Dr. Lei Han, InnoRenew CoE, UP IAM researcher, prepared the article Innovative engineered wood products from THM densified wood, exploring how thermo-hydro-mechanical (THM) densification can improve wood performance and enable new applications in engineered timber products.

In the article, Dr. Han presents how the THM densification process combines heat, moisture and mechanical pressure to produce denser wood with improved mechanical properties, including stiffness and bending strength. The process also offers potential benefits for timber products exposed to elevated temperatures.

The article presents research conducted at InnoRenew CoE, UP IAM within the WoDeFi project, focusing on two promising applications: fire-resilient engineered timber products and self-tightening wooden dowels for adhesive-free and metal-free timber connections. The research highlights the potential of THM densified wood to enable innovative functions in timber construction while supporting more circular construction approaches.

Read the full article “Innovative engineered wood products from THM densified wood”, published in the magazine Panels and Furniture Asia.