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European Thematic Network for Wood Modification
Author: The First European Conference on Wood Modification
Author: Joris Van AckerPublisher:
ISBN: 9789080656529
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 414
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Wood Modification Technologies
Author: Dick SandbergPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1351028200
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 765
Book Description
The market for durable products using modified wood has increased substantially during the last few years. This is partly because of the restriction on the use of toxic preservatives due to environmental concerns, and to lower maintenance cost and time. Furthermore, as sustainability becomes a greater concern, the environmental impact of construction and interior materials is factored in planning by considering the whole life cycle and embodied energy of the materials used. Wood is modified to improve its intrinsic properties, enhance the range of applications of timber, and to acquire the form and functionality desired by engineers without calling the environmental friendliness into question. Wood modification processes are at various stages of development, and the challenges faced in scaling up to industrial applications differ. The aim of this book is to put together the key elements of the changes of wood constituents and the related changes in wood properties of modified wood. Further, a selection of the principal technologies implemented in wood modification are presented. This work is intended for researchers, professionals of timber construction, as well as students studying the science of materials, civil engineering and architecture. This work is not exhaustive, but intends to deliver an outline of the scientific disciplines necessary to apprehend the technologies of wood modification and its behavior during treatment, as well as during its use.
Wood Modification
Author: Callum A. S. HillPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 047002173X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
This book is exclusively concerned with wood modification, although many of these processes are generic and can be applied to other lignocellulosic materials. There have been many rapid developments in wood modification over the past decade and, in particular, there has been considerable progress made in the commercialisation of technologies. Topics covered include: The use of timber in the 21st century Modifying the properties of wood Chemical modification of wood: Acetic Anhydride Modification and reaction with other chemicals Thermal modification of wood Surface modification Impregnation modification Commercialisation of wood modification Environmental consideration and future developments This is the first time that a book has covered all wood modification technologies in one text. Although the book covers the main research developments in wood modification, it also puts wood modification into context and additionally deals with aspects of commercialisation and environmental impact. This book is very timely, because wood modification is undergoing huge developments at the present time, driven in part by environmental concerns regarding the use of wood treated with certain preservatives. There has been considerable commercial interest shown in wood modification over the past decade, with products based upon thermal modification, and furfurylation now being actively being marketed. The next few years will see the commercialisation of acetylation and impregnation modification. This is a new industry, but one that has enormous potential. This book will prove useful to all those with an interest in wood modification including researchers, technologists and professionals working in wood science and timber engineering, wood preservation, and well as professionals in the paper and pulp industries, and those with an interest in the development of renewable materials.
Performance of Bio-based Building Materials
Author: Dennis JonesPublisher: Woodhead Publishing
ISBN: 0081009925
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 652
Book Description
Performance of Bio-based Building Materials provides guidance on the use of bio-based building materials (BBBM) with respect to their performance. The book focuses on BBBM currently present on the European market. The state-of-the-art is presented regarding material properties, recommended uses, performance expectancies, testing methodology, and related standards. Chapters cover both ‘old and traditional’ BBBM since quite a few of them are experiencing a comeback on the market. Promising developments that could become commercial in the near future are presented as well. The book will be a valuable reference resource for those working in the bio-based materials research community, architects and agencies dealing with sustainable construction, and graduate students in civil engineering. Takes a unique approach to bio-based materials and presents a broad overview of the topics on relevant areas necessary for application and promotion in construction Contains a general description, notable properties related to performance, and applications Presents standards that are structured according to performance types
Wood Modification in Europe
Author: Dennis JonesPublisher: Firenze University Press
ISBN: 8864539700
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
This report is a result of a questionnaire and subsequent collation of data, which outlines the current status of wood modification across Europe in terms of national inventories and groups that have reported current activity in the respective research areas covered in this report.
CORDIS Focus
Author: Proceedings of the 10th European Conference on Wood Modification
Author: Kevin CandelierBook of abstracts / The Sixth European Conference on Wood Modification : Cankarjev Dom Cultural and Congress Centre Ljubljana, Slovenia 17 - 18 September 2012 ; in association with: COST FP0904: Thermo-hydro-mechanical wood behaviour and processing ; COST FP1006: Bringing new functions to wood through surface modification
Author: European Conference on Wood ModificationPublisher:
ISBN: 9789616144346
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 123
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Author: Holger Militz