Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and hydrophobic silica nanoparticles (HSNP) were applied to
coat wood surfaces to decrease boron release from DOT (disodium octaborate tetrahydrate) …

This study developed eco-friendly protective materials for wood preservation, focusing on
enhancing fungal decay resistance, insect damage prevention, and improving physical and …

Waste paper is an environmentally friendly source of cellulosic material. Here we propose a
new treatment based on nanocrystalline cellulose (CNC) for paper preservation and …

The use of wood as an eco-friendly building material requires the development of
environmentally benign wood preservatives, which are ideally non-toxic during and after the …

This is the second volume on termites presented in the series Sustainability in Plant and
Crop Protection. The previous one dealt with biology, social behaviour and economic …

Novel bio-inspired materials derived from crystalline nanocellulose (CNC) have been tested
as wood consolidants. A suspension of CNC, produced by acid hydrolysis of cellulose and …

The increase of agri-food wastes by agriculture and industries is one of the main causes of
environmental pollution. Here we propose the recycling of Cynara scolymus L. wastes to …

A standard is a technical document approved by a recognized certification body at national
or international level, which defines and unifies the characteristics and specifications of a …

While traditional wood preservatives may impede wood decay, their potential harm to both
human health and the environment has led to limitations in their usage. This has spurred …

Linear poly (amidoamine) s (PAAs), functionalized in the main chain with hydroxyl and/or
siloxane groups, were obtained by single step addition of primary amines (ethanolamine, 3 …