STATE OF THE ART REVIEWS
STATE OF THE ART REVIEWS
STATE OF THE ART REVIEWS
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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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