Prednisone tablets less variable than marketed drugs
The U.S. Pharmacopeial (USP) Convention today announced results of a study comparing the dissolution variability of USP Prednisone Lot P Reference Standard tablets to two marketed drugs. view more (2008-04-02)
Sustainable fertilizer: Urine and wood ash produce large harvest
Results of the first study evaluating the use of human urine mixed with wood ash as a fertilizer for food crops has found that the combination can be substituted for costly synthetic fertilizers to produce bumper crops of tomatoes without introducing any risk of disease for consumers. view more (2009-09-02)
Heat-treated wood - material of the future
Heat-treated wood is a new, ecological wood product, which main advantage is the ecological method of manufacture. When wood is exposed to high temperatures (200°C or more), its properties change significantly. Sugars inside the wood break up into a form, which rot fungi cannot use. What is more, natural protective compounds in the wood are... view more... (2001-05-11)
Wood Material Science Research Programme Homepage Opened
The Finnish-Swedish Wood Material Science Research Programme (2003-2006) has opened its homepage in the Internet. The web pages contain general information about the co-financed research programme, about its objectives and projects. There are also current information about the research programme and related events. The Wood Material Science web... view more... (2004-08-17)
Queen's scientists discover eco-friendly wood dissolution
Scientists at Queen's University Belfast have discovered a new eco-friendly way of dissolving wood using ionic liquids that may help its transformation into popular products such as bio fuels, textiles, clothes and paper. view more (2009-05-21)
New test to stop illegally logged timber
SMUGGLERS and burglars could now be trapped by something as innocuous as a wood shaving. Forensic scientists have found a way to DNA fingerprint wood, and their discovery could help track illegally logged timber or place a suspect at a crime scene. Forensic botany is increasingly helping to solve... view more... (2002-05-08)
Virginia Tech geoscientists resolve inconsistent data on crystal growth, dissolution
Virginia Tech Geoscientists Patricia Dove and Nizhou Han have demonstrated that crystals dissolve and grow by the same set of analogous 'reversed' mechanisms. view more (2005-10-18)
Protecting wood with citrus
One of the most widespread ways to protect wood from organisms' attacks is to use chemicals. However, due to the risks its usage involves (toxic for the user, pollution of the environment"¦), the interest to obtain a more effective but non-polluting protector has increased. Nowadays, the research of active matter with biocide effects has... view more... (2002-10-14)
Improved process of drying lumber may save millions
Watching lumber dry may be as boring as watching paint dry, but soon, the amount of time needed to dry a piece of wood might decrease dramatically, according to Penn State forest resources expert. view more (2005-07-12)
Detox cure for art treasure
Many museums and churches own pieces of art which were treated with toxic pesticides in the past. Between the 1940’s and 80’s, it was quite usual to protect wood against insects and microorganisms with PCP (pentachlorophenol), DDT and lindane. Though the adverse effect was only recognized later: Lindane and PCP evaporate into the air,... view more... (2002-09-09)
Rocket technology retards combustibility
Every fire is literally a red-hot situation. While wood is a popular building material, it also has the disadvantage of being an excellent fuel. Intumescent coatings (from the Latin intumescere, to swell up) can help to delay the combustion of wood. Above a specific temperature, these protective coatings form a soft, carbonaceous foam that shields... view more... (2003-04-24)
CCLRC to play key strategic role in UK science research
The report of the quinquennial review of the Council for the Central Laboratory of the Research Councils (CCLRC), announced today by Science and Innovation Minister Lord Sainsbury, provides a clear statement of confidence in the work of the council and establishes a blueprint for its future. CCLRC Chief Executive Professor John Wood welcomes the... view more... (2002-05-01)
Microwaving trees speeds up coffee table production
A new process for drying wood could revolutionise the timber industry and lead to cheaper timber for customers. view more (2004-09-12)
Drying wood with steam
Large quantities of wood chips are dried for the production of chip-board. Modifications to a widely implemented large-scale industrial process lead to enormous savings: 15 percent less heat energy is required and emissions are markedly reduced. view more (2002-02-01)
New wood-plastic composites to boost industry, help use waste products
Wood science researchers in the College of Forestry at Oregon State University have developed new wood-plastic composites that are stronger and less expensive than any similar products now available - a major breakthrough for this growing industry. view more (2006-10-03)
Double protection for wood SURFASAM
Within the framework of the "CRAFT" programme for the development of technological programmes for small and medium-sized companies, the European Union have recently approved a new proposal from CIDEMCO in the field of protection treatment for wood: "Innovative green wood treatment to achieve Risk 4 protection (SURFASAM)". The main aim of this... view more... (2005-01-25)
Climate change did not influence prehistoric survival techniques in the tropics
The assumption that inhabitants of the tropics adapted their technology as a result of climate change was based in part on flakes from another Colombian site, at Tequendama. Many different types of stone tools have been found there and archaeologists assumed that each of them had a special function. Flakes with concave edges, for example, were... view more... (1999-11-09)
Energy consumption makes Spanish forestry unsustainable
Spain is one of the leading European countries, along with Sweden, in terms of wood production for paper paste, but this uses large amounts of energy. view more (2009-09-11)
Distinguished Service Award presented by science society
9 July 2003, London, UK: Mrs Rosemary Wood, Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) will be presented with the Distinguished Service Award at the 122nd Annual Meeting today at SCI international headquarters, London, UK. Mrs Wood contributed 21 years of service to SCI starting in 1981. The first half was spent as Personal Assistant to the General... view more... (2003-07-08)
Mystery solved
Answering a question that has lingered for centuries, a team of scientists has proved that chemicals used to treat the wood used in Stradivarius and Guarneri violins are the reasons for the distinct sound produced by the world-famous instruments. view more (2006-11-30)
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