Use of water-borne wood preservatives began in approximately the 1950s. Residential and commercial uses rapidly developed for products such as decking, fences, and other outdoor structures. Nearly all such products we...Use of water-borne wood preservatives began in approximately the 1950s. Residential and commercial uses rapidly developed for products such as decking, fences, and other outdoor structures. Nearly all such products were treated by preservatives using arsenic as a major ingredient. The most common preservative was chromated copper arsenate (CCA). A smaller volume used ammoniacal copper zinc arsenate (ACZA). Preservative label changes made in 2003 limited uses of these arsenical treatments to industrial or agricultural type uses, such as poles, piles, ties, bridges, and fencing. Use volumes of preservative-treated wood continued to grow after the label change, but the types of preservatives used changed greatly. The amounts of water-borne treated wood reaching end-of-life and being disposed also continued to grow, reflecting the increasing inventory of volume in service. However, the volume of arsenical-treated wood being disposed peaked in approximately 2008 and is now only approximately one-quarter of that volume. Most of the arsenical-treated wood now being disposed consists of large, easily identified and separated pieces, such as round poles, piles, and fence posts and timbers, which can be easily managed separated from other wood construction and demolition (C & D) waste. Thus, managing C & D waste to limit arsenic contamination of potential products, such as mulch, will be much more practical than some have feared.展开更多
The relative potentials of either heartwood extracts (air dry extracts in 60 percent methanol) of very durable woods (Afzelia africana J.E. Smith; Erythrophleum suaveolens (Guill & Perr.) Brenam. Syn. E guinensis ...The relative potentials of either heartwood extracts (air dry extracts in 60 percent methanol) of very durable woods (Afzelia africana J.E. Smith; Erythrophleum suaveolens (Guill & Perr.) Brenam. Syn. E guinensis G.Don. or Milicia excelsa (Welw) C.C. Berg. Syn. Chlorophora excelsa (Welw) Benth.) or any of two proprietary wood preservatives (AWPA type 揅? Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) or 5 percent solution of AWPA Standard Designation P ??type 揅? Pentanchlorophenol (Penta) in light oil solvent) to suppress attack on pressure treated Antiaris toxicaria Lesch Sapwood by either any of three species of decaying fungi (Coridopsis Polyzona Klotzch; Lenzites trabea; or Trametes cingulata Fr.) under soil block exposure conditions were investigated and threshold values determined. Extract/preservative dosages were either 8.009; 24.778; 48.056; 96.111 or 144.167 kg穖-3 (0.5; 1.5; 3.0; 6.0 or 9.0 1b/ft3). Exposure was for either 14 or 28 weeks and in accordance with ASTM D1413 72 Provisions. Conclusions reached were that at threshold values the ability of either any of the heartwood extracts or proprietary wood preservatives to suppress attack under conditions in this study was significant at 0.01. Relative efficacy of those biocides was dependent on fungal species. Neither any of the heartwood extracts nor any of the proprietary wood preservatives (except in the case of Trametes cingulata attack on CCA treated wood at highest retention level) was able to confer 搗ery durable?rating on treated wood. Possible reasons for the reduced relative durability of extracts visa vis native heartwood were advanced. At the highest retention level (144.167 kg穖-3) there was no significant difference (at 0.05 level) between efficacy of each of the heartwood extracts and any of the proprietary wood preservatives (CCA or Penta).展开更多
The amount of CCA fixed in the southern pine treated with CCA have been eval-uated.The conclusions from these experiments are:with the timber density increases,the reten-tion based on weight/weight will decrease,but t...The amount of CCA fixed in the southern pine treated with CCA have been eval-uated.The conclusions from these experiments are:with the timber density increases,the reten-tion based on weight/weight will decrease,but the retention based on weight/volume will bealmost constant.Retention by weight would be more influential than by volume.展开更多
Tannins and wood preservatives,in this article,are briefly introduced at beginning.The research and application progress on tannin resins for wood preservatives at home and abroad are reviewed.The significance and dev...Tannins and wood preservatives,in this article,are briefly introduced at beginning.The research and application progress on tannin resins for wood preservatives at home and abroad are reviewed.The significance and development prospects of research on tannins for wood preservatives are prospected.展开更多
