Microwave radiation has the ability to heat a material with dielectric properties. Material
absorbs microwave energy and then converts it into heat, which gives the possibility of a …

This paper presents a survey of the state of the art of microwave (MW) treatment of wood,
informed by both past and recent research papers. It begins by introducing the main …

High-intensity microwave treatment is an environmentally friendly and time-saving method
with a great potential to generate a platform for wood product innovations by increasing the …

This study investigated the effect of high-intensity microwave (HIMW) treatment on the
chemistry of sapwood and heartwood of radiata pine. The wet chemical method, X-ray …

Despite presenting global relevance and satisfactory mechanical properties for structural
applications, the Portuguese eucalyptus, southern blue gum (Eucalyptus globulus Labill.) …

Wood is a material that has been used by humankind for a long time. However, wood
researchers and industry have always been concerned about the issues during wood drying …

The most widespread wood species in the Portuguese forest and the most widely utilized
are maritime pine (Pinus pinaster) and eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus Labill). In the case …

The limonite acted as the raw material for iron smelting should be pre-dried due to its high
initial moisture content. Based on a lab-scale setup, the drying performance of limonite …

Microwave (MW) treatment is an effective method in the wood modification field. It has
become more popular in the past decade since it enhances wood permeability, allowing a …

The low density and light color of faber fir [Abies. fabri (Mast.) Craib] wood have limited its
applications in interior decoration and wall panels. In order to increase the density of faber fir …