Wood Flour Modified by Poly(furfuryl alcohol) as a Filler in Rigid Polyurethane Foams: Effect on Water Uptake. [PDF]
The use of lignocellulosic fillers in rigid polyurethane foams (RPUFs) has been receiving great attention due to their good mechanical and insulation properties and the high sustainable appeal of the obtained cellular polymers, although high water ...
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Dimensional stability and colour responses of Pinus elliottii wood subjected to furfurylation treatments [PDF]
Organic substances have been used for different wood treatments, especially impregnation procedures, aiming to improve certain wood properties. The objective of this study was to evaluate dimensional stability and colorimetric features for a mature pine
Andrey Pereira Acosta +6 more
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Microbial decay of wooden structures: actors, activities and means of protection. [PDF]
Wood decay fungi and bacteria play a crucial role in natural ecosystems, contributing to the decomposition of lignocellulosic materials and nutrient cycling.
Schrader L +3 more
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Analytical and experimental studies on stress capacity with modified wood members under combined stresses [PDF]
The stress capacity of joints made of modified wood members under loading can be affected by design of joints and type of adhesive. Hence, these factors were addressed in this study by assessment of stress capacity variations in corner joints under ...
H. Abdolzadeh +3 more
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Chemical modification of wood veneer by acetylation and furfurylation to determine strength properties [PDF]
The article reviews domestic and foreign research on wood modification processes by chemical means, giving its types and basic properties. The published results prove that chemical modification of wood, fully or partially by acetylation and furfurylation,
Efremov Dmitrii +4 more
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Fracture Behavior of Beech-Furan Wood Polymer under Mode I [PDF]
In this study, characteristics of wood-polymer fracture under mode I were investigated by double cantilever beam. In this regard, the properties of furfurylated specimens with three different levels of furfurylation (20%, 30% and 65%) were evaluated in ...
Hamideh Abdolzadeh +4 more
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Effect of furfurylation on shear strength of bond line and screw withdrawal resistance of beech and fir [PDF]
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of furfurylation on shear strength of bond line and screw withdrawal resistance of beech (Fagus orientalis) and fir (Abies alba) species.
Aysoda Talaei +2 more
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Thermal analysis by TGA and DTA method of wood-polymer of furfurylated beech and fir wood [PDF]
The present study was carried out with the aim of thermal analysis of furfurylated wood produced from beech (Fagus orientalis) and fir (Abies alba). In this regard, the specimens were saturated with two different levels of furfurylation in the form of ...
Aisona Talaei
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Effect of furfurylation treatment on technological properties of short rotation teak wood
Short rotation teak wood has low quality especially in dimensional stability and durability. Furfurylation treatment was applied to improve technological properties of the short rotation teak wood.
Resa Martha +9 more
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Beech wood treated with polyglycerol succinate: a new effective method for its protection and stabilization [PDF]
This paper deals with an original and non-biocidal chemical treatment consisting of a vacuum/pressure impregnation step of beech wood with a water-borne mixture made from heat-activated condensation of succinic anhydride (SA) and glycerol (G).
Fredon, Emmanuel +4 more
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