title: Nondestructive optical detection of monomer uptake in wood polymer composites.
abstract: A noninvasive method to assess the local monomer concentration within a wooden matrix, post monomer impregnation, by time-resolved diffuse optical spectroscopy is demonstrated. A data analysis technique for improving accuracy, which takes account of changes in the refractive index during the monomer uptake, has been employed. This technique can be potentially applied in the wood industry for the study of polymer composites as well as in cultural heritage science for noninvasively monitoring the penetration of chemical compounds used for consolidation or conservation purposes.
authors.forename: Andrea
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authors.lastname: Farina
authors.forename: Ilaria
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authors.lastname: Bargigia
authors.forename: Emma-Rose
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authors.lastname: Janeček
authors.forename: Zarah
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authors.lastname: Walsh
authors.forename: Cosimo
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authors.lastname: D'Andrea
authors.forename: Austin
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authors.lastname: Nevin
authors.forename: Michael
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authors.lastname: Ramage
authors.forename: Oren A
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authors.lastname: Scherman
authors.forename: Antonio
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authors.lastname: Pifferi