glossary
Lignin
A complex plant polymer associated with cell-wall rigidity. Its behaviour differs from cellulose and influences wood chemistry and weathering. Names and abbreviations: wood lignin. Related terms: Wood flour; Polypropylene (PP). Sources: https://research.fs.usda.gov/download/treesearch/42497.pdf, https://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/36721
Sources & further reading
- USDA Forest Products Laboratory — Wood/Nonwood Thermoplastic Composites ↗USDA Forest Products Laboratory · web · 2026-10-17
- USDA Forest Products Laboratory — Raw materials for wood-polymer composites ↗USDA Forest Products Laboratory · web · 2026-10-17