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 …

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are contained in various construction materials and
interior equipment. Their higher concentrations in the indoor air are associated with negative …

Wood extractives usually do not exceed five percent of dry wood mass but can be a serious
issue for pulping as well as for the pulp itself. They cause contamination and damages to …

In the present study, the antifungal activity of wood treated with Pinus halepensis branch n-
hexane oily liquid extract (OLE) and Schinus terebinthifolius branch essential oil (EO) was …

Valorization of renewable biomass forestry gains more and more interest due to the
exhaustible nature of fossil based resources and their negative environment impact …

The aquatic pollution due to sawmill wood wastes constitutes a major threat to hydro-
chemical and fauna characteristics of the aquatic ecosystems. When this kind of organics …

Hazelnut (HS) and walnut (WS) shells, an abundant by-product of the processing industries
of these edible nuts, are traditionally considered as a low-value waste. However, they are a …

The energy potential of wood biomass is significantly shaped by its chemical composition.
Analyzing the chemical composition of wood biomass and understanding the correlations …

Abstract The Box-Behnken experimental design technique investigated a comparative study
of supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) and accelerated solvent extraction (ASE) of lipophilic …

Wood contains abundant extractives and volatile oils, which release strong odor and
hazardous volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Free radicals generated by advanced …