OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Wood Science and Technology is 7. 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 2020-03-01 to 2024-03-01.)

Article	Citations
Chemical functional groups of extractives, cellulose and lignin extracted from native Leucaena leucocephala bark	170
Beech wood modification based on in situ esterification with sorbitol and citric acid	39
Bamboo node effect on the tensile properties of side press-laminated bamboo lumber	28
Recent advances in compatibilization strategies of wood-polymer composites by isocyanates	27
Lignin valorization and cleavage of arylether bonds in chemical processing of wood: a mini-review	27
Design of wood-derived anisotropic structural carbon electrode for high-performance supercapacitor	27
Assessment of the effectiveness of liquid hot water and steam explosion pretreatments of fast-growing poplar (Populus trichocarpa) wood	26
Porous wood-carbonized solar steam evaporator	26
Bark residues valorization potential regarding antioxidant and antimicrobial extracts	26
An automatic recognition system of Brazilian flora species based on textural features of macroscopic images of wood	25
Modelling full-culm bamboo as a naturally varying functionally graded material	24
Recent advances in the application of deep learning methods to forestry	23
Understanding the local structure of disordered carbons from cellulose and lignin	23
The effect of the drying method on the cell wall structure and sorption properties of waterlogged archaeological wood	22
Isolation and sulfation of galactoglucomannan from larch wood (Larix sibirica)	22
Hydrothermal hydrolysis of microcrystalline cellulose from birch wood catalyzed by Al2O3-B2O3 mixed oxides	21
Self-assembly of poly(styrene-methyl methacrylate-acrylic acid) (P(St-MMA-AA)) colloidal microspheres on wood surface by thermal-assisted gravity deposition	21
In vitro inhibition of extractives from knotwood of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) and black pine (Pinus nigra) on growth of Schizophyllum commune, Trametes versicolor, Gloeophyllum trabeum and Fibropo	20
How does extraction of biologically active substances with supercritical carbon dioxide affect lignocellulosic biomass properties?	19
Wood identification based on longitudinal section images by using deep learning	19
Leaching effect of water on photodegraded hardwood species monitored by IR spectroscopy	19
Particleboard bio-adhesive by glyoxalated lignin and oxidized dialdehyde starch crosslinked by urea	19
Potentials of silicate-based formulations for wood protection and improvement of mechanical properties: A review	18
Comparative archaeometric characterization of recent and historical oak (Quercus spp.) wood	17
Prediction of mechanical properties of wood fiber insulation boards as a function of machine and process parameters by random forest	17

Machinability of wood fiber/polyethylene composite during orthogonal cutting	17
Crack formation, strain distribution and fracture surfaces around knots in thermally modified timber loaded in static bending	17
Extrusion process to enhance the pretreatment effect of ionic liquid for improving enzymatic hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass	16
Co-production of soluble sugars and lignin from short rotation white poplar and black locust crops	16
Comparison of two forensic wood identification technologies for ten Meliaceae woods: computer vision versus mass spectrometry	14
A highly transparent compressed wood prepared by cell wall densification	14
Sandwich compression of wood: effect of superheated steam treatment on sandwich compression fixation and its mechanisms	14
Sulfation of arabinogalactan with sulfamic acid under homogeneous conditions in dimethylsulfoxide medium	14
Assessment of soybean protein-based adhesive formulations, prepared by different liquefaction technologies for particleboard applications	13
A flame-retardant densified wood as robust and fire-safe structural material	13
Effect of DCSBD plasma treatment distance on surface characteristics of wood and thermally modified wood	13
Fabrication and performance of in-depth hydrophobic wood modified by a silica/wax complex emulsion combined with thermal treatment	13
Combining mercury intrusion porosimetry and fractal theory to determine the porous characteristics of wood	13
Amazon wood species classification: a comparison between deep learning and pre-designed features	13
Three-dimensional orthotropic nonlinear transient moisture simulation for wood: analysis on the effect of scanning curves and nonlinearity	13
Deep learning methods for drill wear classification based on images of holes drilled in melamine faced chipboard	13
Evaluation of previous measurements of water vapor sorption in wood at multiple temperatures	12
Sodium silicate/waterborne epoxy resin hybrid-modified Chinese fir wood	12
Factors influencing adhesion of bacteria Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and yeast Pichia membranifaciens to wooden surfaces	12
Furfurylation result of Radiata pine depends on the solvent	12
Cutting power and surface quality in sawing kiln-dried, green, and frozen hem-fir wood	12
In situ observation of shrinking and swelling of normal and compression Chinese fir wood at the tissue, cell and cell wall level	12
Manufacture of all-wood sawdust-based particle board using ionic liquid-facilitated fusion process	12
Edge-glued wooden panel defect detection using deep learning	12
Effect of thermal treatment on fiber morphology in wood pyrolysis	12
Improving physical properties of wood–polymer composites by building stable interface structure between swelled cell walls and hydrophobic polymer	12
Flexible cellulose-based material with a higher conductivity and electromagnetic shielding performance from electroless nickel plating	12
Effect of the degree of wood use on the visual psychological response of wooden indoor spaces	12
Characteristics of nanocellulose crystals from balsa and kapok fibers at different ammonium persulfate concentrations	11
Comparative study on the conversion of Acacia mangium wood sawdust-derived xylose-containing acid hydrolysate to furfural by sulfonated solid catalysts prepared from different lignocellulosic biomass	11
A wood sponge sensor for heavy metal ion detection and adsorption	11
Synthesis of phenolic resins by substituting phenol with modified spruce kraft lignin	11
The pore structure and sound absorption capabilities of Homalium (Homalium foetidum) and Jelutong (Dyera costulata)	11
A cost effective strategy to fabricate STA@PF@Cu2O hierarchical structure on wood surface: aimed at superhydrophobic modification	11
Nanocellulose reinforcement in paper produced from fiber blending	11
Mechanical, flammable, and thermal performances of co-extruded wood polymer composites with core–shell structure containing barite-filled shells	10
Preparation of carbon microspheres from lignin–urea–formaldehyde resin for application in high-performance supercapacitor	10
Chemical characterization of cherry (Prunus avium) extract in comparison with commercial mimosa and chestnut tannins	10
Moisture sorption isotherms and hysteresis of cellulose, hemicelluloses and lignin isolated from birch wood and their effects on wood hygroscopicity	10
Preparation of N, P self-doped activated carbon hollow fibers derived from liquefied wood	10
Hydrolysis–dehydration of cellulose to glucose and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural over Sibunit solid acid carbon catalysts under semi-flow conditions	10
Sodium silicate/magnesium chloride compound-modified Chinese fir wood	9
Air-coupled ultrasound detection of natural defects in wood using ferroelectret and piezoelectric sensors	9
Time domain-NMR studies of average pore size of wood cell walls during drying and moisture adsorption	9
Chitosan–caffeine formulation as an ecological preservative in wood protection	9
The effect of structural changes on the compressive strength of LVL	9
Understanding the effect of growth ring orientation on the compressive strength perpendicular to the grain of thermally treated wood	9
Estimating hardness and density of wood and charcoal by near-infrared spectroscopy	9
Coating cork particles with iron oxide: effect on magnetic properties	9
Determining the pore structure and radial variability of moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis)	9

