Preparation and dimensional stability of wood grafted with alkyl chains

Authors
Engonga, PE Schneider, R Gerardin, P Loubinoux, B
Citation
Pe. Engonga et al., Preparation and dimensional stability of wood grafted with alkyl chains, HOLZ ROH WE, 58(4), 2000, pp. 284-286
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Material Science & Engineering
Journal title
HOLZ ALS ROH-UND WERKSTOFF
ISSN journal
00183768 → ACNP
Volume
58
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
284 - 286
Database
ISI
SICI code
0018-3768(200011)58:4<284:PADSOW>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
4,4'-Diphenylmethane diisocyanate and fatty alcohols were reacted with beec h blocks. Improvements in dimensional stability were observed for the modif ied woods obtained probably due to the water repellent properties of the al kyl chains grafted.