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The extraction of polyol for the synthesis of lignin-based polyurethane coatings – a review Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-04-16 Fatemeh Hassani Khorshidi, Saeed Kazemi Najafi, Farhood Najafi, Antonio Pizzi, Rabi Behrooz, Dick Sandberg
Lignin, with its availability, aromatic structure, and abundant hydroxyl groups, presents a promising source of green bio-based polyols. The environmental implications of oil-derived polymeric mate...
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Experimental investigation of the bending creep behavior of glulam beam reinforced with near surface mounted steel bars Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Binhui Lu, Yin Ye, Shuheng Wang, Weidong Lu, Le He, Xingxing Li, Kangyuan Gao, Jiahao Li
In this study, the pull-up tests of glued-in steel bar were conducted, and the results showed that ensuring the anchorage length of the steel bar can obtain desired mechanical behavior of the glued...
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Enhancing poplar-wood properties through nano-silica fortified polyvinyl-acetate impregnation Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 P. Nagraik, S. R. Shukla, B. U. Kelkar
The effects of pressure impregnation of nano-SiO2 fortified polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) in plantation-grown poplar-wood (Populus deltoides) on a few important physical properties, such as density, wat...
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An engineering approach for calculating the energy required for defrosting and subsequent heating of frozen wood during thermal treatment Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Nencho Deliiski, Peter Niemz, Dimitar Angelski, Mihaela Campean, Pavlin Vitchev
An approach for calculating the energy required for defrosting and subsequent heating of frozen wood during thermal treatment in the production of veneer has been presented. Using two own unsteady ...
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Variations of the fundamental chemical components in Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys pubescens) Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Peng Li, Siyang Ji, Qunying Mou, Xuedong Zheng, Xiazhen Li, Xianjun Li
The utilization of bamboo as a substitute for wood or plastic signifies an imperative pathway towards achieving global sustainable development. The conduct of comprehensive and systematic research ...
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Effects of alkyl-ketene dimer on physical, mechanical and formaldehyde emission properties of particleboard produced with melamine-impregnated paper waste Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-04-09 İbrahim Halil Başboğa, Hülya Varlibaş Başboğa, Çağatay Taşdemir, İlkay Atar, Özcan Yüce, Arif Karademir, Fatih Mengeloğlu
This study aimed to enhance the physical properties and the weak heat transmission of the core layer, which are the weak points of particleboard produced using melamine-impregnated paper waste (MIP...
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Fire behavior of furfurylated paulownia wood Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-04-09 Peter Rantuch, Tomáš Štefko, Igor Wachter, Jozef Martinka
Wood is an aesthetically pleasing, sustainable material for various uses. All materials, including wood, are intended to be long-lasting, maintaining their original appearance. The effects of furfu...
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Influence of test methodology on the characterization of the parallel-to-grain timber embedment strength and foundation modulus of dowels Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Caroline D. Aquino, Leonardo G. Rodrigues, Michael Schweigler, Meta Kržan, Zheng Li, Jorge M. Branco
A reliable determination of the embedment strength and foundation modulus of timber elements is critical for the design and safety assessment of joints in timber structures. However, the existence ...
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Influence of panel density on the characteristics of novel multifunctional particleboard Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Mojtaba Rezanezhad Divkolaei, Ali Shalbafan, Heiko Thoemen
A novel approach to produce a multifunctional particleboard (PB) with lower density and high electrical conductivity is presented. To this end, woven carbon nets with a perforated structure were in...
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Water uptake and permeability in sapwood and heartwood of hydro-thermally proceed Turkey oak Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 Fatemeh Rezaei, Roberto Corleto, Valentina Lo Giudice, Miklós Bak, Róbert Németh, Peter Niemz, Milan Gaff, Luigi Todaro
This study aimed to investigate the combined effect of steaming and heating on the equilibrium moisture content (EMC) of Turkey oak (Quercus cerris L.) wood over a nine-year period. The study also ...
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Hygrothermal characterization of lightweight biosourced composites based on date palm fiber and lime Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 A. Gherfi, A. Merabet, R. Belakroum, M. Kadja, T. Moussa, M. Lachi, G. Polidori, C. Maalouf
Biosourced materials derived from agricultural by-products hold significant promise in both enhancing the hygrothermal performance of buildings and reducing their environmental footprint. We invest...
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Physico-Mechanical and Anatomical Properties of Normal and Tension Woods of Terminalia Superba (Engl. & Diels) Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 C. Antwi-Boasiako, E.S. Ofosu, M. Glalah
This study ascertained the physico-mechanical and anatomical properties of Terminalia superba tension wood, in comparison with its normal counterpart. Tension wood recorded higher green moisture co...
