Abstract:Enhancing the weatherability of bamboo-based products is essential for increasing their application lifespan. In this study, a composite protective coating containing organic and inorganic UV absorbers and a hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) was investigated for outdoor bamboo scrimber (OBS). The optical properties of weathered coated and uncoated samples were investigated by colorimetry and UV-Vis spectrophotometry. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), a… Show more
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