Callum A. S. Hill

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors review the recent progress in using silane coupling agents for NFPCs, summarizes the effective silane structures from the silane family, clarifies the interaction mechanisms between natural fibers and polymer matrices, and presents the effects of silane treatments on the mechanical and outdoor performance of the resulting composites.

TL;DR: In this article, the use of wood is discussed in the twenty-first century and a number of techniques for modifying the properties of wood are presented. But none of them are suitable for outdoor use.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors summarise a number of international research projects being undertaken to understand the mechanical properties of natural cellulose fibres and composite materials, in particular the use of novel techniques, such as Raman spectroscopy, synchrotron x-ray and half-fringe photoelastic methods of measuring the physical and micromechanical properties.

TL;DR: A range of substituted starches has been prepared at moderate temperature (≤90°C) from gelatinised potato starch by treatment in lithium chloride/N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAC) solution with acyl chlorides as discussed by the authors.

TL;DR: The authors reviewed recent findings on wood-water interaction and put them into context of established knowledge in the field, and several new findings challenge prevalent theories and are critically discussed in an attempt to advance current knowledge and highlight gaps.