METHOD OF MAKING CELLULOSIC COMPOSITE ARTICLES

摘要

A method of forming a consolidated wood product is disclosed wherein zinc borate and resin are mixed with cellulosic material to form treated cellulosic material, followed by applying heat and pressure to form a consolidated cellulosic product. A consolidated product comprises zinc borate, resin, and cellulosic material, wherein the zinc borate is distributed throughout the lignocellulosic material. A steam injection process is also disclosed.