The main goal of the SWORFISH (Superb WOod SuRface FIniSHing) project is to establish the scientific and practical feasibility of creating novel technologies for mechanical, thermal and chemical modification of wooden materials and manufacturing processes in order to create superb wood--based materials and products. Such materials themselves should have selected physical and mechanical properties needed to satisfy certain end-- use demands (e.g. extra--durability against insects, elevated abrasion resistance, fire self-- extinguishing characteristics, anti--bacteria feature, self--cleaning, self deodorizing, accumulation of emissions/particles/pollutants or attractive outlook with pleasant touch). The assumption is that a real progress is possible if benefit is taken from advanced material/process modelling and simulation techniques that are not yet extensively used in manufacturing of wood products. By knowing a priori both; the surface characteristics (evaluated by scanning techniques, like near--infrared spectroscopy) and expected surface performance, it might be possible to individualize the surface treatments. An integrated part of the SWORFISH project is to collect the state--of--the art knowledge on the available surface finishing (bulk modifications) technologies. A complete measurement chain assuring fast and reliable assessment of all essential surface properties at various levels (nano, micro, macro, meso) has been also developed within the project frame.
Superb wood surface finishing - SWORFISH project approach
Sandak J;Sandak A;Riggio M;Santoni I
2013
Abstract
The main goal of the SWORFISH (Superb WOod SuRface FIniSHing) project is to establish the scientific and practical feasibility of creating novel technologies for mechanical, thermal and chemical modification of wooden materials and manufacturing processes in order to create superb wood--based materials and products. Such materials themselves should have selected physical and mechanical properties needed to satisfy certain end-- use demands (e.g. extra--durability against insects, elevated abrasion resistance, fire self-- extinguishing characteristics, anti--bacteria feature, self--cleaning, self deodorizing, accumulation of emissions/particles/pollutants or attractive outlook with pleasant touch). The assumption is that a real progress is possible if benefit is taken from advanced material/process modelling and simulation techniques that are not yet extensively used in manufacturing of wood products. By knowing a priori both; the surface characteristics (evaluated by scanning techniques, like near--infrared spectroscopy) and expected surface performance, it might be possible to individualize the surface treatments. An integrated part of the SWORFISH project is to collect the state--of--the art knowledge on the available surface finishing (bulk modifications) technologies. A complete measurement chain assuring fast and reliable assessment of all essential surface properties at various levels (nano, micro, macro, meso) has been also developed within the project frame.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
