Research Keyword: wood preservation

Chestnut Tannin/Furfuryl Alcohol Copolymers for Beech Wood Chemical Modification

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Researchers developed a new way to protect beech wood by combining natural tannins extracted from chestnut with furfuryl alcohol. This treatment makes the wood more resistant to rot-causing fungi while making it more water-resistant and thermally stable. The innovation is significant because it replaces half of the chemical compound (furfuryl alcohol) with a natural plant extract, making the wood treatment more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

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Optimization and antifungal efficacy against brown rot fungi of combined Salvia rosmarinus and Cedrus atlantica essential oils encapsulated in Gum Arabic

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Researchers have developed a natural product that protects wood from fungal decay by combining oils from rosemary and cedar trees and encapsulating them in Gum Arabic using specialized techniques. This nanoencapsulation process creates tiny protective particles that are much more stable and effective than the oils alone. When tested against wood-damaging fungi, this product showed remarkable antifungal power comparable to commercial fungicides. This innovation offers a safe, environmentally-friendly alternative to synthetic wood preservatives for building and construction applications.

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Study of the Antagonism of Biocontrol Strains Against the Blue-Stain Fungus of Rubberwood

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Rubberwood commonly develops blue staining from fungi, which reduces its value. Scientists isolated two beneficial fungi from rubberwood that can prevent this staining by competing with the harmful fungus. Testing showed that one beneficial fungus, Trichoderma reesei, works better than the other and could be used as a natural treatment to protect rubberwood from blue staining without damaging the wood.

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