This paper reviews recent findings on wood–water interaction and puts them into context of
established knowledge in the field. Several new findings challenge prevalent theories and …

Wood-water interactions are central to the utilization of wood in our society since water
affects many important characteristics of wood. This topic has been investigated for more …

Moisture plays a central role in the performance of wood products because it affects
important material properties such as the resistance to decomposition, the mechanical …

Abstract The Guggenheim-Anderson-de Boer (GAB) three-parameter sorption equation has
been used to interpret the adsorption and desorption isotherms of water vapour measured …

The mechanical and flame-retardant properties of sodium silicate-impregnated fast-growing
poplar have been greatly improved by a wide variety of methods, which has solved the …

Bamboo is mainly composed of fiber and parenchyma cells, and the gradient fiber
distribution structure endows bamboo with excellent mechanical properties and improves its …

Laminated products, such as laminated veneer lumber (LVL) or plywood (PW), have
become important recently. The objective of this study was to determine and compare …

The sorption and swelling behavior of heterogeneous spruce wood samples is documented
with high-resolution phase-contrast X-ray tomography combined with a dynamic vapor …

As a natural cellulosic material, bamboo is hygroscopic. Its dimension changes in response
to moisture variations. The purpose of this study aimed to investigate the variations of hygro …

The addition of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO 2 nanoparticles) to a water-based
varnish used for finishing tropical woods was studied. Three different concentrations of TiO 2 …