OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of European Journal of Wood and Wood Products is 5. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Experimental investigations and model validation of compression rheological behavior in bamboo scrimber during the hot-pressing process	46
Effect of blending L-lysine-modified montmorillonite into urea-formaldehyde resin on formaldehyde emission and physicomechanical properties of medium density fiberboard	27
Fabrication of a durable hierarchical structure towards superhydrophobicity using functionalized ZnO/PDMS on maleic rosin-modified wood	27
Drying of green veneer hollow tubes monitored using stereo digital images correlation	25
Study on properties of radiata pine wood treated with furfuryl alcohol as fretboard materials for string instruments	23
Correction to: Research and prospects of bamboo bolts in China: state of the art	22
Correction: Wood fiber - sodium silicate mixtures for additive manufacturing of composite materials	21
Steaming or freezing improves decay resistance, copper leaching and wood/copper interactions of micron CuO/silica sol treated poplar (Populus tomentosa Carr.)	20
Wood density of 38 Dalbergia and 29 Diospyros Malagasy species and its relationship with climate and tree diameter	19
Correction: Comparison of classical beam theory and finite element modelling of timber from fibre orientation data according to knot position and loading type	19
Hydroxymethylation of technical lignins obtained from different pretreatments for preparation of high-performance rigid polyurethane foam	19
Prediction of milling performance of thermally modified wood based on machine learning	18
Application of a catechol-polyamine co-deposition method for silane grafting of bamboo fiber for improved interface compatibility with poly (lactic acid) matrix	18
Development of swelling pressure in paulownia and Norway spruce during moisture absorption	18
Effect of microwave-assisted softening on the physicochemical properties of Moso bamboo	18
A comparison of NIR spectroscopy and colour measurements for the classification of radiata pine timber thermally modified over a narrow temperature range	18
Interlaminar shear properties of glulam made of heat-treated laminates	17
Regional assessment of mold growth risk in light wood-framed wall envelope based on meteorological data-driven and neural network model	17
A study on beam-to-column moment-resisting timber connections under service load, comparing full-scale connection testing and mock-up frame assembly	17
The relationship between bending and tension strength of Irish and UK spruce and pine	15
Effect of drilling resistance measurement on residual load capacity of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.)	15
Technological properties homogenization on sapwood and heartwood of short rotation teak wood by non-biocide method based on chemical and thermal treatments	15
Fiber properties and chemical compositions of sheaths from three selected sympodial bamboo species as raw materials for papermaking in Yunnan of China	15
Augmentation in fragrant agarwood oil quality by fermentation with a microbial consortium of bacterium (Microbacterium oxydans) and fungus (Penicillium aethiopicum)	14
The effect of alternating freezing and high temperatures on the tensile-shear strength of glued Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) H. Karst.) and European larch (Larix decidua Mill.) wood	14

Combined effect of organosolv delignification/polymerization on the set recovery of densified poplar wood	14
Correlations between moisture expansion and flexural properties of bamboo strips in response to different loading rates	14
Preliminary comparative study on the behaviour of highly-loaded glue laminated timber and wood-CFRP composite beams exposed to local fire	14
A high curing efficiency sucrose-based adhesive via two-step modification by toluene-4-sulfonic acid and methylenediphenyl diisocyanate	14
Experimental investigation into fire performance of mixed species glulam beams under three-side fire exposure	14
A method of using a combination of multiple chemical additives to improve the performance of wood (round tenon) rotary friction welding	13
Combined treatment of wood with thermosetting resins and phosphorous flame retardants	13
Thermal and acoustic insulation properties of wood plastic composites (WPCs) for interior housing applications	13
Impact of a 2-year environmental exposure on colour, structure and chemistry of cork	13
MUF resin incorporating SiO2 and TiO2 nanoparticles: characterization and performance as a plywood adhesive	13
Experimental investigations on the behaviour of structural-sized wood-CFRP composite beams in local fire	13
Pretreatment of pine and poplar particleboards with Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq.): physicomechanical and chemical properties of wood, potential of solid fuel and biogas production	13
Cost optimization of cross-laminated timber panels in one-way bending	13
Evaluation of white rot decay in phenol-formaldehyde resin treated European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) LVL by drilling resistance measurements	12
Falling Damage Behavior Analysis and Degree Prediction for Wooden Pallet Based on Piezoelectric Effect and Acoustic Emission	12
Editorial	12
Effects of polyethylene glycol on the flexibility of cold-setting melamine–urea–formaldehyde resin	11
Analysis of the application status of terahertz technology in forestry	11
Utilizing pyrolysis cleavage products from softwood kraft lignin as a substitute for phenol in phenol-formaldehyde resins for modifying different wood species	11
