Case-Building Behavior, Persistence, and Emergence Success of \u3ci\u3ePycnopsyche Guttifer\u3c/i\u3e (Walker) (Trichoptera: Limnephilidae) in Laboratory and \u3ci\u3ein situ\u3c/i\u3e Environments: Potential Trade-Offs of Material Preference [PDF]
When removed from their cases in a non-flow laboratory environment, 5th instar Pycnopsyche guttifer (Walker) larvae were always successful in constructing a new case within 24 h when woody debris was present as a material choice.
Hocquard, Kate +3 more
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Wood-Based Materials in Building
Wood is a widely used building material [...]
Dorota Dukarska, Radosław Mirski
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Flammability behaviour of wood and a review of the methods for its reduction [PDF]
Wood is one of the most sustainable, aesthetically pleasing and environmentally benign materials. Not only is wood often an integral part of structures, it is also the main source of furnishings found in homes, schools, and offices around the world.
Hull, T Richard, Lowden, Laura
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Using response surface method to determine the optimal technological conditions of biomass-based precursor preparation, magnetic Fe3O4 particles were loaded on the surface and internal channel of biomass-based precursor to prepare a magnetic biomass ...
Xueqin Li +6 more
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It is well-known that ultrasound has been studied for its cavitation, mechanical and thermal effects. As a pretreatment technology, ultrasonic alkali treatment has attracted much attention in the field of biomass biochemical transformation. In this study,
Jing Qian +5 more
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Impact of Wetting–Drying Cycles on the Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Wood Waste–Gypsum Composites [PDF]
Large amounts of wood waste are generated each year in the world. In an attempt to identify a good recovery option for those residues, wood waste from construction and demolition works were used as raw materials in gypsum plasters.
Morales Conde, María Jesús +3 more
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X-ray tomography as a tool for detailed anatomical analysis [PDF]
Wood identification, anatomical examination and retrieval of quantitative information arc important aspects of many research disciplines. Conventional light microscopy with a camera and (semi)automatic image analysis software is an often used methodology
Boone, Matthieu +4 more
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Antimicrobial effect of fungal melanin in combination with plant oils for the treatment of wood
Microbial deterioration of wood has gradually destroyed precious historic musical instruments. The Serpentino (English: serpent/little snake) is a wind instrument used for over 400 years and is considered the godfather of modern instruments such as the ...
Anh N. Tran-Ly +4 more
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The effect of elevated temperature exposure on the fracture toughness of solid wood and structural wood composites [PDF]
This is the author's peer-reviewed final manuscript, as accepted by the publisher. The published article is copyrighted by Springer and can be found at: http://www.springer.com/life+sciences/forestry/journal/226.Fracture toughness of wood and wood ...
H.G. Direen +4 more
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Potential alternatives for Norway spruce wood: a selection based on defect-free wood properties
Key message The application of material selection principles uncovered eight possible alternative tree species (two deciduous and six coniferous species) to substitute Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) H.
Christian Huber +9 more
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