Timber bridges can provide an economical alternative to concrete and steel structures, particularly in rural areas where vehicle traffic is light to moderate. The wooden components of bridges have historically been pr...Timber bridges can provide an economical alternative to concrete and steel structures, particularly in rural areas where vehicle traffic is light to moderate. The wooden components of bridges have historically been preserved with either an oil type or waterborne preservative system to protect the wood from decay in order to maintain required performance standards for an extended period of time. The focus of this paper is to describe some of the key preservatives, research and case studies that support use of preserved wood, and some important steps to follow for the appropriate and safe use of preserved wood when the planned application will be in or over aquatic and wetland environments. A wealth of scientific information has been collected and analyzed that clearly suggests the use of preserved wood does not present a significant adverse effect on aquatic and wetland environments. This conclusion is based on two decades of empirical research and case study evaluating the environmental fate and effects of preserved wood, level of migration of contaminates into aquatic and marine environments, and the preserved wood environment. This is particularly true when risks are properly assessed on a project site, the appropriate preservative is selected and the wood is preserved to the Western Wood Preservers Institute＇s BMPs （best management practices）, along with properly installing and maintaining the preserved material. To assist with the assessment process, peer-reviewed risk assessment models for 11 commonly used preservatives have been developed that provide for streamlined data entry by users and allow for evaluation of a structure above and below water. A companion preliminary screening level assessment tool is also available. When these measures are properly utilized engineers, biologists and other responsible officials can be confident that the service life of the preserved wood components will more than likely meet the required performance standards in an environmentally safe manner for up to 50 or more years on a majority of timber bridge projects.展开更多
In the area of recycling of spent chromated copper arsenate (CCA)-treated wood, most studies to date have focused on methods of removing/extracting the residual preservative from the wood matrix. It is well recognized...In the area of recycling of spent chromated copper arsenate (CCA)-treated wood, most studies to date have focused on methods of removing/extracting the residual preservative from the wood matrix. It is well recognized that exposure of CCA-treated wood to an acid solution can reverse the CCA fixation process thereby converting the CCA elements into their water-soluble form. The economic viability of the process is enhanced because it can be integrated with other technologies and products (e.g., “green” spray foam insulation, etc.). The market for the “green” CCA is the same as for traditional CCA-the wood treating industry, principally utility poles and pilings. A market research study was conducted to determine the suitability of spent CCA-treated wood as a source for recycled, “green” CCA for manufacturing “green” spray-foam insulation. Specifically, we wanted to discern the attitudes and overall perspectives of buyers/sellers (i.e., utilities and wood treating companies) of CCA preservatives and treated wood products, disposal methods and costs for decommissioned CCA-treated wood, and understand perceptions of and willingness-to-pay for “green” CCA preservatives extracted from the technologies used in this research. Results show that 60% of wood preservative treating respondents and 60% of electric utility company respondents are somewhat or greatly interested in using out-of-service utility poles as feedstock for “green insulation” as part of a new potential business venture.展开更多
[Objective] An approach of stress relaxation was proposed in present work to investigate the interactions among the waterproof agent,preservative and wood.[Method] Paraffin emulsion waterproof using natural surfactant...[Objective] An approach of stress relaxation was proposed in present work to investigate the interactions among the waterproof agent,preservative and wood.[Method] Paraffin emulsion waterproof using natural surfactants was prepared at different concentrations of 0.5% and 2.0%,which were added into two concentrations（0.3%,0.5%） of copper azole（CA） to obtain compound systems,and one-time fullcell process was applied to treat the sapwood of Pinus spp.with a size of 10 mm（L） ×10 mm（R） ×10 mm（T）.