Epidermal peeling treatment (EPT) and steam-heating treatment (SHT) are two popular pretreatments for bamboo processing. This study examined the effects of EPT and SHT on strength properties, profile density distribution, internal bond strength (IB), rate of springback, nail withdrawal resistance,...

Belt sanding is an important technology in the wood processing industry. The purpose of this study was to further improve the theory of wood sanding and promote the development and manufacture of new sand belts by analyzing the wear mechanism of sand belts in the sanding process and its influence...

In this study, a simple and rapid method was proposed to synthesize orthorhombic α-Mo₂C as catalyst for lignin catalytic pyrolysis. Biomass in-situ pyrolysis products were used as the carbon source and supporter, the carbonization of Mo precursor was realized under rapid heating. Experimental...

In this paper, the mechanical performance improvement of traditional penetration mortise-tenon (PMT) connections reinforced by self-tapping screws (STSs) were experimental and numerical studied. Four unreinforced penetration mortise-tenon connections and four STS-reinforced connections were...

Objective: To study the current condition situation of wood dust in wood furniture manufacturing enterprises and its effects on workers' pulmonary function in a city. Methods: Three wood furniture manufacturing enterprises registered on the occupational health supervising platform were studied. The ...

Pinene, a natural active monoterpene, is widely used as a flavoring agent, perfume, medicine, and biofuel. Although genetically engineered microorganisms have successfully produced pinene, to date, the biological yield of pinene is much lower than that of semiterpenes (isoprene) and sesquiterpenes...

In this study, oriented bamboo scrimber board (OBSB) was manufactured with a synthesized formaldehyde-free tannin adhesive. The chemical properties of the tannin adhesive were analyzed with ¹³C nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (¹³C-NMR) and diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform...

Taiwania (Taiwania cryptomerioides Hayata) has long been regarded as a living fossil from the Tertiary period of Mesozoic Era for its distinguished yellowish-red color with purplish-pink streaks presented in its heartwood. With this elegant appearance that matches the color "red" for good fortune...

Form-stable composite phase change materials, as thermal energy storage technology, show great promise for reducing energy consumption and relieving current energy shortage problems. However, porous supporting materials and most phase change materials are hydrophilic and hygroscopic, which cause...