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Dr Simon Curling

Research Fellow

s.curling@bangor.ac.uk

+44 1248 383213

0000-0002-3486-0311

Dr Simon Curling

View Dr Simon Curling’s profile on the Bangor Research Portal

Qualifications

  • PhD: The Decay of Wood Based Board Materials by Basidiomycete decay fungi
    Imperial College London, 1995–1998
  • BSc: Biological Sciences - Microbiology
    University of East Anglia, 1988–1991
  • MSc: Fungal Technology
    University of Kent, 1991–1992

Postgraduate Project Opportunities

I am willing to supervise a PhD

Publications

2025

  • PublishedDevelopments in the Recycling of Wood and Wood Fibre in the UK: A Review
    Spear, M., Dimitriou, A., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 15 Feb 2025, In: Fibers. 13, 2, 22 p., 23.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2024

  • PublishedDensification of Delignified Wood: Influence of Chemical Composition on Wood Density, Compressive Strength, and Hardness of Eurasian Aspen and Scots Pine
    Mania, P., Kupfernagel, C. & Curling, S., 21 May 2024, In: Forests. 15, 6, 12 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedInterlaboratory study of the operational stability of automated sorption balances.
    Zelinka, S., Glass, S., Lazarcik, E., Thybring, E., Altgen, M., Rautkari, L., Curling, S., Cao, J., Wang, Y., Kunniger, T., Nystrom, G., Dreimol, C. H., Burgert, I., Uyup, M. K. A., Khadiran, T., Roper, M., Broom, D., Schwarzkopf, M., Yudhanto, A. & Subah, M. & 20 others, Lubineau, G., Fredriksson, M., Strojecki, M., Olek, W., Majka, J., Pedersen, N. B., Burnett, D., Garcia, A., Verdonck, E., Dreisbach, F., Waguespack, L., Schott, J., Esteban, L., Garcia-Iruela, A., Colinart, T., Remond, R., Mazian, B., Perre, P., Emmerich, L. & Ling, L., 1 Oct 2024, In: Adsorption. 30, 7, p. 1663-1674 12 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedLithium stabilization of amorphous ZrO2
    Stephens, G. F., Wilson, J., Curling, S., He, G., Thomas, P. J., Williams, D., Ortner, S., Grovenor, C., Rushton, M., Cole-Baker, A. & Middleburgh, S., 6 May 2024, In: Progress in Nuclear Energy. 171, 105165.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • E-pub ahead of printVolatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from no-added-formaldehyde lignosulphonate/pMDI particleboards and their effect on indoor air quality
    Goncalves, S., Curling, S., Ormondroyd, G., Paiva, N., Martins, J., Magalhaes, F. & Carvalho, L., 18 Sept 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Wood Material Science and Engineering. p. 1-9 9 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2023

  • PublishedUK patent application GB2616126
    Jacob, M. (Inventor), Curling, S. (Inventor) & Ormondroyd, G. (Inventor), 30 Aug 2023, Patent No. GB2616126, 28 Feb 2023, Priority date 28 Feb 2022
    Research output: Patent