[Result] Compressive stress relaxation behaviors at two moisture levels and room temperature were measured and the results were as follows：1） compared with control group,the stress relaxation of compound system treated groups reduced,whether at oven-dried state or air-dried state.2） Under oven-dried condition,CA could weaken the relaxation of treated samples and this effect became greater with increasing concentration of preservative,but an increase in the concentration of paraffin emulsion would slightly promote the relaxation of compound system treated samples.While under air-dried condition,both CA and paraffin wax emulsion lowered the relaxation which was inversely related to the concentrations of both agents.[Conclusion] The results were expected to shed new light on the various macroscopic properties of the compound system treated wood at a microscopic level,and to provide favorable scientific evidences and theoretical supports for the manufacture of waterproofing preservative-treated wood.展开更多
A geometrical definition, fractal dimension, was introduced in this study to evaluate copper adsorption in wood treated with copper-containing preservatives. It is based on the assumption that some copper would compet...A geometrical definition, fractal dimension, was introduced in this study to evaluate copper adsorption in wood treated with copper-containing preservatives. It is based on the assumption that some copper would compete the hydroxyl groups in wood cell wall with water molecules, and therefore influence the fractal dimension of internal wood surfaces revealed by the moisture adsorption in wood. Southern yellow pine (Pinus spp.) specimens were treated with different concentrations of copper ethanolamine (Cu-EA) solution to obtain different copper retention levels. Then the adsorption isotherms of untreated and Cu-EA treated specimens were determined at 4, 15, 30, and 40 ℃ to provide the source data for fractal dimension calculation. The results showed that, at all temperatures, the fractal dimension of the internal wood surfaces had a decreasing trend with increasing copper retention. That is, the internal spaces in wood become 搕hinner?due to the copper adsorption on some hydroxyl groups in wood cell wall. The correlation between the fractal dimension and adsorbed copper ions makes it possible to evaluate the copper adsorption in wood cell wall.展开更多
Wood is a lignocellulosic material that,because of its organic nature,is a source of nutrients for bacteria,fungi,and insects.Incisitermes marginipennis(Latreille)is an interesting dry wood-boring termite.Because it i...Wood is a lignocellulosic material that,because of its organic nature,is a source of nutrients for bacteria,fungi,and insects.Incisitermes marginipennis(Latreille)is an interesting dry wood-boring termite.Because it is an extremely destructive pest,difficult to control due to its cryptic lifestyle,and for its role in the biogeochemical cycle of carbon and other elements;it is a fundamental organism.The use of less toxic and eco-friendly substances is important for protecting domestic,cultural,and historical heritage made of wood or lignocellulosic materials.The aim of this study was to evaluate the biological activity of various naphthoquinones extracted from the heartwood of T.grandis on I.marginipennis.First,heartwood flour was used for Soxhlet-type extractions to isolate and characterize the heartwood compounds by thin-layer chromatography.To identify the heartwood compounds,nuclear magnetic resonance and gas chromatography coupled to a mass spectrometer were used.The information obtained was supported using the Interactive Spectroscopy software.The identified heartwood compounds were lapachol,tectoquinone,deoxylapachol,dehydro-α-lapachone,tectol and tecomaquinone-I.Using nymphal termites of I.marginipennis as a biological model,the isolated and identified molecules were under three different tests(repellent,insecticide and protective)and their biological activity was individually evaluated.The results showed that the molecules obtained have a repellent-protective effect against I.marginipennis,although not in all cases,these molecules have high percentages of mortality and decreased the weight loss of the treated material exposed to I.marginipennis.展开更多
