IRG57 Programme

Monday 25 May

Durability Dash

IRG57 Fun Run/Fun Walk

07:00-

Registration

13:30-18:00

18:00-

Lobby of VIP Building

Welcome Reception

Weilan Hujing Restaurant on Maya Island

Tuesday 26 May

Peony

Ballroom

Opening Plenary Session

President: Miha HUMER Vice-President: Hiroshi MATSUNAGA

Secretary-General: Mats WESTIN

Opening Ceremony of the 57^thAnnual Conference

Opening address by

Miha Humer, President, The International Research Group on

Wood Protection

08:30-08:40

08:40-09:00

Prof. Zhaohu LI, President, Beijing Forestry University

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Plenary

1. Opening of the meeting

2. Approval of the agenda

3. Membership issues

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New regular and student members, new

corporate members and membersdeceased

4. Announcement of this year’s awardrecipients

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Honorary Life-Long Membership

Ron Cockcroft Award

Peony

Ballroom

Scientific Main Session – keynote

Chair: Hiroshi MATSUNAGA, Jinzhen CAO

Current status of wood protection in China

W Dang, J Liu, C Qi

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09:00-09:30

Language: English

Advancements in bamboo processing and protection in China

W Yu, Y Zhang, Y Huang, S Zhang

09:30-10:00

Language: Chinese, with simultaneous interpretation

10:00-10:30

Coffee / Tea - Corridor: Outside Peony Ballroom

Scientific Main Session – section papers

Peony

Chairs: Hiroshi MATSUNAGA, Mark MANKOWSKI, Gerald PRESLEY, Kévin

CANDELIER, Jinzhen CAO, Boštjan LESAR

Ballroom

Bioprospecting Amazonian wood extracts for the

formulation of a natural wood protection treatment

E Kieny, K Candelier, D C Florez Parra, Y Estevez, J Damay, R

Lehnebach, M-F Thevenon, J Bossu

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10:30-10:50

10:50-11:10

Influence of microwave treatment on the durability of

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Eucalyptus globulus heartwood exposed to white rot fungi

F J R Mascarenhas, J B Paes, A M Pereira, G Dias, A L

Christoforo, R M Santos Simões

Chemical modification of wood in low-FA aqueous systems using

kraft lignin and bark-derived products

11:10-11:30

11:30-11:50

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26-41055

R Herrera, A Selmanovic, C Peña-Rodriguez, O Gordobil

Towards durable outdoor wooden sculptures – A case study from

Ukanc (Slovenia)

D Kržišnik, M Vuga, K Kavkler, T Božič, J Vinder, M Humar

Commercial mycelium composite and substrate characterisation for

sustainable thermal and acoustic insulation panel

11:50-12:10

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E Maidiono, J Li, P E Stoicescu, H Kallakas, P F Alao, J Kers

12:10-12:30

Discussion and questions

12:30-13:30

Lunch: Dongfangyuan Cafeteria

Parallel Session A - Peony Ballroom

SS 1: Bamboo and other Non-wood Building Materials

(with simultaneous interpretation)

13:30-15:10

Conveners: Koichi YAMAMOTO, Yan YU

Borate protection for the sustainable use of bamboo

E Laval, S Shi

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26-11085

Temporal variation in mechanical and chemical properties of

bamboo decayed by Schizophyllum commune QP33

X Guo, X He, X An, Y Zhang, X Wu, H Wang, F Sun, S Han

Hempcrete in practice: A case study of bio-based housing

construction in Slovenia

26-11086

26-11092

S Mani, P Zorec, D Kržišnik

Uncovering the cracking behaviour and mechanism of round

bamboo via investigating the dynamic variation of culm

parameters during water loss

X Ren, Q Fan, S Han, X Wu, H Wang, F Sun, Y Zhang

Resistance of bamboo scrimber modified with furfuryl alcohol

against decay fungi and termites

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26-30846

W Li, G Xie, H Ma, Y Li, X Li, L Li

Effect of vanillin synergistic white-rot fungal pretreatment on the

mould resistance of bamboo

X Guo, Y Zhang, X Wu, S Han, H Wang, F Sun

Discussion and questions

15:10-15:30

15:30-16:50

Coffee / Tea - Corridor: Outside Peony Ballroom

SS 1: Bamboo and other Non-wood Building Materials (cont.)

