Dr Simon Curling
Research Fellow

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Effects on panel properties following incorporation of reject paper fibre into MDF
Curling, S. F., Stefanowski, B., Laflin, N., Davies, G. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 10 Oct 2013.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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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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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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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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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Potential effects of climate change on durability of timber and wood based building materials
Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 26 Jun 2018, Timber 2018 . Spear, M. (ed.). p. 193-200 8 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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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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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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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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Wood as a biobased building material - Panels
Curling, S. & Kers, J., 21 Jul 2017, Performance of biobased building materials. Jones, D. & Brischke, C. (eds.). 1st ed. Duxford, UK: Woodhead Publishing Ltd, p. 52-61Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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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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Laboratory test to determine the effect on durability of combining biobased building materials with timber in construction
Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 4 Jun 2017. 10 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Test methods for Biobased building materials
Curling, S., 21 Jul 2017, Performance of Biobased building materials. Jones, D. & Brischke, C. (eds.). 1st ed. Duxford, United Kingdom: Woodhead Publishing Ltd, p. 385-481 (Civil and Structural Engineering).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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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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Applicability of wood durability testing methods to bio-based building materials
Curling, S. F., Stefanowski, B. K., Mansour, E. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 10 May 2015.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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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Development of a laboratory testing concept for whole bio- based wall components against fungal colonisation.
Curling, S., Ormondroyd, G., Mansour, E. & Stefanowski, B., 2015.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Does combining biobased building materials with timber based construction elements have an effect on biological durability?
Curling, S., Stefanowski, B. & Ormondroyd, G., 15 Jun 2018.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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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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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Implications of synergistic durability relationships on design of construction elements.
Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 1 Mar 2017, COST FP1303 Design, Application and Aesthetics of biobased building materials. Sofia: European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST), p. 17-18 2 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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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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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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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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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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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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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 role of hydroxyl groups in determining the sorption properties of modified wood
Hill, C., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 2014.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › 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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UK patent application GB2616126
Jacob, M. (Inventor), Curling, S. (Inventor) & Ormondroyd, G. (Inventor), 30 Aug 2023, Patent No. GB2616126, 28 Feb 2023, Priority date 28 Feb 2022Research output: Patent
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Absorption of Formaldehyde by different wool types
Mansour, E., Curling, S. F. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 7 Oct 2015, p. 285-288.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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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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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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