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The sorption of water vapour of wood treated with a nanotechnology compound

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The potential of improving the hygroscopicity of solid wood by applying a new nanotechnology compound was investigated. The sorption isotherms were analysed using the Hailwood–Horrobin model. The experimental analysis of the sorption isotherms showed that the treatment affected total, polymolecular and monomolecular sorption. The application of the compound reduced the total sorption by 26.5%, polymolecular sorption by 23.9% and monomolecular sorption by 33.1% at saturation.

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The authors wish to acknowledge Nanophos SA and Dr. Ioannis Arabatzis for their cooperation. The technical assistance of Mr. Ioannis Giannoulas of TEI Larissa is also acknowledged.

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  1. Branch of Karditsa, Department of Wood and Furniture Design and Technology, Wood Technology Lab, Technological Education Institute of Larissa, 43100, Karditsa, Greece

    George I. Mantanis

  2. Branch of Drama, Department of Forestry and Management of Natural Environment, Lab of Wood and Wood Products, Technological Education Institute of Kavala, 66100, Drama, Greece

    Antonios N. Papadopoulos

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Mantanis, G.I., Papadopoulos, A.N. The sorption of water vapour of wood treated with a nanotechnology compound. Wood Sci Technol 44, 515–522 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00226-010-0326-6

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