Preservation of wood structures against degradation represents an old, and however, a new
challenge. Wood, as a natural hybrid composite material, represents a versatile and widely …

Ionic liquids represent a class of highly versatile organic compounds used extensively in the
last decade for lignocellulose biomass fractionation and dissolution, as well as property …

Composite finger-jointed spruce and oak wood panels have been thermally treated under
standard pressure and oxygen content conditions at two different temperatures, 180° C and …

This study explores the efficacy of 1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium bis (trifluoromethylsulfonyl)
imide and 1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride as cleaning agents for aged cellulosic …

Fungi play a considerable role in the deterioration of lignocellulose materials, as their
activities either affect the esthetic properties or lead to decay of the host materials. The new …

Biopolymers and their derivatives are attracting considerable interest as alternatives in wood
protection, because of their availability, nontoxicity, and compatibility toward the main wood …

The possibility of using ionic liquid based chitosan sorbent for the separation and
preconcentration of fluoroquinolone antibiotics (marbofloxacin, enoxacin, ofloxacin …

Pollution of water resources resulting from effluent discharge has been a long-standing
environmental concern. Traditional methods of wastewater treatment are often ineffective in …

Plantation forests have taken the responsibility for sustainable supply of wood resources for
household and industries as mankind increasingly faces the challenge of wood shortage …

Wood preservation plays a vital role in maintaining wood products' structural and aesthetic
properties. Traditional methods, including chemical treatments, preservatives, and coatings …