A Review on Citric Acid as Green Modifying Agent and Binder for Wood

A Review on Citric Acid as Green Modifying Agent and Binder for Wood

Citric acid (CA) can be found naturally in fruits and vegetables, particularly citrus fruit. CA is widely used in many fields but its usage as a green modifying agent and binder for wood is barely addressed. Esterification is one of the most common chemical reactions applied in wood modification. CA...

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Main Authors: Seng Hua Lee, Paridah Md Tahir, Wei Chen Lum, Li Peng Tan, Paiman Bawon, Byung-Dae Park, Syeed SaifulAzry Osman Al Edrus, Ummi Hani Abdullah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Polymers
Subjects:
citric acid
esterification
binding agent
wood modification
wood composite
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/12/8/1692

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