In the leading journal in the field of drying of the materials, the influence of impregnation with biocides or with model compounds on the sorption properties of wood was elucidated. Knowledge of the sorption properties is crucial for the further use (adhesion, surface treatment) and application of impregnated wood. It was confirmed that the impregnation with biocides increased wood moisture content, particularly at higher relative air humidifies. In additional studies, we tried to reduce the impact of these chemicals by adding water wax emulsions to wood preservatives.
COBISS.SI-ID: 1691785
In one of the most prestigious journals related to Wood science and degradation processes, we confirmed the synergistic effect between the montan wax and boric acid exists. Montan wax is primarily slows down leaching of boron from the wood. On the other hand, montan wax improved the fungicidal properties of born treated wood as well. The experimental data confirmed the synergistic effect of boric acid and montan wax on wood fungi. This information is very important from a practical point of view, as it allows the composition of the biocidal products with lower concentrations of biocides.
COBISS.SI-ID: 1687945
Wood impregnated with montan wax emulsions show improved relevant properties. Treated wood is much more resistant to fungal decay. Furthermore, the equilibrium moisture content of impregnated wood is lower, which reduces the possibility of fungal infection. In addition, impregnation with wax makes wood surface considerably more hydrophobic. Experimental data presented in this excellent magazine suggests that it would be possible to use a water emulsion wax montan for wood preservation in less threatening use classes.
COBISS.SI-ID: 1793929
In international journal with IF, we presented research on the dynamics of leaching of boric acid from boron treated wood. It turns out that a key factor affecting the leaching of boric acid from wood is moisture content. In addition, the investigation indicated that the most intensive leaching appears in the early stages of leaching, when B is primarily leached from the wood surfaces. This information is very important from a practical point of view, as it clearly indicates that boron without without additives should not be used for protectio of wood outdoors.
COBISS.SI-ID: 1792649
In the prestigious journal in the field of polymer chemistry, research on the sorption properties of wood impregnated with formulations based on boron and wax emulsions has been published. In this study, we reported that the negative effect of boric acid on the sorption properties of wood can be effectively reduced by the addition of water wax emulsion. Lower wood moisture content of wood in use reduces the possibility of occurrence of fungi (especially mold) and reduces the leaching of boron compounds from impregnated wood.
COBISS.SI-ID: 1877385