BioComposites

  1. Published

    Broadband dielectric measurement & simulation of e-field curing systems

    Parker, N., Cuenca, J., Gumbleton, R., Dimitriou, A., Ormondroyd, G. & Slocombe, D., 26 Jun 2018, Timber 2018 . Spear, M. (ed.). London, p. 89-98 10 p.

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

  2. Published

    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., 5 Dec 2022, In: Construction and Building Materials. 358, 129303.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  3. Published

    Influence of Carbonyl Fe on Degradation of Epoxy in Ozone Environment

    Peng, G., Wang, H., Wang, H., Liu, Q. & Hao, W., 2009, In: Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 17, DOI 10.1007/s10924-009-0133-z, p. 159-164

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  4. Published

    Challenges in Drying Resin Modified Wood

    Pitman, A., Stefanowski, B., Spear, M., Dimitriou, A., Curling, S., Kupfernagel, C. & Ormondroyd, G., 5 Jul 2022, p. 33. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  5. Published

    Equilibrium and dynamic vapour water sorption properties of biochar derived from apple wood

    Popescu, C., Hill, C. A., Anthony, R., Ormondroyd, G. A. & Curling, S., 28 Nov 2014, In: Polymer Degradation and Stability. 111, p. 263-268

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  6. Published

    The water vapour sorption behaviour of acetylated birch wood: how acetylation affects the sorption isotherm and accessible hydroxyl content

    Popescu, C. M., Hill, C. A., Curling, S. F., Ormondroyd, G. A. & Xie, Y., 1 Mar 2014, In: Journal of Materials Science. 49, 5, p. 2362-2371

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  7. Published

    Modelling and Simulation of Natural Fibre/Epoxy Composites - Prediction of Stress State and Deformations

    Prabhakaran, R. T. D., Gupta, M., Mahajan, P. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 2019, In: International Journal of Materials Engineering Innovation . 10, 2

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  8. Published

    Field test on the biodegradation of poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) based mulch films in soil

    Qi, R., Jones, D. L., Liu, Q., Liu, Q., Li, Z. & Yan, C., Jan 2021, In: Polymer testing . 93, 107009.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  9. Published

    RECYCLED GLASS FIBRE/POLYESTER RESIN SYSTEM – INTERFACE CHARACTERIZATION

    Raghavalu Thirumalai, D., Thomason, J. & Yang, L., 1 Jul 2018, PROCEEDINGS OF THE 4th Brazilian Conference On Composite Materials BCCM4. p. 818-825 8 p.

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

  10. Published

    Mechanical characterization and fractography studies of Glass/PA6 composites

    Raghavalu Thirumalai, D. P., Durai Prabhakaran, R. T., Pillai, S., Charca, S., Oshkovi, S. A., Knudsen, H., Andersen, T. L., Bech, J. I., Thomsen, O. T. & Lilholt, H., 11 Apr 2014, In: Polymer Composites. 36, 5, p. 834-853

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  11. Published

    SIMULATION MODEL TO EVALUATE HUMAN COMFORT FACTORS FOR AN OFFICE IN A BUILDING

    Raghavalu Thirumalai, D., Curling, S., Spear, M. & Ormondroyd, G., 24 Aug 2018, MDPI AG Proceedings Journal. Vol. 2(15). p. 1126 4 p. https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2151126

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

  12. Published

    Mechanical Characterisation of Green Sandwich Panels – Biomaterial Skins and Natural Fibre Cores

    Raghavalu Thirumalai, D., A. Nassir, N., Ormondroyd, G. & Zhongwei, G., 16 Nov 2017, English.

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

  13. Published

    Simulation of flexural stresses on layered natural fibre/epoxy composite beams

    Raghavalu Thirumalai, D., Ormondroyd, G. & Zhongwei, G., 1 Jul 2018, PROCEEDINGS OF THE 4th BRAZILIAN CONFERENCE ON COMPOSITE MATERIALS. July 2018, p. 898-906 9 p.