Wood is an organic material that is a source of carbon of organisms called Wood-decay fungi,and to preserve the wood,various toxic compounds to man and the environment have been used.To analyze the effect of N,NDimeth...Wood is an organic material that is a source of carbon of organisms called Wood-decay fungi,and to preserve the wood,various toxic compounds to man and the environment have been used.To analyze the effect of N,NDimethylhexadecylamine(DMHDA)on wood attacked by the rotting fungus Trametes versicolor L.We used an in vitro system to expose the fungus T.versicolor to different concentrations of the DMHDA(50,150 and 450µM).We quantified the diameter of mycelial growth and laccase activity,also,under these experimental conditions we studied morphological details of the organisms using different scanning equipment including scanning electron microscopy.The growth of T.versicolor exposed to DMHDA for 60 days,showed a concentration-dependent dose behavior,also,the electron microscopy analysis revealed that the morphology and mycelial density was affected by the DMHDA,showing a formation of atypical morphological and thickener folds.Finally,the pieces of wood treated with DMHDA and exposed to the fungus had a lower mass loss,after a period of 60 days of exposure,the values obtained were 0.7,1.0 and 0.5 g of mass lost for the control,LoC and LoDMHDA treatments respectively.Wood-rot fungi have represented economic losses worldwide,the strategies used have been supported by toxic compounds for the environment.The DMHDA both in the Petri dish system and as a wood preservative was shown to significantly inhibit the growth of T.versicolor.展开更多
文摘Use of water-borne wood preservatives began in approximately the 1950s. Residential and commercial uses rapidly developed for products such as decking, fences, and other outdoor structures. Nearly all such products were treated by preservatives using arsenic as a major ingredient. The most common preservative was chromated copper arsenate (CCA). A smaller volume used ammoniacal copper zinc arsenate (ACZA). Preservative label changes made in 2003 limited uses of these arsenical treatments to industrial or agricultural type uses, such as poles, piles, ties, bridges, and fencing. Use volumes of preservative-treated wood continued to grow after the label change, but the types of preservatives used changed greatly. The amounts of water-borne treated wood reaching end-of-life and being disposed also continued to grow, reflecting the increasing inventory of volume in service. However, the volume of arsenical-treated wood being disposed peaked in approximately 2008 and is now only approximately one-quarter of that volume. Most of the arsenical-treated wood now being disposed consists of large, easily identified and separated pieces, such as round poles, piles, and fence posts and timbers, which can be easily managed separated from other wood construction and demolition (C & D) waste. Thus, managing C & D waste to limit arsenic contamination of potential products, such as mulch, will be much more practical than some have feared.
文摘The relative potentials of either heartwood extracts (air dry extracts in 60 percent methanol) of very durable woods (Afzelia africana J.E. Smith; Erythrophleum suaveolens (Guill & Perr.) Brenam. Syn. E guinensis G.Don. or Milicia excelsa (Welw) C.C. Berg. Syn. Chlorophora excelsa (Welw) Benth.) or any of two proprietary wood preservatives (AWPA type 揅? Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) or 5 percent solution of AWPA Standard Designation P ??type 揅? Pentanchlorophenol (Penta) in light oil solvent) to suppress attack on pressure treated Antiaris toxicaria Lesch Sapwood by either any of three species of decaying fungi (Coridopsis Polyzona Klotzch; Lenzites trabea; or Trametes cingulata Fr.) under soil block exposure conditions were investigated and threshold values determined. Extract/preservative dosages were either 8.009; 24.778; 48.056; 96.111 or 144.167 kg穖-3 (0.5; 1.5; 3.0; 6.0 or 9.0 1b/ft3). Exposure was for either 14 or 28 weeks and in accordance with ASTM D1413 72 Provisions. Conclusions reached were that at threshold values the ability of either any of the heartwood extracts or proprietary wood preservatives to suppress attack under conditions in this study was significant at 0.01. Relative efficacy of those biocides was dependent on fungal species. Neither any of the heartwood extracts nor any of the proprietary wood preservatives (except in the case of Trametes cingulata attack on CCA treated wood at highest retention level) was able to confer 搗ery durable?rating on treated wood. Possible reasons for the reduced relative durability of extracts visa vis native heartwood were advanced. At the highest retention level (144.167 kg穖-3) there was no significant difference (at 0.05 level) between efficacy of each of the heartwood extracts and any of the proprietary wood preservatives (CCA or Penta).
文摘The amount of CCA fixed in the southern pine treated with CCA have been eval-uated.The conclusions from these experiments are:with the timber density increases,the reten-tion based on weight/weight will decrease,but the retention based on weight/volume will bealmost constant.Retention by weight would be more influential than by volume.
