More results in plasma-processed Philippine wood: Increased termite resistance and lesser combustibility

Authors

Philip Mateum College of Architecture, University of the Philippines Diliman
Ross Orille College of Architecture, University of the Philippines Diliman
Rafael Ramos College of Architecture, University of the Philippines Diliman
Rommel Miranda National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
Jonathan Lee Monasterial National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
Luis Ma. Bo-ot National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
Henry Ramos National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman

Abstract

Plasma as low energy hydrogen ion beam was produced using the gas-discharge ion source. With a discharge current of 1mA discharge the beam was utilized to irradiate Yakal, Tangile and Albizia wood substrates. These wood samples represent various endemic Philippine wood species. Previously, a study on the Narra wood after irradiation displayed improved hydrophobic properties. In this study the variety of wood substrates is expanded. These were tested for enhancement of other properties, i.e. for termite and fire resistance. The samples displayed marked improvement. The SEM images show surface modification.

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2005: Proceedings of the 23rd Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress

Article ID

SPP-2005-PB-53

Section

Poster Session PB

Published

2005-10-26

How to Cite

[1]

P Mateum, R Orille, R Ramos, R Miranda, JL Monasterial, LM Bo-ot, and H Ramos, More results in plasma-processed Philippine wood: Increased termite resistance and lesser combustibility, Proceedings of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas 23, SPP-2005-PB-53 (2005). URL: https://proceedings.spp-online.org/article/view/SPP-2005-PB-53.