This study assesses low-field NMR T2 relaxation of water in unmodified and acetylated Pinus radiata earlywood samples at different stages of decay by the brown rot fungus, Rhodonia placenta. Increased …
Europe produces 64,4 million tons of plastic every year while 40 % is used for packaging (The European Commission, 2018). 1,5 % to 4 % of global plastics production, which …
Modified wood, still being a niche product, is gaining more favour with architects, specifiers and end-users, which suggests a continued success (Jones et al. 2018). However, the commercialised wood modification …
Modification is a way to avoid or delay fungal degradation of wood. Exactly how and why different types of modifications function remains unclear, albeit it is established that a reduction …
Wood is a hygroscopic material that absorbs and exchanges water molecules with the surrounding environment if it is exposed to water vapour or liquid water. Water molecules within the wood …
Susceptibility of wood to fungal degradation shortens service life and is one of the primary factors limiting the use of wood in constructions today. Traditionally, biodegradation has been mitigated by …
The utilization of biocides to prevent biological degradation of wood in outdoor situations is facing increased challenges. Environmentally motivated legislation is restricting the use of biocides and thus incentivizing the …
