In recent years, the use of wood has gained social interest, leading to a global increase in its
demand. Yet, this demand is often covered by the production of woods of low natural …

Bio-based building materials are susceptible to degradation by decay fungi when exposed
to favourable conditions for fungal growth. The risk of decay depends on both the …

Superhydrophobic modification transforms the wood surface into a non-wetting state, which
hinders the effective spreading and penetration of the adhesive at the gluing interface. In this …

The influence of heartwood extractives on the chemical changes occurring during the first
two weeks of brown rot decay of Norway spruce (Picea abies) latewood tracheids was …

Cross laminated timber (CLT) and glue laminated timber (glulam or GLT) are gaining
attention given their use in high-rise buildings as climate mitigation concept. In most cases …

Mangroves is an ecosystem which plays an economical role in Gabon for its watercourses
where are used for fishing and marine traffic or as little bin for garbage and waste water …

Poplar has been gaining attention as a potential material for use in engineered wood
products (EWPs). However, poplar wood is not durable against fungal degradation, which is …

Abstract Knowledge of the characteristics and durability of every wood species is essential
so it can be better directed for the correct harnessing. In a wood rot field test, this work aimed …

Many thermal and chemical treatments are known to inhibit wood decay despite the wood
grade processed, but their impact, eg, chemicals' leaching and decay resistance, may not be …

Extractives, which naturally evolve as fundamental defense mechanisms in wood against
environmental stresses, hold an essential place in the field of wood conservation science …