Publications by authors named "Mahdi Mubarok"
This article presents the effect of the addition of condensed tannins, used as a reticulation agent, on the polymerization of furfuryl alcohol during wood furfurylation, as well as the effect of these condensed tannins on the thermal stability of modified wood. Three kinds of dicarboxylic acids (adipic acid, succinic acid, and tartaric acid), as well as glyoxal, used as model of a wood reticulation agent, were used to catalyze the polymerization of furfuryl alcohol or tannin-furfuryl alcohol solutions. Impregnation of furfuryl alcohol or tannin-furfuryl alcohol solution into the wood, followed by curing at 103 °C for a specific duration, was performed for the wood modification.
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- The study reviews the history, types, properties, applications, and regulation of nanocarbon and its composites, focusing on those derived from lignocellulosic materials.
- It highlights the growing industrial interest since the discovery of nanocarbon in 1985, particularly its use as a reinforcing agent and in other applications due to its unique properties.
- Concerns about the toxicity of nanocarbon and emerging regulations in various countries necessitate a proposed business model for its commercialization, emphasizing collaborative research and development with industry and government partners.
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- The study investigated how to improve the resistance of fast-growing tropical tree species to termite attacks by creating polystyrene glued-laminated timber (glulam).
- Three types of tropical wood (manii, mangium, and rubber-wood) were treated and tested, with mangium showing the best resistance among the species.
- Results indicated that polystyrene glulam outperformed solid wood and suggested increasing the amount of polystyrene used to further enhance termite resistance.