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1. INTRODUCTION<br />

COST ACTION E22: Environmental optimisation of wood protection<br />

The only research organisation in Slovenia dealing with wood pathology and preservation<br />

is the Department of Wood Science and Technology, Biotechnical Faculty, University<br />

of Ljubljana. So, this document offers contact information on activities of our<br />

Department. Additionally, activities in industrial R&D departments of Slovenian wood<br />

preservative industries are mentioned. Information on these activities was obtained<br />

through permanent contacts with personnel in the relevant industries.<br />

2. P<strong>ART</strong>ICIPANTS<br />

Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana,<br />

Department of Wood Science & Technology, Section of Wood Pathology and Preservation<br />

Dr. Franc Pohleven<br />

E-mail: franc.pohleven@uni-lj.si<br />

Web: www.bf.uni-lj.si/ (cgi-bin/slo/les/bf_new.htm?language=slo)<br />

Research themes<br />

• decay processes and mechanisms<br />

• succession and interactions among wood decay fungi (antagonisms and synergisms)<br />

• study of copper-tolerant wood decay fungi<br />

• synthesis, characterisation and determination of biological activity of new copper<br />

and zinc carboxylate based preservatives<br />

• new biocides (inhibitors)<br />

• options for the practical application of modified wood<br />

Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana,<br />

Department of Wood Science & Technology, Section of Furniture<br />

Surface coatings group<br />

Assist Prof. Dr. Marko Petric<br />

E-mail: marko.petric@uni-lj.si<br />

Web: www.bf.uni-lj.si/ (cgi-bin/slo/les/bf_new.htm?language=slo)<br />

Research themes<br />

• combined protection of wood with biocides and surface coatings (compatibility of<br />

surface finishes with impregnated wood, influence of coatings on biocides in<br />

wood and vice versa)<br />

• influence of surface coatings for outdoor application on moisture content in wood<br />

and related phenomena (staining fungi)<br />

• water repellents<br />

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