Adhesive-and metal-free assembly techniques for prefabricated multi-layer engineered wood products: A review on wooden connectors

L Han, A Kutnar, J Sandak, I Šušteršič, D Sandberg - Forests, 2023 - mdpi.com
Engineered wood products (EWPs) are being increasingly used as construction materials.
EWPs are currently being made using synthetic adhesives or metal fasteners, which lead to …

From raw material powder to solid fuel pellet: A state-of-the-art review of biomass densification

H He, Y Wang, Y Sun, W Sun, K Wu - Biomass and Bioenergy, 2024 - Elsevier
Densification is the most effective forming technology, the production of which, pellets are
the most intensive energy content of biomass solid fuels. Increasing the overall utilization …

Deep eutectic solvents-assisted wood densification: a promising strategy for shape-fixation

Y Ran, D Lu, J Jiang, Y Huang, W Wang… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Densified wood is preferable for structural applications because of its excellent mechanical
properties and sustainability, but the fixation of its compression deformation and the …

Hemicellulose biomass degree of acetylation (natural versus chemical acetylation) as a strategy for based packaging materials

JR Martins, JHR Llanos, V Botaro, AR Gonçalves… - BioEnergy …, 2024 - Springer
Facing increasing social, environmental, and economic pressure to substitute non-
renewable fossil resources with renewable ones, hemicellulose has received attention as a …

The effects of densification on rolling shear performance of southern yellow pine cross-laminated timber

S Pradhan, ED Entsminger, M Mohammadabadi… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
This study evaluated the improvement in the shear performance of cross-laminated timber
(CLT) through the densification of the transverse layers. Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L., one of …

[HTML][HTML] Enhancing wood functionality: A novel approach with Al2O3 impregnated paper on densified wood surface

M Jiang, Z Liu, A Cheng, S Feng, C Fang… - Journal of Materials …, 2024 - Elsevier
To improve the surface properties of low-density wood, poplar wood was functionalized by
laminating Al 2 O 3 impregnated paper onto poplar wood (Populus tomentosa Carr.) via …

[HTML][HTML] Views of Cross-Laminated timber (CLT) manufacturer representatives around the world on CLT practices and its future outlook

HE Ilgın, M Karjalainen, P Mikkola - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
Due to its recent emergence, there is a limited body of global market research available on
CLT. Presently, the literature lacks comprehensive understanding regarding the present …

Timber Structures Designed for Disassembly: a Cornerstone for Sustainability in 21st Century Construction

MN David, RS Miguel, PZ Ignacio - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
The need to reduce the construction industry's waste and greenhouse gas emissions has
led the sector to advance towards the circular economy by adopting the Design for …

Dimensional stability mechanisms of binderless boards by heat or steam treatment: a review

SD Marbun, W Dwianto, SBPS Meliala, R Widyorini… - Cellulose, 2023 - Springer
Binderless composite panels are manufactured from wood or non-wood lignocellulosic
particles as well as fibers bonded together without using any adhesives. They have recently …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of wood densification and GFRP reinforcement on the embedment strength of poplar CLT

A Rostampour-Haftkhani, F Abdoli, M Arabi, V Nasir… - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Embedment strength is an important factor in the design and performance of connections in
timber structures. This study assesses the embedment strength of lag screws in three-ply …