The perfect companion to the highly acclaimed Volume 1 of Wood AdhesivesVolume 2 presents stimulating discussions on technically and economically importantadhesives for wood bonding-covering their preparation and formulation as well astechniques and suggestions for their application. Like its companion book Wood Adhesives Volume 2 provides up-to-date informationand analysis of new technologies and recent breakthroughs. gives insightinto the relationship between adhesive chemistry and technical application. anddiscusses present and future trends likely to have considerable impact on the field. Elaborating upon general overviews presented in Volume 1 Wood AdhesivesVolume 2 includes a chapter on protein adhesives. fills the gap on the chemistryof polyvinyl acetate wood adhesives. contains a detailed discussion of formaldehydeemission. and much more. A complementary and much needed follow-up to Volume 1 Wood AdhesivesVolume 2 is essential reading for wood technologists; adhesives and physicalchemists; forest products researchers; polymer scientists; chemical mechanical processand civil engineers who must choose and apply wood adhesives; and advancedundergraduate and graduate students in the above disciplines. Language: English