Wood is an important renewable resource for a future sustainable bioeconomy. Ion-
mediated response in wood is considered a major factor in sap-flow regulation. This study …

Sector coupling is expected to play a decisive role as a key technology to realize the energy
transition towards green energy supply. This work introduces, therefore, a comprehensive …

Seasonality influences the abundance and activity of forest insects. Harvesting during
periods of reduced activity could minimise colonisation risk on logs and reduce the need for …

Hylurgus ligniperda (F.) and Hylastes ater (Paykull) are secondary bark beetles that have
successfully spread beyond their native range, particularly into Pinus spp. plantations in the …

Electrical conductivity (EC) of the unseasoned timber of three softwood species (Pinus
radiata, Pseudotsuga menziesii, and Sequoia sempervirens) and one hardwood species …

The effect of Joule heating on collapse, shrinkage, water absorption and compressive
strength of timber was investigated. Results indicate that the tangential and volumetric …

Joule heating problem occurs for every electrical/electronic phenomena wherein current
flow causes increase in temperature of the device. It is considered to be a major source of …

Near space environment is the airspace at 20–100 km, where complex conditions such as
low temperature, low pressure, high wind speed, and solar radiation exist. Temperature, as …

Recently, work has been carried out in New Zealand to develop Joule heating as a
treatment for logs of Pinus radiata and other forestry species. Such heating has been shown …

Pinus radiata logs currently make up a large proportion of New Zealand's forest exports,
which in turn are a major revenue earner accounting for approximately $3.8 bn per annum. If …