The effects of thermal modification on the properties of two Vietnamese bamboo species, Part I: Effects on physical properties

Bamboo is a very interesting bioresource for use as a building material because of its properties of strength in combination with low density. However, its susceptibility to fungi and insects is problematic for its usage. Thermal modification is used in Vietnam to improve the durability and dimensio...

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Main Authors: Cong Trung Nguyen, Andre Wagenführ, Le Xuan Phuong, Vu Huy Dai, Martina Bremer, Steffen Fischer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: North Carolina State University 2012-11-01
Series:BioResources
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Online Access:http://www.ncsu.edu/bioresources/BioRes_07/BioRes_07_4_5355_Nguyen_WPDBF_Therm_mod_Bamboo_Pt1_Phys_Prop_3128.pdf