Dr Simon Curling
Research Fellow

- 2006
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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
- 2007
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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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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
- 2008
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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
- 2009
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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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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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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
- 2010
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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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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
- 2011
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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
- 2012
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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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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
- 2013
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Effect on panel properties following incorporation of reject paper fibre into MDF at a pilot scale
Stefanowski, B. K., Laflin, N. J., Curling, S. F., Stefanowski, B., Laflin, N., Davies, G. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 22 May 2013.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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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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
- 2014
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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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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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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 role of hydroxyl groups in determining the sorption p roperties of modified wood
Rautkari, L., Curling, S. F., Ormondroyd, G. A., Xie, Y. & Jalaludin, Z., 11 Mar 2014.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- 2015
- Published
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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Natural insulation fibres for the absorption of indoor volatile organic compounds
Ormondroyd, G., Curling, S., Mansour, E. & Marriott, R., 2015.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Development of a laboratory testing concept for whole bio-based wall components against fungal colonization
Stefanowski, B. K., Curling, S. F., Stefanowski, B., Mansour, E. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 4 Mar 2015.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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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Development of a rapid screening method to determine the susceptibility to mould growth of novel construction and insulation products
Stefanowski, B. K., Curling, S. F., Mansour, E. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 10 May 2015.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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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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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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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The sorption of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCS) by modified MDF panels and effects on mould colonisation and growth
Stefanowski, B. K., Stefanowski, B., Curling, S. F. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 7 Oct 2015, p. 175-184.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Restoration of Degraded Urban Ecosystems for Healthy Cities – Developing technical and scientific references for Nature-Based solutions
Xing, Y., Jones, P., Ormondroyd, G. A. & Curling, S. F., 15 Nov 2015, p. 90.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- 2016
- Published
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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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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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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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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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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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
- 2017
- Published
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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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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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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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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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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MDF Recovery: Recycled MDF technologies for routed and laminated applications
Ormondroyd, G., Curling, S. & Elias, R., 1 Mar 2017.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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