Synthesis and characterization of lignin-silicone hybrid polymers as possible
consolidants for decayed wood

The consolidation of samples of waterlogged wood was attempted using allylated lignin as cross-linker and compatibilizer in the silicone oil conservative treatment. During the curing of the composite, allylated lignin was reacted with a poly(dimethylsiloxane) hydride terminated on both the end of the silicone chain through a hydrosilylation reaction in the presence of the Karstedt’s catalyst. Three lignin-silicone hybrids were prepared, using different allyl/hydride groups ratios. Preliminary wood consolidation was thus accomplished treating pieces of wood with ligninsilicone hybrids prepared in situ with silicone and allylated lignin in different concentration in the. IR and SEM-EDX analysis proved that the growth of the silicone-lignin polymer was easier within the external layers. In addition, water uptake tests and contact angle measurements were performer on consolidated wood samples to evaluate the extent of hydrophobicity

Published papers
• Anika Salanti, Luca Zoia, Stefano Zanini, Marco Orlandi. “Synthesis and characterization of lignin-silicone hybrid polymers as possible consolidants for decayed wood” Wood Science and technology, 2015 Accepted for pubblication

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