1. Commissioned report › Research › Not peer-reviewed
2. Published

   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

3. Abstract › Research › Peer-reviewed
4. 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 conference › Abstract › peer-review

5. Poster › Research › Not peer-reviewed
6. Published

   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

7. Paper › Research › Peer-reviewed
8. 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

9. 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 conference › Paper › peer-review

10. Published

    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

11. Published

    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

12. Paper › Research › Not peer-reviewed
13. 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 conference › Paper

14. 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 conference › Paper

15. 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 conference › Paper

16. 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 conference › Paper

17. 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 conference › Paper

18. Published

    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

19. Published

    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

20. 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 conference › Paper

21. 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 conference › Paper

22. 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 conference › Paper

23. Published

    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

24. Published

    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

25. Published

    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

26. Published

    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

27. Published

    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

28. Published

    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

29. Published

    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

30. Published

    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

31. Conference contribution › Research › Peer-reviewed
32. 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 proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

33. 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 proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

34. Published

    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

35. Published

    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/proceedings2151126

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

36. Conference contribution › Research › Not peer-reviewed
37. 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 proceeding › Conference contribution

38. 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 proceeding › Conference contribution

39. 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 proceeding › Conference contribution

40. 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 proceeding › Conference contribution

41. 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 proceeding › Conference contribution

42. 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 proceeding › Conference contribution

43. Published

    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 Copenhagen

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

44. Chapter › Research › Not peer-reviewed
45. 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 proceeding › Chapter

46. Published

    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

47. Published

    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. 351-365

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

48. Published

    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

49. Published

    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. 52-61

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

50. Article › Research › Peer-reviewed
51. 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 journal › Article › peer-review

52. 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 journal › Article › peer-review

53. 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 journal › Article › peer-review

54. 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 journal › Article › peer-review

55. 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 journal › Article › peer-review

56. 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 journal › Article › peer-review

57. 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 journal › Article › peer-review

58. 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 journal › Article › peer-review

59. 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 journal › Article › peer-review