Dr Morwenna Spear
Research Fellow
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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/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
- Commissioned report › Research › Not peer-reviewed
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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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Science to Policy: Nature-based solutions for the built environment
Wiik, E., Ormondroyd, G., Spear, M., Curling, S., Raghavalu Thirumalai Prabhakaran, D., Donnison, I., Robson, P., Bosch, M., Wootton-Beard, P. C., Hindhaugh, R., Jones, P., Waldron, D., Xing, Y. & Toberman, H., Mar 2019, Ser Cymru National Research Network for Low Carbon, Energy and Environment. (Science to Policy)Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
- Abstract › Research › Peer-reviewed
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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
- Poster › Research › Peer-reviewed
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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
- Poster › Research › Not peer-reviewed
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Laser Incising - A Philosophical Shift: From Timber Treatment to Wood Modification
Spear, M., Mason, P., Williams, G. & Ormondroyd, G., 15 Apr 2024, p. 162. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Use of DMA to Evaluate the Modification of Tropical Hardwood Timbers by Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL) Resin
Spear, M., Ashaduzzaman, M., Ormondroyd, G. & Hale, M., 25 Apr 2022, p. 142-145. 4 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
- Paper › Research › Peer-reviewed
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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
- Paper › Research › Not peer-reviewed
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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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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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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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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 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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Comparison of accelerated weathering and field exposed resin modified timber
Stefanowski, B., Bailey, R., Spear, M., Ormondroyd, G. & Pitman, A., 3 Jul 2019, p. 119-130. 12 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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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Demonstrating the suitability of laser incision for timber treatment technologies
Spear, M., Miles, C., Williams, E., Mason, P., Williams, G., Pitman, A., Bailey, R., Theobald, T., Nath, S. & Waugh, D., 14 Oct 2021, p. 101-103. 3 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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 conference › Paper
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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. (ed.), Militz, H. (ed.) & Ormondroyd, G. A. (ed.), 1 Jan 2007, p. 147-151.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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
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Paving the way: the potential for phenol formaldehyde resin treatment for durable end-grain cobbles
Spear, M. & Jones, D., 9 Sept 2020, p. 165-176. 12 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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 conference › Paper
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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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Properties of LIGNIA modified wood
Stefanowski, B. K., Spear, M., Curling, S., Pitman, A., Bailey, R., Mathias, J., Evans, N., Ayala, L., Theobald, T. & Ormondroyd, G., 9 Sept 2020, p. 177-188. 12 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Scale up of mild thermal modification for cladding and joinery products
Spear, M., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 3 Jul 2019, p. 113-117. 5 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 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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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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Timber and Carbon for Corporate Reporting: Can We Declare Stored Carbon, Substitution Benefits, or Both?
Spear, M., 5 Jul 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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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Wood based panels in modern methods of construction for housing: greenhouse gas abatement analysis
Spear, M., Norton, A., Hill, C., Price, C. & Ormondroyd, G., 8 Oct 2019, p. 95-108. 14 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- Conference contribution › Research › Peer-reviewed
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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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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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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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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
- Conference contribution › Research › Not peer-reviewed
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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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