Dr Morwenna Spear

Research Fellow

Affiliations

  1. Published

    Dynamic mechanical analysis of Scots pine and three tropical hardwoods

    Ashaduzzaman, M., Hale, M., Ormondroyd, G. & Spear, M., Oct 2020, In: International Wood Products Journal. 11, 4, p. 189-203

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  2. Published

    British and Irish newspapers implicitly support single-use masks over reusable face coverings

    Auge, A., Tenbrink, T., Spear, M. & Abrams, N., Oct 2023, In: Frontiers in Communication. 8, 15 p., 1256349.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  3. Published

    The Viscoelastic Behaviour of Waterlogged Archaeological Wood Treated with Methyltrimethoxysilane

    Broda, M., Spear, M., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 8 Sept 2021, In: Materials. 14, 18, 20 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  4. Published

    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 Aug 2022, In: Forests. 13, 9, 1390.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  5. Published

    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., May 2019, In: Wood Science and Technology.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  6. Published

    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 conferencePaper

  7. Published

    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 Zagreb

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

  8. Published

    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 Copenhagen

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

  9. 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

  10. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  11. Published

    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 proceedingConference contribution

  12. 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

  13. Published

    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 proceedingConference contribution

  14. Published

    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 proceedingConference contribution

  15. Published

    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 proceedingConference contribution

  16. Published

    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 05-40302

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

  17. Published

    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. 13-29

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  18. Published

    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 proceedingConference contribution

  19. Published

    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 conferencePaper

  20. Published

    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 conferencePaper

  21. Published

    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 conferencePaper

  22. Published

    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. 5-19

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  23. Published

    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 conferencePaper

  24. Published

    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 conferencePaper

  25. Published

    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 conferencePaper

  26. Published

    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 conferencePaper

  27. Published

    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. 173-192

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  28. Published

    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 conferencePosterpeer-review

  29. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  30. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  31. 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

  32. 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

  33. Published

    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. 187-203

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  34. 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

  35. Published

    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 proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

  36. 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

  37. 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

  38. 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

  39. 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

  40. 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

  41. 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

  42. 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

  43. Published

    Phenol Formaldehyde Resin Treatment of End Grain Cobbles for Flooring and Paving Applications

    Spear, M., Jones, D., Miles, C. & Ormondroyd, G., 25 Apr 2022, p. 407-414. 8 p.

    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

    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

  48. 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

  49. 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

  50. 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

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