NDLI: Effects of wood flour modification on the fire retardancy of wood

Content Provider	Springer Nature Link
Author	Hämäläinen, Kimmo Kärki, Timo
Copyright Year	2014
Abstract	Wood–plastic composites (WPC) are materials that combine the properties of wood and plastics. Both are flammable organic materials. Fire safety is considered to be an important issue especially in construction applications. In this research, the fire safety of WPC material is improved by using modification chemicals for wood flour treatment. The effectiveness of the modification is studied with a cone calorimeter device. Mechanical properties and water absorption are also examined. Scanning electron microscopy is used for analyzing the interfacial adhesion of the fiber and matrix. The results show that the fire performance of WPC material can be enhanced through wood modification, which can also improve the moisture uptake performance and the interfacial adhesion of the material. However the mechanical properties decrease as a result of modification with the used fire retardants.
Starting Page	703
Ending Page	711
Page Count	9
File Format	PDF
ISSN	00183768
Journal	Holz als Roh- und Werkstoff
Volume Number	72
Issue Number	6
e-ISSN	1436736X
Language	English
Publisher	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publisher Date	2014-09-02
Publisher Place	Berlin/Heidelberg
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Wood Science & Technology Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Methods Operating Procedures, Materials Treatment
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Materials Science Forestry

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Effects of wood flour modification on the fire retardancy of wood–plastic composites