BioComposites

  1. 2016
  2. Published

    Water sorption, surface structure and surface energy characteristics of wood composite fibres refined at different pressures

    Ormondroyd, G. A., Källbom, S. K., Curling, S. F., Stefanowski, B. K., Segerholm, B. K., Wålinder, M. E. & Jones, D., 19 Feb 2016, In: Wood Material Science and Engineering. 12, 4, p. 203-210

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  3. Published

    Absorption of Volatile Organic Compounds by Different Wool Types

    Mansour, E., Curling, S. F., Stéphan, A. & Ormondroyd, G. A., Mar 2016, In: Green Materials. 4, 1

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  4. Published

    Mild thermal modification to add value to UK grown larch: monitoring quality, physical properties and benefits

    Spear, M., Dimitriou, A., Binding, T. & Ormondroyd, G., 10 Mar 2016, Forest Resource and Products: Moving Toward a Sustainable Future .

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

  5. Published

    The Opportunities and Challenges for Re-use and Recycling of Timber and Wood Products Within the Construction Sector

    Ormondroyd, G. A., Spear, M. J. & Skinner, C. J., 22 Mar 2016, Environmental Impacts of Traditional and Innovative Forest-based Bioproducts; Environmental Footprints and Eco-design of Products and Processes. Muthu, S. S. & Kutnar, A. (eds.). Springer, p. 45-103 59 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  6. Published

    Biodegradation of Different Genotypes of Miscanthus by Wood Rot Fungi

    Baker, P., Winters, A. & Hale, M., 30 Mar 2016, In: BioResources. 11, 2, p. 4379-4391 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  7. Published

    Thermo-mechanical pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass for the production of bio-composite materials

    Skinner, C., Laflin, N., Heathcote, D., Elias, R. & Charlton, A., 6 Apr 2016.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperpeer-review

  8. Published

    Sheep wool insulation for the absorption of volatile organic compounds

    Mansour, E., Marriott, R. & Ormondroyd, G., 12 Apr 2016.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperpeer-review

  9. Published

    Application of NIR for evaluation of weathered samples from RR test

    Dimitriou, A., Sandak, J. & Sandak, A., 19 Apr 2016.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceAbstract

  10. Published

    Effectiveness of a wool based packaging system on the abundance of surface spoilage microorganisms on meat products

    Lahmer, R. A., Morris, A., Curling, S., Ormondroyd, G., Jones, D. & Williams, A., May 2016, In: Assiut Journal of Agricultural Sciences (AJAS). 47, 2, p. 24-28

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  11. Published

    Influence of water and humidity on chemically modifying wood with polybutylene succinate bio-polyester

    Noel, M., Grigsby, W. J., Ormondroyd, G. & Spear, M., Jun 2016, In: International Wood Products Journal. 7, 2, p. 80-88

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  12. Published

    Natural Herbicides from a Renewable Feedstock

    Wright, S., Tverezovskiy, V., Williamson, C., Braganca, R. & Gould, M., 4 Jun 2016. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperpeer-review

  13. Published

    Novel Bio-Based Copolymers from Waste Streams

    Tverezovskaya, O., Tverezovskiy, V., Braganca, R., Williamson, C., Kosior, E. & Mitchell, J., 4 Jun 2016. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperpeer-review

  14. Published

    Solvent-free ozonolysis – large scale reactions and applications.

    Tverezovskiy, V., Tverezovskaya, O. & Chappell, C., 4 Jun 2016, p. 1.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperpeer-review

  15. Published

    The effect of four methods of surface activation for improved adhesion of wood polymer composites (WPCs)

    Dimitriou, A., Hale, M. & Spear, M., Jul 2016, In: International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives. 68, July, p. 188-194

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  16. Published

    Mangifera sylvatica (Wild Mango): A new cocoa butter alternative

    Akhter, S., McDonald, M. & Marriott, R., Aug 2016, In: Scientific Reports. 6, 32050 .

