{"product_id":"lignocellulosic-fibers-and-wood-handbook-9781118773529","title":"Lignocellulosic Fibers and Wood Handbook","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book will focus on lignocellulosic fibres as a raw material for several applications. It will start with wood chemistry and morphology. Then, some fibre isolation processes will be given, before moving to composites, panel and paper manufacturing, characterization and aging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Wood and Fibres: Raw Materials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction and State-of-the-Art 3\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMohamed Naceur Belgacem and Antonio Pizzi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Wood and Wood Fiber Characteristics: Moisture, Biological, Thermal and Weathering 7\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoger M. Rowel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Moisture 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Biological 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Thermal 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Fire Retardants 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Weathering 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Chemical Composition and Properties of Wood 49\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTatjana Stevanovic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Cellulose 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Hemicelluloses of Wood 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Lignin(s) 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Wood Extractives 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Recycled Fibers 107\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNathalie Marlin and Bruno Carre\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 The Context and the Key Data 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Recovered Paper and Board Grades 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Unit Operations for Paper Recycling Processes 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Recycling and Deinking Lines 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Deinked Pulp Quality and Controls 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 The Limits of Paper Recycling 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgement 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Recovered Papers Deinking by Froth Flotation 133\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavide Beneventi, Jeremy Allix, Patrice Nortier and Elisa Zeno\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Mass Transfer Mechanisms 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Control of Process Performance by Chemical Additives 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Flotation Deinking Process Modeling 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 High-Yield Pulps: An Interesting Concept for Producing Lignocellulosic Fibers 157\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichel Petit-Conil, Michael Lecourt and Valrie Meyer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 History of Mechanical Pulping 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Principles of Mechanical Pulping Processes and Quality of Pulps 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Quality of Mechanical Pulping Processes 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Industrial Production of Mechanical Pulps 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Bleaching of Mechanical Pulps 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 New Technologies under Development 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 Conclusion 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Kraft Pulping 207\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDominique Lachenal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Chemical Reagents 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Mechanism of Delignification 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Degradation of Carbohydrates during Kraft Pulping 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Composition of Kraft Pulps 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Improvement of the Kraft Process 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Recovery of Cooking Reagents 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.8 Conclusion 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Sulphite Pulping 225\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDmitry V. Evtuguin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Brief History of Pulping Processes 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Sulphite Pulping Chemicals 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 General Aspects of Sulphite Pulping 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Reactions of Sulphite Pulping 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Wood and Fibres: Composites and Panels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Synthetic Adhesives for Wood Fibers and Composites: Chemistry and Technology 247\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eA. Pizzi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Urea-Formaldehyde (UF) Adhesives 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Melamine-Formaldehyde (MF) and Melamine-Urea-Formaldehyde (MUF) Adhesives 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Phenolic Resins 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Resorcinol Adhesives 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Thermosetting Adhesives Based on Natural Resources 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Isocyanate and Polyurethane Wood Adhesives 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8 Chemistry of Isocyanate Wood Adhesives 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.9 Technology of Isocyanate Adhesives 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.10 Conditions of Application of Isocyanate Adhesives for Wood 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.11 Emulsion Polymer Isocyanates (EPI) 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.12 Polyvinyl Acetate (PVAc), EVAs and Acrylics 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.13 Hot Melts 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Natural Adhesives, Binders and Matrices for Wood and Fiber Composites: Chemistry and Technology 277\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eA. Pizzi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Tannin Adhesives 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Lignin Adhesives 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Mixed Tannin-Lignin Adhesives and Resins 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Protein Adhesives 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Carbohydrate Adhesives 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7 Unsaturated Oil Adhesives 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.8 Wood Welding without Adhesives 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.9 Alternative Systems to Weld Wood 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Chemically-Based Modern Wood Composites 305\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eGerd Wegener and Elisabeth Windeisen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Conventional Concepts and Products 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 New Concepts and Products 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Outlook 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Chemical Modification of Solid Wood 313\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhilippe Gerardin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Chemical Modifications Involving the Use of Chemicals 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Chemical Modifications Using Heat Treatments 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Conclusions 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Modification of Natural Fibers Using Physical Technologies and Their Applications for Composites 323\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eStephane Molina\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Wave and Radiation Technologies for Cellulosic Fiber Surface Modification 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Physicochemical Technologies for Surface Modification of Cellulosic Fibers 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Mechanical and Thermomechanical Technologies for Surface Modification of Cellulosic Fibers 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Conclusions 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Wood and Fiber-Based Composites: Surface Properties and Adhesion 345\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDouglas Gardner, Gloria Oporto, and William Tze\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction: Practical Significance of Surface Properties and Adhesion 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Adhesion Theories and Mechanisms 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Interfacial Phenomena in Wood and Fiber Adhesion 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Adhesion Interactions as a Function of Length Scale 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Wood Bonding Considerations 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6 Wood and Fiber Surface Properties 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7 Wood Surface Modification 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.8 Analytical Techniques to Measure Wood and Fiber Surface Properties 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 378\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Wood and Fiber Panels Technology 385\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eA.Pizzi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Introduction 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Wood as a Substrate 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Wood Plasticization 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Types of Wood Panels 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5 Influence of the Adhesive in Wood Panel Bonding 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.6 Influence of Wood in Wood Panel Production 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.7 Production Condition Parameters in Wood Panel Gluing 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.8 Correlation between Pressing Parameters and Physical Properties 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 