2022

  • PublishedAn investigation on the possible use of coffee silverskin in PLA/PBS composites
    Aghaye Ghazvini, A. K., Curling, S., Ormondroyd, G., Saccani, A. & Sisti, L., 10 Jun 2022, In: Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 139, 22, 10 p., 52264.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedChallenges in Drying Resin Modified Wood
    Pitman, A., Stefanowski, B., Spear, M., Dimitriou, A., Curling, S., Kupfernagel, C. & Ormondroyd, G., 5 Jul 2022, p. 33. 1 p.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedEffects of Biological and Chemical Degradation on the Properties of Scots ine Wood—Part I: Chemical Composition and Microstructure of the CellWall
    Broda, M., Popescu, C. M., Curling, S., Timpu, D. I. & Ormondroyd, G., 22 Mar 2022, In: Materials. 15, 7, 15 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedEffects of Biological and Chemical Degradation on the Properties of Scots Pine—Part II: Wood-Moisture Relations and Viscoelastic Behaviour
    Broda, M., Spear, M., Curling, S. & Dimitriou, A., 31 Aug 2022, In: Forests. 13, 9, 1390.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedEffects of Biological and Chemical Degradation on the Properties of Scots Pine Wood-Part I: Chemical Composition and Microstructure of the Cell Wall
    Broda, M., Popescu, C.-M., Curling, S. F., Timpu, D. I. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 22 Mar 2022, In: Materials. 15, 7
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedEvaluation of the Effect of a Combined Chemical and Thermal Modification of Wood though the Use of Bicine and Tricine
    Jones, D., Krzisnik, D., Hocevar, M., Zagar, A., Humar, M., Popescu, C.-M., Popescu, M.-C., Brischke, C., Nunes, L., Curling, S., Ormondroyd, G. & Sandberg, D., Jun 2022, In: Forests. 13, 6
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedMoisture Interactions of wool and wool-based composites
    Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 5 Aug 2022, Wool Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites. 1 ed. Oxford, United Kingdom : Woodhead Publishing Ltd, Vol. 1. p. 319 - 330 11 p. (The Textile Institute Book Series).
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
  • PublishedPercussion Nd:YAG Laser-incision of Radiata Pine: Effects of Laser Processing Parameters and Wood Anatomy
    Nath, S., Waugh, D., Ormondroyd, G., Spear, M., Curling, S., Pitman , A. & Mason , P., Jun 2022, In: Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing. 9, 2, p. 173-192
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedThe Effect of Material Fatigue on Differently Modified Wood
    Kupfernagel, C., Curling, S., Spear, M. & Ormondroyd, G., 25 Apr 2022, p. 292-300. 9 p.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2021

  • PublishedReview of Functional Treatments For Modified Wood
    Spear, M., Curling, S., Dimitriou, A. & Ormondroyd, G., 12 Mar 2021, In: Coatings. 11, 3, 29 p., 327.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedThe effect of the drying method on the cell wall structure and sorption properties of waterlogged archaeological wood
    Broda, M., Curling, S. & Frankowski, M., Jul 2021, In: Wood Science and Technology. 55, 4, p. 971-989 19 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedThe Viscoelastic Behaviour of Waterlogged Archaeological Wood Treated with Methyltrimethoxysilane
    Broda, M., Spear, M., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 8 Sept 2021, In: Materials. 14, 18, 20 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2020

  • PublishedCO2 laser interactions with wood tissues during single pulse laser-incision
    Nath, S., Waugh, D., Ormondroyd, G., Spear, M., Pitman , A., Sahoo, S., Curling, S. & Mason, P., 1 Jun 2020, In: Optics and Laser Technology. 126, 21 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedLaser incising of wood: A Review
    Nath, S., Waugh, D., Ormondroyd, G., Spear, M., Pitman, A., Curling, S. & Mason, P., 2020, In: Lasers in Engineering. 45, 4-6, p. 381-403 23 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedObserved and projected changes in the climate based decay hazard of timber in the United Kingdom
    Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 1 Oct 2020, In: Scientific Reports. 10, 8 p., 16287 (2020).
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedProperties of LIGNIA modified wood
    Stefanowski, B. K., Spear, M., Curling, S., Pitman , A., Bailey, R., Mathias, J., Evans, N., Ayala, L., Theobald, T. & Ormondroyd, G., 9 Sept 2020, p. 177-188. 12 p.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedThe effects of fatigue cycling on acetylated, thermally treated and PF-modified Scots pine
    Kupfernagel, C., Curling, S., Spear, M. & Ormondroyd, G., 9 Sept 2020, p. 153-164. 12 p.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2019

