wu¹, Shaohua Jiang¹, Yuli Wang¹, Xiaoshuai Han⁴

Affiliations

¹ Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
² Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
³ Research Institute of Wood Industry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100000, China.
⁴ Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China. Electronic address: xiaoshuai.han@njfu.edu.cn.

PMID: 38555834
DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103142

Abstract

Amidst the burgeoning interest in multifunctional superhydrophobic wood-based composites (SWBCs) for their varied applications and the need for improved environmental resilience, recent efforts focus on enhancing their utility by integrating features such as mechanical and chemical stability, self-healing capabilities, flame resistance, and antimicrobial properties. Research indicates that various external conditions can influence the wettability and additional characteristics of SWBCs. This comprehensive review outlines three critical factors affecting SWBCs' performance: synthesis methods, wood taxonomy, and chemical agents. It further provides a detailed overview of SWBCs' specific attributes, including essential qualities for diverse applications and the limitations posed by different contexts. Additionally, it elaborates on performance evaluation techniques, offering a foundational framework for SWBCs' practical application. This work aims to serve as an important resource for future research and development in SWBC engineering.

Keywords: Durability; Multifunctional; Superhydrophobic; Wood-based composite.

Publication types

Review