Influence of test method on biodegradation of bamboo-plastic composites by fungi

E Bari; A Sistani; H R Taghiyari; Jeffrey J Morrell; J Cappellazzi

doi:10.4067/S0718-221X2017005000501

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Influence of test method on biodegradation of bamboo-plastic composites by fungi

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Influence of test method on biodegradation of bamboo-plastic composites by fungi

E Bari, A Sistani, H R Taghiyari, Jeffrey J Morrell and J Cappellazzi

Maderas: ciencia y tecnologia, Vol.19(4), pp.455-462

2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4067/S0718-221X2017005000501

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Abstract

bambusa arundinacea

biocomposites

carpinus betulus

decay fungi

gloeophyllum trabeum

southern pine

trametes versicolor

wood plastic composites

The effects of differing ratios of bamboo/plastic polymers on resistance to fungal attack was assessed using two different decay test methods. Weight losses for non-treated southern pine and Carpinus betulus sapwood blocks indicated that the test conditions were suitable for aggressive decay by Gloeophyllum trabeum and Trametes versicolor. Mass losses on the bamboo/composites tended to be very low, regardless of the method employed. In general, moisture levels in the composites were extremely low although they were close to the point where fungal attack could occur when only the bamboo components were considered. The standard decay tests indicated that bamboo can be considered a suitable substitute for wood flour in wood-plastic composites.

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Title: Influence of test method on biodegradation of bamboo-plastic composites by fungi
Authors: E Bari (Author) - Technical and Vocational University (TVU), Iran
A Sistani (Author) - Sari Agriculture Science and Natural Resources University, Iran
H R Taghiyari (Author) - Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University (SRTTU), Iran
Jeffrey J Morrell (Author) - Oregon State University, United States
J Cappellazzi (Author) - Oregon State University, United States
Publication details: Maderas: ciencia y tecnologia, Vol.19(4), pp.455-462
Publisher: Universidad del Bio-Bio
Date published: 2017
DOI: 10.4067/S0718-221X2017005000501
ISSN: 0717-3644; 0717-3644
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451395802621
Output Type: Journal article

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