Timber densification is a process that has been around since the early 1900s and is
predominantly used to enhance the structural properties of timber. The process of …

Bamboo has attracted much attention and gained economic and environmental values for its
excellent properties such as fast growth, short rotation, sustainability, and high strength. One …

In modern timber structures, the prevalent use of metal fasteners for structural connections
introduces concerns related to their high thermal conductivity, which can induce excessive …

Heat and acetylation modifications are often required to increase the added values of
planted poplar woods. The phase transition behavior of water in modified woods is essential …

Pre-heating treatment performed by heat plate is an efficient wood softening method that
could improve the dimensional stability and mechanical properties of densified wood …

This study investigated the influence of pressing temperature and moisture content on the
mechanical properties of wood compressed in radial direction. Jack pine (Pinus banksiana) …

Wooden materials have many advantages, but they easily burn and release CO, CO 2, and
harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which pose threats to health and safety. This …

Based on molecular dynamics, a water and cellulose model was constructed to provide
more theoretical support for the behavior characteristics of cellulose properties in thermo …

The effect of NaOH, succinic acid and their combination used as pretreatments on selected
properties of densified wood samples of pisang putih (Mezzettia spp.), nyatoh (Palaquium …

The increase in demand and the acute supply of good quality wood has created a gradual
shift towards fast-growing species with low to medium-strength properties. Modification …