Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology

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Furfurylation Effects on Discoloration and Physical-Mechanical Properties of Wood from Tropical Plantation Forests

  • Received : 2021.06.28
  • Accepted : 2022.01.10
  • Published : 2022.01.25
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Abstract

Wood from tropical plantation forests has lower physical and mechanical properties than mature wood. Furfuryl alcohol (FA) impregnation into the wood could help to enhance hydrophobic properties, dimensional stability, and structural strength. Furfurylation was applied to specimens of the following four fast-growing tropical wood species: jabon (Anthocephalus cadamba), sengon (Falcataria moluccana), mangium (Acacia mangium), and pine (Pinus merkusii). The discoloration and physical and mechanical properties were subsequently measured, and the results showed that furfurylated wood had a darker color and better physical and mechanical properties than untreated wood. Specifically, the furfurylated wood had higher density, modulus of elasticity, and hardness and lower moisture content, water absorption, swelling, and shrinkage. The furfurylation significantly enhanced physical and mechanical properties.

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Acknowledgement

This research was a part of Priority Basic Research of the University Grant (Penelitian Dasar Unggulan Perguruan Tinggi) Granted by the Ministry of Research and Technology - Research and Innovation Agency of the Indonesian Republic.

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