The impact of primers for wood bonding on beech wood’s Young’s modulus	11
Basalt grid reinforcement of lightweight plywood	11
Propolis extract as a bio-based modifier of urea-formaldehyde adhesive in particleboard production	11
Simulation analysis of the circular sawing process of medium density fiberboard (MDF) based on the Johnson–Cook model	11
Comprehensive analysis of glulam delamination through finite element modelling considering heat and mass transfer, plasticity and fracture mechanics: a case study using high density hardwood	11
Effect of the P-factor on the prehydrolysis process of eucalyptus wood for dissolving pulp production	11
Alternative sustainable Mexican tropical woods for classical guitar frameboards and fretboards	11
Investigation on the influence of particle size and surface-specific adhesive amount on mechanical properties and sorption behavior of particleboard	11
Structure and physical properties of high-density bamboo scrimber made from refined bamboo bundles	10
Pretension loss in bolted timber joint under external tensile load	10
Value chain analysis of domestic oak wood processing in the Republic of Korea	10
Size effects on the bending strength of Chinese larch pine laminated veneer lumber	10
Evaluation method of compression parallel to grain stiffness in wood and relationship between stiffness and shape of contact surface	10
Influence of thread parameters on the withdrawal capacity of wood screws to optimize the thread geometry	10
Production of wood-based panel from recycled wood resource: a literature review	10
Photo-stabilization effect of extractives on the photo-degradation of Red pine (Pinus koraiensis Sieb. et Zucc.)	10
Plywood gussets in mechanical timber connections: quantify the stress spread angles under major tension loads	9
Efficacy of slow pyrolysis liquid from sugarcane bagasse for wood protection and its leaching properties	9
Mechanical, thermal and rheological properties of polylactic acid (PLA)/epichlorohydrin modified pine wood flour (EWF) composites	9
Influence of nanoparticles and olive leaf extract in polyacrylate coating on the weathering performance of thermally modified wood	9
Effect of steaming and furfuryl alcohol impregnation pre-treatments on the spring back, set recovery and thermal degradation of densified wood of three tropical hardwood species	9
Mechanical and thermal analysis of basalt grid reinforced particleboards containing flame retardants	9
Measurement of surface-checking in sliced lamellae-based engineered wood flooring using digital image correlation	9
Enhanced potential of fast-growth Eucalyptus woods for construction: two-step thermal treatment under dual atmospheres	9
Long-term hygrothermal performance assessment of on-site wood-framed walls based on sensor monitoring and machine learning	9
Capacity models for timber under compression perpendicular to grain with screw reinforcement	9
Fate of organic solvent-soluble extractives and arabinogalactan during brown rot degradation of siberian larch heartwood	9
Effects of beam power and feed rate in the process of cutting fresh wood with a CO2 laser on water contact angle on the cut surface	9
Study on in-plane compressive performance of cross-laminated bamboo and timber (CLBT) wall elements	9
Characterization of cork features of Erythrina mulungu and Enterolobium gummiferum in view of a potential valorization and conservation of forest species in the Cerrado bioma	9
Carbon-relative molar mass is a new parameter for experimentation with different biomasses. Prediction of higher heating value case study	8

Focus on hydrochars produced from hydrothermal liquefaction of beech wood, soda lignin and black liquor	8
Preliminary evaluation of polydimethylsiloxane and hydrophobic silica nanoparticles to improve water repellency and boron leachability in wood	8
Activated carbons prepared from stump wood of various tree species by chemical activation and their application for water purification	8
Tropical mobola plum (Parinari Curatellifolia): a full characterization of wood and bark within the scope of biorefineries	8
A method for risk of fracture analysis in massive wooden cultural heritage objects due to dynamic environmental variations	7
Magnesium silica gel crystallized in the cell lumen of Chinese fir to construct porous structure for filtering toxic fumes	7
Assessment of fire-retardant treatments and their impact on the fire performance and bonding properties of aspen and silver birch veneers	7
Adhesive free Melaleuca rhaphiophylla (Swamp Paperbark) bark as an engineered wood product	7
The influence of white mud on the water absorption, surface wettability, mechanical, and dynamic thermomechanical properties of core–shell structured wood-plastic composites	7
Development of an anisotropic damage model for orthotropic quasi-brittle materials: application to wood	7
Effect of the temperature and grain direction on the stress relaxation behavior of PCM-impregnated and nonimpregnated wood under tensile and bending stresses	7
Characterization of particleboards of African mahogany sawdust made with tannic powders of Bridelia and African locust bean pods	7
Towards circular economy by valorization of waste upholstery textile fibers in fibrous wood-based composites production	7
Quality traits of plantation Eucalyptus nitens logs impacting volume and value recovery of structural sawn boards	7
Bonding strength between spruce glulam and birch plywood at different load-to-plywood face grain angles	7
Experimental study of hybrid pine-birch glued-laminated timber beams assisted by digital image correlation technique	7
Optimization of pressing parameters for the best mechanical properties of wood veneer/polystyrene composite plywood using artificial neural network	7
