In the last decade there has been a remarkable growth world-wide in the production of biomaterial-based composites. In this context, so-called wood plastic composites (WPCs) are today mainly used in …
One key issue in wood construction is durability which is determined by construction details and the resistance of the material against biological deterioration and wetting. The moisture performance of wooden …
Wood modification is increasing the resistance against wood destroying fungi. The protective mechanism is most likely associated with its hydrophobic character and increased moisture performance, but still not fully understood. …
