Dr Morwenna Spear
Cymrawd Ymchwil

- 2025
- Cyhoeddwyd
Developments in the Recycling of Wood and Wood Fibre in the UK: A Review
Spear, M., Dimitriou, A., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 15 Chwef 2025, Yn: Fibers. 13, 2, 22 t., 23.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Wood Modification: Optimisation and characterisation of modified timbers
Spear, M. (Golygydd) & Bak, M. (Golygydd), 14 Ion 2025, Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). 169 t. (Special Issue Reprint)Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad › Llyfr › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Cell wall diffusion in phenol urea formaldehyde resin modified wood studied on different levels of scale
Kupfernagel, C., Rahman, M., Cresswell, R., Spear, M., Pitman , A., Brown, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 13 Ion 2025, Yn: Biomacromolecules. 26, 2, t. 900-913Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
- 2024
- Cyhoeddwyd
Wood Modification – Trends and Combinations
Spear, M. & Bak, M., 20 Gorff 2024, Yn: Forests. 15, 7, 1 t., 1268.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Golygyddiad
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Chemical Composition of Larch Oleoresin before and during Thermal Modification
Spear, M., Dimitriou, A. & Marriott, R., 23 Mai 2024, Yn: Forests. 15, 6, 14 t., 904.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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The Presidents of the Institute of Wood Science
True, A., Ridley-Ellis, D. J., Spear, M. & Ansell, M., 6 Mai 2024, Yn: International Wood Products Journal. 13 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Laser Incising - A Philosophical Shift: From Timber Treatment to Wood Modification
Spear, M., Mason, P., Williams, G. & Ormondroyd, G., 15 Ebr 2024, t. 162. 1 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Murlen
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The chamical interactions between phenolic resin and wood studied by liquid-state NMR spectroscopy
Kupfernagel, C., Yelle, D., Spear, M., Pitman, A. & Ormondroyd, G., 15 Ebr 2024, t. 104-105. 2 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
- 2023
- Cyhoeddwyd
British and Irish newspapers implicitly support single-use masks over reusable face coverings
Auge, A., Tenbrink, T., Spear, M. & Abrams, N., Hyd 2023, Yn: Frontiers in Communication. 8, 15 t., 1256349.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
- Cyhoeddwyd
Wood modification with phenol urea formaldehyde (PUF) resin: the influence of wood species selection on the dimensional stability
Kupfernagel, C., Spear, M., Pitman, A. & Ormondroyd, G., Chwef 2023, Yn: European Journal of Wood and Wood Products. 81, 1, t. 5-19Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
- 2022
- Cyhoeddwyd
The effect of the changes in chemical composition due to thermal treatment on the mechanical properties of Pinus densiflora
Peng, Q., Spear, M., Ormondroyd, G. & Chang, W.-S., 5 Rhag 2022, Yn: Construction and Building Materials. 358, 129303.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Effects of Biological and Chemical Degradation on the Properties of Scots Pine—Part II: Wood-Moisture Relations and Viscoelastic Behaviour
Broda, M., Spear, M., Curling, S. & Dimitriou, A., 31 Awst 2022, Yn: Forests. 13, 9, 1390.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Challenges in Drying Resin Modified Wood
Pitman, A., Stefanowski, B., Spear, M., Dimitriou, A., Curling, S., Kupfernagel, C. & Ormondroyd, G., 5 Gorff 2022, t. 33. 1 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
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Effects of Process Variables on Wood Modification with PF Resin
Kupfernagel, C., Spear, M., Pitman, A. & Ormondroyd, G., 5 Gorff 2022, t. 29-31. 3 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
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Timber and Carbon for Corporate Reporting: Can We Declare Stored Carbon, Substitution Benefits, or Both?
