Session 5 – Performance of bio-based materials

Jakub Sandak

It is possible to assess the degradation stage of bio-based materials with an “objective” approach?

Michael Burnard

Effect of environmental exposure on tensile characteristics of wood-plastic composites filled with low-grade woody biomass

Roman Reh

Performance Testing of Hemp Shives in the Particleboard Core Layer

Boštjan Lesar

Fungicidal properties of ligno-cellulosic insulation and bio-building materials

Patrycja W. Kwasniewska

Bioassay of selected fungicide on thin layer chromatography against moulds

Andreja Kutnar

Insights from the 57th LCA discussion forum, “Life cycle assessment in the building sector: analytical tools, environmental information and labels”

Session 6 – Moisture and bio-based materials

Petr Čermák

Analysis of dimensional stability of thermally modified wood exposed to re-wetting cycles (STSM presentation)

József Ábrahám

Sorption properties of wood bark and phloem

Joerg Michael Greef

The water absorption of reed for roofing depends on the lignin content of the culms

Christian Brischke

Deterioration of thatched roofs – moisture and temperature monitoring in a cold roof museum