Many materials are exposed to degrading outdoor conditions during their use phase as products in construction, automotive, packaging, textiles, consumer goods and also when they are managed irresponsibly as waste …
Wood finishing with coatings can have protective, aesthetic, or both functions depending on the intended application. Reduction of the adverse effects of water and photodegradation is the most common idea …
In this experiment a set of wood samples has been hydrothermally modified and then coated, to test their performance during outdoor exposure. The aim of this work is to evaluate …
The following hardwood species were used for heat treatment: birch (Betula pendula) and grey alder (Alnus incana). Modification was carried out in a multi-functional pilot device WTT in elevated water …
The aim of this study was to obtain an oil-in-water emulsion, suitable as a coating for wood surface protection. The main components of this emulsion were linseed oil and an …
In this research, the stages and the attempts made to obtain a stable emulsion of alkyd resin and linseed oil in water are discussed. The starting point of this new …
Microplastics (MPs) have gained significant attention in society due to their harmful effects on the environment and human health. MPs are considered plastic particles with the size below 5 mm. …