(with simultaneous interpretation)

Conveners: Qinglin WU, Yuxiang HUANG

Field exposure test of Moso Bamboo (Phyllostacycla heterocycle)

and Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) felled seasonally

26-41054

K Yamamoto, K Kawakami, T Osawa, R Noda

Durable mould-resistant bamboo: Preparation, performance, and

exterior applications

26-41060

26-41062

C Han, D Meng, T Li, Z Xue, Y Zhu, X Li

Bamboo fibre-directed mycelium composites with record

mechanical performance enabled by hierarchical structuring and

bio-interface engineering

J Kong, X Ji, M Zhou, J Cao

Performance of wood-grass fibre insulation boards

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26-41070

J Van de Perck, B Peeters, P Willems, R Van den Bossche, N Van

Den Bossche, L De Ligne

Moisture diffusion characteristics of bamboo: The role of radial

anatomical gradients

W Zhao, H Peng, H Chen, T Zhan, L Cai, J Lyu

Discussion and questions

Followed by the Poster Session on the next page,

President’s Reception (upon invitation) – Luolan Restaurant

17:00-18:30

19:00 -

Poster Session (Short Talks: Peony Ballroom)

Convener: Hiroshi MATSUNAGA

17:00-17:55

17:00-18:30

Short talk

Poster exhibition (Peony Ballroom)

Micro-distribution of copper in hem-fir treated with micronised

copper azole

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26-20781

D Feng, M Turner, P D Evans

Preservative potential of extract from the invasive weed Ageratum

conyzoides L. for sustainable wood protection: Effects on dimensional

stability and decay resistance of Populus deltoides

L Patiyal, B Dutt, B Gupta

Short talk

Effects of surface-applied fire-retardants on the fire performance

of commercial MBC panels

Short talk

26-20782

26-20783

J Li, E Maidiono, P F Alao, H Kallakas, J Keers

Design and evaluation of layered flame-retardancy for structural

wood composites with excellent fire shielding and ultrahigh

strength

S Wang, Z Cheng, H Zheng, C Mei, M Pan

Microwave treatment of Eucalyptus grandis × urophylla: Effects of

comprehensive chemical and structural changes on the hygroscopic

behavior of eucalyptus

Poster only

26-20784

26-20785

26-20786

Y Zhang, Y Zhang, L Lin, Y Zhou, F Fu

From waste to value: wood extractives for enhancing light aging

resistance of wood surfaces

Poster only

L Yan, R Zhao

Elucidating oxidative degradation of phenol-formaldehyde adhesive

induced by mould colonisation

R Yang, S Xu, H Wang, X Wu, S Han, C Jin, F Sun, J Huang, Y Cao, Q Wu

Durability and dimensional stability of Eucalyptus grandis densified

wood

C M Ibañez, L Gomez, M Laborda, S Bothig, L Moya, G Bruzzone

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Short talk

Contact charring of underutilised poplar for end-grain flooring

Short talk

L Han, D Cui, A Kutnar

A green strategy based on in-situ lignin fusing and reorganisation:

Synergistic enhancement of dimensional stability and permeability

in bamboo

Poster only

26-30856

26-30857

S Chu, Y Li, Y Shi, L Lin, F Fu

A wood-based “sandwich-structured” sponge for simultaneous

removal of micro/nanoplastics and organic pollutants

M Guo

Short talk

Catalyst-free aqueous furfuryl alcohol pretreatment enables

ultrahigh compression and enhanced performance of densified

wood

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M Huang, Y Liang, J Su, Y Yu

