Describing the history and state-of-the-art of the thermo-hydrous manipulation of wood, this book provides either a desk reference or a field manual of wood science. It examines the polymeric components of wood and its multilevel hierarchical structure that confer its unique general-purpose character and faculty for transformation. Exceeding all other material in its capacity to deform under controlled conditions and for a proscribed outcome, wood, under thermo-hydrous conditions, permits a multitude of industrial processes. Discussing the processes at work and the industrial applications, this book is a must for all interested in the manipulation of wood.
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Describing the history and state-of-the-art of the thermo-hydrous manipulation of wood, this book provides either a desk reference or a field manual of wood science. It examines the polymeric components of wood and its multilevel hierarchical structure that confer its unique general-purpose character and faculty for transformation. Exceeding all other material in its capacity to deform under controlled conditions and for a proscribed outcome, wood, under thermo-hydrous conditions, permits a multitude of industrial processes. Discussing the processes at work and the industrial applications, this book is a must for all interested in the manipulation of wood.
Imprint | Taylor & Francis |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | April 2021 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | February 2012 |
Authors | Parvis Navi, Dick Sandberg |
Dimensions | 242 x 166 x 26mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 376 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-4398-6042-7 |
Barcode | 9781439860427 |
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LSN | 1-4398-6042-4 |