Dr Simon Curling
Research Fellow
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A rapid method for investigating the absorption of formaldehyde from air by wool
Curling, S. F., Loxton, C. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 1 Apr 2012, In: Journal of Materials Science. 47, 7, p. 3248-3251Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A rapid screening method to determine the susceptibility of bio-based construction and insulation products to mould growth
Stefanowski, B., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 1 Jan 2017, In: International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation. p. 124-132 8 p., 116.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Absorption of Volatile Organic Compounds by Different Wool Types
Mansour, E., Curling, S. F., Stéphan, A. & Ormondroyd, G. A., Mar 2016, In: Green Materials. 4, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An investigation on the possible use of coffee silverskin in PLA/PBS composites
Aghaye Ghazvini, A. K., Curling, S., Ormondroyd, G., Saccani, A. & Sisti, L., 10 Jun 2022, In: Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 139, 22, 10 p., 52264.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Analysis of the water vapour sorption isotherms of thermally modified acacia and sesendok.
Curling, S. F., Jalaludin, Z., Hill, C. A., Xie, Y., Samsi, H. W., Husain, H., Awang, K. & Curling S.F., [. V., 1 Sept 2010, In: Wood Material Science and Engineering. 5, 3, p. 1748-0280Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessment of lignocellulosic nut wastes as an absorbent for gaseous formaldehyde
Stefanowski, B., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 1 Apr 2017, In: Industrial Crops and Products. 98, April, p. 25-28 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › 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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Biodegradation of Polyactic Acid and starch composites in compost and soil
Wilfred, O., Tai, H., Marriott, R., Liu, Q., Tverezovskiy, V., Curling, S., Fan, Z. & Wang, W., 25 Oct 2018, In: International Journal of Nano Research. 1, 2, p. 1-11Research 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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Comparative Toxicity of Nanoparticulate CuO and ZnO to Soil Bacterial Communities
Rousk, J., Ackermann, K., Curling, S. F. & Jones, D. L., 29 Mar 2012, In: PLoS ONE. 7, 3, p. e34197Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Comparison of the effects of gamma irradiation and steam sterilization on southern pine sapwood.
Curling, S. F., Curling, S. & Winandy, J. E., 1 Jan 2008, In: Forest Products Journal. 58, 1-2, p. 87-90Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Decay resistance of acetylated and hexanoylated hardwood and softwood species exposed to Coniophora puteana.
Hill, C. A., Curling, S. F., Kwon, J. H. & Marty, V., 1 Aug 2009, In: Holzforschung. 63, 5, p. 619-625Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Densification of Delignified Wood: Influence of Chemical Composition on Wood Density, Compressive Strength, and Hardness of Eurasian Aspen and Scots Pine
Mania, P., Kupfernagel, C. & Curling, S., 21 May 2024, In: Forests. 15, 6, 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Development of a method for the production of hemicellulosic gels from Sitka spruce.
