Research Article | Published: 01 March 2014

Exploratory studies on nanobiocide for wood preservation

Aparna Kalawate

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 37 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 9-16 | 2014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2014-L4S8EQ | Cite this article

Abstract

Nanotechnology presents a tremendous opportunity to boost the field of wood preservation through implementing modern and unique metal biocides with improved properties. Nano form of Copper oxide, Zinc oxide and Copper sulphate were made by mechanical milling in the high energy planetary ball mill with 450 rpm for 12 hours. Among the three tested nanobiocides Copper sulphate at 0.5% concentration provided protection to the plywood against wood destroying organisms without sacrificing the bond quality of plywood. This is the first report to develop and test the efficacy of nanobiocide against wood destroying organism in India.

Keywords

Nanotechnology, Metal biocides, Milling, Plywood, Organism, Bond quality

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Kalawate, A., 2014. Exploratory studies on nanobiocide for wood preservation. Indian Journal of Forestry, 37(1), pp.9-16. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2014-L4S8EQ

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