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  17. Published

    New genre of antioxidants from renewable natural resources: Synthesis and characterisation of rosemary plant-derived antioxidants and their performance in polyolefins

    Doudin, K., Al-Malaika, S., Sheena, H. H., Tverezovskiy, V. & Fowler, P., Aug 2016, In: Polymer Degradation and Stability. 130, August, p. 126-134

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  18. Published

    Method for preparing a herbicidal compound

    Tverezovskiy, V., Braganca, R., Howard, F. A., Gould, S. M., Fowler, P. A. & Baird, M., 20 Sept 2016, 26 Nov 2016, Priority date 26 Nov 2016

    Research output: Patent

  19. Published

    Chemical composition of natural fibres

    Ormondroyd, G. & Curling, S., 12 Oct 2016, Advanced High Strength Natural Fibre Composites in Construction. Fan, M. & Fu, F. (eds.). 1 ed. Cambridge, UK: Woodhead Publishing Ltd, p. 23-58 35 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  20. Published

    NIR spectroscopy for assessment and monitoring of natural weathering process of wood

    Sandak, A., Sandak, J., Dimitriou, A. & Burud, I., 12 Oct 2016.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  21. Published

    The patterns of bacterial community and relationships between sulfate-reducing bacteria and hydrochemistry in sulfate-polluted groundwater of Baogang rare earth tailings

    An, X., Baker, P., Li, H., Su, J., Yu, C. & Cai, C., Nov 2016, In: Environmental Science and Pollution Research. p. 21766-21779 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  22. Published

    Habitat distribution modelling to identify areas of high conservation value under climate change for Mangifera sylvatica Roxb. of Bangladesh

    McDonald, M., Marriott, R., Akhter, S. & Van Breugel, P., 7 Nov 2016, In: Land Use Policy. 60, p. 223-232 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  23. Published

    Improving the impact of plant science on urban planning and design

    Wootton-Beard, P. C., Xing, Y., Raghavalu Thirumalai, D., Robson, P., Bosch, M., Thornton, J. M., Ormondroyd, G., Jones, P. & Donnison, I., 16 Nov 2016, In: Buildings. 6, 4, 48.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  24. Published

    Evaluating mould colonisation and growth on MDF panels modified to sequester Volatile Organic Compounds

    Stefanowski, B., Ormondroyd, G. & Curling, S., Dec 2016, In: International Wood Products Journal. 7, 4, p. 188-194

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  25. 2017
  26. Published

    ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING OF AESTHETIC APPEARANCE OF BUILDING BIOMATERIALS ALONG THE SERVICE LIFE

    Ormondroyd, G. & Dimitriou, A., 2017, In: WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment . 226, p. 527 536 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  27. Published

    Assessment and monitoring of aesthetic appearance of building biomaterials along the service life

    Ormondroyd, G. & Dimitriou, A., 2017, Proceedings of Timber Structures 2017. p. 1 11 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

  28. Published

    Assessment of structural characteristics of regenerated cellulolytic enzyme lignin based on a mild DMSO/[Emim]OAc dissolution system from triploid of Populus tomentosa Carr.

    Chen, T-Y., Wang, B., Shen, X-J., Li, H-Y., Wu, Y-Y., Wen, J-L., Liu, Q. & Sun, R-C., 2017, In: RSC Advances. 7, 6, p. 3376-3387

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  29. Published

    Comparison of acid-hydrolyzed and TEMPO-oxidized nanocellulose for reinforcing alginate fibers

    Shen, X. J., Huang, P. L., Chen, J. H., Wu, Y. Y., Liu, Q. & Sun, R. C., 2017, In: BioResources. 12(4), p. 8180-8198

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  30. Published

    Effectiveness of a wool based packaging system on the abundance of surface spoilage microorganisms on meat products

    Curling, S., Jones, D., Ormondroyd, G. & Williams, A., 2017, In: Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research. 34, 2/3

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  31. Published

    Non-wood bio-based materials: Wool

    Ormondroyd, G. & Mansour, E., 2017, Performance of Bio-based building materials . 1 ed. Cambridge,UK: Woodhead Publishing Ltd, p. 128-141 13 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  32. Published

    Structural Variation of Lignin and Lignin−Carbohydrate Complex in Eucalyptus grandis × E. urophylla during Its Growth Process

    Zhao, B-C., Chen, B-Y., Yang, S., Yuan, T-Q., Charlton, A. & Sun, R-C., 2017, In: ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 5, 1, p. 1113-1122

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  33. Published

    The water vapour sorption characteristics and kinetics of different wool types

    Ormondroyd, G., Curling, S., Mansour, E. & Hill, C., 2017, In: Journal of the Textile Institute. 108, 7, p. 1198-1210

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  34. Published

    Wood as a biobased building material: Wood plastic composites.