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

  14. Published

    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, In: Intelligent Buildings International. 11, 3-4, p. 178-211

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  15. Published

    FLEXURAL PERFORMANCE OF BIOBASED COMPOSITES - INSULATION FIBRES AS CORES FOR SANDWICH CONSTRUCTION

    Raghavalu Thirumalai, D., Spear, M., Curling, S., Zhongwei, G. & Ormondroyd, G., 28 Oct 2018. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceAbstractpeer-review

  16. Published

    Environmental effect on the mechanical properties of commingled-yarn-based carbon fibre/polyamide 6 composites

    Raghavalu Thirumalai, D. P. & Toftegaard, H., Sept 2014, In: Journal of Composite Materials. 48, 21, p. 2551-2565

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  17. Published

    Are Reactive Thermoplastic Polymers Suitable for Future Wind Turbine Composite Materials Blades?

    Raghavalu Thirumalai, D., 2014, In: Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures . 21, 3, p. 213-221

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  18. Published

    COMPUTER MODEL FOR THE SIMULATION OF RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF AN INDOOR ENVIRONMENT

    Raghavalu Thirumalai, D., Spear, M., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., Oct 2018, Proceedings of 29th Inter-American Congress of Chemical Engineering incorporating the 68th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference. 1 p.

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

  19. Published

    Slight changes in the chemical structure of haemanthamine greatly influence the effect of the derivatives on rumen fermentation in vitro

    Ramos-Morales, E., Braganca, R., Murphy, P., Tibble-Howlings, J. & Newbold, C. J., 21 Feb 2019, In: Scientific Reports. 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  20. Published

    The effect of an isoflavonid-rich liquorice extract on fermentation, methanogenesis and the microbiome in the rumen simulation technique

    Ramos-Morales, E., Rossi, G., Cattin, M., Jones, E., Braganca, R. & Newbold, C. J., Mar 2018, In: Fems Microbiology Ecology. 94, 3, fiy009.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  21. 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

  22. Published

    In vitro effect of the combination of Ivy fruit refined extract and a glucosidase inhibitor on rumen fermentation and protozoa activity

    Ramos-Morales, E., de la Fuente, G., Nash, R., Preskett, D. & Newbold, C. J., 19 Jun 2014.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  23. Published

    Improving the antiprotozoal effect of saponins in the rumen by combination with glycosidase inhibiting iminosugars or by modification of their chemical structure

    Ramos-Morales, E., de la Fuente, G., Nash, R. J., Braganca, R., Duval, S., Bouillon, M., Lahmann, M. & Newbold, J., 8 Sept 2017, In: PLoS ONE. 12, 9, e0184517.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  24. Published

    The role of hydroxyl groups in determining the sorption p roperties of modified wood

    Rautkari, L., Curling, S. F., Ormondroyd, G. A., Xie, Y. & Jalaludin, Z., 11 Mar 2014.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  25. Published

    What is the role of the accessibility of wood hydroxyl groups in controlling moisture content?

    Rautkari, L., Hill, C. A., Curling, S. F., Jalaludin, Z. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 1 Sept 2013, In: Journal of Materials Science. 48, 18, p. 6352-6356

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  26. Published

    The environmental and social impacts of modified wood production: effect of timber sourcing

    Roberts, G., Skinner, C. & Ormondroyd, G., 2 Oct 2022, In: International Wood Products Journal. 13, 4, p. 236-254 19 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  27. 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

  28. Published

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

    Sandak, A., Sandak, J., Dimitriou, A., Burud, I., Thiis, T., Gobakken, L. R., Ormondroyd, G. A. & Kraniotis, D., 2018, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING IX. Vol. 226. p. 527-536 (WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

  29. Published

    A Method for Accelerated Natural Weathering of Wood Subsurface and Its Multilevel Characterization

    Sandak, A., Sandak, J., Noel, M. & Dimitriou, A., Feb 2021, In: Coatings. 11, 2, p. 126 19 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalSpecial issuepeer-review

  30. Published

    Wood Waste Management and Products

    Sarmin, S. N. (ed.), Jawaid, M. (ed.) & Elias, R. (ed.), 13 May 2023, Springer. 244 p. (Sustainable Materials and Technology (SMT))