Synergistic enhancement of hygroscopicity and dimensional

stability of Populus spp. via lithium-based deep eutectic solvent

modification

Short talk

Z Luo, E Ma, W Wang

Toward durable plantation timbers: Integrating thermal modification,

boron diffusion, and in-situ bioactive systems

M Akbarnezhad, T Singh, K Wood, J Norton

Effects of different penetrating modifications on the properties of

Chinese fir

Poster only

Short talk

26-30861

26-41076

Y Cao, Y Fu, M Lai, P Wei, W Li, Y Li

A coral shell-inspired biomimetic soy protein adhesive towards

electromagnetic shielding wood-based composites

L Cai, X Zhang, Y Li, H Li, S Liao, J Luo, P Song, J Li, Q Gao, H Chen, Ji Li

Poster only

Short talk

Poster only

Thermal conductivity composites for high output triboelectric

nanogenerators under high temperature

J-Q Lang, C Li, Q Liu, M-G Ma

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26-41078

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Densification strategies for multifunctional modified wood/MXene

composite films for electromagnetic shielding

Q Liu, M-G Ma

Enhancing the performance of magnesium oxychloride cement-

based wood adhesives with natural organic acids

X Sun, A Zhang, S Gong, W Zhou, J Li

Biological surface engineering of multi-scale bamboo elements via

fungal treatment for enhanced interfacial adhesion

R Wei, Y Wang, Y Xia

Short talk

Ultrasonic-based computed tomography (USCT) of ancient timber

structures considering the compensation of chord angle wave

velocity using LTI-SIRT algorithm

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D Chen, X Ling

Molecular dynamics modeling and experimental validation of

wood lignin tensile behaviour under varying moisture contents

and temperatures

S Yue, B Zhou, C Qi

Damage under long-term hygro-mechanical coupling: Experimental

characterisation and numerical simulation

Z Zhan, Y Sun, C Qi, R Gu, L Dai

Poster only

Short talk

A creep deformation prediction model for shelf boards in furniture

engineering design

26-41084

26-50423

H Lian, L Chang, F Zhang, L Kang, S Xu, Y Wang, S Liang

Wood reuse potential in the circular wood industry of Bosnia and

Herzegovina

R Hasanagić, E Japić

Short talk

Optimisation strategies for carbon sequestration and emission

reduction in nearly zero-energy timber structure in cold regions

W Liu, S Wang, L Su, L Dai, C Qi

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19:00 -

President’s Reception (upon invitation)

Luolan Restaurant

Parallel Session B – Multimedia Conference Room

WP 3.4 Surface modification

Conveners: Kévin CANDELIER, Ru LIU

13:30-15:10

A review of the manufacture, properties and performance of

charred wood cladding

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26-30849

D Jones, A Pitman

Durable superhydrophobic wood enabled by elastic network and

sacrificial ZnO nanorods

Q Liu, W Gao

In-situ growth of ZnO nano particles on balsa wood aimed to

catalytic degradation toward organic pollutants

Y Liu, W Gao

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Synthesis of highly UV-resistant wood surfaces by surface-initiated

atom transfer radical polymerisation

Y Mori, K Maezaki, M Kiguchi

Achieving durable superhydrophobicity on wood tangential surfaces

through alkali-etching-induced roughness

J Su, M Huang, L Zhang, R Yang

Discussion and questions

Coffee / Tea - Corridor: Outside Peony Ballroom

WP 3.1 Thermal modification

15:10-15:30

15:30-16:10

Conveners: Dennis JONES, Shaodi ZHANG

Comparative analysis of weathering resistance in densified and

thermally modified wood

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26-30853

A Ghavidel, J Zhou

Effects of heat treatment atmosphere on the molecular

deformation of cellulose in Chinese fir wood under tensile stress

Z Chen, W Liu, X Zhang, Y Yu, F Guo

Discussion and questions

16:10-16:50

WP 3.3 Other penetrating modifications

Conveners: Dennis JONES, Shaodi ZHANG

Impact of tannic acid and boric acid on calcium carbonate in situ

wood mineralisation for enhanced fire resistance properties

M Durimel, L De Ligne, B Parakhonskiy, J Van den Bulcke, A

Skirtach, J Van Acker

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26-30847

Pre- and post-treatments of thermo-mechanically densified beech

wood to improve the set recovery and reduce discolouration

K Valová, T Franke, T Volkmer

Discussion and questions

17:00-18:30

19:00 -

Poster Session (see previous page)

