Inadequate and non-uniform penetration of preservatives into refractory wood species is a
main concern in the wood preservation industry for pressure processes. Although the …

Wood modification, an efficient approach to enhance the intrinsic properties of wood, has
been extensively studied for decades. Due to growing environmental awareness, the …

Four fast-growing wood species were treated, including two hardwood species and two
softwood species, with either furfurylation or acetylation for comparison and analysis. The …

Fast-growing eucalyptus (Eucalyptus robusta Smith) and poplar (Populus tomentosa Carr.)
were impregnated with melamine–urea–formaldehyde (MUF) resin by vacuum. The weight …

Water repellents, as environmentally-friendly treatments, are gaining popularity as non-
biocidal solutions for wood protection. Drying oils, in addition to waxes and organosilicon …

Bagasse is a waste product from the sugar industry, which is usually used as energy source
in factory at present. However, the amount of bagasse left is still high enough for more value …

The radial permeability (gas and liquid) of the hybrid pine (Pinus elliottii var. elliottii [PEE]×
Pinus caribaea var. hondurensis [PCH]) was investigated for wood samples collected from …

Melamine formaldehyde‐furfuryl alcohol (MFFA) copolymer was prepared and impregnated
into softwood Ficus hispida in combination with crosslinking agent and montmorillonite …

Abstract Three softwoods, Sugi (Cryptomeria japonica), Korean Pine (Pinus koraiensis) and
Hinoki (Chamaecyparis obtusa), were vacuum–pressure impregnated with a fire retardant …

Furfurylation is a modification technique that improves many wood properties. The wood is
first impregnated with furfuryl alcohol (FA) diluted in a solvent, and afterward the …