In recent years, heterogeneous photocatalysis has emerged as a new effective, powerful,
clean, and safe decontamination technology for the treatment of organic pollutants and the …

In this study, natural weathering behavior of sixteen different wood species was investigated
under the same conditions in order to clarify the resistance against outdoor degrading …

The effect of UV irradiation on different wood species represents an open subject of
research. Six species, half softwoods and half hardwoods, all important for both historic and …

Wood has been extensively used as a material for different applications over the years,
therefore the understanding of different degradation processes in various environments is of …

The acoustic features of old resonance wood in violins exhibit a superior quality when
compared to those from new resonance wood. This study focuses on an assessment of the …

This study investigates the effects of wood weathering on changes in its macroscopic and
colour characteristics in connection with changes in its molecular and anatomical structure …

In this work, the degradation behavior of bamboo scrimber are investigated under natural
weathering system for six years. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), x-ray …

UV degradation of wood is an important phenomenon that entails loss of aesthetic and
mechanic properties. The changes are usually studied with artificial ageing followed by …

The study investigated and compared the behaviour of four wood species, originating from
Europe and China, in terms of temperature-induced artificial ageing. It was conducted at …

Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) is a promising technique for the improved management
and better use of agro-industrial wastes. In this study, the effects of temperature, reaction …