Thermal modification is a well-established commercial technology for improving the
dimensional stability and durability of timber. Numerous reviews of thermally modified timber …

With the rapid growth of China's economy and people's high-level pursuit of life, eco-friendly
materials are gradually used in home decoration, furniture and construction industries …

The lignin, cellulose and hemicelluloses in wood are polymers that behave similarly to the
artificial polymers and are bonded together in wood. Lignin differs from the other two …

This work aimed to help the bamboo industry develop methodology for producing
imperfection-free bamboo boards that can serve either decorative or structural benefit to …

In this paper, the thermo-mechanical behaviour of hemp fibres (Cannabis sativa L.) is
investigated by means of a dynamic mechanical analyser. Experiments were performed at a …

The aim of this study is to throw new light on the influence of moisture on the mechanical
properties of hemp fibres. Indeed, the behaviour of plant-based fibres strongly depends on …

Wood modification at a high temperature (180–300℃) and duration (> 5 h) consumes
energy and results in a decrease in the quality of the wood. Therefore, wood modifications at …

Bamboo features the fastest growing speed and abundant in the plant kingdom. However, it
remains a huge challenge to prepare large flat surface boards by directly sawing or cutting …

The in-situ monitoring and characterization of the mechanical properties of wood and timber
materials is of great importance due to their broad structural applications. The purpose of …

Several key enzymes in lignin biosynthesis of Populus have been down-regulated by
transgenic approaches to investigate their role in wood lignification and to explore their …