Possibility of improving the properties of Mahang wood (Macaranga sp.) through phenolic compreg technique

Lesser known wood species (LKS) have the potentials to become an alternative sources of timber supply for wood based industries if their properties can be improved. In this study, Mahang wood (Macaranga sp.) was impregnated 15% (w/v) low molecular weight phenol formaldehyde (LMWPF) followed by compr...

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Main Authors: Ang, Aik Fei, Ashaari, Zaidon, Bakar, Edi Suhaimi, Sahri, Mohd Hamami, Uyup, Mohd Khairun Anwar, Jawaid, Mohammad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2014
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/34964/1/Possibility%20of%20improving%20the%20properties%20of%20Mahang%20wood%20%28Macaranga%20sp.%29%20through%20phenolic%20compreg%20technique.pdf