The effectiveness of the impregnation process depends mostly on the treatability of wood species, along with the type and properties of impregnating agents. The treatability of wood is an essential factor, as it significantly affects the liquid …

There is growing interest recently in reducing the usage of metals in timber structures. Birch plywood possesses satisfactory mechanical properties compared to other wood-based panels and is promising to be utilized in timber connections as a …

Certain drawbacks, such as hydrophilicity and dimensional instability due to moisture changes, limit wood applications. Environmental-friendly superhydrophobic coatings with a hierarchical structure could enhance the water resistance of wood. In …

Urea-formaldehyde (UF) resin is one of the most common adhesives used in wood-based composites, including medium density fiberboard (MDF). However, the formaldehyde emission from this resin has created limitations for its use. This study …

The paper describes a study on the effects of beam power and feed rate in the process of cutting fresh wood with a CO2 laser on water contact angle on the cut surface. The study involved several broadleaved tree species (oak, birch, alder, plum …

In this experiment, lignin was modified through phenolation and then used to synthesize hydrogels with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). The highest yield in phenolation was achieved at 120 °C with a Lignin/Phenol ratio of 1/4 and 10% sulfuric acid charge …

Wood vinegar (WV), also known as pyroligneous acid, is a liquid byproduct of making charcoal or biochar. The range of biomass feedstock used to produce WV includes agricultural residues, forestry residues, nuts, seeds, grasses, aquatic plants, and …

Continuous and non-invasive analytical methods, such as Fourier transform near-infrared (FT-NIR), are increasingly utilized across various industries, generating substantial data with valuable insights. This study explored the prediction of …

Bamboo and bamboo products, known for their hygroscopic nature, exhibit sensitivity to different loading rates in dry conditions. However, with the increasing prevalence of heavy and extended precipitation events due to global warming, there is …

Agarwood oil is considered to be one of the costliest essential oils, produced by hydro-distillation of agarwood chips from resin impregnated wood from Aquilaria spp. Prior to distillation, the traditional production process involves a prolonged …

Lightweight structures are of paramount importance in engineering applications. Optimal designs combining various optimization techniques can maximize desired mechanical characteristics while minimizing undesired static or dynamic behaviors.

Veneer knots are the main indicator of plywood quality. Existing veneer knot identification algorithms have a high identification accuracy rate of over 90%. However, the convolutional neural network (CNN) model is complex and requires laborious …

The increasing demand for wood with enhanced flame retardant characteristics in construction applications necessitates strategic interventions. This study explores the fire behaviour and chemical characterisation of Robinia pseudoacacia wood …

Location determines not only the climatic condition but also the structural loads that the structure must withstand. Given the broad variety of climatic and seismic requirements of Chile, the design of lightweight timber buildings considering both …

A major function of resin in trees is to provide defense against external attacks by releasing the resin flow in the attacked or damaged area. Nonetheless, leakage of resin on the surface can have negative aesthetic and economic impacts on wood …

Making furniture or furniture elements that account for the needs of children at various stages of development or with psychomotor dysfunctions is very difficult. From the point of view of exploitation and production technology, it is difficult to …

Laminated bamboo columns with box sections are favored by designers because they overcome the disadvantage of small elastic modulus, but local buckling behavior caused by an excessive width-to-thickness ratio will lead to a non-uniform …

The study addresses concerns associated with formaldehyde-based adhesives in wood panel board production by proposing geopolymer-based wood binders as promising, formaldehyde-free alternatives. Using bentonite, the research delves into the …

The house longhorn beetle, Hylotrupes bajulus L., is a recognized wood pest with larvae capable of infesting and damaging various wood species. The larvae’s wood-cutting capability is attributed to the metal-reinforced chitin in their mandibles …