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ArchitectureChemical EngineeringChemistryBuilding MaterialsReaction EngineeringWood ConservationTimber ConservationWood DecayWood DeteriorationWood MaterialsWood ProductsChemical ModificationMild Reaction ConditionsTimber DegradationTimber PreservationWood ChemistryWood Preservative TreatmentsWood Quality DegradationWood-decay Interactions
The properties of and reaction conditions for the chemical modification of wood as a method for decay prevention are reviewed. Treatments for wood with such chemicals as anhydrides, isocyanates, formaldehyde, dimethyl sulfate, alkyl chlorides, Beta-propiolactone, acrylonitrile, and epoxides are discussed. Requirements for chemicals to be considered for the chemical modification of wood are given. Data are tabulated.