President’s Reception (upon invitation)

Luolan Restaurant

Wednesday 27 May

Parallel Session A - Multimedia Conference Room

SS 2: Plantation Timbers: Properties, Modification and Wood

Protection

08:30-10:10

Conveners: Yanjun XIE, Dennis JONES

Assessment of anti-termitic activity of natural compounds for eco-friendly

wood preservatives

26-11087

I E Duruanyím, J M Owoyemi, S O Fabivi

Development of smouldering inhibitors for copper-based

preservative treated softwoods

26-20766

26-20768

Z Darabi, T Singh, J J Morrell, F Wiesner, L Yermán

Enhancing physical-mechanical properties and flame retardancy of fir with

lignin-based aqueous modifier

F Yu, Y Wang, Y Xie, Z Qiu, T Zhang, Z Xiao

Evaluation between colour parameters and hydrophobic

properties/dimensional stability of thermally modified poplar wood

L Zhang, M Liu, Y Liu, J Wang, Y Lei, Z Chen, L Yan

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26-30840

Fabrication of shape memory wood via in-situ polymerisation of

PEGDA/MMA

O Nan, F Sun, X Ren, X Wu, H Zhang, H Wang, S Han, Y Zhang

10:10-10:30

10:30-12:30

Coffee / Tea - Corridor: Outside Peony Ballroom

SS 2: Plantation Timbers: Properties, Modification and Wood

Protection (cont.)

Conveners: Juan GUO, Kévin CANDELIER

Vapour-phase acetylation modification of Chinese fir wood

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26-30843

C Zhong, Z Li, J Jiang

Mechanical and anti-fungal properties of ICQDs and ICQDs-FA treated

poplar wood

Y Dong, Z Zhang, W Wang, J Cao

Dyeing wood materials for interior decoration of the automobiles

26-30845

26-30852

F Guo, Q Fu

Processing hydrophilic poplar wood into a durably superhydrophobic

material by a facile surface modification with furfuryl alcohol pre-polymer

and TiO2 nanoparticles

T Yang, D Luo, L Wang, C Mei

Biomass-based radiative cooling coupled phase change thermal regulation

composites for dynamic building thermal management

W Deng, C Yang, Y Qian, Z Sheng, C Fan, Y Yan, Y Zhang, W Sun, X Guo

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26-41085

Innovative practices in the pattern design and functional application of

wood-based panels

M TIAN

Discussion and questions

Scientific Field Trip (Boxed Lunch in the buses)

1.Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum

12:30-22:00

2.Beijing Longshuncheng Jingzuo Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum

3.Beijing Forestry University's wood products research labs

Dinner@Beijing Forestry University (19:00-21:00)

Parallel Session B - Paddy Hall

08:30-10:10

WP 4.3: Wood-based composites

Conveners: Joris van ACKER, Wei GAO

Preparation of functional thermal energy storage wood products based

on multiple anti-leakage strategies for passive energy-saving buildings

Z Ba, F Yu, D Liang, Z Xiao, Z Qiu, H Wang, Y Wang, Y Xie

26-41058

26-41061

26-41063

26-41064

26-41065

Harvesting electricity from the multiple dynamic processes of water

through the hierarchical structure of wood utilised for water transport

L Kong, Z Qiu, Y Wang, Y Xie, Z Xiao

Thermal management and nanogenerator technology based on

nanocellulose composites

J-Q Lang, X-X Ji, M-G Ma

Transforming decayed wood waste into hierarchical porous carbon:

