Dr Morwenna Spear
Research Fellow

- 1996
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Communication of Uncertainty in Spatial Data to Decision Makers
Spear, M., Hall, J. & Wadsworth, R. A., 21 May 1996, Proceedings of Spatial Accuracy Assessment in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences: Second International Symposium.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
- 2000
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An investigation into the effects of micro-compressive defects on interphase behaviour in hemp-epoxy composites using half-fringe photoelasticity
Hughes, M., Sebe, G., Hague, J., Hill, C., Spear, M. & Mott, L., 2 Apr 2000, In: Composite Interfaces. 7, 1, p. 13-29Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2002
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Natural Fibre Reinforced Polypropylene Composites: Assessing the Potential of Hemp and TMP Fibre
Spear, M., Hill, C. & Tomkinson, J., 9 Oct 2002, Proceedings of the 6th European Panel Products Symposium.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
- 2005
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Effects of Artificial UV weathering and soft rot decay on heat treated wood
Hale, M., Ghosh, S. C. & Spear, M., 24 Apr 2005, International Research Group on Wood Protection: Working Papers. 13 p. IRG/WP 05-40302Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Transcrystalline Interphases in Polypropylene Composites: Exploring the Possibilities
Spear, M., Hill, C. & Tomkinson, J., 19 May 2005, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Woodfiber-Plastic Composites (and other natural fibers). Madison, WI: Forest Products Society, p. 49-57 8 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Properties of wood following treatment with a modified hot oil
Jones, D., Tjeerdsma, B., Spear, M. & Hill, C., 6 Oct 2005, Proceedings of the 2nd European Conference on Wood Modification. Militz, H. & Hill, C. (eds.). Goettingen, Germany, p. 202-207 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
- 2006
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Assessment of the Envelope Effect of Three Hot Oil Treatments: Resistance to Decay by Coniophora puteana and Postia placenta.
Spear, M. J., Hill, C. A., Curling, S. F., Jones, D. & Hale, M. D., 1 Jan 2006, 2006 ed. Unknown.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Dimensional instability in timber
Spear, M. & Walker, J. C. F., 6 Sept 2006, Primary Wood Processing: Principles and Practice. 2nd ed. Springer, p. 95-120Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Hot Oil and Resin Treated Timber: Resistance to Decay by Brown Rot Fungi
Spear, M., Fowler, P., Hill, C. & Elias, R., 20 Sept 2006, Proceedings of ECOWOOD2006, 2nd International Conference on Environmentally-Compatible Forest Products. Fernando Pessoa University, Porto, 9 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
- 2007
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Moisture control in oil and bioresin heat treated timber.
Spear, M. J., Fowler, P. A., Hill, C. A., Hale, M. D., Jones, D. (Editor), Militz, H. (Editor) & Ormondroyd, G. A. (Editor), 1 Jan 2007, p. 147-151.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- 2012
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Guest Editorial
Spear, M. (Editor) & Ormondroyd, G. (Editor), May 2012, In: International Wood Products Journal. 3, 1, p. 1 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
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Oil Heat Treatment of Timber for Reduced Hygroscopicity
Spear, M. J., Spear, M., Fleurentdidier, V., Stefanowski, B. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 7 Sept 2012.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- 2014
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Mild thermal modification to enhance the machinability of larch
Spear, M. J., Binding, T., Jenkins, D., Nicholls, J. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 10 Mar 2014.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Guest Editorial
Spear, M. (Editor) & Ormondroyd, G. (Editor), 3 Sept 2014, In: International Wood Products Journal. 5, 3, p. 129 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
- 2015
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Modified wood: review of efficacy and service life testing
Ormondroyd, G. A., Spear, M. J. & Curling, S. F., Aug 2015, In: Proceedings of the ICE - Construction Materials. 168, 4, p. 187-203Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Preservation, protection and modification of wood composites
Spear, M. J., 1 Aug 2015, Wood Composites. 2015 ed. Woodhead Publishing Ltd, p. 253-310Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Wood polymer composites
Spear, M. J., Eder, A. & Carus, M., 1 Aug 2015, Wood Composites. Ansell, M. P. (ed.). 2015 ed. Woodhead Publishing Ltd, p. 195-249Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Wood Plastic Composites: surface modification with heat to improve the adhesion ability
Dimitriou, A., Spear, M. & Hale, M., 7 Sept 2015, Advances in modified and functional bio-based surfaces, Proceedings of COST Action FP1006.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Physical properties of UK grown larch subjected to mild and moderate thermal modification processes
Spear, M., Binding, T., Nicholls, J., Jenkins, D. & Ormondroyd, G., 14 Sept 2015.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Biobased and Bioinspired materials for a modern building design - a research perspective
Spear, M. J., Raghavalu Thirumalai, D. P., Durai Prabhakaran, R. T., Ormondroyd, G. A., Curling, S. F. & Spear, M., 7 Oct 2015, p. 293-296.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Chemical changes in mild thermal treatment of larch: to what extent do they differ from full thermal modification?