    Ormondroyd, G. & Kers, J., 2017, Performance of Bio-based building materials . 1 ed. Cambridge: Woodhead Publishing Ltd, p. 61-67 7 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  35. Published

    A rapid screening method to determine the susceptibility of bio-based construction and insulation products to mould growth

    Stefanowski, B., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 1 Jan 2017, In: International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation. p. 124-132 8 p., 116.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  36. Published

    Fractionation of rapeseed straw by hydrothermal/dilute acid pretreatment combined with alkali post-treatment for improving its enzymatic hydrolysis

    Chen, B-Y., Zhao, B-C., Li, M-F., Liu, Q. & Sun, R-C., 1 Feb 2017, In: Bioresource Technology. 225, p. 127-133

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  37. Published

    Feasibility of using straw in a strong, thin, pulp moulded packaging material

    Curling, S., Laflin, N., Davies, G., Ormondroyd, G. & Elias, R., Mar 2017, In: Industrial Crops and Products. 97, p. 395-400

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  38. Published

    Emissions from bio-based building products

    Clauder, L., Ormondroyd, G., Mansour, E. & Pfriem, A., 1 Mar 2017, COST FP1303 Design, Application and Aesthetics of biobased building materials. Sofia, p. 1-2 2 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

  39. Published

    Implications of synergistic durability relationships on design of construction elements.

    Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 1 Mar 2017, COST FP1303 Design, Application and Aesthetics of biobased building materials. Sofia: European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST), p. 17-18 2 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

  40. Published

    MDF Recovery: Recycled MDF technologies for routed and laminated applications

    Ormondroyd, G., Curling, S. & Elias, R., 1 Mar 2017.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePoster

  41. Published

    Antiprotozoal effect of saponins in the rumen can be enhanced by chemical modifications in their structure

    Ramos-Morales, E., De La Fuente, G., Duval, S., Wehrli, C., Bouillon, M., Lahmann, M., Preskett, D., Braganca, R. & Newbold, J., 16 Mar 2017, In: Frontiers in Microbiology. 8, 399.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  42. Published

    Assessment of lignocellulosic nut wastes as an absorbent for gaseous formaldehyde

    Stefanowski, B., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 1 Apr 2017, In: Industrial Crops and Products. 98, April, p. 25-28 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  43. Published

    Assessment of the use of dynamic mechanical analysis to investigate initial onset of brown rot decay of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.)

    Ormondroyd, G., Alfredsen, G., Raghavalu Thirumalai, D., Curling, S., Stefanowski, B., Spear, M. & Gobakken, L. R., May 2017, In: International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation. 120, p. 1-5 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

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  46. Published

    Performance of buildings: Indoor air quality

    Stefanowski, B., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 21 Jul 2017, Performance of biobased building materials. Jones, D. & Brischke, C. (eds.). 1st Edition ed. Duxford, UK: Woodhead Publishing Ltd, p. 351-365

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  47. Published

    Test methods for Biobased building materials

    Curling, S., 21 Jul 2017, Performance of Biobased building materials. Jones, D. & Brischke, C. (eds.). 1st ed. Duxford, United Kingdom: Woodhead Publishing Ltd, p. 385-481 (Civil and Structural Engineering).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  48. Published

    Wood as a biobased building material - Panels

    Curling, S. & Kers, J., 21 Jul 2017, Performance of biobased building materials. Jones, D. & Brischke, C. (eds.). 1st ed. Duxford, UK: Woodhead Publishing Ltd, p. 52-61

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  49. Published

    Efficient and Product-Controlled Depolymerization of Lignin Oriented by Raney Ni Cooperated with Cs x H3 − x PW12O40.

    Shen, X-J., Wen, J-L., Huang, P-L., Zheng, K., Wang, S-F., Liu, Q., Charlton, A. & Sun, R-C., 22 Jul 2017, In: BioEnergy Research. 10, DOI 10.1007/s12155-017-9855-2, p. 1155-1162 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  50. Published
  51. Published

    Effects of Various Surfactants on Alkali Lignin Electrospinning Ability and Spun Fibers

    Charlton, A., 30 Aug 2017, In: Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. p. 9551-9559

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  52. Published

    Knowledge Transfer Partnership. Adding value to UK grown timber in construction

    Dimitriou, A., Ellis, P., Spear, M., Curling, S., Jones, R. & Ormondroyd, G., 6 Sept 2017.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperpeer-review