Biological systems, adapted through millions of years of evolution with various functional
trade-offs, have emerged as a crucial source of inspiration for the design of advanced …

Due to thermal and flame/fire sensitivity of biopolymers especially in plant-based biopolymer
fillers, it is extremely and necessary to improve the reaction to flame. The bio-polymers …

Wood modifications are becoming popular as a way to enhance the performance of wood,
either to make it more durable, improve the performance of wood, or give it new functionality …

Mass timber (MT), a group of large engineered structural wooden panels such as cross-
laminated timber (CLT), glue-laminated timber (Glulam), laminated veneer lumber (LVL) …

Wood-water interactions are central to the utilization of wood in our society since water
affects many important characteristics of wood. This topic has been investigated for more …

This study presents a review of the effect of nano-additives in improving the mechanical
properties of composites. Nano-additives added to composites, also termed …

Understanding nanoscale moisture interactions is fundamental to most applications of wood,
including cellulosic nanomaterials with tailored properties. By combining X-ray scattering …

The wood-water interactions of modified beech wood (Fagus sylvatica L.) were studied.
Specimens were thermally modified at 180 (TM1), 200 (TM2) and 220° C (TM3), acetylated …

Wood, being a natural hygroscopic material, the interaction between wood and moisture
plays a crucial role in wood processing and utilization. Moisture affects the physical and …

Passive daytime radiative cooling (PDRC) is a zero-energy-consumption cooling technology
and is very promising for future energy-efficient buildings. Wood-based composites, as …