Abstract
PCII, and HB of treated specimens compared with untreated specimens. The PCII and HB properties were significantly different between treated samples in water and pH 5 with the treated samples in pH 8 and also untreated samples. It was concluded that the hydrothermal treatment in the buffered medium significantly decreased the mechanical properties of treated specimens of OPW that could be related to the degradation of hemicelluloses. This will highly affect bending and tensile strengths of the OPW.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 193-201 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Wood and Fiber Science |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Buffered media
- Mechanical properties
- Oil palm wood
- Thermal modification
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Forestry
- General Materials Science