The development of biofuels has been considered as an important countermeasure to abate
anthropogenic CO 2 emissions, suppress deteriorated atmospheric greenhouse effect, and …

Wood is an ideal building material as it is renewable and green. However, low dimensional
stability and durability might restrict its usage in structural application. Therefore …

Biochar is a potential medium for carbon storage, so its production and storage have been
considered as is a crucial route to effectively achieve negative CO 2 emissions. Meanwhile …

Bamboo is now widely used in construction, papermaking, textile, furniture and other fields
because of its renewable, fast-growing, high-strength, high-yield and easy processing …

Fast growth and high mechanical properties are the key commercial value of bamboo used
in various applications. However, the high contents of starch and sugar in the bamboo may …

Throughout the history, the whole world have been concerned with the supply of energy and
fuel. Today, technological advancements and the depletion of fossil fuel reserves have …

The non-negligible shrinkage and volume loss caused by heat treatment would reduce the
availability and product value of wood. In this study, natural tung oil was innovatively used to …

This study aimed to determine and compare the effects of heat treatment in palm oil and air
on the physical and mechanical properties of Paulownia tomentosa and Pinus koraiensis …

This study employed thermal modification technology to modify moso bamboo (Phyllostachy
edulis) and explore its future development as a sustainable green material. Experimental …

Wood is a sustainable biomass material with undesirable intrinsic properties of
hygroscopicity and dimensional instability, which restrict its broader application. Tung oil, as …