Thermal Treatment Impact on Kusia (Nauclea diderrichii) Dimensional Changes

Authors

  • Gladys Ama Quartey Department of Interior Design and Technology Takoradi Technical University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7073-6342
  • Eric Donkor Marfo Department of Interior Design and Technology Takoradi Technical University
  • Emmanuel Yaw Wereko Department of Interior Design and Technology Takoradi Technical University
  • Clara Lily Tetteh Department of Interior Design and Technology Takoradi Technical University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14738/aivp.1303.18921

Keywords:

Anti-shrink efficiency, Dimensional Stability, Kusia, Thermal Treatment, Volumetric Swelling Coefficient

Abstract

Thermal treatment of wood has grown significantly in recent decades as a method to enhance wood qualities. Wood is widely used in construction, but its tendency to swell and shrink poses challenges. High-temperature heating reduces these dimensional changes without using chemicals, making it an eco-friendly alternative to chemical modifications. This study examined the effects of thermal treatment on the dimensional stability of Kusia (Nauclea diderrichii) at various temperatures. Results showed that increasing the temperature from 150°C to 240°C improved stability, with anti-shrink efficiency rising from 36.62 to 52.11.

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Published

2025-06-30

How to Cite

Quartey, G. A., Marfo, E. D., Wereko, E. Y., & Tetteh, C. L. (2025). Thermal Treatment Impact on Kusia (Nauclea diderrichii) Dimensional Changes. European Journal of Applied Sciences, 13(03), 529–535. https://doi.org/10.14738/aivp.1303.18921

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 03 (2025): European Journal of Applied Sciences

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