Zhen Fang

Bonding Properties and Antifungal and Flame-Retardant Performances of Soy Protein Adhesive Modified by Vanillin Grafting and Iron–Dopamine Synergy

Abstract Currently, environmentally benign biomass-based adhesives have become a research focus of the wood-based panel industry. As an eco-friendly alternative to formaldehyde-based resins, soy protein isolate (SPI) adhesives hold broad application prospects. However, their inad...

A Dragonfly Wing-InspiredMXene-Reinforced Soy ProteinAdhesive with Balanced Strength, Toughness, and Multifunctionality

Abstract Replacing petroleum-derived wood adhesives with soy protein isolate (SPI) offers a sustainable alternative, yet the practical application of SPI is severely hindered by its intrinsic poor water resistance and mechanical fragility. To overcome these drawbacks, we develope...