Wood products used in exterior applications must be protected against biodeterioration. Traditionally, wood products used CCA or the older inexpensive organic b

In recent years considerable progress has been made in elucidating wood decay mechanisms. This basic knowledge not only has the potential to develop alternative

This book is exclusively concerned with wood modification, although many of these processes are generic and can be applied to other lignocellulosic materials. T

An in-depth examination of deterioration caused by fungi and other microorganisms, Wood Microbiology explores the major damages to wood and wood products during

This book contains a collection of different biodegradation research activities where biological processes take place. The book has two main sections: A) Polyme