Development of wood preservatives to prevent biodeterioration

Rajput, Himadri; Rajan, Preethi; Li, Shujun; Stratton, Glenn W.; Murray, Gordon; He, Quan (Sophia)

doi:10.1080/02773813.2023.2284161

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“…Nonetheless, combining natural products and synthetic wood preservatives such as biocides can be synergistic in wood preservation and can promise long term protection of wood | https://doi.org/10.1007/s44274-024-00093-7 [54,55]. Furthermore, thermal and chemical modifications also provide biological resistance and promote the dimensional properties of wood although more knowledge needs to be explored, including safety for the environment [15,56].…”

Section: Eco-friendly Strategies In Wood Preservationmentioning

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Determination of potentially toxic heavy metals in selected wood treatment sites in Uasin Gishu County and their associated health concerns

Miranji,

Kibet,

Kipkemboi

2024

Discov Environ

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One of the monumental environmental and public health concerns of our time lies in the use of toxic preservatives in wood treatment plants. In this investigation, we report the results of potentially toxic heavy metals from wood treatment plants in Uasin Gishu County. A 20 g ground and sieved soil sample from each sampling site Cheplaskei (CK), Outspan (OS) and Sukunanga (SK) was weighed and treated with 0.5 M nitric acid for 2 h. The sample was then analyzed for potentially toxic metals using inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES). The statistical treatment of the data was done using Principal component analysis (PCA) and Pearson’s correlation. The highest concentration of copper was observed at SK, which contributed approximately 37% of all the potentially toxic heavy metal content analyzed, whereas the concentration of lead was found to be about 33% of the total heavy metal content analyzed at the same sampling site. Furthermore, the most abundant metal in the sampled sites is manganese, which was found to be 390.0 ± 8.63, 279.0 ± 8.05and 44.5 ± 2.95 ppm in OS, CK, and SK, respectively. PCA showed that the heavy metals in the sample sites originated from two independent sources—natural and anthropogenic. Evidently from the concentration profile data, all the potentially toxic heavy metals had concentrations above the World Health Organization (WHO) acceptable limits, although, based on the contamination factors determined, the wood treatment sites are less polluted; however, there is need for regular monitoring to ensure adherence to proper public and environmental health practices.

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Section: Eco-friendly Strategies In Wood Preservationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Determination of potentially toxic heavy metals in selected wood treatment sites in Uasin Gishu County and their associated health concerns

Miranji,

Kibet,

Kipkemboi

2024

Discov Environ

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Novel acrylamide‐based baits for effective control of subterranean termites (Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae)

Abbas,

Alam,

Abbas

et al. 2024

Pest Management Science

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BACKGROUNDAcrylamide‐based bait has super water absorption making it highly attractive to subterranean termites that are lured by wood with high water content. This study investigated the control efficiency of these baits on subterranean termites. In particular, we evaluated the water‐absorption capacity, attractiveness to subterranean termites, and control efficiency of these baits on subterranean termites through wooden blocks (Populus deltoides and three types of particleboards).RESULTSThe results indicated a substantial water absorption capacity of acrylamide (70.6%; control: 14.8%) and a strong attraction for feeding subterranean termites (P. deltoides: 198 highest; 81 lowest subterranean termites individuals; combination of neem leaves and walnut shells: 168 highest; 36 lowest subterranean termites individuals). When acrylamide was combined with boric acid at the highest concentration, it resulted in the lowest wood consumption rates (P. deltoides: 24.1%; control: 63.8%, combination of neem leaves and walnut shells: 32.5%; control: 62.1%).CONCLUSIONSIn conclusion, this research supports the commercial viability of employing innovative acrylamide‐based toxic baits and particleboards for subterranean termite management. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.

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Development of wood preservatives to prevent biodeterioration

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References 143 publications

Determination of potentially toxic heavy metals in selected wood treatment sites in Uasin Gishu County and their associated health concerns

Determination of potentially toxic heavy metals in selected wood treatment sites in Uasin Gishu County and their associated health concerns

Novel acrylamide‐based baits for effective control of subterranean termites (Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae)

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