Can bio-chemicals improve the fire performance of wood?
The combustibility of wood is one of its major challenges for use as a building material. The response of materials to an initial fire attack, defined via parameters such as …
Isothermal strength development of clover grass protein adhesives
Adhesives are essential for producing wooden boards from particles or veneer, necessitating large quantities of glue. Historically, plant and animal proteins were used in adhesives, but the advent of inexpensive …