Significant developments in the area of wood modification have been achieved during the
last three decades. These developments can be attributed to increased environmental …

The market for durable products using modified wood has increased substantially during the
last few years. This is partly because of the restriction on the use of toxic preservatives due …

Birch plywood has superior mechanical properties compared with plywood made from most
softwood species, which makes it suitable for structural application. Plywood is also more …

Acetylation with acetic anhydride is well known to improve the dimensional stability and
durability of wood. Veneer is appealing for acetylation because of its thin thickness, which …

The overall aim of this study was to investigate the durability of acetylated beech (Fagus
sylvatica L.) laminated veneer lumber (LVL) against wood-destroying basidiomycetes. The …

Acetylated wood is a durable and dimensionally stable product with many potential
applications in exterior timber structures. Research has shown that acetylated wood can be …

Remarkable increases in the performance of complex systems can be achieved by a
collective approach to optimizing individual factors that influence performance. This …

Dimensional stability is a commonly targeted property for improvement through wood
modification. Here four different tests have been performed on three types of modified wood …

The outstanding mechanical properties of birch plywood make it promising to be applied for
structural purposes. However, the poor durability of birch against biodeterioration limits its …

In the global climate agreements made during COP 21 in Paris, the role of forests and wood
products have gained more attention considering their important impact–both negative and …