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Patent Number
Patent Inventor Names
Amar N. Neogi0
James Shaw0
Gary D. Peterson0
Date of Patent
November 27, 2007
0Patent Application Number
106022080
Date Filed
June 23, 2003
0Patent Primary Examiner
Patent abstract
Methods for esterifying hydroxyl groups in cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin in wood are described, wherein the wood is chosen from loblolly, slash, shortleaf, longleaf or radiata pines. Methods can include solvent drying techniques and heating provided by electromagnetic radiation, such as microwave, and radiofrequency. Products made from the methods are described that have greater decay resistance and dimensional stability as compared with non-esterified wood products.
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