Cork : biology, production and uses /

Cork : biology, production and uses /

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Author / Creator:	Pereira, Helena.
Edition:	1st ed.
Imprint:	Amsterdam ; London : Elsevier, 2007.
Description:	1 online resource (336 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates, 1 unnumbered leaves of plates) : illustrations, maps
Language:	English
Subject:	Cork oak. Cork. Cork industry. Cork -- Utilization. Cork. Cork industry. Cork oak. Electronic books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11153764

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ISBN:	9780080476865 0080476864 9786611005948 6611005943 9780444529671 0444529675
Digital file characteristics:	data file
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record.
Summary:	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.
Other form:	Print version: Pereira, Helena. Cork. 1st ed. Amsterdam ; London : Elsevier, 2007 9780444529671 0444529675

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Summary:	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.- 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
Physical Description:	1 online resource (336 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates, 1 unnumbered leaves of plates) : illustrations, maps
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780080476865 0080476864 9786611005948 6611005943 9780444529671 0444529675