Possibility of improving the properties of Mahang wood (Macaranga sp.) through phenolic compreg technique

• Main Authors: Ang, Aik Fei, Ashaari, Zaidon, Bakar, Edi Suhaimi, Sahri, Mohd Hamami, Uyup, Mohd Khairun Anwar, Jawaid, Mohammad
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2014
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/34964/1/Possibility%20of%20improving%20the%20properties%20of%20Mahang%20wood%20%28Macaranga%20sp.%29%20through%20phenolic%20compreg%20technique.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/34964/; http://www.ukm.my/jsm/english_journals/vol43num2_2014/contentsVol43num2_2014.html

Lesser known wood species (LKS) have the potentials to become an alternative sources of timber supply for wood based industries if their properties can be improved. In this study, Mahang wood (Macaranga sp.) was impregnated 15% (w/v) low molecular weight phenol formaldehyde (LMWPF) followed by compr...