  • PublishedEffect of methyltrimethoxysilane impregnation on the cell wall porosity and water vapour sorption of archaeological waterlogged oak
    Broda, M., Curling, S., Spear, M. & Hill, C., May 2019, In: Wood Science and Technology.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedPlants and architecture: the role of biology and biomimetics in materials development for buildings
    Raghavalu Thirumalai, D., Spear, M., Curling, S., Ormondroyd, G., Wootton-Beard, P. C., Donnison, I. & Jones, P., 2019, In: Intelligent Buildings International. 11, 3-4, p. 178-211
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedScale up of mild thermal modification for cladding and joinery products
    Spear, M., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 3 Jul 2019, p. 113-117. 5 p.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedScience to Policy: Nature-based solutions for the built environment
    Wiik, E., Ormondroyd, G., Spear, M., Curling, S., Raghavalu Thirumalai Prabhakaran, D., Donnison , I., Robson, P., Bosch, M., Wootton-Beard, P. C., Hindhaugh, R., Jones, P., Waldron, D., Xing, Y. & Toberman, H., Mar 2019, Ser Cymru National Research Network for Low Carbon, Energy and Environment. (Science to Policy)
    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

2018

  • PublishedAdding value to UK grown timber in construction: a challenging opportunity in a future market
    Dimitriou, A., Ellis, P., Spear, M., Curling, S., Jones, R. & Ormondroyd, G., 26 Jun 2018, Timber 2018. Spear, M. (ed.). London, p. 71-73 3 p.
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  • PublishedBiodegradation of Polyactic Acid and starch composites in compost and soil
    Wilfred, O., Tai, H., Marriott, R., Liu, Q., Tverezovskiy, V., Curling, S., Fan, Z. & Wang, W., 25 Oct 2018, In: International Journal of Nano Research. 1, 2, p. 1-11
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedCOMPUTER MODEL FOR THE SIMULATION OF RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF AN INDOOR ENVIRONMENT
    Raghavalu Thirumalai, D., Spear, M., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., Oct 2018, Proceedings of 29th Inter-American Congress of Chemical Engineering incorporating the 68th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference. 1 p.
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
  • PublishedDoes combining biobased building materials with timber based construction elements have an effect on biological durability?
    Curling, S., Stefanowski, B. & Ormondroyd, G., 15 Jun 2018.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedDynamic mechanical thermal analysis of wood modified with bio-polyesters
    Grosse, C., Spear, M., Curling, S., Noel, M., Rautkari, L., Uimonen, T. & Gerardin, P., 17 Sept 2018, Proceedings of 9th European Conference on Wood Modification. Creemers, J. (ed.). 8 p.
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  • PublishedFLEXURAL PERFORMANCE OF BIOBASED COMPOSITES - INSULATION FIBRES AS CORES FOR SANDWICH CONSTRUCTION
    Raghavalu Thirumalai, D., Spear, M., Curling, S., Zhongwei, G. & Ormondroyd, G., 28 Oct 2018. 1 p.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
  • PublishedFluid flow in wood: investigation of the influence of laser incision parameters on uptake and flow paths in four wood species
    Spear, M., Holmberg, J., Nath, S., Pitman, A., Waugh, D., Mason, P., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 26 Jun 2018, Timber 2018. Spear, M. (ed.). London, p. 137-144 8 p.
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  • PublishedPotential effects of climate change on durability of timber and wood based building materials
    Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 26 Jun 2018, Timber 2018 . Spear, M. (ed.). p. 193-200 8 p.
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
  • PublishedSIMULATION MODEL TO EVALUATE HUMAN COMFORT FACTORS FOR AN OFFICE IN A BUILDING
    Raghavalu Thirumalai, D., Curling, S., Spear, M. & Ormondroyd, G., 24 Aug 2018, MDPI AG Proceedings Journal. Vol. 2(15). p. 1126 4 p. https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2151126
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