Studying of the effects of some varnish types used in the furniture industry on woodworking performance of laser	7
In situ structural changes of voids in OSB in three-point bending test	7
Achieving maximum strength in oak wood (Quercus robur, L.) bonding: techniques for surface preparation and adhesive application	7
Phenol formaldehyde resin impregnation of spruce wood to improve the dimensional stability and acoustic performance of harp soundboards	7
Aldehyde-amine crosslinked starch-based high-performance wood adhesive	7
Rolling shear failure damage evolution process of CLT based on AE technology and DIC method	7
Energy and structural optimization of mid-rise light-frame timber buildings for different climates and seismic zones in Chile	6
Investigation of the ınnovation of traditional wood marquetry technique with CNC laser technology: a design study	6
Evaluation of in-plane shear performance of CLT using the asymmetric four-point bending test method and detailed examination of the method	6
A new protocol for rapid assessment of bond durability of bio-based pipes: bamboo winding composite pipe as a case study	6
Identification of defects on bamboo strip surfaces based on comprehensive features	6
Alternated cross-laminated timber (aCLT) panels: development and mechanical characterization	6
Analysis of the interaction between internal porosity and oriented strand board performance using X-ray computed tomography	6
Development of a methodology for the production of nanostructured polymeric biocomposites with cellulose nanocrystals	6
Transforming inferior short-rotation teak: unleashing superior durability and stability with lactic acid-based bio-treatments	6
Wettability and surface interactions of natural and thermally modified beech wood with water and water-based coatings: the effect of surface pre-treatment type	6
An investigation into collapse and shrinkage behaviour of Eucalyptus grandis and Eucalyptus grandis-urophylla wood	6
Dynamic and quasi-static evaluation of stiffness properties of CLT: longitudinal MoE and effective rolling shear modulus	6
Moisture distribution in cross laminated timber (CLT) made from heat-treated wood	6
Study of particle packing of plywood, Eucalyptus spp. and Pinus spp. from construction and demolition waste	6
Comparing the suitability of domestic spruce, beech, and poplar wood for high-strength densified wood	6
The physical, mechanical, and chemical properties of black cherry tree wood (Prunus serotina Ehrh.) and its susceptibility to fungal decomposition in areas where it is secondary and invasive: a case s	6
Incorporation of oxidized paraffin into a composite with modified polyethylene wax improves the surface coating and interfacial properties of hot-waxed wood	5
Identification of wood structure related vibrational characteristics of wooden plates from Norway spruce (Picea abies [L.] Karst.) by high resolution laser scans	5
Digitalization of small and medium sized sawmills in Austria: a survey about business processes	5
Trichoderma atrobrunneum associated with yellow stain defect of cork planks and critical values of TCA for wine cork stoppers industry	5
Measuring elastic constants of wood through static bending using a strain gauge	5
The volatile organic compounds release from acid-alkali pretreated moso bamboo during heat treatment	5
Mechanical properties of laterally loaded threaded rods embedded in softwood	5
Novel thermally regenerated flexible cellulose-based films	5
Gap-filling properties of adhesives used for cross-laminated timber	5
Embedment behaviour of fully threaded bolts in glued laminated timber	5
Mechanical properties of aramid fiber reinforced polymer confined laminated bamboo lumber column under cyclic loading	5
Effect of moisture on the edgewise flexural properties of acetylated and unmodified birch plywood: a comparison of strength, stiffness and brittleness properties	5
Surface roughness of thermally modified and unmodified selected wood species after sanding	5
Tropical wood acoustics: impregnation effects on Cajuput, Mangium, and Mango woods for sustainable building materials	5
Hydrophobic and hygroscopic properties of cellulose treated with silicone agents	5
Particle tracking velocimetry as a method for chip ejection studies during groove milling of particleboard	5
Sanding performance and failure progress of precision-shaped abrasive belt during sanding MDF	5
A two-step physical method for fabrication of injection-moulded wood-based composite with NaOH/urea solution	5
Compressive performance of laminated bamboo columns with glass fiber reinforced polymer	5
Low-cost mussel inspired poly(catechol/polyamine) coating of bamboo fibers surface and its use as a reinforcement of PLA matrix	5
Protective role of DTPA against Hylotrupes bajulus L. infestations by targeting metal ion incorporation in larval mandibles	5
Wood modification with phenol urea formaldehyde (PUF) resin: the influence of wood species selection on the dimensional stability	5
Effects of pressurized N2 and steam as heating medium on the set recovery of surface compressed white poplar (Populus tomentosa)	5
Force distribution in self-tapping screws: experimental investigations with fibre Bragg grating measurement screws	5
Physico-mechanical properties of arc-laminated giant bamboo using thermally modified segments	5
Characterization of unary precursor-based geopolymer bonded composite developed from ground granulated blast slag and lignocellulosic material residues	5
Editorial	5
Sorption properties of paper treated with silane-modified starch	5
High strength hydrogel using phenolated lignin	5