Cork: Biology, Production and Uses

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Helena Pereira (Forest Research Centre, Technical University of Lisbon, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Portugal)

Cork

Biology, Production and Uses

Helena Pereira (Forest Research Centre, Technical University of Lisbon, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Portugal)

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English

Elsevier Science Ltd
29 March 2007

Botany & plant sciences; Timber & wood processing

This comprehensive book describes cork as a natural product, as an industrial raw-materials, and as a wine bottle closure. From its formation in the outer bark of the cork oak tree to the properties that are of relevance to its use, cork is presented and explained including its physical and mechanical properties.

The industrial processing of cork from post-harvest procedures to the production of cork agglomerates and composites is described.

Intended as a reference book, this is the ideal compilation of scientific knowledge on state-of-the-art cork production and use.

Edited by: Helena Pereira (Forest Research Centre Technical University of Lisbon Instituto Superior de Agronomia Portugal)
Imprint: Elsevier Science Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 165mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 780g
ISBN: 9780444529671
ISBN 10: 0444529675
Pages: 346
Publication Date: 29 March 2007
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part I: Cork Biology 1. The Formation and Growth of Cork 2. The Structure of Cork 3. The Chemical Composition of Cork Part II: Cork Production 4. The Cork Oak 5. The Extraction of Cork 6. The Management of Cork Production 7. The Sustainability of Cork Oak Forests Part III: Cork Properties 8. Macroscopic Appearance and Quality 9. Physical Properties and Moisture Relations 10. Mechanical Properties Part IV: Cork Processing and Products 11. Post-Harvest Processing 12. Products of Natural Cork 13. Cork Agglomerates and Composites Part V: Wine and Corks 14. Bottling and Types of Cork Stoppers 15. The Quality of Cork Stoppers 16. Wine and Cork