Solar UV radiation adversely affects the properties of organic materials used in construction,
such as plastics and wood. The outdoor service lifetimes of these materials are influenced …

This article deals with the laser cutting of wood and wood composites. The laser cutting of
wood and wood composites is widely accepted and used by the wood industry (due to its …

Changes in the chemical composition and selected physico-mechanical properties of
pedunculate oak (Quercus robur L.) wood samples were assessed after thermal treatment …

The aim of this pioneering study was to compare and evaluate two different pre-treatment
processes of wooden surfaces prior to varnishing by sanding or thermal compression in …

Wood is one of the most valuable and abundant renewable materials. Development of wood-
based advanced products comprises an important and exciting area of research. In recent …

Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L) samples with high extractive content and poplar
(Populus× euramericana cv. Pannónia) samples with low extractive content were chosen for …

In addition to traditional chip methods, performance lasers are often used in the field of wood
processing. When cutting wood with CO2 lasers, it is primarily the area of optimization of …

The study is focused on the surface changes of five hardwoods (oak, black locust, poplar,
alder and maple) that were exposed to natural weathering for 24 months in the climatic …

Molds in wet and warm environments often attack surfaces of products made from beech
and other less or moderately durable woods. This paper presents the effects of the physical …

Abstract The Parties to the Montreal Protocol are informed by three Panels of experts. One of
these is the Environmental Effects Assessment Panel (EEAP), which deals with two focal …