Dr Simon Curling

Research Fellow

Affiliations

  1. Published

    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. 3248-3251

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  2. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  3. Published

    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 conferencePaper

  4. Published

    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, 1

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  5. Published

    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 proceedingConference contribution

  6. Published

    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 proceedingConference contribution

  7. Published

    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 proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

  8. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  9. Published

    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., N. V., 1 Sept 2010, In: Wood Material Science and Engineering. 5, 3, p. 1748-0280

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  10. Published

    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 conferencePaper

  11. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  12. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  13. Published

    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 conferencePaper

  14. Published

    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. 1-11

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  15. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  16. Published

    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 proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

  17. Published

    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 conferencePaper

  18. Published

    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 proceedingChapter

  19. Published

    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. e34197

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  20. Published

    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. 87-90

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  21. Published

    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. 619-625

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  22. 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 conferencePaperpeer-review

  23. Published

    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 conferencePaper

  24. Published

    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. 673-677

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  25. Published
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  27. Published

    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 proceedingConference contribution

  28. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  29. Published

    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 conferencePaper

  30. 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, 2/3

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  31. Published

    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. 24-28

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  32. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  33. Published

    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, 7

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  34. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  35. Published

    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 Zagreb

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

  36. Published

    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 conferencePaper

  37. Published

    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 conferencePaper

  38. Published

    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. 188-194

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  39. Published

    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, 6

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  40. Published

    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 conferenceAbstractpeer-review

  41. Published

    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. 395-400

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  42. Published

    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 proceedingConference contribution

  43. Published

    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. 1809-1829

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  44. Published

    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. 913-918

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  45. Published

    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 proceedingConference contribution

  46. E-pub ahead of print

    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., 13 Apr 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Adsorption.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  47. Published

    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 conferencePaperpeer-review

  48. Published
  49. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  50. E-pub ahead of print

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

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