Residential buildings are globally responsible for around 40% of annual energy consumption. Reduction in energy consumption in this sector with the use of bio-based phase change materials (BPCMs) incorporated in …
Plant oils have significantly higher thermal conductivity than air, thus conducting heat more effectively to the surface and into wood. Although known for long time, drying in oil under vacuum …
Appearance and physical properties of treated wood intended for outdoor use have permanently been of great research interest. Since this information is particularly important for new and innovative formulations and …
Furfurylation process is a well-studied wood modification method. Properties such as dimensional stability, decay resistance, moisture uptake and weathering have been reported to be greatly improved after treatment. However, the …
During the last decades, wood modification became of greater research interest especially for substitution of harmful and toxic wood preservatives such as CCA. However, modification processes and modification agents can …
The study assessed the distinct role of extractives and lignin content in the natural durability of three tropical hardwoods growing in Mozambique namely ntholo (Pseudolachnostylis maprounaefolia Pax), metil (Sterculia appendiculata …
“Green” buildings constructed by bio-based materials have been considered as a strategy to battle the climate changes. In this regard, engineered wood such as cross-laminated timber or glulam is increasingly …