Curling, S. F., Fowler, P. A. & Hill, C. A., 2 Jul 2007, In: Carbohydrate Polymers. 69, 4, p. 673-677Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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 journal › Article › peer-review
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Effectiveness of a wool based packaging system on the abundance of surface spoilage microorganisms on meat products
Curling, S., Jones, D., Ormondroyd, G. & Williams, A., 2017, In: Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research. 34, 2/3Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effectiveness of a wool based packaging system on the abundance of surface spoilage microorganisms on meat products
Lahmer, R. A., Morris, A., Curling, S., Ormondroyd, G., Jones, D. & Williams, A., May 2016, In: Assiut Journal of Agricultural Sciences (AJAS). 47, 2, p. 24-28Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effects of Biological and Chemical Degradation on the Properties of Scots ine Wood—Part I: Chemical Composition and Microstructure of the CellWall
Broda, M., Popescu, C. M., Curling, S., Timpu, D. I. & Ormondroyd, G., 22 Mar 2022, In: Materials. 15, 7, 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effects of Biological and Chemical Degradation on the Properties of Scots Pine Wood-Part I: Chemical Composition and Microstructure of the Cell Wall
Broda, M., Popescu, C.-M., Curling, S. F., Timpu, D. I. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 22 Mar 2022, In: Materials. 15, 7Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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 journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluating mould colonisation and growth on MDF panels modified to sequester Volatile Organic Compounds
Stefanowski, B., Ormondroyd, G. & Curling, S., Dec 2016, In: International Wood Products Journal. 7, 4, p. 188-194Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluation of the Effect of a Combined Chemical and Thermal Modification of Wood though the Use of Bicine and Tricine
Jones, D., Krzisnik, D., Hocevar, M., Zagar, A., Humar, M., Popescu, C.-M., Popescu, M.-C., Brischke, C., Nunes, L., Curling, S., Ormondroyd, G. & Sandberg, D., Jun 2022, In: Forests. 13, 6Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Feasibility of using straw in a strong, thin, pulp moulded packaging material
Curling, S., Laflin, N., Davies, G., Ormondroyd, G. & Elias, R., Mar 2017, In: Industrial Crops and Products. 97, p. 395-400Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fractional separation and structural characterization of chlorophyll and lignin from perennial ryegrass (L-perenne) and cocksfoot grass (D-glomerata)
Xu, F., Liu, C. F., Ren, J. L., Sun, J. X., Sun, R. C., Curling, S. F., Fowler, P. A. & Baird, M., 2007, In: Separation Science and Technology. 42, 8, p. 1809-1829Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fractionation and characterization of chlorophyll and lignin from de-juiced Italian ryegrass (Lolium multifolrum) and timothy grass (Phleum pratense)
Xu, F., Zhou, Q. A., Sun, J. X., Liu, C. F., Ren, J. L., Sun, R. C., Curling, S. F., Fowler, P. A. & Baird, M., 1 May 2007, In: Process Biochemistry. 42, 5, p. 913-918Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Interlaboratory study of the operational stability of automated sorption balances.
Zelinka, S., Glass, S., Lazarcik, E., Thybring, E., Altgen, M., Rautkari, L., Curling, S., Cao, J., Wang, Y., Kunniger, T., Nystrom, G., Dreimol, C. H., Burgert, I., Uyup, M. K. A., Khadiran, T., Roper, M., Broom, D., Schwarzkopf, M., Yudhanto, A., Subah, M., Lubineau, G., Fredriksson, M., Strojecki, M., Olek, W., Majka, J., Pedersen, N. B., Burnett, D., Garcia, A., Verdonck, E., Dreisbach, F., Waguespack, L., Schott, J., Esteban, L., Garcia-Iruela, A., Colinart, T., Remond, R., Mazian, B., Perre, P., Emmerich, L. & Ling, L., 1 Oct 2024, In: Adsorption. 30, 7, p. 1663-1674 12 p.Research 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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Lithium stabilization of amorphous ZrO2
Stephens, G. F., Wilson, J., Curling, S., He, G., Thomas, P. J., Williams, D., Ortner, S., Grovenor, C., Rushton, M., Cole-Baker, A. & Middleburgh, S., 6 May 2024, In: Progress in Nuclear Energy. 171, 105165.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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Moisture adsorption isotherms of acacia mangium and endospermum malaccense using dynamic vapour sorption.
Zaihan, J., Hill, C. A., Curling, S. F., Hashim, W. S. & Hamdan, H., 1 Jan 2009, In: Journal of Tropical Forestry Science. 21, 3, p. 277-285Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Observed and projected changes in the climate based decay hazard of timber in the United Kingdom
Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 1 Oct 2020, In: Scientific Reports. 10, 8 p., 16287 (2020).Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Ocean Warming, More than Acidification, Reduces Shell Strength in a Commercial Shellfish Species during Food Limitation
Mackenzie, C. L., Ormondroyd, G. A., Curling, S. F., Ball, R. J., Whiteley, N. M. & Malham, S. K., 28 Jan 2014, In: PLoS ONE. 9, 1, p. e86764Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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On the effect of heat on the chemical composition and dimensions of thermally-modified wood.
