Thermal modification processes, properties, and environmental impacts
Abstract
This paper explores the different ways wood is thermally treated in particular
looking at thermal treatment processes, properties produced, environmental impacts and
market opportunities. Review is done on different processes that are currently on the
market and the properties that are developed through thermal modification such as
advances in thermal treatments such as colour stability, dimensional stability, and
durability against pests and fungi. Of all the variations of wood modification studied,
thermal treatment is the most advanced commercially. The pros and cons for different
thermal treatments are looked at and compared. The thermal modification of lumber is
recognised as a method to improve the dimensional stability. This review looks at
discrepancies of thermal treatments and the environmental consideration of the different
procedures. The objective of this thesis is to conduct a review of published literature
regarding thermal wood modification processes, properties, environmental impact and
market opportunities.
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