Modified wood materials have improved resistance against wood decaying fungi. In contrast to traditional treatments, where the durability is achieved from the toxicity of the added chemicals, very little is …
The overall aim of this work is to research the physico-chemical properties of thermally modified wood. Such information may be useful for predictions and tailoring of adhesion properties and molecular …
The mode of action of modified wood has long been discussed but is still unsolved. A better understanding of decay resistance mechanisms facilitates improvements of wood protection processes and product …
During the last decades several processes of wood thermal modification have been developed and obtained material properties investigated. By comparison only a few researches are devoted to environmental impact of …
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. …
Wood plastic composites (WPC) have gained a relatively large share in the composite market. The environmental benefits and good properties of the materials make them attractive for variety of applications. …
There is increased interest in using biobased building materials from renewable resources along with greater demands on a more sustainable built environment. The value of by-products (or components) from processing …
To this day almost all guitar makers worldwide primarily use tropical wood like palisander (Dalbergia spp.) for their manufacturing. Due to the current CITES regulation from January 2017 related to …
Wood plastic composites are mainly used in outdoor applications: decking, railing, window profiles, fencing and outdoor furniture. Therefor it is important to determine their behavior in UV exposure. In this …
The presence and distribution of wood extractives can be related to the physicochemical properties of wood. Wood extractives are constituted of compounds that can easily migrate within the wood. Relocalisation …
Processing of wood produces large amounts and different types of wood residues. Nowadays a part of these residues is used in production of wood plastic composites (WPC). It is known …
Wooden products exposed to variable climates are strongly affected by the levels of moisture content (MC) in the material. Under favourable temperatures and MC close to the fibre saturation point …
Heat-treated wood is typically used in building exteriors and in saunas (high temperature and moisture content). A recent master thesis showed that the adhesion strength of a printed coating can …
