Bamboo has been widely used in construction, furniture and other fields because of its fast
growth, renewability and great mechanical performances. However, due to the hydrophilicity …

Surface properties of wood are important for both wettability and hydrophobic modification.
Glueability of wood is related to wettability, while durability and decay resistance are …

Plant fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites have gained much attraction in structural
applications such as building and automotive products. Agricultural residues such as wheat …

In order to investigate different types of decay mechanisms in bamboo (Phyllostachys
edulis), the chemical structure and microstructure of bamboo samples decayed by P …

In this study, the effect of heat treatment on the chemical composition of bamboo slivers was
studied. The chemical properties of the samples were examined by chemical analysis …

The main objective of this research was to study the potential of agro-residues such as
wheat straw, cornstalk and corncob as reinforcements for thermoplastics as an alternative to …

XPS was used to characterize the chemical changes occurring after drying or applying a
heat‐treatment to beech wood samples. Our results indicate that the surface of this air …

Heat-treated wood, a relatively new product treated at high temperatures of 180–260° C,
possesses new versatile and attractive properties, which makes it popular for outdoor …

The use of bio-based materials within construction is seen as a means of improving
sustainability within our built environment. Whilst historically, some of these materials have …

A fixed-bed based catalytic system is ideal for a green organic synthesis process, benefitting
from the advantages of easy product purification, simple operation, and convenient catalyst …