The development of biofuels has been considered as an important countermeasure to abate
anthropogenic CO 2 emissions, suppress deteriorated atmospheric greenhouse effect, and …

Wood heat treatment has increased significantly in the last few years and is still growing as
an industrial process to improve some wood properties. The first studies on heat treatment …

The market for durable products using modified wood has increased substantially during the
last few years. This is partly because of the restriction on the use of toxic preservatives due …

ABSTRACT A hardwood, Eucalyptus globulus Labill., and a softwood Pinus pinaster Aiton.,
were heat treated at temperatures between 170 and 210ºC in an oven and in an autoclave …

Key message An efficient use of thermal treatment of wood requires a depth understanding
of the chemical modifications induced. This is a prerequisite to avoid problems of process …

Biochar is a potential medium for carbon storage, so its production and storage have been
considered as is a crucial route to effectively achieve negative CO 2 emissions. Meanwhile …

In this study, the effect of heat treatment on the chemical composition of bamboo slivers was
studied. The chemical properties of the samples were examined by chemical analysis …

Wood is a versatile material that is used for various purposes due to its good properties,
such as its aesthetic properties, acoustic properties, mechanical properties, thermal …

Abstract Properties of fast-growing timbers with low durability can be improved by thermal
modification. Thermal modification is an eco-friendly method of improving durability of wood …

Fast growth and high mechanical properties are the key commercial value of bamboo used
in various applications. However, the high contents of starch and sugar in the bamboo may …