Wood Durability and Protection
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Wood Science and Forest Products".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2024 | Viewed by 875
Special Issue Editors
Interests: wood; wood Identification and characterization; forest-based bio-products
Interests: biodeterioration; wood durability; wood protection; treated wood disposal
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Interests: environmentally friendly wood protection systems; treated wood products
Interests: wood protection; wood composite materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Wood products are versatile, widely available construction materials with a long history of use around the world. Increasingly, these materials are being sought for their lower lifecycle carbon emissions compared to alternatives. However, as a biological material, wood is susceptible to biodegradation by wood-destroying insects and fungi, and it must be protected from these attacks to ensure long-term performance in specific end applications. Different wood species also differ in their resistance to decay. Many methods of wood protection exist and include treatment with biocides, wood modification, moisture-excluding coatings, moisture management, and others. This Special Issue of Forests will highlight the latest developments in wood durability and protection research.
Dr. Gerald Presley
Dr. Grant Kirker
Dr. Beth Stokes
Dr. Lili Cai
Dr. Katie M. Ohno
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- pressure treatment
- wood coatings
- biodeterioration
- biodegradation
- naturally durable wood
- wood modification