Spear, M. J., Cowley, C. D., Binding, T., Dimitriou, A. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 26 Oct 2015.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Evaluating the optimization of wood modification with polybutylene succinate bio-polyester
Spear, M. J., Noel, M., Ormondroyd, G. A., Grigsby, W. & Volkmer, T., 26 Oct 2015.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- 2016
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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 proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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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 proceeding › Chapter
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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. 80-88Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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. 188-194Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2017
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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 journal › Article › peer-review
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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 conference › Paper › peer-review
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Effects of Methyl Methacrylate impregnation on durability of timber.
Curling, S., Spear, M., Ormondroyd, G. & Gibson, R., 7 Sept 2017, Building with bio-based materials: Best practice and performance specification: Final Cost ation FP1303 Conference. University of ZagrebResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Effects of Methyl Methacrylate impregnation on physical properties of timber
Curling, S., Spear, M., Ormondroyd, G. & Gibson, R., 13 Sept 2017, p. 22-24.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Physical properties and durability of methacrylate impregnated timber
Curling, S., Spear, M., Ormondroyd, G. & Gibson, R., 28 Sept 2017, Proceedings of the 13th Annual Northern European Network for Wood Science and Engineering Conference. Copenhagen: Univeristy Of CopenhagenResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Adding value to UK grown timber by CLT production: A KTP project
Dimitriou, A., Ellis, P., Spear, M., Curling, S., Jones, R. & Ormondroyd, G., 4 Oct 2017, Proceedings of the International Panel Products Symposium 2017. Bangor University, p. 177-178 2 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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A study of miscanthus straw for composites: microscopy and fibre analysis
Turner, W., Robson, P., Bosch, M. & Spear, M., 5 Oct 2017, p. 171-173. 3 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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An Industry Prioritised survey of thermal, mechanical, hydro and decay properties of natural fibre insulation materials
Ormondroyd, G., Stefanowski, B., Mansour, E., Spear, M. & Curling, S., 5 Oct 2017, Proceedings of the International Panel Products Symposium 2017. Bangor, UK, p. 179-184 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
- 2018
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Exploring Design Principles of Biological and Living Building Envelopes: What Can We Learn from Plant Cell Walls?
Xing, Y., Bosch, M., Spear, M., Donnison , I., Ormondroyd, G. & Jones, P., 2018, In: Intelligent Buildings International. 10, 2, p. 78-102Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Adding value to UK grown timber in construction: a challenging opportunity in a future market
Dimitriou, A., Ellis, P., Spear, M., Curling, S., Jones, R. & Ormondroyd, G., 26 Jun 2018, Timber 2018. Spear, M. (ed.). London, p. 71-73 3 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Considering timber as biogenic carbon: the built environment and carbon sequestration
Spear, M., Hill, C., Norton, A. & Price, C., 26 Jun 2018, p. 67-68. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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 proceeding › Conference contribution
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Review of the use of PF and related resins for modification of solid wood
Stefanowski, B., Spear, M. & Pitman, A., 26 Jun 2018, Timber 2018. Spear, M. (ed.). London, p. 165-179 15 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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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/proceedings2151126Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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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 Sept 2018, p. 53. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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 Sept 2018, Proceedings of 9th European Conference on Wood Modification. Creemers, J. (ed.). 8 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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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 Sept 2018, Proceedings of 9th European Conference on Wood Modification. Creemers, J. (ed.). 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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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 proceeding › Chapter
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Natural Materials – Composition and Combinations
Spear, M., 25 Sept 2018, Designing with natural materials. Ormondroyd, G. & Morris, A. (eds.). CRC Press, p. 29-110 82 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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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., 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 proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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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., Oct 2018, In: International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives. 85, October, p. 44-57 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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 Oct 2018. 9 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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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 Oct 2018. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
- 2019
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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, In: Intelligent Buildings International. 11, 3-4, p. 178-211Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review