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Study on the dyeing properties of Chinese fir with Cinnamomum camphor pigment by premordant dyeing Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Yiqing Qi, Ziwen Zhou, Jiaxi Li, Liming Shen, Jianlin Han
Wood staining can improve the quality of Chinese fir. In this study, Cinnamomum camphora natural plant pigment was used as a substitute for synthetic dyes to stain Chinese fir, and the staining per...
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Acidic deep eutectic solvent as a novel catalyst for urea–formaldehyde resin curing Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Hamed Younesi-Kordkheili, Antonio Pizzi
The effect of a novel catalyst, acidic deep eutectic solvent, on the characteristics of urea–formaldehyde (UF) resins-bonded particleboard was studied in this research work. Methyltriphenyl-phospho...
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New reinforcements combining a steel plate and screws to enhance beam-column contact surfaces for prestressed timber joints Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Yong Zhao, Jing Zhao, Hai-Rong Shi, Chun-Lin Wang
The beam-column contact surface of joints in prestressed timber frames is one of the key factors determining structural performance. In this paper, a new reinforcement combining a steel plate and s...
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Effect of fire-retardant treatment of wood prior to thermo-mechanical densification Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 Alexander Scharf, Črt Švajger, Chia-Feng Lin, Miha Humar, Dick Sandberg, Dennis Jones
Wood densification itself does not, in general, improve the fire-retardant properties sufficiently to reach the standard requirements. The object of this study was to enhance the fire-retardant pro...
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Experimental investigation and analytical model of traditional Kath-Kuni Wooden joints Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 Survesh Chetival, Sanjay Chikermane
The traditional Kath-Kuni construction system is considered an earthquake-resistant construction system. Its major earthquake-resistant features are its wooden connections, such as Maanwi (dovetail...
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Wood-products value-chain mapping Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-25 Jue Mo, Eva Haviarova, Manja Kitek Kuzman
With the increasing importance of wood as a sustainable material and addressing challenges facing the wood products industry, there is an emerging need for innovation and collaboration across all i...
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Effect of colorants on interfacial compatibility in wood flour/poly (β-hydroxybutyrate valerate) composites Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Shuxiao Xie, Feng Xiao, Shuangshuang Ma, Shaojie Huo, Lizhi Zhu, Haiyan Song
In order to study the effect of the colorants on interfacial compatibility between wood and polymer in wood flour/Poly (β-hydroxybutyrate valerate) composites (WPHBVs), three kinds of colorants (wh...
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A supervised approach to automatic density and foreign-object detection in particleboard paving quality control Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Jie Yan, Chunmei Yang, Tao Zhang, Bo Xue, Wen Qu
Density detection and foreign object detection are very significant to ensure the quality of particleboard production and are important links in the quality control of pavement. This study analyzes...
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'Marfim pattern’ of wood species in the Southern Brazilian timber market: colorimetry and visible spectra Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Tawani Lorena Naide Acosta, Helena Cristina Vieira, Joielan Xipaia dos Santos, Washington Duarte Silva da Silva, Rafaela Stange, Deivison Venicio Souza, Pedro Henrique Gonzalez de Cademartori, Graciela Inés Bolzon de Muñiz, Silvana Nisgoski
Evaluating wood with similar characteristics is a challenging task. Taking into consideration the need for an efficient and rapid technique, the use of visible spectrophotometry to discriminate woo...
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Effect of grain orientation on the energy absorption performance of Chinese fir wood under quasi-static compression Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Jing Kong, Wenhua Lyu, Shiyu Xu, Zhiyi Yang
The compressive response and energy absorption of Chinese fir wood with different grain orientations along the longitudinal (L) and radial (or tangential) directions were studied through uniaxial q...
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A study of the accuracy of industrial robots and laser-tracking for timber machining across the workspace Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Marc Pantscharowitsch, Lukas Moser, Benjamin Kromoser
The aim of the present study was to investigate the accuracy of an industrial robot when milling glued-laminated timber along a vertical work plane while maximising the advantageous size of the wor...
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The analysis of long-time-exposed tars from wood shingles from church roofs and facades in mid-Sweden Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Olov Karlsson, Chia-Feng Lin
Poor condition of roofs in terms of decay of shingles and loss of tar-based surface treatments has been revealed in a number of churches at various geographical locations in mid-Sweden. The conditi...
