“…Moreover, it is well known that cellulosic fibres undergo intermolecular cross-linking with UF pre-polymers (Andrews, Reinhard, Frick and Bertoniere 1985). Furthermore, in acidic medium, formaldehyde can also react with lignin (Sastry 1969), leading to the formation of methylolated lignin, which can unfold bonding properties. Insofar, the influence of UF resin on lignocellulosic fibres is an intricate issue, in which many aforementioned factors are intertwined.…”