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Title: Chapter 6: Thermal properties, combustion, and fire retardancy of wood
Author: Rowell, Roger M.; Dietenberger, Mark A.
Source: In: Second edition of the Handbood of wood Chemistry and Wood Composites, Roger Rowell, Editor, by CRC Books, 2013
Publication Series: Book Chapter
Description: One of the greatest assets of cellulosic resources is their compatibility with nature, including their combustibility and degradability which allow for constant turnover and regeneration of these natural resources. A fundamental understanding of these properties and possible methods for controlling them is essential for protection and better utilization of these resources.
Keywords: wood thermal properties, wood combustion, wood fire retardancy
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Rowell, Roger M.; Dietenberger, Mark A. 2013. Chapter 6: Thermal properties, combustion, and fire retardancy of wood. In: Second edition of the Handbood of Wood Chemistry and Wood Composites, Roger Rowell, Editor, by CRC Books, 2013; pp. 127-149
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