    Research output: Book/ReportBook

  31. Published

    Particleboards Bonded by an Imidazole-Based Adhesive System

    Scharf, A., Popescu, C-M., Dernegard, H., Oja, J., Ormondroyd, G., Medved, S., Sandberg, D. & Jones, D., 17 Nov 2023, In: Materials. 16, 22, 19 p., 7201.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  32. Published

    Complex Packaging Structures Based on Wood Derived Products: Actual and Future Possibilities for 1-Way Food Packages

    Schoukens, G., Breen, C., Baschetti, M. G., Elegir, G., Vaha-Nissi, M., Liu, Q., Tiekstra, S. & Simon, P., 23 Sept 2014, In: Journal of Materials Research. 3, 4, p. 58-67 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  33. Published

    Utilisation of chemically modified lampante oil for wood protection

    Schwarzkopf, M., Burnard, M., Tverezovskiy, V., Treu, A., Humar, M. & Kutnar, A., Sept 2018, In: European Journal of Wood and Wood Products. 76, 5, p. 1471-1482

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticle

  34. Published

    Evaluation of differences in thermal modification as a result of depth profiling. Preliminary investigations into material treated using the Firmolin process

    Segerholm, K., Jones, D., Rautkari, L., Olsson, S., Ormondroyd, G. A., Mansour, E., Leung, G. & Willems, W., 26 Oct 2015.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  35. 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

  36. 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

  37. E-pub ahead of print

    High-yield carbon derived from commercial phenol–formaldehyde resin for broadband microwave absorption by balancing conductivity and polarization loss

    Shi, Y., Li, X., Liu, Q., Zhang, C., Guo, W., Tian, K., Elias, R. & Wang, H., 19 Apr 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Materials Science. 58, p. 7048-7059

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  38. 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

  39. Published

    Life cycle assessment of pilot-scale wood fibre production using mechanical disc refining at different pressures

    Skinner, C., Stefanowski, B., Heathcote, D., Charlton, A. & Ormondroyd, G., 2016, In: International Wood Products Journal. 7, 3, p. 149-155

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  40. Published
  41. Published

    Designing with the life cycle in mind

    Skinner, C., 5 Sept 2018, Designing with natural materials. Ormondroyd, G. & Morris, A. (eds.). 1 ed. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, p. 111 21 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  42. Published

    Pressurised disc refining of wheat straw as a pre-treatment approach for agricultural residues: A preliminary assessment of energy consumption and fibre composition

    Skinner, C., Baker, P., Tomkinson, J., Richards, D. & Charlton, A., 1 May 2020, In: Bioresource Technology. 304, 122976.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  43. Published

    Moisture control in oil and bioresin heat treated timber.

    Spear, M. J., Fowler, P. A., Hill, C. A., Hale, M. D., Jones, D. (ed.), Militz, H. (ed.) & Ormondroyd, G. A. (ed.), 1 Jan 2007, p. 147-151.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  44. Published

    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 Jul 2019, p. 69-78. 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  45. Published

    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 Jul 2019, Committee on Climate Change. 28 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned reportpeer-review

  46. Published

    Fluid flow in wood: investigation of the influence of laser incision parameters on uptake and flow paths in four wood species

    Spear, M., Holmberg, J., Nath, S., Pitman, A., Waugh, D., Mason, P., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 26 Jun 2018, Timber 2018. Spear, M. (ed.). London, p. 137-144 8 p.

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

  47. Published

    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 Nov 2020, In: Materials. 13, 21, 5026.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  48. Published

    A conceptual methodology for estimating stored sequestered carbon in the built environment

    Spear, M., Hill, C. & Price, C., Jan 2021, Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, Vol 23, Sustainability and energy in buildings 2020. Littlewood, J. (ed.). Vol. 23. p. 381-393 12 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

  49. Published

    Emerging nature based materials and their use in new products

    Spear, M., 25 Sept 2018, Designing with natural materials. Ormondroyd, G. & Morris, A. (eds.). CRC Press, p. 217-321 104 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  50. Published

    Preservation, protection and modification of wood composites

    Spear, M. J., 1 Aug 2015, Wood Composites. 2015 ed. Woodhead Publishing Ltd, p. 253-310

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter