Chemical, Crystallinity and Morphological Changes of Rubberwood (<i>Hevea brasiliensis</i> (Willd. ex A. Juss.) Müll. Arg.) Hydrothermally Treated in Different Buffered Media

Hydrothermal treatment is an efficient and environmentally friendly method of enhancing the dimensional stability and durability of wood. The destructive effects of formic and acetic acids generated during thermal treatment, on the other hand, are known to have a negative impact on wood strength. As...

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Main Authors: Md. Rowson Ali, Ummi Hani Abdullah, Philippe Gerardin, Zaidon Ashaari, Norul Hisham Hamid, Siti Hasnah Kamarudin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/14/2/203