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Wood treatment by inorganic alumino-silicate polymers

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This work assesses the effectiveness of dilute inorganic alumino-silicate polymer suspensions in enhancing wood’s durability, fire resistance, and mechanical properties. Alumino-silicate polymer-treated wood exposed to Coniophora puteana lost less than 3% mass on average, compared to 20% for controls. The moduli of elasticity and rupture of treated specimens were nearly twice as high as those of the controls. Coating with the inorganic polymer was also effective as a fire retardant. Results indicate that inorganic alumino-silicate polymers are a very promising wood treatment.

Source: European Journal of Wood and Wood Products

DOI: 10.1007/s00107-024-02150-7

Authors: Aitor Barbero-López, Paivo Kinnunen, Antti Haapala

Institutions: University of Eastern Finland, Mid Sweden University

Language: English

Topic: Wood Treatment and Properties

Subfield: Building and Construction

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,890

Funders: Itä-Suomen Yliopisto, Kuopion Yliopistollinen Sairaala