A review on citric acid as green modifying agent and binder for wood

Citric acid (CA) can be found naturally in fruits and vegetables, particularly citrus fruit. CA is widely used in many fields but its usage as a green modifying agent and binder for wood is barely addressed. Esterification is one of the most common chemical reactions applied in wood modification. CA...

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Published in:Polymers
Main Author: Lee S.H.; Tahir P.M.; Lum W.C.; Tan L.P.; Bawon P.; Park B.-D.; Al Edrus S.S.O.; Abdullah U.H.
Format: Review
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020
Online Access:https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85089550134&doi=10.3390%2fPOLYM12081692&partnerID=40&md5=4fbbe1f8bcc4d862f4f8b7b0a97359e2