402\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Wood and Fibres: Paper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Rheology: From Simple Fluids to Complex Suspensions 407\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRaj P. Chhabra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Introduction 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 Classification of Fluid Behavior 409\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Time-independent Fluid Behavior 412\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4 Time-dependent Behavior 419\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5 Viscoelastic Behavior 421\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6 Small Amplitude Oscillatory Shear Motion 423\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.7 Elongational Flow 424\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.8 Rheology of Suspensions 427\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.9 Origins of Non-Newtonian Behavior 432\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.10 Implications in Engineering Applications 435\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.11 Concluding Summary 436\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgement 436\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNomenclature 436\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 437\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Papermaking and Wet-End Chemistry 439\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eEder Siqueira, Evelyne Mauret, Raphael Passas and Mohamed Naceur Belgacem\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.1 Introduction 439\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2 Wet-end Chemicals, Fillers and Pigments: General Considerations 440\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3 Functional Additives 444\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4 Processing Aids 455\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 460\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Paper Winding 463\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid R. Roisutn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.1 Introduction 463\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.2 Winder Types Found in a Paper Mill 464\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3 Winder Classes and Types 464\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.4 Effect of Winder Classes and Types on Wound Roll Tightness 466\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.5 Roll Structure Theory and Control Curves 466\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.6 Tightness and Roll Quality Measurement 467\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.7 Winding Theory Stresses inside the Roll 469\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.8 Winding Defects 470\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.9 The Reel 471\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.10 Two-Drum Winders 472\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.11 Duplex Winders 473\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.12 Other Operations near the Rewinder 474\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.13 Automation and Productivity 474\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.14 Profile and Moisture 477\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.15 Paper Mills'Customers 478\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.16 Learning More about Winding 479\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbbreviations used in this section 479\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 479\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 Surface Treatments of Paper 481\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMohamed Naceur Belgacem and Julien Bras\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.1 Surface Sizing of Paper 481\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.2 Paper Coating 481\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.3 Specialty Papers by Coating 486\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.4 Coating Machines 489\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 491\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 Calendering of Papers and Boards: Processes and Basic Mechanisms 493\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDidier Chaussy and David Guerin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.1 Introduction 493\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.2 Calendering Processes 494\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.3 Applying Pressure in a Nip 505\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.4 Heat Transfer in the Nip 511\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.4.1 Heat Transfer Balance 511\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.5 Effect of Calendering on Paper Structure and Surface Properties 518\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.6 Conclusions and Trends in Calendering 525\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 526\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 Color and Color Reversion of Cellulosic and Lignocellulosic Fibers 531\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlain Castellan and Stephane Grelier\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.1 Introduction 531\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.2 Lignin-Free Cellulosic Fibers (Chemical Pulps) 532\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.3 Lignin-rich Cellulosic Fibers (High-yield Pulps) 539\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.4 Conclusion 549\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 549\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4 Wood and Fibres: Properties\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e22 Fire Behavior of Timber and Lignocellulose 555\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePedro Reszka and Jose L. Torero\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.1 Introduction 555\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.2 Wood in Structures 557\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.3 Basic Definition of Fire Growth 560\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.4 Degradation 561\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.5 Experimental Studies on Wood Behavior in Fire 567\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.6 Modeling Wood Behavior in Fire 570\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.7 Flammability Assessment Methods 571\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.8 The Role of Fire Retardants\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.9 Summary 577\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 578\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e23 Testing and Evaluation of Fire-retardant-treated Wood Products 583\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRobert H. White\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.1 Introduction 583\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.2 Conditioning of Specimens 584\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.4 Regulatory Test Methods 587\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.5 Product Specific Regulatory Test Methods 588\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.6 Other Fire Test Methods 589\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.7 Tests for Smoke Obscuration 589\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.8 Other Properties of Fire-retardant-treated Wood 589\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.9 Specifications for Fire-retardant-treated Wood Products 590\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.10 Tests for Commonly Used Fire-retardant Chemicals 590\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.11 Concluding Remarks 591\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 591\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e24 Modern Timber Houses 595\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAndreas Miiller, Hans-Peter Kolb and Maurice Brunner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.1 Introduction 595\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.2 Tradition and Development of the Swiss Timber House 595\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.3 Timber House Systems 597\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.4 Heat Insulation and Protection against Moisture 600\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.5 Sound Protection 602\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.6 Fire Protection 604\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.7 Multistory Timber Buildings 606\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.8 Conclusions 609\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 610\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e25 Paper Characterization and Testing 611\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJean-Francis Block\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.1 Introduction and General Considerations 611\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.2 Composition and Structure 612\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.3 Mechanical Properties 616\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.4 Optical Properties 622\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Literature 627\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 627\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e26 Dimensional Stabilization of Wood and Wood Composites 629\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael Boonstra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.1 Introduction 629\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.2 Thermal Modification 633\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.3 Chemical Modification 640\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.4 Wood Polymer Composites (WPC) 648\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.5 Other Applications 651\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 652\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 657\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49528837177687,"sku":"9781118773529","price":195.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781118773529.jpg?v=1731873215","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/lignocellulosic-fibers-and-wood-handbook-9781118773529","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}