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Thermally modified timber (TMT) is a popular product in European markets, where increasing restrictions leave fewer options for durable wood to be used in construction (Militz 2008). TMT is a nascent but growing market in North America, with an increasing number of producers each year (Sandberg and Kutnar 2016). TMT presents an excellent opportunity for wood utilization in moderate exterior exposure, such as elevated decking, exposed vertical handrails of bridges, and horizontal cladding. This potential pairs well with the USDA Forest Service commitment to hazardous fuels reduction and improved utilization of urban forest timber in that target species could be converted into value-added products through thermal modification.
Kirker, Grant
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FPL's mission is to identify and conduct innovative wood and fiber utilization research that contributes to conservation and productivity of the forest resource, thereby sustaining forests, the economy, and quality of life. ... ..more » |
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Advanced Composites
As an integral part of the FPL mission, we improve the long-term sustainability of our Nation's forests by creating valuable composite products from biobased materials ... ..more » 
Advanced Structures
The FPL has been in the forefront of wood-frame housing research since 1910 and has long been recognized as a world leader in such housing-related areas as engineered wood ... ..more » 
Forest Biorefinery
We all know the compelling reasons that the United States needs to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. Historically, the greatest increases in energy demand have been for transportation fuels ... ..more » 
Nanotechnology
A leader in wood products research for over a century, the FPL is positioning itself to become the lead Federal research facility for the application of nanotechnology in forest products ... more » 
Woody Biomass Utilization
Forests in the United States contain a substantial amount of small-diameter, overstocked, and underutilized material.FPL research projects are exploring the potential of the small-diameter ... ..more » |