Wood is an amazing material that breathes and interacts with the water around it. It absorbs water from the air and releases it back, depending on the temperature and humidity. …
Wood fibres were produced on the pilot scale refiner at the BioComposites Centre, Bangor University, from a commercially sourced mix of chipped wood. The fibres were produced at refiner pressure …
Home grown Japanese larch (Larix kaempferi) is a strong attractive species with potential for diversifying softwood timber consumption in the UK. The fast growth rate due to the mild British …
The use of timber has a large role to play in the mitigation of climate change and the reduction ofcarbon i n the atmosphere, indeed the growing and use of …
Modifications such as methacrylation of wood can be used to improve both wood mechanical properties and durability characteristics. Samples of pine and spruce wood were impregnated under vacuum with methyl …
Wood modification with low molecular weight thermosetting resin is a frequently studied technique that is suitable for upscaling1–3. This treatment typically involves separate steps for impregnation, followed by drying, and …
In any form of wood treatment – preservatives, fire retardants or wood modification – the uptake of treatment agents is a limiting factor for performance of the finished product. Mechanical …
It was shown that wood anatomy has a strong influence on WPG, Bulking and Swelling in resin modified wood. The effectiveness of the modification can be expressed by ASE, but …
Wood protection, whether by traditional preservatives or using novel treatments relies upon good uptake of fluids. Even technologies such as acetylation, furfurylation, resin modification or bio-based modification agents (e.g. Sor-Ca …
Wood modification with thermosetting resins is an increasingly popular method aiming to increase the number of applications for readily available plantation timber. Phenol urea formaldehyde (PUF) resin is impregnated into …
