Cork is a natural cellular material of biological origin with a combination of properties that
make it suited for worldwide use as a wine sealant and insulation material. Cork has low …

Tree barks are among the less studied forest products notwithstanding their relevant
physiological and protective role in tree functioning. The large diversity in structure and …

The experiments carried out in this investigation were oriented in order to optimize the
properties of cork-based agglomerates as an ideal core material for sandwich components …

Cork is the bark of Quercus suber L., the cork oak tree. It is currently explored for different
industrial applications, of which stoppers for the wine industry is the most representative and …

This work compares the mechanical performance of agglomerated cork against synthetic
materials typically used as impact energy absorbers. Particularly, the study will focus on the …

Thermal behaviour of cork and cork chemical components was studied with coupled
differential scanning calorimetry-thermogravimetrical analysis (DSC-TGA) in order to gain …

Impact tests used to certify safety devices are becoming more severe with higher impact
energies. Currently, there is a need of liner materials to withstand significant amounts of …

The main routes of oxygen ingress into wine bottles through “technical” cork stoppers
(Neutrocork), natural cork stoppers, and synthetic closures (Nomacorc) were investigated. A …

Sustainability of cork oak (Quercus suber) forests is threatened by biotic and abiotic factors
and characterization of potentially differing genetic resources has therefore gained …

Cellular materials have been intensively used in engineering applications where a good
energy absorption capability is a desired feature. Cork is a natural cellular material capable …