Abstract
Previous chapters have dealt with the gross structure of wood as seen by the naked eye, and the cellular structure as can be observed with the aid of a microscope or hand lens. This chapter looks at the structure of wood at an even finer level by enlisting techniques such as the electron microscope, chemical analysis and X- ray diffraction analysis. These have identified the basic building blocks in wood and have revealed how these fit together to produce the high level of physical and mechanical performance that wood possesses.
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Desch, H.E., Dinwoodie, J.M. (1996). Molecular Structure. In: Timber Structure, Properties, Conversion and Use. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13427-4_4
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