Rafael Rodolfo de Melo

Dr. Rafael Rodolfo de Melo

Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido, Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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Academic Career Length

20Years (2007-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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9 May 2014 in Materials Research
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DSDiego Martins Stangerlin
Diego Martins Stangerlin
RSRicardo Robinson Campomanes Santana
Ricardo Robinson Campomanes Santana
TPTalita Dantas Pedrosa
Talita Dantas Pedrosa
In this work, the physical-mechanical properties of particleboards manufactured with wood (Eucalyptus grandis), bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) and/or rice husk (Oryza sativa) particles, combined or not, were assessed. They were produced in the following proportions: 100% wood; 100% bamboo; 100% rice; 50% wood and 50% bamboo; 50% wood and 50% rice husk. In order to characterize the manufactured particleboards, their physical (density; moisture content; water absorption and thickness swelling) and mechanical properties (static bending; internal bonding and screw withdrawal) were assessed. The results indicated that the use of rice husk caused reduction in particleboard quality. Particleboards manufactured with bamboo showed better quality than those using rice husk as raw material. For most parameters, the particleboards manufactured exclusively with wood particles showed similar performance to bamboo and wood-bamboo particleboards.

7 December 2013 in European Journal of Wood and Wood Products
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Rafael Rodolfo de Melo
CMCláudio Henrique Soares Del Menezzi
Cláudio Henrique Soares Del Menezzi

20 June 2025 in Forests
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Prosper - Mensah
APAlexandre Pimenta
Alexandre Pimenta
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Rafael Rodolfo de Melo
JAJames Amposah
James Amposah
ATA Tuo
A Tuo
PMPriscila Lira de Medeiros
Priscila Lira de Medeiros
The global supply chain of wood products plays a key role in sustainable development and climate resilience, but remains fragmented in the academic and technical literature. This systematic review aims to synthesize research published between 2000 and 2025 on wood products’ production, transformation, trade, governance, and sustainability. A comprehensive search was conducted in multiple databases and repositories, including Scopus, FAOSTAT, ScienceDirect, DOAJ, SciELO, CAPES, EMBRAPA, and AGNIC. A total of 784 records were identified and, after applying eligibility and deduplication criteria, 119 documents were included in the final synthesis. The results reveal key thematic trends, including the dynamics of international timber trade, certification and traceability systems, logistical challenges, digitalization, and integration of forest policies. Key gaps include limited inclusion of smallholders, low technology adoption in the Global South, and fragmented governance mechanisms. The results suggest that improving sustainability in global timber supply chains requires coordinated policy frameworks, technological investment, and inclusive market systems. This review contributes a consolidated overview and offers insights for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in the forestry sector.

30 October 2020 in Environmental Science and Pollution Research
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VVVera Mônica de Vasconcelos
Vera Mônica de Vasconcelos
EMElis regina Costa de Morais
Elis regina Costa de Morais
SFSamantha Joyce Bezerra Faustino
Samantha Joyce Bezerra Faustino
MHMaria Carolina Ramirez Hernandez
Maria Carolina Ramirez Hernandez
HGHiara Ruth da Silva Câmara Gaudêncio
Hiara Ruth da Silva Câmara Gaudêncio
AJAmbrosio Paula Bessa Junior
Ambrosio Paula Bessa Junior

8 May 2023 in World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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GGGil Sander Prospero Gama
Gil Sander Prospero Gama
APAlexandre Pimenta
Alexandre Pimenta
FFFRANCISCO Marlon Feijo
FRANCISCO Marlon Feijo
CSCaio Sérgio Santos
Caio Sérgio Santos
BFBruno Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes
Ananias Francisco Dias JúniorAnanias Francisco Dias Júnior
Ananias Francisco Dias Júnior

18 March 2020 in Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery
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LFLucélio Mendes Ferreira
Lucélio Mendes Ferreira
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Rafael Rodolfo de Melo
APAlexandre Pimenta
Alexandre Pimenta
TATATIANE Barbosa Azevedo
TATIANE Barbosa Azevedo
CSCleber Brito de Souza
Cleber Brito de Souza