基金This work was supported by the Programs of the Yunnan Provincial Natural Science Foundation(2017FB060)Key research and development plan of the 13th five-year plan(2017YFD0600803)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(31760187)The authors also highly appreciate“Yunnan Provincial Reserve Talents for Middle&Young Academic and Technical Leaders(2019HB026)”and“Ten-thousand Program”-youth talent support program.
文摘Tannins and wood preservatives,in this article,are briefly introduced at beginning.The research and application progress on tannin resins for wood preservatives at home and abroad are reviewed.The significance and development prospects of research on tannins for wood preservatives are prospected.
文摘Timber bridges can provide an economical alternative to concrete and steel structures, particularly in rural areas where vehicle traffic is light to moderate. The wooden components of bridges have historically been preserved with either an oil type or waterborne preservative system to protect the wood from decay in order to maintain required performance standards for an extended period of time. The focus of this paper is to describe some of the key preservatives, research and case studies that support use of preserved wood, and some important steps to follow for the appropriate and safe use of preserved wood when the planned application will be in or over aquatic and wetland environments. A wealth of scientific information has been collected and analyzed that clearly suggests the use of preserved wood does not present a significant adverse effect on aquatic and wetland environments. This conclusion is based on two decades of empirical research and case study evaluating the environmental fate and effects of preserved wood, level of migration of contaminates into aquatic and marine environments, and the preserved wood environment. This is particularly true when risks are properly assessed on a project site, the appropriate preservative is selected and the wood is preserved to the Western Wood Preservers Institute＇s BMPs （best management practices）, along with properly installing and maintaining the preserved material. To assist with the assessment process, peer-reviewed risk assessment models for 11 commonly used preservatives have been developed that provide for streamlined data entry by users and allow for evaluation of a structure above and below water. A companion preliminary screening level assessment tool is also available. When these measures are properly utilized engineers, biologists and other responsible officials can be confident that the service life of the preserved wood components will more than likely meet the required performance standards in an environmentally safe manner for up to 50 or more years on a majority of timber bridge projects.
文摘In the area of recycling of spent chromated copper arsenate (CCA)-treated wood, most studies to date have focused on methods of removing/extracting the residual preservative from the wood matrix. It is well recognized that exposure of CCA-treated wood to an acid solution can reverse the CCA fixation process thereby converting the CCA elements into their water-soluble form. The economic viability of the process is enhanced because it can be integrated with other technologies and products (e.g., “green” spray foam insulation, etc.). The market for the “green” CCA is the same as for traditional CCA-the wood treating industry, principally utility poles and pilings. A market research study was conducted to determine the suitability of spent CCA-treated wood as a source for recycled, “green” CCA for manufacturing “green” spray-foam insulation. Specifically, we wanted to discern the attitudes and overall perspectives of buyers/sellers (i.e., utilities and wood treating companies) of CCA preservatives and treated wood products, disposal methods and costs for decommissioned CCA-treated wood, and understand perceptions of and willingness-to-pay for “green” CCA preservatives extracted from the technologies used in this research. Results show that 60% of wood preservative treating respondents and 60% of electric utility company respondents are somewhat or greatly interested in using out-of-service utility poles as feedstock for “green insulation” as part of a new potential business venture.
文摘[Objective] An approach of stress relaxation was proposed in present work to investigate the interactions among the waterproof agent,preservative and wood.[Method] Paraffin emulsion waterproof using natural surfactants was prepared at different concentrations of 0.5% and 2.0%,which were added into two concentrations（0.3%,0.5%） of copper azole（CA） to obtain compound systems,and one-time fullcell process was applied to treat the sapwood of Pinus spp.with a size of 10 mm（L） ×10 mm（R） ×10 mm（T）.[Result] Compressive stress relaxation behaviors at two moisture levels and room temperature were measured and the results were as follows：1） compared with control group,the stress relaxation of compound system treated groups reduced,whether at oven-dried state or air-dried state.2） Under oven-dried condition,CA could weaken the relaxation of treated samples and this effect became greater with increasing concentration of preservative,but an increase in the concentration of paraffin emulsion would slightly promote the relaxation of compound system treated samples.While under air-dried condition,both CA and paraffin wax emulsion lowered the relaxation which was inversely related to the concentrations of both agents.[Conclusion] The results were expected to shed new light on the various macroscopic properties of the compound system treated wood at a microscopic level,and to provide favorable scientific evidences and theoretical supports for the manufacture of waterproofing preservative-treated wood.
