Impregnation of veneer with furfuryl alcohol for an improved plasticization and moulding

摘要

Due to mechanical restrictions veneer application on surfaces is limited to simple shapes. To enhance the moulding performance veneer samples were impregnated with furfuryl alcohol for improved plasticization. The plasticizing effect of furfuryl alcohol was determined according to the Erichsen cupping test and results were compared to control samples and water saturated samples. The extent of furfuryl alcohol plasticization is comparable to the use of water with the shaping path being distinctly improved by 71 % for water and 86 % for furfuryl alcohol. Little changes were observed for maximum load.