2017

  • PublishedAdding value to UK grown timber by CLT production: A KTP project
    Dimitriou, A., Ellis, P., Spear, M., Curling, S., Jones, R. & Ormondroyd, G., 4 Oct 2017, Proceedings of the International Panel Products Symposium 2017. Bangor University, p. 177-178 2 p.
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  • PublishedAn Industry Prioritised survey of thermal, mechanical, hydro and decay properties of natural fibre insulation materials
    Ormondroyd, G., Stefanowski, B., Mansour, E., Spear, M. & Curling, S., 5 Oct 2017, Proceedings of the International Panel Products Symposium 2017. Bangor, UK, p. 179-184 6 p.
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
  • PublishedA rapid screening method to determine the susceptibility of bio-based construction and insulation products to mould growth
    Stefanowski, B., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 1 Jan 2017, In: International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation. p. 124-132 8 p., 116.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedAssessment of lignocellulosic nut wastes as an absorbent for gaseous formaldehyde
    Stefanowski, B., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 1 Apr 2017, In: Industrial Crops and Products. 98, April, p. 25-28 4 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedAssessment of the use of dynamic mechanical analysis to investigate initial onset of brown rot decay of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.)
    Ormondroyd, G., Alfredsen, G., Raghavalu Thirumalai, D., Curling, S., Stefanowski, B., Spear, M. & Gobakken, L. R., May 2017, In: International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation. 120, p. 1-5 5 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedEffectiveness of a wool based packaging system on the abundance of surface spoilage microorganisms on meat products
    Curling, S., Jones, D., Ormondroyd, G. & Williams, A., 2017, In: Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research. 34, 2/3
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedEffects of Methyl Methacrylate impregnation on durability of timber.
    Curling, S., Spear, M., Ormondroyd, G. & Gibson, R., 7 Sept 2017, Building with bio-based materials: Best practice and performance specification: Final Cost ation FP1303 Conference. University of Zagreb
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  • PublishedEffects of Methyl Methacrylate impregnation on physical properties of timber
    Curling, S., Spear, M., Ormondroyd, G. & Gibson, R., 13 Sept 2017, p. 22-24.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedFeasibility of using straw in a strong, thin, pulp moulded packaging material
    Curling, S., Laflin, N., Davies, G., Ormondroyd, G. & Elias, R., Mar 2017, In: Industrial Crops and Products. 97, p. 395-400
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedImplications of synergistic durability relationships on design of construction elements.
    Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 1 Mar 2017, COST FP1303 Design, Application and Aesthetics of biobased building materials. Sofia: European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST), p. 17-18 2 p.
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  • PublishedKnowledge Transfer Partnership. Adding value to UK grown timber in construction
    Dimitriou, A., Ellis, P., Spear, M., Curling, S., Jones, R. & Ormondroyd, G., 6 Sept 2017.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
  • PublishedLaboratory test to determine the effect on durability of combining biobased building materials with timber in construction
    Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 4 Jun 2017. 10 p.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedMDF Recovery: Recycled MDF technologies for routed and laminated applications
    Ormondroyd, G., Curling, S. & Elias, R., 1 Mar 2017.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
  • PublishedPerformance of buildings: Indoor air quality
    Stefanowski, B., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 21 Jul 2017, Performance of biobased building materials. Jones, D. & Brischke, C. (eds.). 1st Edition ed. Duxford, UK: Woodhead Publishing Ltd, p. 351-365
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
  • PublishedPhysical properties and durability of methacrylate impregnated timber
    Curling, S., Spear, M., Ormondroyd, G. & Gibson, R., 28 Sept 2017, Proceedings of the 13th Annual Northern European Network for Wood Science and Engineering Conference. Copenhagen: Univeristy Of Copenhagen
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  • PublishedTest methods for Biobased building materials
    Curling, S., 21 Jul 2017, Performance of Biobased building materials. Jones, D. & Brischke, C. (eds.). 1st ed. Duxford, United Kingdom: Woodhead Publishing Ltd, p. 385-481 (Civil and Structural Engineering).
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
  • PublishedThe water vapour sorption characteristics and kinetics of different wool types
    Ormondroyd, G., Curling, S., Mansour, E. & Hill, C., 2017, In: Journal of the Textile Institute. 108, 7, p. 1198-1210
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedWood as a biobased building material - Panels
    Curling, S. & Kers, J., 21 Jul 2017, Performance of biobased building materials. Jones, D. & Brischke, C. (eds.). 1st ed. Duxford, UK: Woodhead Publishing Ltd, p. 52-61
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

