Recent development and challenges in enhancing fire performance on wood and wood-based composites: A 10-year review from 2012 to 2021

• Main Authors: Charles Michael Albert, Liew, Kang Chiang
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 2023
• Subjects: TA401-492 Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials; TS800-937 Wood technology. Lumber
• Online Access: https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/38093/1/ABSTRACT.pdf; https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/38093/2/FULL%20TEXT.pdf; https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/38093/; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobab.2023.10.004
• Institution: Universiti Malaysia Sabah

Due to their durability, versatility, and aesthetic value, wood and wood-based composites are widely used as building materials. The fact that these materials are flammable, however, raises a major worry since they might cause fire hazards and significant loss of life and property. The article inves...