The Impact of Acrylic Resin on the Performance of Spruce and Fir Wood: the Study of Hardness, Water Absorption, and Natural Weathering
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study investigated the effects of acrylic resin stabilization on the properties of Norway spruce (Picea abies, (L.) H. Karst) and European silverfir (Abies alba, Mill) wood. The primary focus was on enhancing durability by improving hardness, water resistance, and UV resistance. Results demonstrated a significant increase in hardness (D-Shore) for both species, with spruce exhibiting a 72.3% improvement and fir showing a 16.5% enhancement. Water absorption tests revealed a substantial decrease in water uptake for stabilized samples compared to untreated controls. However, colorimetric analysis indicated a slight decrease in UV resistance for stabilized samples, likely attributed to the lack of UV stabilizers within the acrylic resin.
Source: Wood Research
Language: English
Subfield: Building and Construction
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4414788887
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