VOC emissions from wood-based panels, especially those using bio-based adhesives, pose health risks requiring careful measurement and identification.

The global market for forest products, including wood-based panels, is significant, with over USD 460 billion in combined imports and exports.

The content of wood-based panels, which are prevalent in construction and furniture, directly impacts the emission levels of potentially harmful VOCs.

Emerging research shows that replacing petrochemical binders in wood-based panels with bio-based alternatives or creating binderless boards could meet emission standards and be more environmentally friendly.

Wood-based composite boards are classified into fiberboard, particleboard, and veneer panels, each with distinctive manufacturing methods and adhesive types.

There's ongoing development to utilize non-petrochemical binders like tannins, lignin, and proteins to create sustainable wood-based panels.

Effective measurement of VOC emissions from these materials is crucial for human health and environmental protection, though it presents various sampling challenges.