Table 5 Characteristics of nanocapsules and metallic nanomaterials for wood protection
From: Application of Nanotechnology in Wood-Based Products Industry: A Review
Purpose | Properties of nanomaterials |
|---|---|
Long-term outdoor performance | Light stability (UV resistance) |
High transparency with ideal accentuation of the wood grain for highlighted the natural beauty of the wood | |
Good mechanical and chemical resistances | |
Long-term durability | Toxic to bio-deteriorating agents but safe for human and environment |
Controlled release properties | |
Long-term dirt-repelling | Self-cleaning |
Water repellent |