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Drying wastes from urban forestry as an option for their recovery and use in furniture and small wooden objects

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  • D. Klingenberg

    (“Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo)

  • A. M. Nolasco

    (“Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo)

  • L. Candaten

    (“Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo)

  • A. K. L. Cavalcante

    (“Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo)

  • D. L. Aguiar

    (“Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo)

  • E. C. Souza

    (“Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo)

  • L. F. P. Bispo

    (“Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo)

  • A. F. Dias Júnior

    (Federal University of Espírito Santo)

Abstract

The management of urban trees generates wood wastes that are commonly destined for use as firewood or compost. However, they can be used for more noble purposes such as making furniture or small wooden objects. This study aimed to investigate the drying and the shrinkage of the wood of seven typical urban afforestation species to determine the possibility of high-valued alternative use(s). Samples of these species (Cenostigma pluviosum (DC.) E. Gagnon & G.P. Lewis.; Delonix regia (Bojer ex Hook.) Raf.; Ficus benjamina L.; Licania tomentosa (Benth.) Fritsch; Nectandra megapotamica (Spreng.) Mez; Terminalia catappa L.; and Tipuana tipu (Benth.) Kuntze) underwent a drastic drying test in a laboratory oven at 103 ± 2 °C, followed by weighing on an analytical balance to monitor the weight over a 24-h period, separated into four intervals of 4 h and one of 8 h. The drying rate, shrinkage and anisotropy coefficient of the species were evaluated. Wood wastes of the species C. pluviosum and L. tomentosa showed greater shrinkage during drying, with the lowest drying rates being found among the other species. F. benjamina, D. regia, N. megapotamica, T. catappa and T. tipu showed lower values of shrinkage and regular anisotropy coefficients close to ideal for application to make small wooden objects according to the characteristics of the species already present in the industrial market. The seven species thus have potential for application in the production of small wooden objects and furniture. This use is a potential alternative for environmental and social betterment.

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  • D. Klingenberg & A. M. Nolasco & L. Candaten & A. K. L. Cavalcante & D. L. Aguiar & E. C. Souza & L. F. P. Bispo & A. F. Dias Júnior, 2022. "Drying wastes from urban forestry as an option for their recovery and use in furniture and small wooden objects," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 24(10), pages 11615-11625, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:endesu:v:24:y:2022:i:10:d:10.1007_s10668-021-01913-z
    DOI: 10.1007/s10668-021-01913-z
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