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A method of particleboard surface defect detection and recognition based on deep learning Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Chengliang Zhang, Chunling Wang, Liyuan Zhao, Xiaolong Qu, Xujie Gao
Particleboard is a material for furniture and other wooden industrial products, directly impacting the service life of the final product. In this study, an innovative dual-attention mechanism, the ...
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Generalised scaled boundary isogeometric analysis – a method for structural analysis of naturally shaped timber structures Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Florian Spahn, Kevin Moreno Gata, Martin Trautz, Sven Klinkel
Natural building materials, such as naturally shaped tree trunks, have been used in construction since ancient times. Wood is primarily processed as a long, thin product due to its growth and struc...
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Hydrogen and covalent bonding synergistically reinforced wood-based composites inspired by nacre Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Hao Zhang, Junfeng Chen, Yanan Wang, Ying Zhang, Huicheng Dou, Hao Zhong, Minghui Guo
How to efficiently utilize fast-growing timber to create sustainable materials with excellent mechanical properties is important for resource utilization and environmental protection. Here, a simpl...
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Mechanical properties of poplar (NL-3412) branches Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Liang Zhao, Hongping Zhou, Shouxiang Jin, Wangbin Cui, Miao Wang
The mechanical properties of poplar (NL-3412) branches are the basis for designing and optimizing the working parameters of branch pruning and crushing machinery. In this study, the tensile, compre...
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Investigation of mycelium film as the adhesive for poplar veneer bonding: insight into interfacial bonding mechanisms Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Yongbin Cheng, Chun Long, Mingchang Zhang, Wang Wang, Wenjing Sun
The emergence of mycelium-bonded biocomposites has been stimulated in the quest for sustainable development. These biocomposites exhibit enhanced mechanical properties through hot pressing, with my...
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Properties of laminated board from Belangke bamboo (Gigantochloa pruriens) modified with citric acid, boric acid, and polystyrene Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Rudi Hartono, Putri Fadhira Muliani, Jajang Sutiawan, Putri Amanda, Ihak Sumardi, Muhammad Navis Rofii
The development of bamboo as a raw material for construction materials has drawbacks, including low physical properties. Therefore, this work aimed to determine the physical and mechanical properti...
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Effect of the particle geometry on lightweight particleboard from Paulownia using high-frequency pressing technology Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Paul Röllig, Eugenia Mariana Tudor, Marius Cătălin Barbu, Martin Direske
This study investigates the manufacture of lightweight single-layer particleboard (PB) made of the low-density wood species paulownia (Paulownia tomentosa) using high-frequency (HF) pressing techno...
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Elasto-mechanical properties of thermo-hygro-mechanical (THM) densified oil palm sawn timber Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Nathan Koelli, Katja Fruehwald-Koenig
Oil palm wood is mainly low in density and since strength and stiffness correlate with density, this study aimed to enhance the properties of oil palm wood through thermo-hygro-mechanical (THM) den...
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Experimental evaluation of combustion performance in the three main anatomical sections of poplar wood Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Fangya Pan, Zhilin Chen, Yuxiang Huang, Jiulong Xie, Hongyu Jia, Peng Jiang
The interrelationship and organization between the axial and transversal systems gives rise to three main views, namely cross, radial and tangential sections. This study investigated the difference...
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Embedment strength and foundation modulus at an angle to the grain for fully threaded bolts Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Bo-Han Xu, Hong-Fang Guo, Xiao-Lei Li, Yan-Hua Zhao, Binsheng Zhang
As the main parameter, embedment strength is used to assess the load-carrying capacity of timber joints with dowel-type fasteners and foundation modulus is used to assess their stiffness. The embed...
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Low formaldehyde-emission particleboards with the addition of Scots pine wood waste derived activated carbon Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Mehmet Emin Ergün, Abdullah İstek, İsmail Özlüsoylu, Filiz Koyuncu, Şaban Bülbül
Free formaldehyde released after particleboard production poses significant risks to human and environmental health. This study investigated the impact of adding activated carbon produced from pine...
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Effect of thermal modification of wood on the rheology, mechanical properties and dimensional stability of wood composite filaments and 3D-printed parts Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Daša Krapež Tomec, Manfred Schöflinger, Jürgen Leßlhumer, Jure Žigon, Miha Humar, Mirko Kariž
This study investigates the effects of thermal modification (TM) on wood-filled polylactic acid composite filaments for 3D printing. Nine composite formulations with different wood content were ana...
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Impact of wood surface roughness on optical properties of photonic crystal and amorphous photonic crystal structural color coatings Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Yue Su, Yi Liu, Jing Hu
Photonic crystal structural coloration represents a novel method for surface decoration of wood. Employing thermal-assisted gravity deposition and spray coating techniques, this study fabricated ph...
