Bioactive molecules are those capable of interacting with living organisms, causing changes
in them. Wood extractives contain important amounts of these molecules, and some of them …

Abstract Purpose of Review Wood can be protected from biological deterioration thereby
prolonging its longevity and contribution to carbon sequestration. Wood protection is only …

Although linseed oil (LO) has been used in wood protection for centuries, research
continues to develop new and more effective formulations and treatment approaches. In the …

Simple Summary Extractives, the non-structural component of woody biomass, are
frequently targeted for their biocidal potential due to their evolutionary success in deterring …

Wood is an indispensable renewable material for national economic development. As a bio-
organic material, wood is subject to deterioration due to climatic, biological, and chemical …

This study evaluated biological resistance, water absorption, and total carbohydrate
contents of carbonized woods by contact charring method followed by linseed oil …

Burning agricultural waste is a common practice among farmers in many countries, leading
to global warming and climate change. Upcycling abundant agricultural waste will prevent …

The protection of wood against termites is a major global problem, especially in the tropics
and subtropics, and has been the subject of considerable research to understand termite …

Wood is a natural material that is susceptible to biodeterioration agents such as termites,
insect borers, decay fungi, bacteria and also to external factors like weathering and fire …

Resin production in wood tissues is a regular feature of pine wood species, including
southern pine. High resin contents of southern pine wood may increase wood resistance …