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Wood biodeterioration in marine environment
Rao, M.V.; Kuppusamy, V. (2022). Wood biodeterioration in marine environment, in: Sundararaj, R. (Ed.) Science of wood degradation and its protection. pp. 359-437. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8797-6_12
In: Sundararaj, R. (Ed.) (2022). Science of wood degradation and its protection. Springer: Singapore. ISBN 978-981-16-8796-9; e-ISBN 978-981-16-8797-6. VII, 744 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8797-6, more
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Keyword
    Marine/Coastal
Author keywords
    seawater; biofilm; biocorrosion; biofouling; wood boring; timber protection
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  • Rao, M.V.
  • Kuppusamy, V.
Abstract
    The biological processes a wood undergoes on exposure to use or otherwise in marine environment are comprehensively briefed up. Biofilm development on material surfaces in seawater followed by the biocorrosion phenomenon in general is narrated. Biofouling menace common to all anthropogenic installations and particularly to wooden structures is outlined. Wood and borer hazard with reference to its material qualities, resources, utility, biodeterioration by fungi and higher organisms in marine environment are detailed. Employment of prime timbers for various end uses, their availability and alternative substitute species are discussed. Timber protection in seawater realm for movable assemblies and immovable fabrications, advantages of technology adoption for such purposes, hurdles in achieving the aims and goals are highlighted. Finally, the future of wood is emphasized in view of the many soothing qualities it confers on man kind for the sustainability of the globe.
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