Spear, M., 5 Gorff 2022.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
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Percussion Nd:YAG Laser-incision of Radiata Pine: Effects of Laser Processing Parameters and Wood Anatomy
Nath, S., Waugh, D., Ormondroyd, G., Spear, M., Curling, S., Pitman , A. & Mason , P., Meh 2022, Yn: Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing. 9, 2, t. 173-192Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
- Cyhoeddwyd
Phenol Formaldehyde Resin Treatment of End Grain Cobbles for Flooring and Paving Applications
Spear, M., Jones, D., Miles, C. & Ormondroyd, G., 25 Ebr 2022, t. 407-414. 8 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
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The Effect of Material Fatigue on Differently Modified Wood
Kupfernagel, C., Curling, S., Spear, M. & Ormondroyd, G., 25 Ebr 2022, t. 292-300. 9 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
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Use of DMA to Evaluate the Modification of Tropical Hardwood Timbers by Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL) Resin
Spear, M., Ashaduzzaman, M., Ormondroyd, G. & Hale, M., 25 Ebr 2022, t. 142-145. 4 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Murlen
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Effekt von Prozessvariablen bei Holzmodifikation mit PF-Harz
Kupfernagel, C., Spear, M., Pitman, A. & Ormondroyd, G., 7 Ebr 2022. 2 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
- 2021
- Cyhoeddwyd
Demonstrating the suitability of laser incision for timber treatment technologies
Spear, M., Miles, C., Williams, E., Mason, P., Williams, G., Pitman , A., Bailey, R., Theobald, T., Nath, S. & Waugh, D., 14 Hyd 2021, t. 101-103. 3 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
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Wood Modification with Phenol Formaldehyde Resin and its Influence on the Dimensional Stability of Homegrown and Imported Hardwoods
Kupfernagel, C., Spear, M., Pitman, A. & Ormondroyd, G., 14 Hyd 2021, t. 12-15. 4 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
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The Viscoelastic Behaviour of Waterlogged Archaeological Wood Treated with Methyltrimethoxysilane
Broda, M., Spear, M., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 8 Medi 2021, Yn: Materials. 14, 18, 20 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Review of Functional Treatments For Modified Wood
Spear, M., Curling, S., Dimitriou, A. & Ormondroyd, G., 12 Maw 2021, Yn: Coatings. 11, 3, 29 t., 327.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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A conceptual methodology for estimating stored sequestered carbon in the built environment
Spear, M., Hill, C. & Price, C., Ion 2021, Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, Vol 23, Sustainability and energy in buildings 2020. Littlewood, J. (gol.). Cyfrol 23. t. 381-393 12 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
- 2020
- Cyhoeddwyd
Comparison of Contemporary Elm (Ulmus spp.) and degraded Archaeological Elm: the use of dynamic mechanical analysis under ambient moisture conditions
Spear, M. & Broda, M., 7 Tach 2020, Yn: Materials. 13, 21, 5026.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Dynamic mechanical analysis of Scots pine and three tropical hardwoods
Ashaduzzaman, M., Hale, M., Ormondroyd, G. & Spear, M., Hyd 2020, Yn: International Wood Products Journal. 11, 4, t. 189-203Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Paving the way: the potential for phenol formaldehyde resin treatment for durable end-grain cobbles
Spear, M. & Jones, D., 9 Medi 2020, t. 165-176. 12 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
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Properties of LIGNIA modified wood
Stefanowski, B. K., Spear, M., Curling, S., Pitman , A., Bailey, R., Mathias, J., Evans, N., Ayala, L., Theobald, T. & Ormondroyd, G., 9 Medi 2020, t. 177-188. 12 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
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The effects of fatigue cycling on acetylated, thermally treated and PF-modified Scots pine
Kupfernagel, C., Curling, S., Spear, M. & Ormondroyd, G., 9 Medi 2020, t. 153-164. 12 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
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CO2 laser interactions with wood tissues during single pulse laser-incision
Nath, S., Waugh, D., Ormondroyd, G., Spear, M., Pitman , A., Sahoo, S., Curling, S. & Mason, P., 1 Meh 2020, Yn: Optics and Laser Technology. 126, 21 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Laser incising of wood: A Review
Nath, S., Waugh, D., Ormondroyd, G., Spear, M., Pitman, A., Curling, S. & Mason, P., 2020, Yn: Lasers in Engineering. 45, 4-6, t. 381-403 23 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
- 2019
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Wood based panels in modern methods of construction for housing: greenhouse gas abatement analysis
Spear, M., Norton, A., Hill, C., Price, C. & Ormondroyd, G., 8 Hyd 2019, t. 95-108. 14 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
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Wood in Construction in the UK: An Analysis of Carbon Abatement Potential. Extended Summary. Published as an annex to the Committee on Climate Change report "Biomass in a low-carbon economy".
