Moisture Dynamics of Wood-Based Panels and Wood Fibre Insulation Materials.

ABSTRACT: Moisture performance is an important factor determining the resistance of wood-based building materials against fungal decay. Understanding how material porosity and chemistry affect moisture performance is necessary for their efficient use, as well as for product optimisation. In this study, three complementary techniques (X-ray computed tomography, infrared and low-field NMR spectroscopy) are applied to elucidate the influence of additives, manufacturing process and material structure on the liquid water absorption and desorption behaviour of a selection of wood-based panels, thermally modified wood and wood fibre insulation materials. Hydrophobic properties achieved by thermal treatment or hydrophobic additives such as paraffin and bitumen, had a major influence on water absorption and

SUBMITTER: De Ligne L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9330446 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature