Wood, being a natural hygroscopic material, the interaction between wood and moisture
plays a crucial role in wood processing and utilization. Moisture affects the physical and …

Facing increasing social, environmental, and economic pressure to substitute non-
renewable fossil resources with renewable ones, hemicellulose has received attention as a …

Bamboo based composite materials have become an effective alternative for the green
development in the field of civil engineering. This paper proposed a novel bamboo based …

Corn stover is a valuable feedstock for non-grain sugar production. Each anatomical part
has different composition and structural propertied. In this study, corn stover was divided into …

In cultural heritage conservation science, moisture content (MC) is an essential factor to
determine. At the same time, it is essential to choose non-destructive and non-invasive …

Bamboo (Dendrocalamus giganteus) is a functionally graded material with well-organized
hierarchical structures. Its micrometer-sized vascular bundles and parenchymatic living cells …

Light microscopy is the conventional method used to investigate wood anatomy, identify the
wood taxon, and assess its conservation state. It generally requires the mechanical cut of …

Hygroexpansion in timber construction is a phenomenon that occurs as a result of changes
in the cell wall structure of wood caused by water. In this study, beech (Fagus sylvatica) and …

The development of sustainable and effective methods for extracting lignin is crucial for
achieving the advantages and promoting the shift towards a more sustainable and circular …

Background Pulp refining is an energy consuming, but integral part of paper production with
the aim to increase tensile strength and smoothness of paper sheets. Commercial enzyme …