2016

  • PublishedAbsorption of Volatile Organic Compounds by Different Wool Types
    Mansour, E., Curling, S. F., Stéphan, A. & Ormondroyd, G. A., Mar 2016, In: Green Materials. 4, 1
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedChemical composition of natural fibres
    Ormondroyd, G. & Curling, S., 12 Oct 2016, Advanced High Strength Natural Fibre Composites in Construction. Fan, M. & Fu, F. (eds.). 1 ed. Cambridge, UK: Woodhead Publishing Ltd, p. 23-58 35 p.
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
  • PublishedEffectiveness of a wool based packaging system on the abundance of surface spoilage microorganisms on meat products
    Lahmer, R. A., Morris, A., Curling, S., Ormondroyd, G., Jones, D. & Williams, A., May 2016, In: Assiut Journal of Agricultural Sciences (AJAS). 47, 2, p. 24-28
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedEvaluating mould colonisation and growth on MDF panels modified to sequester Volatile Organic Compounds
    Stefanowski, B., Ormondroyd, G. & Curling, S., Dec 2016, In: International Wood Products Journal. 7, 4, p. 188-194
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedThe effect on panel properties of incorporation of reject paper fibre into MDF panels
    Curling, S., Stefanowski, B., Laflin, N., Davies, G. & Ormondroyd, G., 2016, In: International Wood Products Journal. 7, 3, p. 165-170 6 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedWater sorption, surface structure and surface energy characteristics of wood composite fibres refined at different pressures
    Ormondroyd, G. A., Källbom, S. K., Curling, S. F., Stefanowski, B. K., Segerholm, B. K., Wålinder, M. E. & Jones, D., 19 Feb 2016, In: Wood Material Science and Engineering. 12, 4, p. 203-210
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2015

  • PublishedAbsorption of Formaldehyde by different wool types
    Mansour, E., Curling, S. F. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 7 Oct 2015, p. 285-288.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedApplicability of wood durability testing methods to bio-based building materials
    Curling, S. F., Stefanowski, B. K., Mansour, E. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 10 May 2015.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedBiobased and Bioinspired materials for a modern building design - a research perspective
    Spear, M. J., Raghavalu Thirumalai, D. P., Durai Prabhakaran, R. T., Ormondroyd, G. A., Curling, S. F. & Spear, M., 7 Oct 2015, p. 293-296.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedDevelopment of a laboratory testing concept for whole bio- based wall components against fungal colonisation.
    Curling, S., Ormondroyd, G., Mansour, E. & Stefanowski, B., 2015.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
  • PublishedDevelopment of a laboratory testing concept for whole bio-based wall components against fungal colonization
    Stefanowski, B. K., Curling, S. F., Stefanowski, B., Mansour, E. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 4 Mar 2015.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedDevelopment of a rapid screening method to determine the susceptibility to mould growth of novel construction and insulation products
    Stefanowski, B. K., Curling, S. F., Mansour, E. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 10 May 2015.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedModified wood: review of efficacy and service life testing
    Ormondroyd, G. A., Spear, M. J. & Curling, S. F., Aug 2015, In: Proceedings of the ICE - Construction Materials. 168, 4, p. 187-203
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedNatural insulation fibres for the absorption of indoor volatile organic compounds
    Ormondroyd, G., Curling, S., Mansour, E. & Marriott, R., 2015.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
  • PublishedRestoration of Degraded Urban Ecosystems for Healthy Cities – Developing technical and scientific references for Nature-Based solutions
    Xing, Y., Jones, P., Ormondroyd, G. A. & Curling, S. F., 15 Nov 2015, p. 90.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedThe sorption of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCS) by modified MDF panels and effects on mould colonisation and growth
    Stefanowski, B. K., Stefanowski, B., Curling, S. F. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 7 Oct 2015, p. 175-184.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2014

