ABSTRACT
Wood has played a major role throughout human history. Strong and versatile, the earliest humans used wood to make shelters, cook food, construct tools, build boats, and make weapons. Recently, scientists, politicians, and economists have renewed their interest in wood because of its unique properties, aesthetics, availability, abundance, and perha
Wood and Society. Structure and Chemistry: Structure and Function of Wood. Cell Wall Chemistry. Properties: Moisture Properties. Biological Properties of Wood. Thermal Properties, Combustion, and Fire Retardancy of Wood. Weathering of Wood and Wood Composites. Surface Characterization. Wood Composites: Adhesion and Adhesives. Wood Composites. Chemistry of Wood Strength. Fiber Webs. Wood/Nonwood Thermoplastic Composites. Property Improvements: Heat Treatments. Chemical Modification of Wood. Lumen Modifications. Plasma Treatment of Wood. Sustainability of Wood and Other Biomass.
