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    Characterization of sumac (Rhus tripartitum) root barks tannin for a potential use in wood adhesives formulation

    The phenolic composition of sumac root barks was studied. Colorimetric assays, FT-IR and NMR were used to examine the phenolic composition and tannins nature. Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-...

    S. Ben Mahmoud, H. Saad, B. Charrier, A. Pizzi, K. Rode in Wood Science and Technology (2015)

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    Development and optimization of a new formaldehyde-free cornstarch and tannin wood adhesive

    The development and optimization of a new, environment-friendly adhesive made from abundant and renewable cornstarch and tannin is described in this study. At present, the production of wood composites mai...

    A. Moubarik, B. Charrier, A. Allal in European Journal of Wood and Wood Products (2010)

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    Decay resistance against Coriolus versicolor in Sessile oak ( Quercus petraea Liebl.): analysis of the between-tree variability and correlations with extractives, tree growth and other basic wood properties

    Weight loss due to fungus Coriolus versicolor has been measured on 614 samples according to the NF EN 113 norm. Up to eight samples were cut at breast height (two opposite radii×four radial positions in heartwood...

    E. Guilley, J. P. Charpentier, N. Ayadi, G. Snakkers in Wood Science and Technology (2004)

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    Durability of European oak (Quercus petraea and Quercus robur) against white rot fungi (Coriolus versicolor): relations with phenol extractives

    Knowledge on wood natural durability is required in order to be able to decide if we can use a certain type of wood outdoors. For instance, when used outside, oak wood is subjected to the leaching of its water...

    F. Aloui, N. Ayadi, F. Charrier, B. Charrier in Holz als Roh- und Werkstoff (2004)

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    Color stability of heat-treated wood during artificial weathering

    The color change of wood after exposure to UV light may produce aesthetical damages. The stability of the color to light exposure is an important issue. This study describes experiments of testing the color st...

    N. Ayadi, F. Lejeune, F. Charrier, B. Charrier, A. Merlin in Holz als Roh- und Werkstoff (2003)

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    Study of industrial boiling process on walnut colour: Experimental study under industrial conditions

    ) logs, measured during boiling water process under industrial conditions. The colour changes in sapwood and heartwood evolution were analysed according to the previous results obtained in laboratory. As it wa...

    B. Charrier, F. Charrier, G. Janin, D. P. Kamdem, M. Irmouli in Holz als Roh- und Werkstoff (2002)

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    Prevention of brown discoloration in European oakwood occurring during kiln drying by a vacuum process: Colorimetric comparative study with a traditional process

    The efficiency of two kiln drying processes on brown discoloration developments ofQuercus robus (L) andQuercus petraea (Lieb) was studied. A traditional atmospheric pressure system, was compared with other using ...

    B. Charrier, J. P. Haluk, G. Janin in Holz als Roh- und Werkstoff (1992)