Gonzalez-Pena, M. M., Curling, S. F. & Hale, M. D., 1 Dec 2009, In: Polymer Degradation and Stability. 94, 12, p. 2184-2193Research 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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Physicochemical characterization of cellulose from perennial ryegrass leaves (Lolium perenne)
Liu, C. F., Xu, F., Sun, J. X., Ren, J. L., Curling, S. F., Sun, R., Fowler, P. A. & Baird, M. S., 27 Nov 2006, In: Carbohydrate Research. 341, 16, p. 2677-2687Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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
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Review of Functional Treatments For Modified Wood
Spear, M., Curling, S., Dimitriou, A. & Ormondroyd, G., 12 Mar 2021, In: Coatings. 11, 3, 29 p., 327.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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 journal › Article › peer-review
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The dynamic water vapour sorption behaviour of natural fibres and kinetic analysis using the parallel exponential kinetics model.
Xie, Y., Hill, C. A., Jalaludin, Z., Curling, S. F., Anandjiwala, R. D., Norton, A. J. & Newman, G., 1 Jan 2011, In: Journal of Materials Science. 46, 2, p. 479-489Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The effect of the drying method on the cell wall structure and sorption properties of waterlogged archaeological wood
Broda, M., Curling, S. & Frankowski, M., Jul 2021, In: Wood Science and Technology. 55, 4, p. 971-989 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The effect on panel properties of incorporation of reject paper fibre into MDF panels
Curling, S., Stefanowski, B., Laflin, N., Davies, G. & Ormondroyd, G., 2016, In: International Wood Products Journal. 7, 3, p. 165-170 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The kinetics of water vapour sorption: analysis using parallel exponential kinetics model on six malaysian hardwoods.
Curling, S. F., Zaihan, J., Hill, C. A., Curling, S., Hashim, W. S. & Hamdan, H., 1 Apr 2010, In: Journal of Tropical Forest Science. 22, 2, p. 107-117Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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. 2362-2371Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The water vapour sorption characteristics and kinetics of different wool types
Ormondroyd, G., Curling, S., Mansour, E. & Hill, C., 2017, In: Journal of the Textile Institute. 108, 7, p. 1198-1210Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from no-added-formaldehyde lignosulphonate/pMDI particleboards and their effect on indoor air quality
Goncalves, S., Curling, S., Ormondroyd, G., Paiva, N., Martins, J., Magalhaes, F. & Carvalho, L., 18 Sept 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Wood Material Science and Engineering. p. 1-9 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Water sorption, surface structure and surface energy characteristics of wood composite fibres refined at different pressures
Ormondroyd, G. A., Källbom, S. K., Curling, S. F., Stefanowski, B. K., Segerholm, B. K., Wålinder, M. E. & Jones, D., 19 Feb 2016, In: Wood Material Science and Engineering. 12, 4, p. 203-210Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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. 6352-6356Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Chemical composition of natural fibres
Ormondroyd, G. & Curling, S., 12 Oct 2016, Advanced High Strength Natural Fibre Composites in Construction. Fan, M. & Fu, F. (eds.). 1 ed. Cambridge, UK: Woodhead Publishing Ltd, p. 23-58 35 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Moisture Interactions of wool and wool-based composites
Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 5 Aug 2022, Wool Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites. 1 ed. Oxford, United Kingdom : Woodhead Publishing Ltd, Vol. 1. p. 319 - 330 11 p. (The Textile Institute Book Series).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Performance of buildings: Indoor air quality
Stefanowski, B., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 21 Jul 2017, Performance of biobased building materials. Jones, D. & Brischke, C. (eds.). 1st Edition ed. Duxford, UK: Woodhead Publishing Ltd, p. 351-365Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter