Journal article
Degradation of lignocellulosic materials and its prevention
JOM, Vol.66(4), pp.580-587
2014
Abstract
Lignocellulose-based materials, such as wood, have long been used for structural applications, but their inherent susceptibility to biological and physical degradation sometimes limits their use and leads to early replacement. Concerns about the contributions about the environmental impacts of all materials have sparked renewed interest in using renewable materials in structural applications. An important aspect of any increased use of these materials will be enhancing their durability. This review examines the inherent susceptibility of lignocellulose-based materials to degradation, using wood as the primary example, and then it outlines the research underway to improve these properties.
Details
- Title
- Degradation of lignocellulosic materials and its prevention
- Authors
- Jeffrey J Morrell (Author) - Oregon State University, United States
- Publication details
- JOM, Vol.66(4), pp.580-587
- Publisher
- Springer New York LLC
- Date published
- 2014
- DOI
- 10.1007/s11837-014-0872-8
- ISSN
- 1047-4838
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450783902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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- Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
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- Mineralogy
- Mining & Mineral Processing