BarkBuild Publications
Publications and scientific activities by type
PhD dissertations
Master and Engineer theses
Bērziņš, R. Obtaining and characterization of oleogels containing micro-particles of birch outer bark extractives. Riga Technical University, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, Riga, Latvia. Supervisor from LSIWC - Aigars Pāže (ongoing; PhD)
Jeżo, A. Valorization of tree bark in wood-based composites technology. Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland (ongoing; PhD)
Makars, R. Characterization and application of suberin fatty acids for obtaining bio-based polymeric materials and coatings. Riga Technical University, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, Riga, Latvia. Supervisor from LSIWC - Jānis Rižikovs (ongoing; PhD)
Wang, F. (TBA soon). Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden (ongoing; PhD)
Godina, D. Characterisation of the valorization products and process optimization of birch (Betula pendula) biomass growing in Latvia. University of Latvia, Faculty of Chemistry, Riga, Latvia. Supervisor from LSIWC - Kristine Meile (completed; PhD) available at: https://dspace.lu.lv/dspace/handle/7/65556
Zouari, M. Biocarbon-based waterborne functional coating for integrated adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of indoor volatile organic compounds. University of Primorska, Koper, Slovenia (completed; PhD)
Makars, R. Suberinic acids containing residue as an adhesive for particle boards. Riga Technical University, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, Riga, Latvia. Supervisor from LSIWC - Jānis Rižikovs (completed; master) available at https://ndr.rtu.lv/lv/view/34312/
Tuominen, L. Wood Impregnation with Bark Polyphenols. Lappeenranta–Lahti University of Technology LUT (completed; master) available at: https://lutpub.lut.fi/handle/10024/166614
Research articles
Maksymiuk, G., Jeżo, A., Rižikovs, J. Selected physical and mechanical properties of particleboards manufactured with addition of Betula bark post-extraction residues. Eur. J. Wood Prod. 2024, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00107-024-02136-5
Jeżo, A., Poohphajai, F., Herrera Diaz, R., Kowaluk, G. Incorporation of Nano-Zinc Oxide as a Strategy to Improve the Barrier Properties of Biopolymer–Suberinic Acid Residues Films: A Preliminary Study. Materials 2024, 17, 3868. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17153868
Zouari, M., Marrot, L., DeVallance, D.B. Effect of demineralization and ball milling treatments on the properties of Arundo donax and olive stone-derived biochar. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. 21, 101–114 2024. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-023-04968-9
Zouari, M., Marrot, L., DeVallance, D.B. Evaluation of properties and formaldehyde removal efficiency of biocarbon prepared at variable pyrolytic temperatures. Front. Environ. Sci. 2023, 11:1252926. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2023.1252926
Pečnik, J.G.; Zouari, M.; Schwarzkopf, M.; DeVallance, D.B. Utilization of Torrefied and Non-Torrefied Short Rotation Willow in Wood–Plastic Composites. Polymers 2023, 15, 3997. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15193997
Godina, D.; Makars, R.; Paze, A.; Rizhikovs, J. Analytical Method Cluster Development for Comprehensive Characterisation of Suberinic Acids Derived from Birch Outer Bark. Molecules 2023, 28, 2227. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28052227
Jeżo, A.; Kowaluk, G. Carbon Capture and Storage through Upcycling of Suberinic Acid Residues in Wood Composites Finishing. C 2023, 9, 80. https://doi.org/10.3390/c9030080
Jeżo, A., Wronka, A., Dębiński, A., Kristak, L., Reh., R., Rizhikovs, J., Kowaluk, G. Influence of Upcycled Post-Treatment Bark Biomass Addition to the Binder on Produced Plywood Properties. Forests 2023, 14, 110. https://doi.org/10.3390/f14010110
Gumowska, A., Kowaluk, G. The potential of utilisation of birch bark suberinic acid residues as a component of the adhesive mass for bonding of wood composites. Annals of WULS - SGGW. Forestry and Wood Technology 2022, 119: 104-114. https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0053.9001
Jeżo, A., Wronka, A. Post-extraction birch bark residues as a potential binder in particleboards. Annals of WULS - SGGW. Forestry and Wood Technology 2022, 118: 35-47. https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0016.0490
Pylypchuk, I., Sipponen, M.H. Organic solvent-free production of colloidally stable spherical lignin nanoparticles at high mass concentrations. Green Chem. 2022, 24, 8705-8715. https://doi.org/10.1039/D2GC02316D
Conference
abstracts
Wronka, A. Processing Parameters of Thermoplastic Starch as a Biopolymer Matrix for Multiphase Biopolymer-Bark Residue Blends. 14th Int. Sc. Conf. Chip and Chipless Woodworking Processes, September 12-14, 2024, Tatranská Lomnica, Slovakia (https://kod.tuzvo.sk/en/conferences-and-seminars)
Kowaluk, G. Thermomechanical Characteristics of PLA for Conversion into Multiphase Biopolymer-Bark Residue Blends. 14th Int. Sc. Conf. Chip and Chipless Woodworking Processes, September 12-14, 2024, Tatranská Lomnica, Slovakia (https://kod.tuzvo.sk/en/conferences-and-seminars)
