Since ancient times, heating wood has been used a method to dry and modify its properties. Nowadays, heat treatment is used in industrial processes for the same reasons. Treatment at temperatures above 150 °C can change the color, improve resistance to biodegradation and enhance dimensional stability. However, losses in the mechanical and technological strength of wood may also occur, and this drawback is a limitation for the use of heat-treated wood in a broad range of products. The treatment method used in the world is called “Thermowood” and this method can industrially applied in Finland. The method involves heating wood in a steam atmosphere where the heat causes chemical changes in the structure of the wood. In this study, the effect of heat treatment on wood properties was investigated.
Heat treatment Wood Physical Properties Mechanical Properties
Birincil Dil | Türkçe |
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Bölüm | Makaleler |
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Yayımlanma Tarihi | 27 Mart 2009 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2009 Cilt: 11 Sayı: 15 |
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