Biological Resistance of Acetylated Radiata Pine, European Beech, and MDF against Marine Borers at Three Italian Sites after Five Years Immersion
Forests
; 13(5):636, 2022.
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in English
| ProQuest Central | ID: covidwho-1871503
ABSTRACT
The aim of this research was to determine the resistance of acetylated wood against marine biodeterioration in use class 5 for use in temperate waters. The resistance of acetylated radiata pine (Pinus radiata D. Don) on solid and medium-density fiberboard (MDF) panels was compared with untreated wood of European species, such as European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.), sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.), European oak (Quercus robur L.), and marine plywood. As a reference control, untreated Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) sapwood was used. The field tests were carried out in accordance with EN 275, and started in April 2015. The three Italian exposure sites were Marine of Scarlino private harbor, Port of Genoa, and the Venice Lagoon. Final evaluation in 2021 showed a greater resistance to marine borers of acetylated wood, radiata pine, and beech and MDF panels. However, the untreated European species showed low resistance against marine organisms, with complete decay after the first year of exposure.
Forests And Forestry; acetylation; wood modification; inherent resistance; Field tests; Lagoons; Wood; Biodeterioration; Low resistance; Harbors; Plywood; Beech; Wood preservatives; COVID-19; Moisture content; Marine organisms; Pine trees; Panels; Borers; Hardwoods; Decay; Coronaviruses; Enzymes; Salinity; Pine; Europe; Pinus sylvestris; Fagus sylvatica
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English
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Forests
Year:
2022
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