Feedback processes in cellulose thermal decomposition: implications for fire-retarding strategies and treatments

Feedback Processes in Cellulose Thermal Decomposition. Implications for Fire-retarding Strategies and Treatments

A simple dynamical system that models the competitive thermokinetics and chemistry of cellulose decomposition is examined, with reference to evidence from experimental studies indicating that char formation is a low activation energy exothermal process and volatilization is a high activation energy endothermal process. The thermohydrolysis chemistry at the core of the primary competition is des...

The Overview of Thermal Decomposition of Cellulose in Lignocellulosic Biomass

Effects of Nanosilver in Improving Fire-Retarding Properties of Borax in Solid Woods

Effects of heat-transferring property of silver nanoparticles were evaluated on two solid woods of poplar and fir and in combination with Borax. Nanosilver and Borax were applied in pressure vessel using Rueping method. The size range of silver nanoparticles was 20-80 nm. Specimens of 150×130×9 mm were prepared and five fire-retarding properties were measured using a newly designed slide fire t...

Fire-retardant Treatments for Wood

Effects of Nanosilver in Improving Fire-Retarding Properties of Borax in Solid Woods

Effects of heat-transferring property of silver nanoparticles were evaluated on two solid woods of poplar and fir and in combination with Borax. Nanosilver and Borax were applied in pressure vessel using Rueping method. The size range of silver nanoparticles was 20-80 nm. Specimens of 150×130×9 mm were prepared and five fire-retarding properties were measured using a newly designed slide fire t...