Climate-induced shifts in forest composition are altering the availability of wood species for construction, necessitating more adaptable approaches to engineered wood products (EWPs). Structural finger-joints are the foundation for (EWPs) …
Climate-induced shifts in forest composition are altering the availability of wood species for construction, necessitating more adaptable approaches to engineered wood products (EWPs). Structural finger-joints are the foundation for (EWPs) …
The driving force behind the increased usage of timber in construction is mainly sustainability of the raw materials and reduced carbon emission from the conventional construction sectors (Sciomenta et al., …
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 – …
I’ve always been fascinated by the natural world and how we can use its resources in smarter, more sustainable ways. This curiosity led me to explore European aspen (Populus tremula …
Hardwood makes a great material. People like its colour, weight and its air of luxury, so I was shocked to learn that in the UK we burn 84% of the …
Wood as a biomaterial is the product of cell formation over time. Consequently, external factors, such as climate and stand parameters, have a strong influence, not only on wood growth …
Wood plastic composites (WPCs) are an important segment of the forest products industry. Applications of WPCs are typically for nonstructural applications and the market has been dominated by rail and …
The present study is aimed at obtaining self-binding (without any additional binders) medium density board samples from steam-exploded grey alder (alnus incana (L.) Moench) chips. The chips used for steam …
Ash-tree wood is heavy, tough and durable; hence, it belongs to hard deciduous wood species. In comparison with oak, ash-tree is more fast-growing; it reaches a height of 20 m …
Heat treatment is often used to improve dimensional stability of wood. This research was performed in order to determine how the heating process affects mechanical properties and decay resistance of …
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 …
Silicon carbide with high wear resistance character is the only chemical compound of carbon and silicon. Also Silicon carbide (SiC) nanoparticles exhibit characteristics such as high stability, high thermal conductivity, …
The aim of this preliminary study was to investigate differences in mechanical and fungicidal properties of three different wood species (English oak (Quercus sp.), common beach (Fagus sylvatica) and Norway …
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 …
