Enhancing the Properties of Mahang (Macaranga spp.) Wood through Acrylic Treatment in Combination with Crosslinker

Macaranga spp. (mahang) was treated with methyl methacrylate (MMA) in combination with a crosslinker trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate (TMPTMA). Polymerisation was carried out by catalyst heat treatment. A fairly consistent acrylic retention was found in the wood when treated with or without cros...

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Main Authors: Aik, Fei Ang, Ashaari, Zaidon, Bakar, Edi Suhaimi, Sahri, Mohd Hamami, Uyup, Mohd Khairun Anwar
Format: Article
Language:English
English
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/7105/1/Enhancing%20the%20Properties%20of%20Mahang.pdf