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Reconfigurable open architecture control system with integrated digital twin for 3-axis woodworking milling machine Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Zoran Dimic, Sasa Zivanovic, Dragan Pavlovic, Mladen Furtula, Marija Djurkovic, Aleksandar Rakic, Branko Kokotovic
This study proposes a reconfigurable open architecture control system for the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) woodworking educational machine tool called “EMCO F1 CNC”. On this machine physical ha...
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Rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis) preservation using sodium acetate and sodium butyrate from fermented landfill leachate Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-11 Azieyati Hani Hussain, Siti Baizura Mahat, Lim Yin Min, Charles Ng Wai Chun, Ramizah Kamaludin, Muaz Mohd Zaini Makhtar, Husnul Azan Tajarudin
The common practice of using toxic chemicals as a preservative for rubberwood is much of a concern regarding environmental issues, its effect on human health, and compromising the wood’s strength. ...
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A convenient approach to manufacturing lightweight and high-sound-insulation plywood using furfuryl alcohol/multilayer graphene oxide as a shielding layer Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Shuangshuang Wu, Jichun Zhou, Wei Xu
With the requirement of green construction, the building envelope system urgently needs lightweight material with high sound insulation performance. In this study, a kind of plywood with furfuryl a...
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Unraveling the permeation-enhancing effect of didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride (DDAC) on poplar wood (Populus cathayana Rehd.) Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Runhua Zhang, Jiajia Xu, Mingchang Zhang, Zhenxin Zhang, Erni Ma, Jinzhen Cao
Wood is a sustainable, porous material with a diverse range of applications. However, the low permeability of liquids within wood poses significant challenges for the widespread application of adva...
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Numerical investigations of dynamic moisture response to the climates inside wooden components in timber buildings and its potential threats Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-11 Haowei Hu, Zhenyao Qi, Jingjun Shi, Hang Li, Jie Ji
Chinese historical timber buildings are famous for their exquisite craftsmanship. In China, there are various climates with significant fluctuations throughout the year. As some buildings are desig...
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Study on free shrinkage and rheological characteristics of Eucalyptus urophylla ×E. grandis during conventional drying Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-11 Xiaokai Zhang, Xiaodi Wang, Mingyang Zhao, Honghai Liu
The collapse-prone nature of eucalyptus wood has implications for the measurement of drying rheological characteristics, particularly free shrinkage. The study outlined the calculation method for d...
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Mode I cracking of three tropical species from Cameroon: the case of bilinga, dabema, and padouk wood Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-11 Rosmi Biyo’o, Achille Bernard Biwole, Rostand Moutou Pitti, Charly Julien Nyobe, Benoit Ndiwe, Emile Jonathan Onana, Emmanuel Yamb
This work aimed to study the initial stress to cracking of Cameroonian tropical woods. The forests of the Cameroonian part of the Congo Basin, abound in species highly sought after for structural a...
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Effect of unilateral surface-densification process on wood-surface coating properties Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-11 Aokai Cheng, Ziling Liu, Yuhan Qiu, Jianping Xiang, Yonghui Zhou, Xiuyi Lin, Xianju Wang, Dengyun Tu, Qiaofang Zhou
Unilaterally surface-densified wood (USD), suitable for applications in solid wood flooring and furniture, can significantly increase wood value when coated with paint. We prepared USD by compactin...
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Investigation of various hardwood and softwood fibres for the usage in wood-fibre insulation panels Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-11 Arne A. P. Imken, Lea Bächle, Sascha Brinker, Redelf Kraft, Burkhard Plinke, Jochen Aderhold, Peter Meinlschmidt, Carsten Mai
The objective of this study was to investigate the mechanical and physical properties of wood-fibre insulation panels (WFIP) from fibres of various hardwood and softwood species, which were produce...
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Effect of resin content on the water-resistant, mechanical, and thermal properties of scrimber made from radiata pine wood (Pinus radiata D. Don) Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-11 Zijian Sun, Yang Xu, Minzhen Bao, Jinguang Wei, Shengquan Liu, Wenji Yu
Scrimber is processed by laminating wood fiber mats impregnated with phenolic resin under hot pressing. One of its essential components is phenolic resin. In this study, the effect of phenolic resi...
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The effect of hydroxy-methylated-resorcinol treated veneer on bonding interface and bonding strength of carbon fiber/poplar veneer composite Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Langchao Pan, Mingjie Guan, Dianyu Zhu, Guannan Wang, Yan Zhu, Tongjun Zhai, Yan Lu
Limited comprehension of differences between tight and loose poplar veneer surfaces affected the bonding performance of carbon fiber (CF)/poplar (P) veneer composites. This study assessed the impac...
