The article contains sections titled:
1.
Morphology and Properties
1.1.
Introduction
1.2.
Biology of Wood
1.2.1.
Anatomy
1.2.1.1.
Cell Types
1.2.1.2.
Softwoods
1.2.1.3.
Hardwoods
1.2.2.
Secondary Changes
1.2.3.
Cell Wall Formation and Architecture
1.3.
Chemistry of Wood
1.3.1.
Chemical Components of Wood
1.3.2.
Distribution of Components in the Cell Wall
1.3.3.
Macromolecular Structure of Cell Wall Components
1.4.
Physical Properties
2.
Wood‐Based Materials
2.1.
Introduction
2.2.
Laminate Bonding
2.2.1.
Laminated Structural Timber (Glulam)
2.2.1.1.
Development
2.2.1.2.
Construction and Production
2.2.1.3.
Properties
2.2.2.
Veneers, Plywood, and Derived Products
2.2.2.1.
Development
2.2.2.2.
Production of Veneers
2.2.2.3.
Principal Types of Plywood
2.2.2.4.
Adhesives and Additives
2.2.2.5.
Production of Veneer Plywood
2.2.2.6.
Properties, Testing, and Uses
2.2.2.7.
Engineered Wood
2.3.
Particle Bonding
2.3.1.
Particle Board
2.3.1.1.
Development
2.3.1.2.
Types of Particle Board
2.3.1.3.
Raw Materials
2.3.1.4.
Adhesives and Additives
2.3.1.5.
Production
2.3.1.6.
Properties, Testing, and Uses
2.3.2.
Fiberboard
2.3.2.1.
Development
2.3.2.2.
Types of Fiberboard
2.3.2.3.
Raw Materials
2.3.2.4.
Binders and Additives
2.3.2.5.
Production Processes
2.3.2.6.
Properties, Testing, and Uses
2.3.3.
Wood‐Based Materials with Mineral Binders
2.3.3.1.
Cement‐Bonded Boards
2.3.3.2.
Gypsum‐Bonded Board
2.3.3.3.
Magnesia‐Bonded Boards
2.4.
Surface Treatment
2.4.1.
Veneers
2.4.2.
Liquid Paints and Coatings
2.4.3.
Coating with Sheets, Short‐Cycle Films, and Decorative Laminates
2.4.3.1.
Coating with Foils
2.4.3.2.
Decorative Films (Short‐Cycle Films)
2.4.3.3.
Decorative Laminates
2.4.4.
Properties, Testing, and Uses
2.5.
Environmental and Toxicological Aspects
2.5.1.
Wood Dust
2.5.2.
Emissions
2.5.2.1.
Emissions during Production of Wood‐Based Materials
2.5.2.2.
Emissions from Finished Materials
2.5.3.
Disposal
2.6.
Polymer Wood
2.7.
Economic Aspects