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A brief review of the past, present and future of wood preservation
Author(s) -
Schultz Tor P,
Nicholas Darrel D,
Preston Alan F
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
pest management science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.296
H-Index - 125
eISSN - 1526-4998
pISSN - 1526-498X
DOI - 10.1002/ps.1386
Subject(s) - chromated copper arsenate , biocide , agrochemical , environmental science , environmental protection , business , waste management , engineering , ecology , biology , copper , chemistry , agriculture , organic chemistry
Wood products used in exterior applications must be protected against biodeterioration by decay fungi, insects such as termites, and other organisms. Traditionally, wood products for residential or industrial applications have been protected by treatment with chromated copper arsenate (CCA) or older inexpensive organic biocides, but environmental and disposal concerns and governmental regulations have resulted in a rapid and dramatic worldwide shift to copper‐based systems. The current development trend is towards employing totally organic biocides based on relatively benign and expensive agrochemicals, with continuing research directed towards developing non‐biocidal methods to protect wood. Copyright © 2007 Society of Chemical Industry
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