Wood is a renewable, versatile material with multiple applications and the largest terrestrial
pool of sequestered carbon. However, it is susceptible to degradation, mainly caused by …

It is a current concern in the wood preservation field to avoid the use of toxic chemicals and
develop new technologies based on low environmental impact agents and sustainable …

Wood is a material that is widely used in many applications but it has some weak properties
which can be modified with various solutions. The aim of this study is to examine how …

The first steps of wood degradation by fungi lead to the release of toxic compounds known
as extractives. To better understand how lignolytic fungi cope with the toxicity of these …

Mass rearing fruit flies of the genus Anastrepha for the sterile insect technique involves the
use of artificial larval diets that commonly contain corn cob powder as a bulking agent. Corn …

This article explores the feasibility of rare earth element-tannin complexes as a wood
preservative. The tannins (T) from Cercis glabra Pampan. are extracted, sulfonated (ST), and …

Organic acids are present in many bio-based chemicals suggested as active ingredients for
wood preservative formulations, but their effects in wood have not been studied. However …

The demand for protective coatings for wood used in outdoor applications, able to prevent or
limit the weathering along with maintaining the wood aesthetical appearance, is increasing …

Merbau (Intsia spp.) is one of the most valued commercial trees due to its high strength,
dimensional stability, and durability. However, one major disadvantage in some applications …

It is a current concern in the wood preservation field to avoid the use of toxic chemicals and
develop new technologies based on low environmental impact agents and sustainable …