Chemo-thermo-mechanical modification of quaking aspen ( <i>Populus tremuloides</i> ) through radio frequency technology
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Abstract
This study investigated a chemo-thermo-mechanical modification of quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) using radio-frequency (RF) press technology to improve its properties for solid wood applications. The process involved ammonia pretreatment, RF preheating, and subsequent thermal modification, creating a non-homogeneous shell–core structure that dictated material performance.Stress wave modulus of elasticity (Esw) increased by 8.6% with densification but decreased by 8.1% after thermal treatment. In static bending, edgewise bending strength (σmax) and static MOE (Eapp) increased by up to 44.5% and 65.2% over the control, respectively, while flatwise properties decreased by up to 47.9% and 42.8%. The densification-only step provided a modest 8.8% increase in edgewise strength while also weakening the material in flatwise bending.Beyond mechanical trade-offs, thermal modification improved durability by enhancing dimensional stability and weathering resistance. Bonding was treatment-dependent: polyurethane (PUR) adhesive joints resulted in full wood failure, indicating a strong bond, whereas polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) failed at the glueline on modified surfaces. Scanning electron microscopy confirmed the underlying cell compression and degradation, demonstrating the process can tailor aspen wood for expanded applications.
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| Meta-epidemiology (narrow) | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Meta-epidemiology (broad) | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Bibliometrics | 0.000 | 0.001 |
| Science and technology studies | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Scholarly communication | 0.000 | 0.001 |
| Open science | 0.001 | 0.000 |
| Research integrity | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Insufficient payload (model declined to judge) | 0.000 | 0.000 |
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