applications in many sectors. The current study involved extracting pectin samples from
orange peel residues and utilizing them as additives in water-based adhesive systems for
producing composite wood panels. Three pectin types were used, named Pectin-A
(extracted from orange peels with HCl), pectin-B (extracted from orange peels with H 2 SO 4)
and a commercial pectin called Pectin-C. The aim of the study was to examine the possibility …