Transgenic down-regulation of the Pt4CL1 gene family encoding 4-coumarate:coenzyme A ligase (4CL) has been reported as a
means for reducing lignin content in cell walls and increasing overall growth rates, thereby improving feedstock quality for
paper and bioethanol production. Using hybrid poplar (Populus tremula 3 Populus alba), we applied this...
The construction industry has relied heavily on wood and wood-based composites, such as oriented strand board (OSB) and plywood for timber frame construction. Therefore, it is highly imperative to categorize the response of wood-based composites when exposed to elevated temperatures for a sustained period of time. The essence of fire-resistant...
Wood and wood-based composites are being used extensively in single-family residential dwellings. Therefore, it is important to categorize their response when exposed to elevated temperatures for a sustained period of time. In fire-resistant design for wood structures, the main goal is to ensure that enough structural integrity is maintained, during...
Paleoclimate proxies based on the measurement of xylem cell anatomy have rarely been developed across the temperature range of a species or applied to wood predating the most recent millennium. Here we describe wood anatomy-based proxies for spring temperatures in central North America from modern bur oaks (Quercus macrocarpa Michx.)....
Abstract: Three novel curing agents ( I , II , and III) were synthesized
from epichlorohydrin and ammonium hydroxide.
The combinations of soy flour (SF) with one of the curing
agents (SF- I , SF- II , and SF- III ) were investigated as adhesives
for making interior plywood. Water...
Visual appeal of wood is as important as its
structural integrity in outdoor applications. Discoloration
and checking of wood favor the utilization of alternative
materials for outdoor cladding and decking. Lignin depolymerization
is one of the critical processes leading to
weathering. In the present paper, the potential of different
classes...