Wood densification is aimed at reducing wood porosity through compression to improve wood surface hardness and transverse shear strength (Navi and Heger, 2004). This method has generated a lot of …
An increasing problem of Spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) attacks on softwood, particularly Norway spruce (Picea abies) has lead to a situation where there is a large stock of beetle …
The European aspen (Populus tremula L.) is a fast-growing low density hardwood species used in veneer and the pulp and paper industry. Shortages and/or high prices of high-quality wood species, …
The growing interest in bioplastics is largely attributed to their environmental benefits and their potential to remediate petrochemical polymers[1]. Among biobased polymers, cellulose has gained considerable attention due to its …
Plywood is a widely used engineered wood product valued for its strength to weight ratio, versatility, and cost effectiveness across construction, transportation and furniture industries[1,2]. However, its mechanical properties – …
The use of Exterior Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) has increased in recent decades, primarily due to its straightforward installation methodology, which is beneficial for cost-efficient energy renovation of buildings. …
Cellulose based plastics are gaining global interest for their numerous applications. Softwood and hardwood logs are used to produce cellulose fibres. Thermoplastic cellulose esters are promising materials for bioplastic packing. …
Increasing environmental awareness and the carbon-storing capability of wood have amplified its relevance as a building material. The demand for high-quality wood species necessitates exploring alternative, underutilized wood sources due …
Wood-plastic composite is an excellent example of a constantly evolving and developing way of thought. The material is environmentally friendly, sustainable and efficient. The most current issue is to extend …
Vacuum dried Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) roundwood and sapwood blocks were impregnated with different emulsions based on rapeseed oil with boron compounds and rapeseed oil with Tanalith E. The impregnation …
Wood flour usage in thermoplastic composites can lower the cost of the material and can also increase the strength and stiffness of thermoplastic composites. However, wood flour requires their surface …
Moisture safety is as important for CLT envelopes as for any other building envelopes. For wood, mould growth is usually the first criteria for limiting moisture conditions that are too …
This research investigates the properties of the wood-plastic composites, which are made of polypropylene matrix and birch wood as a filler. Wood plastic composites have already been widely researched materials …
The goal of this research is to study the properties of composite materials where birch false heartwood is used as filler material and suggest an economically suitable use for birch …
This project is a part of development of overall work to be finished as Master’s thesis of Technology of Wood and Plastic study program. As Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) is …
