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Effect of photodegradation on fungal colonization on wood during initial stage of brown-rot decay
2025 - IRG/WP 25-41024
Photodegradation and decay may happen simultaneously on wood under many exposure conditions. The aim of this study was to explore the effect of photodegradation on fungal colonization during initial stage of brown-rot decay of wood. For this purpose, southern pine (Pinus spp.) wood was exposed to accelerated UV weathering for different durations, and then decayed by a brown rot fungus (Gloeophyllu...
Y Wang, Y Peng, J Cao


Towards Sustainable Wood Protection: PF resins-impregnated Paper Honeycombs and the role of Processing Parameters analysis by Response Surface Methodology
2025 - IRG/WP 25-41045
Honeycomb paperboard is an important wood-derived product and also an emerging new material to combine with wood panels. It is commonly applied as cushioning materials with excellent mechanical performance, and high demands in packaging market. The aims of this study were to enhance the durability of honeycomb paperboard using PF resins of various molecular weights (Mw 200, Mw 500, Mw 700), partic...
Y-C Wu, P-Y Kuo


Developing a Novel Bio-based PF Resin as Wood Preservative and Explore its Synthesis Route Using RSM Methodology
2025 - IRG/WP 25-41046
Phenol-formaldehyde (PF) resin treatment has long been recognized as one of the most effective and widely used wood preservation methods, offering exceptional durability, dimensional stability, and resistance against biological degradation. However, traditional PF synthesis relies heavily on petroleum-derived phenol, raising concerns about environmental impact and resource sustainability. To date,...
H-C Ye, Y-C Wu, T-H Lin, P-Y Kuo


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