The Interdependence of the Lignin Content and Electrical Properties of Wood

Authors

  • A. Venkateswaran

Keywords:

Permittivity, DC conductivity, Klason lignin, nondestructive analysis, specific gravity

Abstract

A linear relationship was found to exist between the percentage of acid-insoluble lignin content and both the permittivity and DC conductivity of vacuum-dried woods, woods conditioned at 65% relative humidity, and in both of the two major grain directions. This study shows that dielectric measurements could be developed into a nondestructive analytical tool for estimating acid-insoluble lignin content in woods.

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Published

2007-06-05

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Number 1 / Spring 1974

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Research Contributions

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