Wood modification

If wood is used outdoors, as a natural material it is exposed to a variety of biotic and abiotic influences that can significantly reduce the quality of wood products. Discolouration, loss of strength and even complete destruction of the wood limit the options for using untreated wood. In order to prevent fungal infestation, increase durability and improve dimensional stability, the activities of this field of work are focussed on the development of innovative wood modification processes. Using divergent thermal and chemical process technologies, the constitution of the wood is permanently changed and the service life of wood products is significantly extended.