Owing to the seriousness of the ecological risk and human hazard of inorganic wood
preservatives, their effective removal was gradually recognized. This paper details different …

Soy protein adhesive is readily deteriorated by microorganism, which greatly limits its
practical application in the plywood industry. In this research, a soybean meal (SM)-based …

In this study, Dendrocalamus asper and Phyllostachys edulis (Moso) bamboo were
subjected to a two-phase process of flattening and densification using a non-confined …

Bamboo strips can be made into large-scale bamboo-based materials for construction and
engineering materials, but the susceptibility of bamboo to degradation associated with …

Bamboo lacks transverse tissues, which negatively affect the intercellular water/nutrient
molecules transfer and predisposed to mold. Borate is widely used industrially for wood …

Due to its reliability, strength, and ease of access, bamboo has become an attractive
material for engineering applications. However, heterogeneous properties and durability …

In this work, the physical and mechanical properties of laminated and densified bamboo
elements for use in structural panels were assessed. The physical properties, such as …

The utilization potential of bamboo is enormous; however, its use is hampered in furniture
and building materials applications due to its hydrophilic and mildew-prone properties. For …

There is a growing recognition and awareness that nature can provide viable solutions for
more sustainable building materials. Arundo donax (AD) is a tall cane of about 20–30 cm in …

Bamboo is one of the non-timber forest products that is abundant in the forest. Bamboo
grows naturally in a variety of climates and is most commonly found in logging areas …