In the search for environmentally friendly materials, mycelium composites have been
labelled as high potential bio-based alternatives to fossil-based and synthetic materials in …

Rhododendron ponticum is an invasive species that spreads rapidly and is described as
one of the biggest threats to peatlands in Ireland. This study offers an innovative approach to …

In this study, durability of bamboo samples in terms of the variability of location along culm
height (top, middle and bottom) were evaluated in a ground-contact field test for six years in …

The evaluation of wood durability enables the definition of reliable parameters to predict the
service-life of wood-based products. This study aimed to evaluate the wood deterioration of …

Due to its great availability in planted forests in Brazil, Eucalyptus saligna appears as a good
species to be exploited, in order to assist in the consumption of wood for construction …

The biological decomposition of lignocellulosic materials caused by basidiomycetes plays
an essential role in the carbon cycle. Brown rot fungi represent important agents in the …

Products made from petroleum-derived plastic materials are linked to many environmental
problems, such as greenhouse gas emissions and plastic pollution. It is desirable to …

This study aims to apply thermal tools in the evaluation of decayed and weathered wood
polymer composites prepared by in situ polymerization with and without cross-linkers …

Biodegradation and biodeterioration by living organisms can cause massive damage to
historical monuments. Fungi are a major responsible in wood degradation sharing a single …

Wood is a unique building material that is healthy, environmentally friendly, capable of
storing carbon, renewable, low in energy requirements, and easier to recycle than other …