Tailoring pore structures for capacitive deionisation

D Lu, Y Ran, W Wang, Y Huang

An ultra-strong wood-based phase change material for efficient

photothermal conversion and thermal energy conservation

C Qiu, W Sun, X Guo

Discussion and questions

10:10-10:30

10:30-12:10

Coffee / Tea – Corridor: Outside Peony Ballroom

WP 2.1: Wood preservatives

Conveners: Paul MERRICK, Yuan ZHU

Non-pressure borate protection of Douglas fir and grand fir laminates

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for more sustainable cross-laminated timber

A T Adeniran, K R Englund, H Li, J D Lloyd

Impact of secondary oil treatments on long-term wood preservative

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performance

J M Duma, M Chen

Evaluation of olive leaf and rosemary extracts as natural antifungal

agents for wood protection

Z Nowrouzi, M Petrič, M Skrt, P Simić, N Poklar Ulrih, M Humar, A Žagar

Morphology-controlled syringaldehyde microemulsions achieve deep

wood penetration and enhance decay resistance via silane crosslinking

J Wang, Z Liu, Z Wang, H Wang, L Zhang, R Zhang, L Yan

26-20765

26-20788

Long-term durability performance of copper-based preservative-

treated wood in ground-contact exposure in the Republic of Korea

S L Kwon, H-M Lee, J-H Jung, W-J Hwang

Discussion and questions

12:10-12:30

WP 1.1: Microorganisms

Conveners: Paul MERRICK, Jinzhen CAO

The role of hemicellulose degradation in incipient wood decay by

brown-rot and white-rot fungi

26-11093

Y Li, C Huang, Y Mao, W Zeng, X Zhao, Y Zhu, X Li

Discussion and questions

Scientific Field Trip (Boxed Lunch in the buses)

1.Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum

2.Beijing Longshuncheng Jingzuo Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum

3.Beijing Forestry University's wood products research labs

Dinner@Beijing Forestry University (19:00-21:00)