Wronka, A., Kowaluk, G. Selected Aspects of the Preparation and Characterization of Multiphase Compositions of Biopolymers and Bark. 7th Int. Conferences on Science and Technology, September 4-6, 2024, Durres, Albania (https://iconst.org/)
Maksymiuk, G., Jeżo, A. The influence of gluing method on the properties of bonded boards – on the example of three layers particleboards with suberinic acids residues dust. 7th Int. Conferences on Science and Technology, September 4-6, 2024, Durres, Albania (https://iconst.org/)
Kowaluk, G., Wronka, A. Characterizing Multiphase Biopolymer and Bark Residue Blends Using FTIR Spectroscopy. 7th Int. Conferences on Science and Technology, September 4-6, 2024, Durres, Albania (https://iconst.org/)
Jeżo, A., Kowaluk, G. Comprehensive Characterization of Post-Extraction Products from the Biorefining of Tree Bark Biomass in the Context of Their Eco-Innovative Upcycling Potential. 7th Int. Conferences on Science and Technology, September 4-6, 2024, Durres, Albania (https://iconst.org/)
Treu, A., Altgen, M., Rizikovs, J. Suberinic acid from birch bark and its suitability in wood protection. IRG54 Scientific Conference on Wood Protection, May 19 - 23, 2024, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; IRG-WP24-20708
Godina, D. 1) Birch bark suberinic acid potential for solid wood impregnation, 2) Suberinic acid fractionation with liquid chromatography methods. The International Conference for Young Scientists on Biorefinery Technologies and Products BTechPro 2024, April 24-26, 2024, Riga, Latvia (https://www.btechpro.lv/)
Jeżo, A. Incorporation of Nano Zinc-Oxide as a Strategy to Improve the Barrier Properties of Biopolymer-Suberinic Acid Residues. ELLS 2023 International Conference, November 17-18, 2023, UNIVERSITÄT HOHENHEIM, Stuttgart, Germany (https://ells2023.uni-hohenheim.de/ssc)
Rizikovs, J., Paze, A., Godina, D., Makars, R., Sosins, G., Abolins, A. Birch outer bark extraction residue as a feedstock to replace synthetic polymer constituents. Polymer Connect, October 23-25, 2023, Valencia, Spain
Shulga, G., Neiberte B., Verovkins A., Rizhikovs J., Paze A., Vitolina S., Betkers, T. The Extracted Birch Outer Bark as a Filler For Wood-Plastic Composite. Baltic Polymer Symposium, September 20-22, 2023, Jelgava, Latvia
Kellock, M., Tuominen L., Widsten P., Treu A., Borrega, M. Alkaline bark extract as impregnation solution for wood protection. 19th Annual Meeting of the Northern European Network for Wood Science and Engineering, 11-12 October 2023, Ås, Norway
Zouari, M. Functional biochar-based coating for removal of indoor formaldehyde. 19th Annual Meeting of the Northern European Network for Wood Science and Engineering, 11-12 October 2023, Ås, Norway
Zouari, M. Biochar from under-utilized feedstocks for indoor air remediation. FullReco4Us 2023: International Sustainable Resource Recovery Strategies Toward Zero Waste, 13 September-15 September 13-15, 2023, Istanbul, Turkey
Jeżo, A.; Kowaluk, G. Preliminary Characterization of Functional Features of Biopolymer – Suberinic Acid Residue Blends. ICONST EST 2023 International Conferences on Science and Technology Engineering Science and Technology, August 30 - September 1, 2023, Budva, MONTENEGRO (https://iconst.org/)
Zouari, M. From misused feedstocks to valuable air purification materials. Webinar: Green Carbon Webinar series, 13 July, 2023, Online
Schwarzkopf, M., Zouari, M. Using Bark for Healthy Indoor Environments. 66th SWST International Conference, June 25-30, 2023, Asheville, North Carolina, USA
Zouari, M. Valorization of forest residue, a step towards cleaner air. 10th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management, June 21-24, 2023, Chania, Crete, Greece
Godina, D., Feldmanis, A.R., Makars, R., Paze, A., Rizikovs, J. Birch Bark Based Suberinic Acid Sample Fractionation and Characterisation Using Instrumental Methods. 31st European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, 5-8 June 2023, Bologna, Italy
Zouari, M. Renewable resources and biorefineries. RRB 2023, 31 May-02 June 2023, Riga, Latvia
Jeżo, A., Kowaluk, G. Preliminary investigation of UF resin substitution by bark-residue-based binder. International Conferences on Science and Technology, Life Science and Technology 7-9 September 2022, Budva, MONTENEGRO (https://iconst.org/)
Wronka, A., Kowaluk, G. An attempt to upcycle pine tree branches for particleboard production. International Conferences on Science and Technology, Life Science and Technology 7-9 September 2022, Budva, MONTENEGRO (https://iconst.org/)
Zouari, M. Biochar from Arundo Donax For Indoor Air Remediation & Biocarbon with tailored properties for the adsorption of indoor volatile organic compounds. International biochar symposium (Nov 7-8, 2022) as well as the Annual InnoRenew conference.
Sipponen, M. Tree bark as a renewable source of wood protection materials for building
applications (BarkBuild). ForestValue Final Conference, September 28-29, 2022, Madrid, Spain
Sipponen, M. Key lessons to make sustainable materials from lignin. SUCCeSS lunch seminar on Biomass resources (online), May 16, 2022