5.01.00 - Wood and fibre quality
Upcoming Conference
23rd International Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation of Wood Symposium
17-21 September 2024, University of Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Units involved: 5.01.00, 5.01.04, 5.01.09
https://www.ndtesymposium.org/
The 23rd International Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation of Wood Symposium will be held in Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 17-21, 2024. This event will be co-hosted by the School of Agricultural Engineering (FEAGRI) of University of Campinas, the USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory (FPL), the Forest Products Society (FPS), and the Brazilian Association on Nondestructive Testing and Inspection (ABENDI) and sponsored by the International Union of Forest Research Organization (IUFRO) Division 5. This symposium is a forum for those involved in nondestructive testing and evaluation (NDT/NDE) of wood and brings together many international researchers, users of various nondestructive testing technologies, equipment development and manufacturing professionals, representatives from various government agencies and other groups to share research findings and new nondestructive testing products and technologies. Networking among participants will encourage international collaborations and foster the implementation of NDT/NDE technologies around the world.
Learn more about your opportunities to hear the latest in technology advances and research for forest products!
Call for Papers is open now. Deadline for abstract submission: 15 January 2024
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RECENT ADVANCES IN NONDESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION OF WOOD: IN-FOREST WOOD QUALITY ASSESSMENTS
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Wood Science and Forest Products".
Guest Editor: Dr. Xiping Wang, USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, WI, USA
This special issue of Forests calls for research papers on in-forest wood quality assessments using emerging nondestructive and precision-based technologies and wood quality modeling with a focus on forest resource evaluation and wood utilization. These include SilviScan™, near infrared, DiscBot, acoustic waves, resistance drilling, as well as other novel concepts and methods. We also invite original papers and reviews that address how these technologies and the knowledge obtained from them can support the development of the next generation of forests, e.g. through tree breeding and silviculture.
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2022.
Additional information: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/forests/special_issues/Nondestructive_Wood_Evaluation
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Nondestructive Evaluation of Forest Biomaterials: A Global Perspective
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Wood Science and Forest Products".
Guest Editor: Dr. Robert J. Ross, USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, WI, USA
This Special Issue of Forests is focused on the nondestructive testing and evaluation of wood, forest products, and timber structures. It will include papers on nondestructive evaluation that will provide a historical perspective and review of fundamental principles. Papers, prepared by internationally recognized technical authorities, that summarize the state-of-the-art in the application of these principles and current research activities from around the world are welcomed.
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 July 2021.
Additional information: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/forests/special_issues/Biomaterials_Nondestructive_Evaluation
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Quality Requirements of Wood and Bark of Biorefineries and Future Products
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907).
Special Issue Editors: Dr. Pekka Saranpää, Natural Resources Institute Finland; Dr. Xiping Wang, Forest Products Laboratory, USDA Forest Service.
Bioenergy and biomass-based products diversify business opportunities in the forest cluster. In particular, biorefineries, which could be integrated into the sawmills and pulp and paper mills, seem to have immense future potential. The raw material quality requirements of wood and bark for future wood processing industries may differ from those for the current industries. For traditional products, like solid wood and engineered wood, high density and strength is appreciated. Pulp and paper products have different quality requirements, including fiber length and low lignin content.
This Special Issue welcomes research papers related to the structure and properties of wood biomass that are relevant to a range of wood manufacturing processes, with a focus on bioenergy and biomass utilization. Transportation and storing properties of the feedstock for biorefineries are also included.
Deadline for manuscript submission: 10 January 2021
Additional information: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/forests/special_issues/Wood_Bark_Quality