UV weathering, a process initiated primarily by the ultraviolet portion of the solar spectrum,
causes surface degradation of wood. Additionally, the wetting and drying of wood through …

The degree with which wood shrinks and swells with changing moisture content is an
important property which determines its suitability for different applications. This property …

Water plays a central role in wood research, since it affects all material properties relevant to
the performance of wood materials. Therefore, experimental techniques for characterising …

Natural wood is susceptible to moisture during its practical use, limiting not only service life
but also the range of uses. In this study, plant extracts, specifically linseed oil and carnauba …

The hygro-mechanical behavior of a hierarchical cellular material, ie growth rings of
softwood is investigated using a two-scale micro-mechanics model based on a …

A top hydrophobic layer can increase the durability of exterior coatings applied on wood.
Two hydrophobic topcoats-synthetics and waterborne acrylate resin with wax additives …

The hygroscopicity of a wooden material or the ability to absorb, store and release moisture
helps to naturally regulate the indoor climate by dampening humidity variations and …

Decay prediction models are frequently used to estimate the service life of wooden
components. These models require knowledge of how the material climate, ie moisture …

Abstract A Cold Remote (N 2+ O 2) Plasma (CRNOP) process was used in order to create
new surface properties on various wooden samples. Two applications were studied and …

This study aims to determine the sorption isotherms of three tropical woods from Cameroon
to understand the conditions for their use and drying. The equilibrium moisture contents …