Wood is a truly sustainable and aesthetically pleasant material used in indoor and outdoor
applications. Every material, including wood, is expected to have long-term durability and to …

Preservation of wood structures against degradation represents an old, and however, a new
challenge. Wood, as a natural hybrid composite material, represents a versatile and widely …

Protection against wetting is a central issue in the finishing of wood, since water promotes
degradation and reduced service life of the material. Ideally, wood finishes should provide …

Research into freshwater fungi has generated a wealth of information over the past decades
with various published articles, ie, reviews, books, and monographs. With the advancement …

This review considers three aspects of the weathering of wood–natural weathering,
accelerated weathering, and simulated weathering. Natural weathering begins when …

This study aims to assess the effect of two different colloidal silver amount on the durability
and biocidal activity of a water-borne wood paint. The influence of this multifunctional …

The bionic-superhydrophobic surface is widely used in the field of wood protection. In this
work, a novel room temperature vulcanized silicone rubber (RTVSR) superhydrophobic …

Spruce wood is widely used in outdoor applications, but its susceptibility to degradation
under exposure to sunlight and moisture is a major concern. This study investigates the …

The importance of the aesthetic performance of wood is increasing and the colour is one of
the most important parameters of aesthetics, hence the colour stability of twelve different …

Environmental policies are becoming more restrictive in preserving ecosystems,
encouraging the use of renewable resources such as wood. Wood products need to be …