Significant and reversible dimensional changes in hydrothermally compressed cedar wood and its potential as humidity-sensitive actuator
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DOI: 10.1007/s00107-019-01463-2
Abstract: Japanese cedar wood samples were radially compressed by 52% using saturated water vapor at 160 °C. The steam-compressed (SC) samples were boiled in water to recover their compressed shapes, and the shape recovery was evaluated… read more here.
Keywords: dimensional changes; cedar; significant reversible; humidity ... See more keywords
The Effect of Different Vegetable Oils on Cedar Wood Surface Energy: Theoretical and Experimental Fungal Adhesion
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/9923079
Abstract: Despite having been used for ages to preserve wood against several effects (biological attack and moisture effects) that cause its degradation, the effect of vegetable oils on the cedar wood physicochemical properties is poorly known.… read more here.
Keywords: cedar wood; adhesion; vegetable oils; wood ... See more keywords