Abstract Purpose of Review Wood can be protected from biological deterioration thereby
prolonging its longevity and contribution to carbon sequestration. Wood protection is only …

In recent years, the use of wood has gained social interest, leading to a global increase in its
demand. Yet, this demand is often covered by the production of woods of low natural …

The market for durable products using modified wood has increased substantially during the
last few years. This is partly because of the restriction on the use of toxic preservatives due …

Wood can be a suitable alternative to energy-intensive materials in various applications.
Nevertheless, its susceptibility to weathering and decay has significantly hindered the broad …

Factors relevant to degradation are important in every wood application. For wood used in
ground and water contact; well documented abiotic factors (or agents) include exposure to …

Wood is an indispensable building material for modern structures. As a kind of biological
material, it is more likely than other materials to be affected by the environment. It has been …

The phenomenon of marine plastic pollution is now well-established, with documented
impacts on marine biodiversity and biogeochemical cycles. In order to mitigate this …

The mechanical strength of wood from Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris), European larch (Larix
decidua), and Norway spruce (Picea abies) was studied using static compression tests. The …

Outdoor wood applications are exposed to several different biotic and abiotic factors, and for
that reason, they require protection to increase their service life. Several technologies of …

Wood submerged in saline and oxygenated marine waters worldwide is efficiently degraded
by crustaceans and molluscs. Nevertheless, in the cold coastal waters of the Antarctic, these …