12:30-22:00

Thursday 28 May

Parallel Session A - Multimedia Conference Room

WP 2.2:Fire Retardants

Conveners: Hiroshi MATSUNAGA, Yoshikazu Mori

08:30-09:30

ZnP-H₂Im coordination polymer glass for flame-retardant wood: In situ

vitrification, synergistic mechanisms, and integrated fire warning

Z Zhang, J He, Y Wu, J Luo, W Qu

26-20769

26-20767

Innovative approaches for weathering-resistant flame-retardancy based

on basic zirconium carbonate or the combination of impregnation resins

and flame retardants in wood

J Karthäuser, M Wu, J M Lins, K W Flecknoe-Brown, H Militz

A selective catalytic pyrolysis strategy for fire safety biomaterials

26-20778

Z Li, S Wang, H Gu, S Sun, M Pan

Discussion and questions

09:30-10:00

WP 2.3:Other protecting chemicals

Conveners: Hiroshi MATSUNAGA, Yoshikazu Mori

Photoprotective and antifungal performance of TiO₂ and ZnO

nanoparticles on wood surfaces exposed to artificial UV and natural

weathering

26-20770

V A Hernandez, R Romero, P D Evans

Discussion and questions

10:10-10:30

10:30-12:30

Coffee / Tea – Corridor: Outside Peony Ballroom

WP 2.4:Treatability of wood and Quality control of processes

and materials

Conveners: Erni MA, Li YAN

Microwave-induced changes in sorption properties, anatomy, and

preservative retention of Norway spruce heartwood

S Ganguly, D Kržišnik

26-20771

Advancing quality control in the Royal process: The role of X-ray

fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy at Talgø MøreTre

P O Flæte, M Fiske

26-20772

26-20774

Upscaling of wood mineralisation and study of penetration with alizarin red

J Van Acker, J Simons, M Durimel, L De Ligne, B Parakhonskiy, J Van den

Bulcke, A Skirtach

Preliminary development of an interpretable machine learning tool to

verify treated timber penetration compliance

26-20775

26-20776

Z Yan, Z Xin, Y Zhou, J Norton, T Singh

The influence and mechanism of surfactants on liquid penetration

efficiency in wood

R Zhang, E Ma, J Cao

Copper penetration to wood as studied by hyperspectral and µXRF imaging 26-20777

M Humar, B Lesar, L Kopač, J Levanič, E Keržič

Discussion and questions

12:30-13:30

Lunch: Dongfangyuan Cafeteria

WP 2.5: Wood protection by design and new protection concepts

Conveners: Yoshikazu MORI, Tiantian YANG

13:30-14:10

Termite damage and management in wooden architectural heritage

in Korea: A 20-year review and future perspectives

S-H Kim

26-20762

26-20763

Tree frog–inspired indoor architectural skin: Scalable, leak–proof,

bondable thermal energy storage wood for low–carbon buildings

Z Ba, F Yu, H Fan, Z He, X Fa1, Y Sh, Y Wang, X Li, Y Li, D P Wadu, D

Liang, Y Wang, H Zhang, C Xu, Z Xiao, Z Qiu, H Wang, Y Xie

Discussion and questions

WP 3.2: Chemical modification

Conveners: Emma KIENY, Dennis JONES

14:10- 14:50

In-situ synthesis of carbon quantum dots in wood for enhanced decay

resistance

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26-30838

X Chen, Y Dong, L Yu, X Zhao, M Zhou, J Cao

Overcoming the dimensional instability of compressed wood: An

innovative strategy for structural materials

X Han, D Guo, S Yang, G Li, S Zhang

Discussion and questions

15:00-15:30

Coffee / Tea - Corridor: Outside Peony Ballroom

Final Plenary Session

(Peony Ballroom) see last page for details

Parallel Session B - Paddy Hall

WP 4.1: Laboratory and field performance

Conveners: Miha HUMER, Qiliang FU

08:30-10:10

12-Year performance of polyurea-coated Douglas-fir timbers exposed

in Hilo Hawaii

26-41050

26-41051

M J Konkler, J Cappellazzi, G Presley, J J Morrell

Efficacy of plant polyphenolic extracts in controlling the termite

Reticulitermes flavipes (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) under laboratory

conditions

D Messaoudi, S Dupont, C Bouzar, M Westin, A-G Bagnères

Effect of preservative penetration and heartwood content on long-

term above-ground durability of Pinus radiata

J Norton, Z Yan, T Singh

26-41052

Effect of natural weathering on the fire reaction of wood cladding

26-41053

26-41057

M Vrhovec, N Knez, M Kitek Kuzman, B Lesar

Performance of self-tapping screws under climate-induced

degradation in Australian chemically treated timber: Experimental

evaluation and preliminary insights

Z Yan, T Singh, L Ottenhaus

Coffee / Tea - Corridor: Outside Peony Ballroom

10:10-10:30

10:30-11:10

WP 4.1: Laboratory and field performance (cont.)

