A nature-inspired strategy towards superhydrophobic wood

S Liu, M Zhu, Y Huang, Y Yu, W Yu, B Lv - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Plant polyphenols are a type of natural substance widely present in plants, which can form
three-dimensional metal-phenolic networks (MPNs) via chelation with metal ions, thereby …

Improvement of interfacial interaction in impregnated wood via grafting methyl methacrylate onto wood cell walls

Y Dong, M Altgen, M Mäkelä, L Rautkari, M Hughes… - Holzforschung, 2020 - degruyter.com
Improving the interaction between the wood cell wall and a modifying agent is fundamental
to enhancing the efficacy of wood modification. The extent of interaction is, nevertheless …

Changes in chemical composition, crystallinity, and microstructure of wood fiber mat-reinforced composite caused by white-rot fungus Trametes versicolor and brown-rot fungus …

M Bao, W Zhang, L He, Y Bao, Z Wu, W Yu… - … Material Science & …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Wood fiber mat-reinforced composite (WFMRC) is a novel type of engineering wood-based
polymer composite for decorative and building applications. Fungal decay strongly …

Bamboo strand-based structural composite lumber: Influence of technological parameters on physico-mechanical properties

Y Sun, W Yu, X Wei, L Ge, Z Guo, Y Zhang - Construction and Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
In order to make efficient and high-value utilization of bamboo materials, bamboo strand-
based structural composite lumber (BSCL) with high bamboo utilization, high automation …

[HTML][HTML] Optimization of fiber orientation and topology for curved-folded laminated bamboo veneer shells

X Meng, YM Xie, J Ma - Engineering Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
Laminated natural materials, exemplified by laminated bamboo veneers, have been
extensively used in architectural and engineering applications due to their cost …

The optimization of thermo-mechanical densification to improve the water resistance of outdoor bamboo scrimber

X Wang, R Zhu, W Lei, Q Su, W Yu - Forests, 2023 - mdpi.com
The water resistance of bamboo scrimber used in outdoor environments greatly affects its
applications and lifecycle. Physical and chemical studies have been conducted to …

Changes in chemical composition, crystallizability, and microstructure of decayed wood-fiber-Mat-reinforced composite treated with copper triazole preservative

M Bao, R Tang, Y Bao, S He, Y Chen, N Li - Forests, 2022 - mdpi.com
Wood-fiber-mat-reinforced composites (WFMRCs) possess excellent physical and
mechanical properties and provide high structural performance, making them a suitable …

Structure, Mechanical Performance, and Dimensional Stability of Radiata Pine (Pinus radiata D. Don) Scrimbers

J Wei, F Rao, Y Huang, Y Zhang, Y Qi… - Advances in Polymer …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Natural wood has certain advantages such as good processability and high specific strength
and thus has been used for millennium as a structural material. But the mechanical …

Outdoor wood mats-based engineering composite: influence of process parameters on decay resistance against wood-degrading fungi Trametes versicolor and …

M Bao, N Li, Y Bao, J Li, H Zhong, Y Chen, Y Yu - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
The process parameters significantly influence the preparation and final properties of
outdoor wood mats-based engineering composite (OWMEC). During outdoor use, wood …

Effect of layups on the mechanical properties of overlaid laminated bamboo lumber made of radial bamboo slices

X Guan, H Yin, C Lin, W Zhan - Journal of Wood Science, 2022 - Springer
Radial bamboo strips are being widely used for structural applications due to the higher
yield and high strength. However, there was a sharp taper at the top of bamboo which made …