The scientific article “Wood Modification Using Fast Pyrolysis Bio-Oil (FPBO): Formulation Development, Characterization, and Evaluation of Wood Performance,” previously featured by UP IAM InnoRenew CoE for its contribution to sustainable wood protection research, has now been selected as an Editor’s Choice Article for Q2 2026 by the journal Forests (MDPI).

The selection follows several months of strong readership and engagement from the scientific community. Editor’s Choice articles are selected by the journal’s Academic Editors to highlight publications of particular interest and scientific significance.

The study explores Fast Pyrolysis Bio-Oil (FPBO) as a fully bio-based alternative to conventional wood preservatives, which are often fossil-based and may contain toxic components. Ten different formulations were developed and tested, followed by impregnation of radiata pine and comprehensive evaluation of material performance. The results identified three top-performing formulations that achieved an optimal balance between durability, environmental performance, and structural integrity.

The article was published in June 2026 by Dr. Anna Sandak, Amina Selmanović, Dr. Jakub Grzybek, Sasikala Perumal, Edit Földvári-Nagy, Dr. Lei Han, Richard Acquah, and Dr. Jakub Sandak, in collaboration with NewWave project partners BTG and Foreco.

The Editor’s Choice announcement is available on the Forests website: https://www.mdpi.com/about/announcements/17473

Read our previous news article about the research: https://innorenew.eu/2026/06/research-article-bio-based-wood-protection-using-fast-pyrolysis-bio-oil/