Short rotation teak wood is susceptible to biodeterioration, particularly to termite attack. The
objective of this work was to investigate the effect of chemical and thermal treatment on …

A series of arylmethylidene-isoxazol-5 (4H)-ones have been prepared via a one-pot, three-
component cyclocondensation process between aromatic aldehydes, ethyl acetoacetate …

Boron (B) is an essential nutrient for normal growth of plants. Despite its low abundance in
soils, it could be highly toxic to plants in especially arid and semi-arid environments. Poplars …

BACKGROUND Acrylamide‐based bait has super water absorption making it highly
attractive to subterranean termites that are lured by wood with high water content. This study …

We compared resistance to decay, mold fungi, termites and insect larvae of particleboards
incorporated with the raw boron minerals ulexite and colemanite to that of particleboards …

Natural materials such as fibers or wood are increasingly used in different articles due to
their bio-sourced and eco-friendly aspect. However, external aggression of termites and …

The objective of this study was to determine the effects of some boron compounds, which
have fire retardant properties, as well as melamineurea-formaldehyde (MUF) resins having …

The synthesis of bromo derivatives cardanolic novolac resins (BCNR) using infrared,
thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, gel permeation …

Wood preservation is one of the most effective methods to prevent damage caused by
termites. Sodium fluoride (NaF) is a well-known fungicide for preventing decay in timber due …

Preservative treatment application in Oriented Strand Board (OSB) is an effective method to
extend the period of use of this panel, which is commonly made of wood with low natural …