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  1. A step to microplastic formation: Microcracking and associated surface transformations of recycled LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, and PP plastics exposed to UV radiation

    Article • Polymer Degradation and Stability, November 2024, Elsevier

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  2. Recent Research on Linseed Oil Use in Wood Protection—A Review

    Article • Sci, September 2024, MDPI AG

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  3. Assessing microclimate thresholds for heritage preventive conservation to achieve sustainable and energy efficiency goals in a changing climate

    Article • Scientific Reports, August 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

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  4. Effect of heat treatment at mild temperatures on the composition and physico-chemical properties of Scots pine resin

    Article • European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, May 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

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  5. Effect of heat treatment at mild temperatures on the composition and physico-chemical properties of Scots pine resin

    Article • January 2024, Research Square

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  6. Analysis of Pine Resin Properties as a Way to Understand and Prevent Exudation from Wood Material

    Article • Advances in Science and Technology, November 2023, Trans Tech Publications

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  7. Photodegradation risk evaluation of polyurethane gluelines in wood products by infrared spectroscopy and mechanical tests

    Article • Construction and Building Materials, May 2023, Elsevier

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  8. Environmental performance of combined treated wood

    Article • Wood Material Science and Engineering, December 2022, Taylor & Francis

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  9. Characterization and Evaluation of Water-Based Ecological Paint for Protection of Wood Materials Coated Using Dipping Technique

    Article • Materials Science Forum, October 2022, Trans Tech Publications

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  10. Wood discoloration patterns depending on the light source

    Article • Heritage Science, October 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

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  11. Service properties of pine after combining an impregnation treatment with a thermo-hydro modification process

    Article • Wood Material Science and Engineering, September 2022, Taylor & Francis

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  12. Rūpnieciski veidojušos termiski modificētas koksnes atlikumu izmantošana koksnes polimēra kompozītu iegūšanai

    Article • August 2022, Riga Technical University

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  13. Use of Industrially Produced Thermally Modified Wood Residues for Production of Wood Plastic Composites

    Article • August 2022, Riga Technical University

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  14. Wood photosensitivity to different artificial light sources

    Article • European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, August 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

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  15. Conditions Influencing Mould Growth for Effective Prevention of Wood Deterioration Indoors

    Article • Applied Sciences, January 2022, MDPI AG

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  16. Comparison of the Efficiency of Three Primary Driers during the Auto-Oxidation of Alkyd and Boiled Linseed Oil

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, November 2021, Trans Tech Publications

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  17. The potential of improving wood preservative penetration into glued wood products bonded with one-component polyurethane by discontinuous adhesive bondline design

    Article • European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, October 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

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  18. Photodegradation of Unmodified and Thermally Modified Wood Due to Indoor Lighting

    Article • Forests, August 2021, MDPI AG

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  19. Enhancing Thermally Modified Wood Stability against Discoloration

    Article • Coatings, January 2021, MDPI AG

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  20. Weathering properties of wood-plastic composites based on heat-treated wood and polypropylene

    Article • Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing, December 2020, Elsevier

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  21. Thermally modified birch wood interaction with liquids

    Article • European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, July 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

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  22. Life cycle inventory for currently harvested birch roundwood

    Article • European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, June 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

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  23. Changes in Ecological Linseed Oil Paints During Outdoor Weathering of Wood Panels

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, June 2020, Trans Tech Publications

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  24. Life cycle inventory for currently produced pine roundwood

    Article • Journal of Cleaner Production, October 2019, Elsevier

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  25. A study of thermo-hydro-treated (THT) birch wood by chemical analysis and Py-GC/MS

    Article • Holzforschung, June 2019, De Gruyter

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  26. Influence of Different Modifications on Bending Strength of Wood

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, April 2019, Trans Tech Publications

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  27. Investigation of Linseed Oil Based Wood Coatings: Effect of Artificial Weathering

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, April 2019, Trans Tech Publications

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  28. Effect of thermal treatment on physical and mechanical properties of birch and pine wood

    Article • December 2018, Latvia University of Agriculture

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  29. Restriction of liquid water spreading in overlaid plywood top veneer

    Article • December 2018, Latvia University of Agriculture

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  30. How wood particle size influence wood plastic composites properties

    Article • International Wood Products Journal, April 2018, Taylor & Francis

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  31. Wood plastic composite durability against fungi

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, December 2016, Trans Tech Publications

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  32. Mechanical and physical properties of wood plastic composites based on thermally modified wood

    Article • International Wood Products Journal, October 2016, Taylor & Francis

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  33. Spectral Sensitivity of Thermally Modified and Unmodified Wood

    Article • BioResources, November 2015, BioResources

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