Oil palm trunk (OPT) is a solid waste obtained in large quantities after the felling of oil palm
trees and is available year-round. Scientists and industrialists face difficulties in utilizing …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes caused by natural weathering on
surface hardness and gloss of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) and Oriental beech (Fagus …

Effects of cold oxygen plasma treatment on activating the surface of poplar veneers and
improving its wettability were investigated. The veneers were treated with cold oxygen …

As petrochemical products (including plastics) contribute to the destruction of the natural
environment, the use of such products must be reduced. Plastics account for 90% of the …

The radio frequency oxygen plasma (RF-OP) treatment of wood was in focus, namely the
surface properties of poplar veneer has been analyzed as a function of RF-OP treatment …

This study aimed to determine the effect of accelerated weathering on gloss, surface
hardness and colour changes of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.). Test samples were …

This study was carried out to compare the characteristics of low density fiberboards (LDFs)
manufactured with different adhesive types such as melamine urea formaldehyde (MUF) …

Internal finishing materials for large auditoriums or public facilities are regulated in South
Korea to ensure their flame-retardant performance. Flame-retardant treatment of low-density …

To develop construction and building materials from low-quality fastgrowing wood, poplar
laminated veneer lumber composites reinforced by E-glass fiber cloths (GFC) were prepared …

As the use of CLT is increasing, it is important to understand how to deal with moisture
during construction. Throughout the construction phase it is often not feasible to shield every …