Thermal modification is a well-established commercial technology for improving the
dimensional stability and durability of timber. Numerous reviews of thermally modified timber …

Wood modifications are becoming popular as a way to enhance the performance of wood,
either to make it more durable, improve the performance of wood, or give it new functionality …

Key message Increasing environmental pressures appearing over the last few years have
led to important changes in the field of wood protection. In this context, new technologies …

As a solid energy carrier, biomass generally has a few disadvantages, which limits its use for
coal replacement and as a feedstock for entrained flow gasification. The hydrophilic and …

The bamboo heat treated at 180℃ attracts more and more attentions for bamboo
modification in industries. The effects of 180℃ heat treatment on surface physicochemical …

Colour evolution and colour changes were analysed from surface images of small
specimens of three thermally-modified timber species using the CIE L* a* b* colour space …

The injection of biomass in a pressurised entrained flow reactor is challenging. Biomass
preparation by torrefaction before gasification could be a suitable option to improve it …

Heat-induced weight loss (WL) and chemical and dimensional changes of small specimens
of beech (Fagus sylvatica L.), Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) and Norway spruce (Picea …

Holocellulose, Klason lignin and milled wood lignin (MWL) of beech wood were extracted
before and after heat treatment and analysed using CP MAS 13C NMR, 13C NMR, 31P …

Heat treatment is an attractive alternative to improve decay resistance of low natural
durability wood species. Decay resistance is strongly correlated to thermal degradations of …