Wood-plastic composites (WPCs) are very promising and sustainable green materials to achieve durability without using toxic chemicals. These materials, produced by blending biopolymers and natural fillers, permit us not only to tailor the desired properties of materials according to the...

The possible utilization of logging residues (stem off-cuts and branchwood) of Terminalia superba and Pterygota macrocarpa were assessed by comparing their density, termite resistivity (durability) and microstructural tissue proportions. ISO 3131, EN 252-1989, and IAWA protocols were used. Termite...

The study is aimed to determine the resistance of fibreboards made of milled coconut (Cocos nucifera [L.]) husk and bonded with tannin adhesive (Coconut Fibreboards - CFB) against wood-destroying insects and fungi under laboratory and field conditions. Marine plywood (MPW) samples were included in...

Construction using timber has seen a resurgence in light of global climate mitigation policies. Wood is a renewable resource, and engineered wood products are proving to be competitive against concrete and steel while having several advantages. However, while the renewable nature of wood in...

This experiment studied and analyzed termite activities in wooden blocks. The purpose of the study was to develop and test a strategy for isolating termite acoustic emissions (AE) from background noise. This task is not trivial, and therefore the achievement of a clean signal that can be directly...

Bamboo is a very potential raw material for composite products. However, its susceptibility to moisture and organisms attack limits its utilization. This study examines the resistance of andong bamboo (Gigantochloa pseudoarundinacea (Steud.) Widjaja) particleboard against subterranean (Coptotermes...

The recognition of the importance and impact of invasive species is usually based on their economic implications, particularly the direct damage that they cause. The West Indian drywood termite Cryptotermes brevis (Walker) is an example and is a concern in structural lumber, furniture, and other...

Pyrolytic oil and its toxicity were evaluated against wood decay termite using Boscia angustifolia wood. The wood samples prepared to size 2x2x6 cm were soaked for 72 h in light, heavy and mixed pyrolytic oil. The absorption rate after soaking and the weight loss after exposure to termite were...

Many wooden architectural heritage buildings exist in Korea, and the authenticity and structural stability of these cultural assets are being affected by termites. This study aimed to identify the degree of termite damage and related factors in these buildings. The degree of termite damage to 182...

The study investigated the use of tobacco stalks and paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera) wood chips for producing particleboard at various ratios. Properties tested were thickness swelling (TS), water absorption (WA), flexural strength (MOR and MOE), internal bond, formaldehyde emission (FE)...