  • PublishedOcean Warming, More than Acidification, Reduces Shell Strength in a Commercial Shellfish Species during Food Limitation
    Mackenzie, C. L., Ormondroyd, G. A., Curling, S. F., Ball, R. J., Whiteley, N. M. & Malham, S. K., 28 Jan 2014, In: PLoS ONE. 9, 1, p. e86764
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedThe role of hydroxyl groups in determining the sorption p roperties of modified wood
    Rautkari, L., Curling, S. F., Ormondroyd, G. A., Xie, Y. & Jalaludin, Z., 11 Mar 2014.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedThe role of hydroxyl groups in determining the sorption properties of modified wood
    Hill, C., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 2014.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
  • PublishedThe water vapour sorption behaviour of acetylated birch wood: how acetylation affects the sorption isotherm and accessible hydroxyl content
    Popescu, C. M., Hill, C. A., Curling, S. F., Ormondroyd, G. A. & Xie, Y., 1 Mar 2014, In: Journal of Materials Science. 49, 5, p. 2362-2371
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2013

  • PublishedEffect on panel properties following incorporation of reject paper fibre into MDF at a pilot scale
    Stefanowski, B. K., Laflin, N. J., Curling, S. F., Stefanowski, B., Laflin, N., Davies, G. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 22 May 2013.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedEffects on panel properties following incorporation of reject paper fibre into MDF
    Curling, S. F., Stefanowski, B., Laflin, N., Davies, G. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 10 Oct 2013.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedWhat is the role of the accessibility of wood hydroxyl groups in controlling moisture content?
    Rautkari, L., Hill, C. A., Curling, S. F., Jalaludin, Z. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 1 Sept 2013, In: Journal of Materials Science. 48, 18, p. 6352-6356
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2012

  • PublishedA rapid method for investigating the absorption of formaldehyde from air by wool
    Curling, S. F., Loxton, C. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 1 Apr 2012, In: Journal of Materials Science. 47, 7, p. 3248-3251
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedComparative Toxicity of Nanoparticulate CuO and ZnO to Soil Bacterial Communities
    Rousk, J., Ackermann, K., Curling, S. F. & Jones, D. L., 29 Mar 2012, In: PLoS ONE. 7, 3, p. e34197
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2011

  • PublishedThe dynamic water vapour sorption behaviour of natural fibres and kinetic analysis using the parallel exponential kinetics model.
    Xie, Y., Hill, C. A., Jalaludin, Z., Curling, S. F., Anandjiwala, R. D., Norton, A. J. & Newman, G., 1 Jan 2011, In: Journal of Materials Science. 46, 2, p. 479-489
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2010

  • PublishedAnalysis of the water vapour sorption isotherms of thermally modified acacia and sesendok.
    Curling, S. F., Jalaludin, Z., Hill, C. A., Xie, Y., Samsi, H. W., Husain, H., Awang, K. & Curling S.F., [. V., 1 Sept 2010, In: Wood Material Science and Engineering. 5, 3, p. 1748-0280
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedThe kinetics of water vapour sorption: analysis using parallel exponential kinetics model on six malaysian hardwoods.
    Curling, S. F., Zaihan, J., Hill, C. A., Curling, S., Hashim, W. S. & Hamdan, H., 1 Apr 2010, In: Journal of Tropical Forest Science. 22, 2, p. 107-117
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2009

  • PublishedDecay resistance of acetylated and hexanoylated hardwood and softwood species exposed to Coniophora puteana.
    Hill, C. A., Curling, S. F., Kwon, J. H. & Marty, V., 1 Aug 2009, In: Holzforschung. 63, 5, p. 619-625
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedMoisture adsorption isotherms of acacia mangium and endospermum malaccense using dynamic vapour sorption.
    Zaihan, J., Hill, C. A., Curling, S. F., Hashim, W. S. & Hamdan, H., 1 Jan 2009, In: Journal of Tropical Forestry Science. 21, 3, p. 277-285
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedOn the effect of heat on the chemical composition and dimensions of thermally-modified wood.
    Gonzalez-Pena, M. M., Curling, S. F. & Hale, M. D., 1 Dec 2009, In: Polymer Degradation and Stability. 94, 12, p. 2184-2193
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2008

