Scots Pine Wood Properties Modified with Dairy Coproducts

Experimental data from a 2026 study by assira keralta evaluates dairy coproducts like whey ultrafiltration permeate as sustainable polyol substitutes for wood modification. The research compares the dimensional stability and mechanical properties of Scots pine sapwood treated with these coproducts alone or combined with citric acid. Results include measurements of anti-swelling efficiency, moisture content, surface hardness, and bending strength.

Use Cases

• Predict anti-swelling efficiency from treatment formulation (e.g., citric acid, whey) and curing temperature using regression models.
• Classify wood samples by treatment type based on Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy data indicating ester formation.
• Analyze the correlation between moisture content at 95% RH and surface hardness measurements across different modification recipes.
• Compare the reduction in bending strength between samples modified with dairy coproducts versus citric acid alone.

Strengths

• Data includes specific performance metrics like ~32% reduction in moisture content and 30% increase in surface hardness.
• Results are validated with multiple analytical techniques including scanning electron microscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.

Limitations

• Sample size and number of experimental replicates are not specified, limiting statistical power.
• Dataset scope is limited to a single wood species (Scots pine sapwood) and specific curing conditions (160 °C).

Provenance

Source

Figshare, authored by assira keralta.

Collection Method

Full-cell impregnation followed by curing at 160 °C to promote in situ polycondensation; properties measured post-treatment.

Time Range

Study published in 2026.

Freshness

Last updated in March 2026.