Cracking the code: real-time monitoring of wood drying and the occurrence of cracks	9
Improving spatial synchronization between X-ray and near-infrared spectra information to predict wood density profiles	9
Mineral-based composition with deliquescent salt as flame retardant for melamine–urea–formaldehyde (MUF)-bonded wood composites	9
Effect of glycerol-maleic anhydride treatment on technological properties of short rotation teak wood	9
Large-scale and high-resolution visualization of static mechanical properties of wood-adhesive interphase utilizing nanoindentation mapping	8
Non-destructive inspection and quantification of defects in plywood using a portable digital holographic camera	8
Three-dimensional numerical and experimental study of fracture saturation in panel paintings	8
Dissolution of wood components during hot water extraction of birch	8
Improvement of mould resistance of wood with cinnamaldehyde chitosan emulsion	8
Physicomechanical properties and creep behavior of plywood composed of fully and partially heat-treated veneers	8
Creep properties of compression wood fibers	8
Study of acoustic emission propagation characteristics and energy attenuation of surface transverse wave and internal longitudinal wave of wood	8
Automatic detection of annual rings and pith location along Norway spruce timber boards using conditional adversarial networks	8
Understanding the effect of co-reactants on ketonization of carboxylic acids in the aqueous-phase pyrolysis oil of wood	7
Whole-tree tracheid property maps for loblolly pine at different ages	7
Predicting the strength of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) boards using image-based local fibre direction data	7
Multiwalled carbon nanotube/cationic cellulose nanofibril electrothermal films: mechanical, electrical, electrothermal, and cycling performances	7
Assessing the natural durability of xylarium specimens: mini-block testing and chemical fingerprinting for small-sized samples	7
Influence of temperature in a mass transfer simulation: application to wood	7
Acid–base-catalyzed two-step liquefaction of empty fruit bunch lignin residue for preparation of biopolyol and high-performance biopolyurethanes	7
Low-melting-point alloy integration into puffed wood for improving mechanical and thermal properties of wood–metal functional composites	7
Structural characterization and evaluation of the antioxidant activity of DES-Lignin isolated from Cunninghamia lanceolata	7
Wood plastic composites with improved electrical and thermal conductivity	7
HS-SPME and GC–MS for the analysis of odorous constituents from heat-treated rubberwood and the chemical change of heat-treated rubberwood by XPS analysis	7
Understanding the effect of combined thermal treatment and phenol–formaldehyde resin impregnation on the compressive stress of wood	7
Scratch resistance of PEG-impregnated green wood: a method for evaluation of swollen wood properties	7
Assessment of biologically active compounds, organic acids and antioxidant activity in needle extracts of different Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) H. Karst) half-sib families	7
Experimental study on crack initiation and propagation of wood with LT-type crack using digital image correlation (DIC) technique and acoustic emission (AE)	7