Timber densification is a process that has been around since the early 1900s and is
predominantly used to enhance the structural properties of timber. The process of …

The hierarchical, porous, and macromolecular structures of woods provide opportunities for
them to be modified and processed into structural, functional, and multi-functional materials …

Transparent wood composite (TWC) is an emerging material which combines good optical
and mechanical properties with potential applications in smart windows, energy efficient …

The wood preservation industry has taken large leaps to develop and produce chemicals
that protect wood from microorganisms and weathering degradation with no or low …

Despite the potential of bamboo products for use in construction, they are not yet widely
developed owing to a lack of high-quality composites. In the present study, outdoor bamboo …

Wood densification can improve the strength of low density wood species and extend wood
product applications. To enhance the wood compressive quality, chemical pretreatments for …

This study aimed to obtain the most suitable process parameters of the bulk densification
and heat treatment for the modification of poplar wood with a moisture content of …

As a renewable and low-price material, wood has been used extensively in the construction,
furniture and other fields. However, the mechanical strength of most wood species is …

In modern timber structures, the prevalent use of metal fasteners for structural connections
introduces concerns related to their high thermal conductivity, which can induce excessive …

To improve the undesirable intrinsic properties of plantation wood, this study presents the
development of unilaterally surface-densified wood with high dimensional stability, surface …