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2. Arboform - Wikipedia

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   Arboform consists of the two most abundant natural materials: lignin (ca. 30%) and cellulose (ca. 60%). The remaining part is natural additives that function as plasticizers, dyes, antioxidants, fillers, etc. [4] It has a similar composition, appearance and properties to those of wood, but it can be melted upon heating and molded like a thermoplastic. [5]

3. Thermally modified wood - Wikipedia

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   Thermally modified wood is engineered wood that has been modified by a controlled pyrolysis process of wood being heated to (> 180 °C) in an oxygen free atmosphere. This process changes to the chemical structures of wood's cell wall components lignin , cellulose and hemicellulose which decreases its hygroscopy and thus increases dimensional ...

4. Wood preservation - Wikipedia

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   In the full-cell process, the intent is to keep as much of the liquid absorbed into the wood during the pressure period as possible, thus leaving the maximum concentration of preservatives in the treated area. Usually, water solutions of preservative salts are employed with this process, but it is also possible to impregnate wood with oil.

5. Replacing your plastic cutting board and utensils with wood ...

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   Replace wood kitchenware when it begins to break or split: “It is almost impossible to sanitize a rough wood surface and that could create an environment for bacteria to live and grow,” says Baum.

6. Impregnation resin - Wikipedia

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   The impregnation of resins into wood substrate involves a vacuum treatment process that disperses a monomer solution throughout the finer structures inside of the wood. Polymerization of the resin is accomplished by curing with heat, setting the impregnation resin into a solid substance state.

7. Pitch (resin) - Wikipedia

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   The heating (dry distilling) of wood causes tar and pitch to drip away from the wood and leave behind charcoal. Birchbark is used to make birch-tar, a particularly fine tar. The terms tar and pitch are often used interchangeably. However, pitch is considered more solid, while tar is more liquid.

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9. Human composting is rising in popularity as an earth-friendly ...

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   Kimberly Cooley-Reyes, 66, falls into that category. An avid gardener, Cooley-Rees found human composting after her best friend passed away several years ago and had a green burial.