This paper proposes the assessment of particleboards based on the Circular Economy (CE)
approach, in which wood wastes and bio-resins are used to produce circular construction …

The construction industry is responsible for several environmental impacts, such as high
consumption of raw materials and energy, significant contributions to global CO 2 emissions …

Current petrochemical-based adhesives adversely affect the environment through
substantial volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions during production, contributing to air …

Given the need for durable and low-maintenance products, thermal modification has
emerged as an environmentally friendly alternative, replacing chemical treatments. Although …

Use of lignocellulosic materials in particleboard has turned into an alternative for the reuse
of such materials, which are abundant and may have precarious disposal techniques. The …

Considering the significant demands for construction products and the increasing disposals
of plastic and agroforestry residues, this research evaluated the influence of recycled …

The use of castor oil in producing polyurethane resins has been identified as one of the most
promising options for the industry. The piassava fibers waste generated by the industry on a …

This research examined the influence of the compositions between coconut fiber (Cocos
nucifera) and wood particles (Pinus taeda L. and Eucalyptus saligna) on physico …

Oriented strand board (OSB) consists of wood particles glued by resins, whose composite
can be deteriorated by organisms due to construction uses in aggressive conditions. To …

The particleboard industry consumes large amounts of raw material, and this type of product
consumption has been increasing over the last few years. The research for alternative raw …