Cork: Biology, Production and Uses
- 1st Edition - March 29, 2007
- Latest edition
- Editor: Helena Pereira
- Language: English
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 tr… Read more
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Description
Description
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
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
Readership
Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
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
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: March 29, 2007
- Language: English
About the editor
About the editor
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