Microstructure and Mechanism of Grain Raising in Wood

Grain raising, the lifting of fibres when water is applied to wood surfaces, is a reason why some companies are reluctant to finish wood products with water-borne coatings. However, the elements that lift-up and cause grain raising have not been identified, and the relationship between wood density...

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Main Authors: Philip D. Evans, Ian Cullis, Joseph Doh Wook Kim, Lukie H. Leung, Siti Hazneza, Roger D. Heady
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-08-01
Series:Coatings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/7/9/135