Proceedings of the 11th European Conference on Wood Modification

This book compiles the proceedings of the 11th European Conference on Wood Modification, a key event with a 20-year tradition in advancing wood science. The book offers a comprehensive overview of all major wood modification techniquesincluding thermal, oleo-thermal, thermo-hydro-mechanical, chemical, and impregnation methodswhile also highlighting cutting-edge technologies such as microwave, plasma, and enzymatic modification. It further explores testing methods and standards, environmental considerations, quality control, and commercialization, demonstrating how modified wood products can contribute to a more resource-efficient and climate-resilient future.

Comprehensive coverage of all major wood modification techniques In-depth presentation of emerging technologies, including plasma and enzymatic methods Detailed discussion of testing standards, environmental impact, and market applications

Inhalt

Certification of Thermally Modified Timber - the experience and view of an industrialist.- Thermal treatment as an industrial process to produce different commercial wood products.- Heat treatment of Cryptomeria japonica from Azores.- Effects of accelerated weathering on surface hardness of thermally modified woods (Fagus Sylvatica L. and Pinus nigra).- Effect of thermal treatment on the interaction of wood with liquid water.- Assessment of the effect of thermal modification on the colorimetric properties of three Amazonian species.