Scope of nanotechnology in forest product industry

Along with the development of new products, research and development in the forest product industries are approaching new heights. A closer look into such technologies has been made in this review with special emphasis on the nanotechnology. Nanotechnology can transform the forest products industry in virtually all aspects ranging from production of raw materials, to new applications for composite and paper products and to new generations of functional nanoscale lignocelluloses. Continued research and development on forest product is essential for product property improvement that will meet future needs and provide products at reasonable costs.