Dr Simon Curling
Research Fellow

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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
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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 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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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 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 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 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 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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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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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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