Cork : biology, production and uses /
Pereira, Helena.
Cork : biology, production and uses / Helena Pereira. - 1st ed. - Amsterdam ; London : Elsevier, 2007. - 1 online resource (336 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates, 1 unnumbered leaves of plates) : illustrations, maps
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Part I: Cork Biology -- Ch. 1: The Formation and Growth of Cork -- Ch. 2: The Structure of Cork -- Ch. 3: The Chemical Composition of Cork -- Part II: Cork Production -- Ch. 4: The Cork Oak -- Ch. 5: The Extraction of Cork -- Ch. 6: The Management of Cork Production -- Ch. 7: The Sustainability of Cork Oak Forests -- Part III: Cork Properties -- Ch. 8: Macroscopic Appearance and Quality -- Ch. 9: Physical Properties and Moisture Relations -- Ch. 10: Mechanical Properties -- Part IV: Cork Processing and Products -- Ch. 11: Post-Harvest Processing -- Ch. 12: Products of Natural Cork -- Ch. 13: Cork Agglomerates and Composites -- Part V: Wine and Corks -- Ch. 14: Bottling and Types of Cork Stoppers -- Ch. 15: The Quality of Cork Stoppers -- Ch. 16: Wine and Cork -- References.
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 Key Features: *Presents comprehensive coverage from cork formation to post-harvest procedures *Explains the physical properties, mechanical properties and quality of cork *Addresses topics of interest for those in food science, agriculture and forestry.
9780080476865 (electronic bk.) 0080476864 (electronic bk.) 9786611005948 6611005943
132566:132686 Elsevier Science & Technology http://www.sciencedirect.com
013618611 Uk 017701184 Uk
Cork oak.
Cork.
Cork industry.
Cork--Utilization.
Chêne-liège.
Liège.
Liège--Industrie.
Liège--Utilisation.
cork (bark)
NATURE--Plants--General.
Cork.
Cork industry.
Cork oak.
Korkeiche
Korkindustrie
Korkverarbeitung
Electronic books.
QK495.F14 / P47 2007
583.46
QK495.F14 / P47 2007
Cork : biology, production and uses / Helena Pereira. - 1st ed. - Amsterdam ; London : Elsevier, 2007. - 1 online resource (336 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates, 1 unnumbered leaves of plates) : illustrations, maps
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Part I: Cork Biology -- Ch. 1: The Formation and Growth of Cork -- Ch. 2: The Structure of Cork -- Ch. 3: The Chemical Composition of Cork -- Part II: Cork Production -- Ch. 4: The Cork Oak -- Ch. 5: The Extraction of Cork -- Ch. 6: The Management of Cork Production -- Ch. 7: The Sustainability of Cork Oak Forests -- Part III: Cork Properties -- Ch. 8: Macroscopic Appearance and Quality -- Ch. 9: Physical Properties and Moisture Relations -- Ch. 10: Mechanical Properties -- Part IV: Cork Processing and Products -- Ch. 11: Post-Harvest Processing -- Ch. 12: Products of Natural Cork -- Ch. 13: Cork Agglomerates and Composites -- Part V: Wine and Corks -- Ch. 14: Bottling and Types of Cork Stoppers -- Ch. 15: The Quality of Cork Stoppers -- Ch. 16: Wine and Cork -- References.
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 Key Features: *Presents comprehensive coverage from cork formation to post-harvest procedures *Explains the physical properties, mechanical properties and quality of cork *Addresses topics of interest for those in food science, agriculture and forestry.
9780080476865 (electronic bk.) 0080476864 (electronic bk.) 9786611005948 6611005943
132566:132686 Elsevier Science & Technology http://www.sciencedirect.com
013618611 Uk 017701184 Uk
Cork oak.
Cork.
Cork industry.
Cork--Utilization.
Chêne-liège.
Liège.
Liège--Industrie.
Liège--Utilisation.
cork (bark)
NATURE--Plants--General.
Cork.
Cork industry.
Cork oak.
Korkeiche
Korkindustrie
Korkverarbeitung
Electronic books.
QK495.F14 / P47 2007
583.46
QK495.F14 / P47 2007