  • PublishedComparison of the effects of gamma irradiation and steam sterilization on southern pine sapwood.
    Curling, S. F., Curling, S. & Winandy, J. E., 1 Jan 2008, In: Forest Products Journal. 58, 1-2, p. 87-90
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2007

  • PublishedDevelopment of a method for the production of hemicellulosic gels from Sitka spruce.
    Curling, S. F., Fowler, P. A. & Hill, C. A., 2 Jul 2007, In: Carbohydrate Polymers. 69, 4, p. 673-677
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedFractional separation and structural characterization of chlorophyll and lignin from perennial ryegrass (L-perenne) and cocksfoot grass (D-glomerata)
    Xu, F., Liu, C. F., Ren, J. L., Sun, J. X., Sun, R. C., Curling, S. F., Fowler, P. A. & Baird, M., 2007, In: Separation Science and Technology. 42, 8, p. 1809-1829
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedFractionation and characterization of chlorophyll and lignin from de-juiced Italian ryegrass (Lolium multifolrum) and timothy grass (Phleum pratense)
    Xu, F., Zhou, Q. A., Sun, J. X., Liu, C. F., Ren, J. L., Sun, R. C., Curling, S. F., Fowler, P. A. & Baird, M., 1 May 2007, In: Process Biochemistry. 42, 5, p. 913-918
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2006

  • PublishedPhysicochemical characterization of cellulose from perennial ryegrass leaves (Lolium perenne)
    Liu, C. F., Xu, F., Sun, J. X., Ren, J. L., Curling, S. F., Sun, R., Fowler, P. A. & Baird, M. S., 27 Nov 2006, In: Carbohydrate Research. 341, 16, p. 2677-2687
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Activities

2024

  • Dimitra Rappou

    Hosting a visit in Bangor and Mona for Dimitra Rappou - Executive Director - Sustainable Products at the Confederation of Paper Industries.

    30 May 2024

    Activity: Hosting an academic visitor (Host)
  • James Railton

    Hosted Dr James Railton for cooperation on materials testingas Part of the Transfire project

    25 Mar 2024 – 27 Mar 2024

    Activity: Hosting an academic visitor (Host)
  • Bangor Science festival

    Public display of research to local community

    9 Mar 2024

    Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Festival/Exhibition (Contributor)
  • PhD examination (internal) of Carlo Kupfernagel

    Internal examiner on PhD

    8 Mar 2024

    Activity: Examination (Examiner)

2023

  • International Panel Products Symposium 2023

    Members of the Biocomposites Centre organised IPPS: the leading technical conference on wood based panels, including all aspects of panel production technology, feedstocks, resins and additives, market analysis and the use of wood based panels in furniture and construction applications.

    In October 2023 the International Panel Products Symposium (IPPS) returned to Llandudno for a successful two days.

    3 Oct 2023 – 4 Oct 2023

    Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Member of programme committee)
  • Development of plant fibre and biobased resin composites wall studs

    Working with Biotwin ltd to develop a hemp based wall stud bonded by resin. Development of formautlion and forming procedures.

    2023 – 2024

    Links:

    • https://biotwin.co.uk/
    Activity: Consultancy (Consultant)

2022

  • Cellulose Chemistry and Technology (Journal)

    Jun 2022

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)
  • Thermochimica Acta (Journal)

    May 2022

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)
  • Przemysław Mania

    Academic visitor Przemsylaw Mania

    25 Apr 2022 – 31 May 2022

    Activity: Hosting an academic visitor (Host)
  • Journal of Cultural Heritage (Journal)

    Feb 2022

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)

2021

  • Sprayed Foam Insulation applied to pitches of existing roofs in domestic buildings

    Information Paper containing observations and recommendations for members of the Property Care Association

    1 Nov 2021

    Links:

    • https://www.property-care.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Sprayed-Foam-Insulation-Information-Paper_Nov-2021-V2-1.pdf
    Activity: Types of External academic engagement - Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups (Contributor)
  • Transfire project exhibition at the Bradford Science Festival

