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The role of particle size of particulate nano-zinc oxide wood preservatives on termite mortality and leach resistance

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Abstract

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Keywords

Zinc oxide, nanoparticles, nanostructured materials, nanotechnology, wood deterioration, metallic oxides, leaching, wood preservation, preserved wood, wood preservatives, Reticulitermes flavipes, termites, insect pests, insect control, insecticides, wood biodegradation, biodegradation, Southern pines, mortality, sapwood, treated wood, preservatives, resistance to decay, wood decay, impregnation, preservative treated wood, nanometals, termite control, preservation, decomposition of wood, Southern yellow pine, biocides, particle size, wood block tests

Citation

Clausen, Carol A.; Kartal, Nami S.; Arango, Rachel A.; Green, Frederick. 2011. The role of particle size of particulate nano-zinc oxide wood preservatives on termite mortality and leach resistance. Nanoscale research letters. Vol. 6 (June 2011): [5] p.
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