Buch, Englisch, Band 982, 674 Seiten, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 236 mm, Gewicht: 1038 g
Reihe: ACS Symposium Series
Buch, Englisch, Band 982, 674 Seiten, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 236 mm, Gewicht: 1038 g
Reihe: ACS Symposium Series
ISBN: 978-0-8412-3951-7
Verlag: AMER CHEMICAL SOC
construction material and provides ecological benefits to society. However, wood preservation has recently undergone dramatic changes worldwide that have been driven by both real and perceived environmental concerns and governmental regulations.
The protection of wood against the many organisms that can degrade it has unique problems. The vector(s) employed must be effective against a wide variety of organisms and must last for the many years expected from treated wood. The worldwide market for wood-preserving biocides at the active supplier level is relatively small so only limited R&D expenditures are justified. Another challenge with wood is that it is a hygroscopic material that swells when wetted and shrinks as it dries,
which leads to undesired dimensional changes that result in lumber in exterior applications splitting or warping over time. Furthermore, the surface of wood exposed to sunlight can photodegrade, and exterior lumber can have surface mold growth if left without maintenance. Therefore, certain species of
wood decking gradually lose their initial attractive appearance and require maintenance over time.
This book gives the many steps involved in developing a new wood preservative, written by international experts, that cover various biocides, efficacy testing, formulation development, biocide depletion, termite control methods, registration and approval processes, existing and potential preservative systems for various applications, and environmental and disposal concerns. In addition, overview chapters cover various aspects of wood deterioration, non-biocidal chemicals and processes to
protect wood, worldwide trends in wood preservation, and mold and mold health issues in homes.
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Fachgebiete
- Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Primärer Sektor Agrarökonomie, Ernährungswirtschaft
- Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Technologie der Holzverarbeitung
- Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Geographie: Sachbuch, Reise
- Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Geographie: Allgemeines, Karten & Atlanten