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Effects of the combination of phenolic-resin impregnation and heat treatment on physical, mechanical and decay resistance of Taxodium hybrid “Zhongshanshan” wood Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Xinran Zhao, Yang Zhao, Chaoguang Yu, Xinzhou Wang, Biao Pan
This study aimed to evaluate the influence of cooperative modification treatments and treatment sequencing on the properties of treated fast-growing wood. Two integrated treatment methods including...
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Impact of surface finishing technology on slip resistance of oak lacquer wood floorboards with distinct gloss levels Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Łukasz Warguła, Bartosz Wieczorek, Tomasz Krystofiak, Maciej Sydor
The choice of surface finishing technology for floorboards can significantly influence the risk of slipping. This study aimed to assess the impact of surface finishing technology on the likelihood ...
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Flexural behavior and load-bearing capacity calculation methodology for wooden beams strengthened using aluminum plates attached with self-tapping screws Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Ma Shenglan, Huang Zhibin, Shao Keke, Wu Chen, Zhang Zheng
To investigate the flexural failure mode and behavior of wooden beams strengthened using aluminum (Al) plates, which were attached with self-tapping screws and structural adhesive, ten specimens we...
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The assessment of fire risk rating of wood specimens coated with metal oxides in different oxidation states in case of fire (I) Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Eui Jin, Yeong-Jin Chung
The fire risk rating assessment of wood was evaluated using fire performance index-VIII, fire growth index-VIII, and fire risk index-IX from previously described Chung’s equations. The burning prop...
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Properties of hybrid glued-laminated timber manufactured from peeler cores Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Daniel Koynov, Rosen Grigorov, Miglena Valyova
The aim of the present study was to determine some basic physical and mechanical properties of a hybrid glued-laminated timber manufactured from peeler cores (GLPC) as by-products of plywood manufa...
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Evaluating the load-carrying performance of single-bolted connections of inorganic-bonded bamboo composite Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Ernian Zhao, Hang Yin, Xin Zhang, Shuming Li, Shurong Li, Qiaoling Liu
In the field of civil engineering, the utilization of bio-based composites is a viable solution for promoting environmentally friendly practices. A novel bio-based inorganic-bonded bamboo composite...
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Wood treatment using in situ polymerization of pine resin and styrene Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Daniel Ferreira dos Santos, Arthur Behenck Aramburu, Andrey Pereira Acosta, Rafael de Avila Delucis, Resa Martha, Darci Alberto Gatto
This study aimed to produce polymer-wood composites via in situ polymerization. For this purpose, the polymer-wood composites were manufactured using vacuum in a horizontal autoclave. Physical, mec...
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Compression properties of glued laminated timber and tensile properties of gluelam lamellas from oil palm wood Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 K. Fruehwald-Koenig, L. Heister
When oil palm lumber is considered for load-bearing products such as glued laminated timber (GLT), defined strength and stiffness values are required. In this investigation, combined GLT from oil p...
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The production method of the Khufu-1 sheer planks: carving or bending? Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 M. Bram, Y. Me-Bar
The unassembled components of the Khufu-1 ship, dated to the mid-3rd millennium BC were found in 1954 just south of the Khufu pyramid in Egypt. It has two mid-sheer planks, one on each side: 23 m l...
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Mechanical properties and photostability of fast-growing wood deposited with nano-Al2O3/ZnO composite films Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-07 Jingkui Li, Liying Xu, Yanan Wang, Zirun Xiao, Ying Yu
Fast-growing wood generally has drawbacks such as soft texture, low strength, and poor photostability, which greatly limits its use value and application scope. In this article, nano-Al2O3/ZnO modi...
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The flexural performance of vertical steel-plate-reinforced bamboo scrimber beams Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-07 Guodong Li, Qiuyan Jin, Nan Guo, Zhirui Xie, Chao Yang
Since the elastic modulus of bamboo scrimber is low relative to their strength, the design of bamboo scrimber beams is often restricted by their deformation. Therefore, this study proposes vertical...
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Kiln-drying effectiveness as influenced by moisture content and density variation within a Scots pine timber batch Wood Mater. Sci. Eng. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Jerzy Majka, Łukasz Czajkowski, Marek Wieruszewski, Radosław Mirski
Sorting of sawn timber batches is crucial for efficient kiln-drying. This study aimed to verify the hypothesis of different drying attributes of 25 mm thick sapwood and mixed Scots pine boards sawn...