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Improving the weathering on larch wood samples by electron beam irradiation (EBI)

  • Thomas Schnabel EMAIL logo and Hermann Huber
Published/Copyright: December 21, 2013
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Abstract

High-energy irradiation of a biogenic polymer is of interest from different perspectives, as this type of modification process may beneficially influence various functional and structural properties of wood. This study deals with the influence of electron beam irradiation (EBI) on the artificial weathering behavior of larch wood. The results of color measurement and infrared spectra show different effects of the EBI at dosages of 1 and 30 kGy during weathering tests. The results may provide a helpful basis for further fundamental research to improve weathering of wood by EBI.


Corresponding author: Thomas Schnabel, Department of Forest Products Technology and Wood Constructions, Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, Marktstraße 136a, 5431 Kuchl, Austria, e-mail:

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Received: 2013-9-17
Accepted: 2013-12-3
Published Online: 2013-12-21
Published in Print: 2014-8-1

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