Wood, a natural material with versatile industrial applications, faces limitations such as low
dimensional stability and decay resistance. To address these issues, there has been …

Thermal modification of wood in nitrogen atmosphere permits its usability value to be
improved. The aim of the research was to determine the impact of technological modification …

Structural tests for seven full-scale cross-laminated timber (CLT) shear walls were
conducted under cyclic lateral loading to investigate the feasibility of using fast-growing …

In this study, radiata pine veneers and phenol-formaldehyde resin were used to prepare
specimens of 5-ply plywood with different layup directions and heat treatments of veneers …

This work is a follow-up contribution to the characteristics of Betula pendula (silver birch)
wood from different habitats and the impact of the subsequent heat treatment. Specifically, it …

The bonding quality is a key property for wood-based composites. Determination of the
bonding quality of sandwich panels with veneer faces and< 50 mm thick cork core is not …

In this study the effect heat treatment process parameters (temperature, duration and heating
rate) on the surface color of rubber wood was evaluated. The color of the rubber wood was …

The demand for wooden raw materials is constantly on the rise. Meeting this interest
requires developing new timber supply chains, tackling illegal trade, using timber more …

Plywood made of poplar are limited to indoor usages since poplar exhibits a rather low
natural durability. Recently, wood heat treatments have been applied to improve properties …

The motivations for the National Research Project on the Short Wood Supply Chain stem
from the recognition of the great importance of the wood-based bio-economy for the future …