Cork: Biology, Production and Uses

by Helena Pereira (Editor)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780444529671
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	05/21/2007
Pages:	346
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.45(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Part I: Cork Biology
1. The Formation and Growth of Cork
2. The Structure of Cork
3. The Chemical Composition of Cork

Part II: Cork Production
4. The Cork Oak
5. The Extraction of Cork
6. The Management of Cork Production
7. The Sustainability of Cork Oak Forests

Part III: Cork Properties
8. Macroscopic Appearance and Quality
9. Physical Properties and Moisture Relations
10. Mechanical Properties

Part IV: Cork Processing and Products
11. Post-Harvest Processing
12. Products of Natural Cork
13. Cork Agglomerates and Composites

Part V: Wine and Corks
14. Bottling and Types of Cork Stoppers
15. The Quality of Cork Stoppers
16. Wine and Cork

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The complete guide to cork and its uses