Eric Donkor Marfo

Effect of Acetylation on Some Strength Properties of Danta (Nesogordonia papaverifera) and Ananta (Cynometra Ananta)

Eric Donkor Marfo, John Frank Eshun, Emmanuel Yaw Wereko & Gladys Ama Quartey · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

Dimensional stability and durability of wood can be improved by chemical modification. However, some strength properties are reduced, increased or not affected depending on the type of chemical used. Two high density tropical hardwood species, Nesogordonia papaverifera and Cynome...

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Evaluating the Effect of Thermal Treatment on Some Mechanical Properties of Two Lesser Used Wood Species Grown in Ghana

Eric Donkor Marfo · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2022

Some lesser used wood species from the forests in Ghana are non-durable and have low dimensional stability. These wood species can be modified to improve such properties. Thermal treatment of wood can improve wood properties such as resistance to wood-destroying fungi and dimensi...

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Evaluation of Strength Properties of Laguncularia racemosa (White Mangroves) from the Central and Western Regions of Ghana for Efficient Use

Francis Kofi Bih, Benjamin Wilberforce Eshun & Eric Donkor Marfo · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

For a better use of wood as an engineering material, knowledge of its strength properties is important. In building projects, strength properties of wood and wood-based components are crucial. The research was to investigate some mechanical properties of white mangrove (Laguncula...

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