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Creator:: Torres-Andrade, Paola A.
Abstract:: Fungi are the primary biological agents of wood deterioration and cause major economic losses of wood products globally. Wood in outdoor applications tends to remain wet for extended time periods, making it susceptible to fungal attack. Understanding the factors involved in fungal colonization of wood is important for developing improved...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Torres-Andrade for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Wood Science presented on December 5, 2017

Creator:: Kang, Sung-Mo
Abstract:: Supercritical fluid (SCF) impregnation is a promising preservative treatment method, however, the development of SCF processes has been slowed by a limited understanding of the process. Developing a better understanding of the effects of various process parameters on treatment results would allow for a more rational development of SCF impregnation....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: the process that might result in biocide movement from the interior to the surface in wood. Redacted

Creator:: Schneider, Philip F.
Abstract:: Two approaches to improving wood treatability include the modification of pressure schedules during conventional liquid treatments and the use of supercritical fluids (SCFs). In both of these techniques, pressure differences are important for transporting materials into wood. The level of pressure and its change during SCF treatments are also important...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Creator:: Freitas, Shawn Robert
Abstract:: As the forest industry moves toward the use of younger trees and production of an increasing number of composite products improving durability has gained importance. Coatings are one of the most widely used methods for improving wood durability because they improve resistance to water penetration, and subsequent shrinking and swelling,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , 2015. Title: In-situ Surface Modification of Wood with Different Hot Press Platen Metallurgies

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