文摘A geometrical definition, fractal dimension, was introduced in this study to evaluate copper adsorption in wood treated with copper-containing preservatives. It is based on the assumption that some copper would compete the hydroxyl groups in wood cell wall with water molecules, and therefore influence the fractal dimension of internal wood surfaces revealed by the moisture adsorption in wood. Southern yellow pine (Pinus spp.) specimens were treated with different concentrations of copper ethanolamine (Cu-EA) solution to obtain different copper retention levels. Then the adsorption isotherms of untreated and Cu-EA treated specimens were determined at 4, 15, 30, and 40 ℃ to provide the source data for fractal dimension calculation. The results showed that, at all temperatures, the fractal dimension of the internal wood surfaces had a decreasing trend with increasing copper retention. That is, the internal spaces in wood become 搕hinner?due to the copper adsorption on some hydroxyl groups in wood cell wall. The correlation between the fractal dimension and adsorbed copper ions makes it possible to evaluate the copper adsorption in wood cell wall.
基金supported by the Coordination of Scientific Research,UMSNH(Project 2022).
文摘Wood is a lignocellulosic material that,because of its organic nature,is a source of nutrients for bacteria,fungi,and insects.Incisitermes marginipennis(Latreille)is an interesting dry wood-boring termite.Because it is an extremely destructive pest,difficult to control due to its cryptic lifestyle,and for its role in the biogeochemical cycle of carbon and other elements;it is a fundamental organism.The use of less toxic and eco-friendly substances is important for protecting domestic,cultural,and historical heritage made of wood or lignocellulosic materials.The aim of this study was to evaluate the biological activity of various naphthoquinones extracted from the heartwood of T.grandis on I.marginipennis.First,heartwood flour was used for Soxhlet-type extractions to isolate and characterize the heartwood compounds by thin-layer chromatography.To identify the heartwood compounds,nuclear magnetic resonance and gas chromatography coupled to a mass spectrometer were used.The information obtained was supported using the Interactive Spectroscopy software.The identified heartwood compounds were lapachol,tectoquinone,deoxylapachol,dehydro-α-lapachone,tectol and tecomaquinone-I.Using nymphal termites of I.marginipennis as a biological model,the isolated and identified molecules were under three different tests(repellent,insecticide and protective)and their biological activity was individually evaluated.The results showed that the molecules obtained have a repellent-protective effect against I.marginipennis,although not in all cases,these molecules have high percentages of mortality and decreased the weight loss of the treated material exposed to I.marginipennis.
文摘Wood is an organic material that is a source of carbon of organisms called Wood-decay fungi,and to preserve the wood,various toxic compounds to man and the environment have been used.To analyze the effect of N,NDimethylhexadecylamine(DMHDA)on wood attacked by the rotting fungus Trametes versicolor L.We used an in vitro system to expose the fungus T.versicolor to different concentrations of the DMHDA(50,150 and 450µM).We quantified the diameter of mycelial growth and laccase activity,also,under these experimental conditions we studied morphological details of the organisms using different scanning equipment including scanning electron microscopy.The growth of T.versicolor exposed to DMHDA for 60 days,showed a concentration-dependent dose behavior,also,the electron microscopy analysis revealed that the morphology and mycelial density was affected by the DMHDA,showing a formation of atypical morphological and thickener folds.Finally,the pieces of wood treated with DMHDA and exposed to the fungus had a lower mass loss,after a period of 60 days of exposure,the values obtained were 0.7,1.0 and 0.5 g of mass lost for the control,LoC and LoDMHDA treatments respectively.Wood-rot fungi have represented economic losses worldwide,the strategies used have been supported by toxic compounds for the environment.The DMHDA both in the Petri dish system and as a wood preservative was shown to significantly inhibit the growth of T.versicolor.
