Dr Morwenna Spear
Research Fellow
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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 journal › Article › peer-review
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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
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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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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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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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Laser incising of wood: A Review
Nath, S., Waugh, D., Ormondroyd, G., Spear, M., Pitman, A., Curling, S. & Mason, P., 2020, In: Lasers in Engineering. 45, 4-6, p. 381-403 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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., Jun 2022, In: Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing. 9, 2, p. 173-192Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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 Jun 2020, In: Optics and Laser Technology. 126, 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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 Jul 2019, p. 55-67. 13 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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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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 Oct 2021, p. 12-15. 4 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Effects of Process Variables on Wood Modification with PF Resin
Kupfernagel, C., Spear, M., Pitman, A. & Ormondroyd, G., 5 Jul 2022, p. 29-31. 3 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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The Effect of Material Fatigue on Differently Modified Wood
Kupfernagel, C., Curling, S., Spear, M. & Ormondroyd, G., 25 Apr 2022, p. 292-300. 9 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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 Sept 2020, p. 153-164. 12 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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., Feb 2023, In: European Journal of Wood and Wood Products. 81, 1, p. 5-19Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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 Apr 2024, p. 104-105. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Effekt von Prozessvariablen bei Holzmodifikation mit PF-Harz
Kupfernagel, C., Spear, M., Pitman, A. & Ormondroyd, G., 7 Apr 2022. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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
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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
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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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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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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
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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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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