Handbook of Wood Chemistry and Wood Composites - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0849315883 ISBN 13: 9780849315886

Publisher: CRC Press, 2005

Synopsis

The degradable nature of high-performance, wood-based materials is an attractive advantage when considering environmental factors such as sustainability, recycling, and energy/resource conservation. The Handbook of Wood Chemistry and Wood Composites provides an excellent guide to the latest concepts and technologies in wood chemistry and bio-based composites.

The book analyzes the chemical composition and physical properties of wood cellulose and its response to natural processes of degradation. It describes safe and effective chemical modifications to strengthen wood against biological, chemical, and mechanical degradation without using toxic, leachable, or corrosive chemicals. Expert researchers provide insightful analyses of the types of chemical modifications applied to polymer cell walls in wood, emphasizing the mechanisms of reaction involved and resulting changes in performance properties. These include modifications that increase water repellency, fire retardancy, and resistance to ultraviolet light, heat, moisture, mold, and other biological organisms. The text also explores modifications that increase mechanical strength, such as lumen fill, monomer polymer penetration, and plasticization.

The Handbook of Wood Chemistry and Wood Composites concludes with the latest applications, such as adhesives, geotextiles, and sorbents, and future trends in the use of wood-based composites in terms of sustainable agriculture, biodegradability and recycling, and economics. Incorporating over 30 years of teaching experience, the esteemed editor of this handbook is well-attuned to educational demands as well as industry standards and research trends.

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Review

"Current developments in composites and an increasing interest in natural, renewable, and recyclable materials are yielding an increased interest in this subject. As the research field develops, it is a good thing if one of the 'founding fathers' writes a textbook that walks the reader through the basic concepts and applications. Rowell is well-positioned to author such a book." - John Simonsen, Oregon State University, Corvallis, USA "It will be another classic, invaluable for scientists or engineers who work with wood." --CHOICE, October 2005

Synopsis

Wood has long been considered a second-tier material when compared to other modern materials such as metals, plastics, glass, and synthetics. However, wood does have the potential, through chemical modification, to produce high-performance materials. In turn, wood-based composites can also be used in many applications. Handbook of Wood Chemistry and Wood Composites analyzes the chemistry of wood, the properties and performance of wood-based products and composites, and the ability of wood to be altered through chemical modification to produce better materials. The book also discusses the future of wood-based composites and materials.

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0849315883
• ISBN 13: 9780849315886
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 504
• Editor: Rowell Roger M.