It is a challenging task to realize the vision of hierarchically structured nanomaterials for
large‐scale applications. Herein, the biomaterial wood as a large‐scale biotemplate for …

Mass timber (MT), a group of large engineered structural wooden panels such as cross-
laminated timber (CLT), glue-laminated timber (Glulam), laminated veneer lumber (LVL) …

An in-depth examination of deterioration caused by fungi and other microorganisms, Wood
Microbiology explores the major damages to wood and wood products during growth …

This book is the updated revision of the German edition “Holz-und Baumpilze” from 1994.
Errors were corrected and new results were included. Particularly the chapter “Identification” …

Wood is a renewable, versatile material with multiple applications and the largest terrestrial
pool of sequestered carbon. However, it is susceptible to degradation, mainly caused by …

At a time when environmental considerations are increasingly pushing for the application of
circular economy concepts in materials science, lignin stands out as an under-used but …

Large, majestic trees are iconic symbols of great age among living organisms. Published
evidence suggests that trees do not die because of genetically programmed senescence in …

Attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared (FTIR-ATR) spectroscopy was applied
to 120 samples of heartwood rings from eight individual pine trees from different locations in …

Vessel occlusion through tyloses or gums is a natural phenomenon occurring with aging
and heartwood formation, and in sapwood in response to vessel embolism. These types of …

Traditional wood protection methods employ chemicals that are considered toxic and can
adversely affect human health and the environment. Fortunately, serious efforts are being …