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nanotechnologies for wood products
presentation > research program
Orientation 1: Nanotechnology-based improvements and new properties for adhesives and finishes
- High-performance finishes for wood flooring
- Nanocomposite finishes for architectural use
- Assessment of potential of nano crystalline cellulose (NCC) in water-based varnishes
- Assessment of commercial water-based varnishes for kitchen cabinets
- UV-treated nanocomposite water-based varnishes
- Nanocomposite finishes for industrial use
- Development of surfactants for water-based nanocomposite varnishes
Orientation 2: Composite improvement through a nano-functional approach
- NCC use in resin-impregnated papers
- Improving fire-resistance of adhesives for structural wood through chemical and nanotechnological modifications
Orientation 3: Nanoparticle and plasma treatment for wood product surfaces
- Plasma treatment and grafting
- Color stability for indoor products
- High-performance finishes for wooded window-frames
- Surface densification for floor wood
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13/03/09
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