Spear, M., Hill, C., Norton, A., Price, C. & Ormondroyd, G., 18 Gorff 2019, Committee on Climate Change. 28 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad › Adroddiad Comisiwn › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Comparison of accelerated weathering and field exposed resin modified timber
Stefanowski, B., Bailey, R., Spear, M., Ormondroyd, G. & Pitman, A., 3 Gorff 2019, t. 119-130. 12 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
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Laser incision of wood for the modification of liquid impregnation
Nath, S., Waugh, D., Spear, M., Ormondroyd, G., Pitman, A. & Mason, P., 3 Gorff 2019, t. 55-67. 13 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
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Model study to compare drying rate through laser incisions in beech wood
Spear, M., Pitman, A., Nath, S., Miles, C., Waugh, D., Mason, P. & Ormondroyd, G., 3 Gorff 2019, t. 69-78. 10 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
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Scale up of mild thermal modification for cladding and joinery products
Spear, M., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 3 Gorff 2019, t. 113-117. 5 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
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Effect of methyltrimethoxysilane impregnation on the cell wall porosity and water vapour sorption of archaeological waterlogged oak
Broda, M., Curling, S., Spear, M. & Hill, C., Mai 2019, Yn: Wood Science and Technology.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Science to Policy: Nature-based solutions for the built environment
Wiik, E., Ormondroyd, G., Spear, M., Curling, S., Raghavalu Thirumalai Prabhakaran, D., Donnison , I., Robson, P., Bosch, M., Wootton-Beard, P. C., Hindhaugh, R., Jones, P., Waldron, D., Xing, Y. & Toberman, H., Maw 2019, Ser Cymru National Research Network for Low Carbon, Energy and Environment. (Science to Policy)Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad › Adroddiad Comisiwn
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Plants and architecture: the role of biology and biomimetics in materials development for buildings
Raghavalu Thirumalai, D., Spear, M., Curling, S., Ormondroyd, G., Wootton-Beard, P. C., Donnison, I. & Jones, P., 2019, Yn: Intelligent Buildings International. 11, 3-4, t. 178-211Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
- 2018
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FLEXURAL PERFORMANCE OF BIOBASED COMPOSITES - INSULATION FIBRES AS CORES FOR SANDWICH CONSTRUCTION
Raghavalu Thirumalai, D., Spear, M., Curling, S., Zhongwei, G. & Ormondroyd, G., 28 Hyd 2018. 1 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Crynodeb › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Laser Incision of woods: effects on liquid penetration
Nath, S., Waugh, D., Spear, M., Ormondroyd, G., Pitman, A. & Mason, P., 14 Hyd 2018. 9 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Murlen › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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COMPUTER MODEL FOR THE SIMULATION OF RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF AN INDOOR ENVIRONMENT
Raghavalu Thirumalai, D., Spear, M., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., Hyd 2018, Proceedings of 29th Inter-American Congress of Chemical Engineering incorporating the 68th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference. 1 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Cyfraniad i Gynhadledd › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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The effect of pH on surface activation of wood polymer composites (WPCs) with hydrogen peroxide for improved adhesion
Dimitriou, A., Hale, M. & Spear, M., Hyd 2018, Yn: International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives. 85, October, t. 44-57 14 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Emerging nature based materials and their use in new products
Spear, M., 25 Medi 2018, Designing with natural materials. Ormondroyd, G. & Morris, A. (gol.). CRC Press, t. 217-321 104 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod
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Natural Materials – Composition and Combinations
Spear, M., 25 Medi 2018, Designing with natural materials. Ormondroyd, G. & Morris, A. (gol.). CRC Press, t. 29-110 82 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod
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Dynamic mechanical thermal analysis of wood modified with bio-polyesters
Grosse, C., Spear, M., Curling, S., Noel, M., Rautkari, L., Uimonen, T. & Gerardin, P., 17 Medi 2018, Proceedings of 9th European Conference on Wood Modification. Creemers, J. (gol.). 8 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Cyfraniad i Gynhadledd
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Insights into stability of glued joints between thermally modified timber: adaptation of an artificial weathering test
Spear, M., Teciu, R. & Ormondroyd, G., 17 Medi 2018, Proceedings of 9th European Conference on Wood Modification. Creemers, J. (gol.). 6 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Cyfraniad i Gynhadledd
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Biogenic carbon: its joint roles in bioenergy and carbon sequestration
Spear, M., Norton, A., Hill, C., Raghavalu Thirumalai, D. & Ormondroyd, G., 6 Medi 2018, t. 53. 1 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur