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Bonding with nature: Bioadhesives in wood-based panels

Bioadhesives are gaining ground as the wood industry seeks sustainable alternatives to fossil-based glues.

Bioadhesives are emerging as a sustainable alternative to traditional chemical glues in wood-based panel production, but they still represent just 3–5% of the global adhesive market.

In this article, experts from North Carolina State University and Natural Resources Institute Finland unpack the science, challenges, and opportunities behind bio-based bonding.

From the environmental costs of formaldehyde-based resins to the breakthrough Nature2Bond adhesive system, discover how green chemistry, regulatory pressure, and public demand are reshaping the future of wood construction.

Bioadhesives are gaining traction as sustainability and circularity reshape the wood products industry. Can they replace fossil-based adhesives for good?

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