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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Many new wood based materials have been developed in recent years but they have not been tested enough in outdoor conditions. During this project 120 variously treated wood and wood-based …
False heartwood is a phenomenon where penetration of oxygen discolors the wood. It is an undesirable defect which influences the applications of the wood. The properties and formation of false …
Plywood is valued for its uniform strength in all directions. This gives plywood an upper hand against solid wood in terms of cracking and warping. In Estonia, only birch is …
Although the world has come to the realization that exploitation of non-renewable materials are not sustainable, (Petrillo et al, 2018) there has been a limited interest in fully utilizing natural, …
As most plywood in Northern Europe is produced from either birch or different softwoods, or a combination of them, there is an interest to research other wood species for plywood …
