In recent times, a clear trend towards the use of biobased materials can be seen in many
areas. Apart from beneficial ecological properties, high strength and stiffness at low weight …

This state-of-the-art report presents the basic concepts of some of the thermo-hydro (TH) and
thermo-hydro-mechanical (THM) wood processes that are in use today, ie 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 …

Constructing a crystalline-amorphous hybrid structure is an effective strategy to overcome
the conflict between the strength and toughness of materials. However, achieving such a …

Wood is a natural composite material. One the strength of wood is its good ratio of
mechanical properties with respect to density, which can be further improved by …

Heat-treatments of wood to improve selected wood properties, eg durability and dimensional
stability, are well established industrial processes. However, the main drawbacks of …

This paper presents the state of the art of different wood densification processes as one
emerging process technology. The main principles for the processes are discussed, such as …

Regarding mechanics, wood is one of the most efficient materials available. Due to its
unique combination of composite and cellular microstructure, it exhibits superb specific …

Abstract Thermo-hydro-mechanical (THM) treatment is a combined action of temperature,
moisture, and mechanical force, which leads to modified wood (THMW). Various types of …

Densification and thermal modification change wood properties in different ways depending
on the treatment conditions and the wood species. In the presented investigations …