    Exhibition of decarbonising manufacture at the Broadway shopping centre. Public engagment

    30 Oct 2021

    Links:

    • https://transfire-hub.org/events-3/
    Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Festival/Exhibition (Contributor)
  • Forests (Journal)

    Editorial board Member of the Wood Science and protection sub group

    1 Feb 2021 →

    Activity: Editorial activity (Editorial board member)
  • Annals of Forest Science (Journal)

    Peer reviewer

    2021

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)
  • Construction and Building Materials (Journal)

    Peer reviewer

    2021

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)
  • Energies (Journal)

    2021

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)
  • Journal of Materials Science (Journal)

    2021

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)
  • Wood Science and Technology (Journal)

    Peer reviewer

    2021

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)

2020

  • Journal of Building Engineering (Journal)

    Peer reviewer

    Sep 2020

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)
  • Heliyon (Journal)

    2020

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)
  • Holzforschung (Journal)

    Peer reviewer

    2020 – 2021

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)

2019

  • International Panel Products Symposium 2019

    8 Oct 2019 – 9 Oct 2019

    Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Member of programme committee)
  • Opponent at PhD defense

    Opponent at PhD defense on Mould on unpainted external cladding

    5 Apr 2019

    Activity: Examination (Examiner)
  • Journal of Composite Materials (Journal)

    Peer reviewer

    2019

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)

2018

  • Magdalena Broda

    Hosted Dr Broda as a Short Term Scientiifc Visitor on a COST action

    2018 – 2019

    Activity: Hosting an academic visitor (Host)

2017

  • Forest Products Journal (Journal)

    Nov 2017 →

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)
  • International Panel Products Symposium 2017

    4 Oct 2017 – 5 Oct 2017

    Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Member of programme committee)
  • Cellulose (Journal)

    Peer review

    8 May 2017

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)
  • Cost Action FP 1407 training school

    Trainig school for European PhD and early career resesearchers, looking at modified wood.

    3 May 2017 – 5 May 2017

    Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Organiser)
  • iForest (Journal)

    Peer review

    20 Apr 2017 – 10 Sep 2020

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)
  • International Wood Products Journal (Journal)

    Associate Editor

    1 Jan 2017 – 1 Jan 2020

    Activity: Editorial activity (Editor)

2016

  • International Panel Products Symposium Masterclass 2016

    Course on basics of wood science for international academic and industry participants

    13 Sep 2016 – 14 Sep 2016

    Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Organiser)
  • Interview on BBC radio Wales on Internal air quality

    Interviewed by radio Wales to discuss indoor air quality

    23 Feb 2016

    Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation (Contributor)
  • Indoor and Built Environment (Journal)

    20 Jan 2016 →

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)
  • Industrial Crops and Products (Journal)

    2016 →

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)

2015

  • International Panel Products Symposium 2015

    7 Oct 2015 – 8 Oct 2015

    Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)
  • Cost Action FP 1303 training school

    A training school for Phd students and early career researchers on mould fungi

    8 Jun 2015 – 10 Jun 2015

    Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Organiser)
  • International Research Group on Wood Protection

    10 May 2015 – 14 May 2015

    Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Participant)
  • Textile Research Journal (Journal)

    26 Feb 2015 →

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)

2014

  • International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation (Journal)

    2014

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)

2012

  • International Wood Products Journal (Journal)

    1 May 2012 →

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)

2011

  • Maderas Cienc Tecnol journal (Journal)

    6 Sep 2011 →

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)
  • New Zealand Journal Of Forestry Science (Journal)

    Jul 2011

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)

2010

  • Journal of Tropical Forest Science (Journal)

    12 May 2010

    Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)

1996

  • International Research Group on Wood Protection (External organisation)

    1996 →

    Links:

    • https://www.irg-wp.com/
    Activity: Membership of network (Member)

Projects

  • Accelerated Knowledge Transfer to Innovate (AKT2I) with Cambond Limited

    01/11/2022 – 31/07/2023 (Finished)

  • KESS II MRes with British Wool - BUK2E084

    01/10/2022 – 31/03/2024 (Finished)

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