Physico-chemical and mechanical characterisation of the bark of selected Ficus species growing in Uganda

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dc.contributor.authorMwanja, Christine
dc.contributor.authorMugabi, Paul
dc.contributor.authorBanana, Abwoli Y.
dc.date.accessioned2021-12-10T17:26:42Z
dc.date.available2021-12-10T17:26:42Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.description.abstractIn this study, the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of three Ficus species growing in Uganda were determined. Basic density and water absorption rate were (0.33 g/cm3, 134) in Ficus natalensis, (0.32 g/cm3, 137) in Ficus thonningii and (0.28 g/cm3, 145) in Ficus glumosa, respectively. Lignin content and tensile strength were highest in the bark of F. natalensis, and lowest in F. glumosa while cellulose content was highest in the bark of F. glumosa and lowest in F. natalensis. Based on the results, the bark is not suitable for use in industries such as paper manufacturing, where lignin is undesirable, but it can be used in manufacture of dyes and adhesives.en_US
dc.identifier.citationMwanja, C., Mugabi, P., & Banana, AY (2016). Physico-chemical and mechanical characterization of the bark of selected Ficus species growing in Uganda. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products , 74 (5), 767-769. DOI 10.1007/s00107-016-1068-4en_US
dc.identifier.other10.1007/s00107-016-1068-4
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/266
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherEuropean Journal of Wood and Wood Productsen_US
dc.subjectPhysico-chemicalen_US
dc.subjectFicus speciesen_US
dc.subjectUgandaen_US
dc.titlePhysico-chemical and mechanical characterisation of the bark of selected Ficus species growing in Ugandaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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