Conveners: Tripti SINGH, Tengfei YI

Field evaluation of ground contact durability and mechanical

performance of boron-treated Scots pine CLT panels

A Demir, H Öztürk, O İlhan, A U Birinci, C Demirkir, E D Gezer

26-41071

26-41072

Field performance and mechanical behaviour of copper azole-treated

Scots pine CLT panels in ground contact conditions

H Öztürk, A Demir, O İlhan, A U Birinci, C Demirkir, E D Gezer

Discussion and questions

11:10-11:50

WP 4.2: Service life

Conveners: Tripti SINGH, Tengfei YI

Durability of wood and wood-based products in construction. Spanish

Standard pr-UNE 56427

26-41073

26-41075

J Fernández-Golfín, D Lorenzo, M Touza, F Arriaga, F Peraza

Survey on biological deterioration damage in wooden houses based

on demolition investigations

T Kawada, K Usami

Discussion and questions

12:30-13:30

Lunch: Dongfangyuan Cafeteria

WP 4.4: Analysis and Standards

Conveners: Jeff Morrell, Wei QU

13:30-15:00

Update on timber decay hazard map of Australia

26-41056

26-41067

C Kumar, L Francis, B Hassan, J Dorries

Wood deterioration assessment of ancient architectural wooden

structures by multi-technology integration

X Li, J Guo

NIR hyperspectral imaging-based identification of European wood

species – Model selection and case studies

L Kopač, M Humar

26-41068

26-41069

Characterisation and combustion behaviour of Australian hardwood

species

L Yermán, W Wu

Discussion and questions

15:00-15:30

Coffee / Tea - Corridor: Outside Peony Ballroom

Final Plenary Session

(Peony Ballroom) see last page for details

Parallel Session C – Carnation Hall

WP 1.2: Insects & Marine borers

Conveners: Babar HASSAN, Shuaibo HAN

08:30-10:10

Impact of termite-induced damage on the mechanical performance of

timber

26-11088

B Hassan, A Faircloth, C Kumar, J J Morrell

Formosan termite resistance and strength retention properties of

polyglycol borate topically treated framing/CLT lumber

Q Wu, J Curole, J D Lloyd

26-11089

26-11090

Termites of coastal Cambodia

W Sparks, T Freneat, P D Evans

Strategies in the protection of wooden structures affected by

subterranean termites in historical towns in Spain

D Lorenzo, A Lozano, J Benito

26-11094

26-11095

Cross-evaluation of effectiveness of geotextiles for protection of wood

from marine borer attack in North Adriatic Sea

I Guarneri, M Humar, B Lesar, J R Shipway, M Sigovini, D Tagliapietra☨,

J Müller

Discussion and questions

Coffee / Tea - Corridor: Outside Peony Ballroom

10:10-10:30

10:30-11:10

WP 5.3: Environmental impact

Conveners: Liselotte De LIGNE, Chusheng QI

Feedback on the organisation of a week-long immersion in wood

sciences for young people aged 8 to 11: Wood Sciences - To Learn

Together

26-50419

K Candelier, T Alvarez Diaz, T Lambre, L-D Talavera, M Chamby, A

Ansour, S Bardet

Discussion and questions

11:10-12:10

WP 5.4: Circular economy of wood products

Conveners: Liselotte De LIGNE, Chusheng QI

From MDF residues to eco-friendly construction blocks: EcoReFibre,

Smartpanel and NIBIO pilot achieves TRL7 in wood recycling

E Larnøy, P Lewandowski

Reviewing material intensities, technologies, characteristics, product

and building design with underutilised wood in HORIZON project

WoodStock

26-50418

26-50420

L De Ligne, P Nanda, K Bringedal Gedde, J O'Hagan, K Zdziarska, Š

Vrtovec, J Van den Bulcke, WoodStock consortium

End-of-life utility poles in Australia: Quantifying the resource and

pathways for timber circularity

26-50422

P Mitchell, M Harris, M Strandgard, T Singh

Discussion and questions

12:30-13:30

Lunch: Dongfangyuan Cafeteria

Final Plenary Session

(Peony Ballroom) see last page for details

Final Plenary Session

President: Miha Humar Vice-President: Hiroshi Matsunaga

Secretary-General: Mats Westin

15:30-16:30

Peony Ballroom

5. Approval of the Annual Report 2025 and Auditor’s report

(IRG/WP 26-60xxx)

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26-60xxx

6. Granting discharge forthe Executive Council and Secretary-

General from the administration and accountancy for 2025

7. Approval of membership fees for 2027

26-60xxx

8. Approval of the budgets for 2026 (forecast May 2026) and 26-60xxx

2026

9. Election of new officers

10. Appointment of auditors

11. Future venues

12. Any other business

CONFERENCE BANQUET

Jinchen Hall in the VIP Building

19:00-