Soil improvement using biopolymers has attracted considerable attention in recent years,
with the aim to reduce the harmful environmental effects of traditional materials, such as …

Wood is a renewable, versatile material with multiple applications and the largest terrestrial
pool of sequestered carbon. However, it is susceptible to degradation, mainly caused by …

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 …

Wood is a truly sustainable and aesthetically pleasant material used in indoor and outdoor
applications. Every material, including wood, is expected to have long-term durability and to …

Protection against wetting is a central issue in the finishing of wood, since water promotes
degradation and reduced service life of the material. Ideally, wood finishes should provide …

The biodegradation of wood and wood products caused by fungi is recognized as one of the
most significant problems worldwide. To extend the service life of wood products, wood is …

Wood is considered the most important renewable resource for a future sustainable
bioeconomy. It is traditionally used in the building sector, where it has gained importance in …

Application of nanomaterials is gaining tremendous interest in the field of wood science and
technology for value addition and enhancing performance of wood and wood-based …

Natural wood is susceptible to weathering deteriorations and hence needs application of
coating to increase its service life during exterior use. Due to the environmental issues …

Some mechanical and physical properties of wood from the Oriental beech (Fagus orientalis
L.) coated with bio-based epoxide amine nanocoatings were investigated in this study …