This research reports an investigation of the potential of Eucalyptus grandis and Corymbia citriodora for structural applications in civil construction with an emphasis on the wood-charring process in fire condition. Published data on wood carbonization to determine the charring rate for structural propose are sparse in Brazil as there have been only a few studies in this direction. The rate at...

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BACKGROUND Cupressus macrocarpa Hartw and Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D. Hill & L.A.S. Johnson, widely grown in many subtropical areas, are used for commercial purposes, such as in perfumery, cosmetics, and room fresheners. Their potential as a source of antimicrobial compounds may be useful in different applications. METHODS The chemical composition of essential oils (EOs) from C. macrocar...