The mechanical properties of thermally modified wood are discussed with regard to
toughness. The molecular origins of the mechanical properties and, in particular, the role of …

Fast growth and high mechanical properties are the key commercial value of bamboo used
in various applications. However, the high contents of starch and sugar in the bamboo may …

Thermal modification (TM) is an ecological and low-cost pretreated method to improve the
dimensional stability and decay resistance of wood. This study systematically investigates …

To evaluate evolution of physical and mechanical properties due to drying and heat
modification, a load of radiata pine wood was selected and properties were measured after …

The many uses of wood are greatly affected by its surface properties, which are significantly
altered by heat treatment. Investigated here are the wettability and surface brittleness when …

To expand the application range of fast-growing poplar, a modification method of poplar
impregnated with nano-SiO2 and urea-formaldehyde resin was proposed in this study …

In this study, test samples of juvenile and mature black pine wood were treated for 3 h at
temperatures of 140, 170, and 200 C. Mass loss, density, equilibrium moisture content …

In this study, beech wood was treated in hot oil and in hot air to determine the differences in
the effects of the two processes on the physical properties of the wood. Heat treatment was …

Sengon, jabon, and acacia are fast-growing tropical wood species that are important for
several wood industries in Indonesia. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the …

Eucalyptus plantations wood have great potential application in high quality solid wood
product. In order to improve the overall characteristics, heat treatments (HT) were carried out …