Scientific researches have been focused on finding halogen-free solutions as effective as
halogenated ones owing to environmental and health problems in recent years. This fact is …

This review provides an intensive overview of flame retardant coating systems. The
occurrence of flame due to thermal degradation of the polymer substrate as a result of …

Wood remained an integral part of building structures across the globe. Concerns have
nonetheless arisen about wood having inherent high flammability and threatening the fire …

In the construction industry, a variety wooden products have been used for thousands of
years, according to demand, accessibility/availability, and customers' requirements. Wood is …

Conclusions The objective of this study was to evaluate a 2-step mineralization process to
improve the fire retardancy of beech wood. The focus was set on various formulations to …

It has been challenging for academia and industry to manufacture fire-safe bamboo
materials. In this study, a low-cost, simple, efficient, and environment-friendly composite …

The demand for construction timber is continuously increasing, due to its favourable
characteristics. However, the adequate protection of wood is key to its successful use, as it is …

The effect of dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma treatment was studied on the surface
characteristics and coating performance of transparent epoxy resin on the surface of …

Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) is an endemic plant of West Borneo (Indonesia). One of
its uses in the community is as a sedative. The aim of this research is to determine the …

Owing to its physico-mechanical properties, wood is widely used in housing for both outdoor
structures and indoors in floors, ceilings and others. However, its vulnerability to fire makes …