# Enhancing Dimensional Stability of Sengon Wood through Synergistic Citric Acid–Glycerol Cross-Linking and SiO2/TiO2 Nanocomposite Impregnation
> Sartika

URL kanonis: https://discover.unhas.ac.id/publications/pub_scopus_105040202487
Jurnal / Konferensi: Jurnal Sylva Lestari
Tahun terbit: 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.23960/jsl.v14i2.1372
ISSN: 23390913
Kuartil SJR: Q2
Citations: 0

## Authors
- Sartika

## Abstract
Sengon wood (Falcataria moluccana) is a fast-growing, low-quality species. In this research, nanoparticle-based impregnation was used to improve the quality and characteristics of sengon wood. SiO2 nanoparticles derived from bamboo leaves were synthesized using the sol-gel method, while TiO2 nanoparticles and SiO2/TiO2 nanocomposites were synthesized using the hydrothermal method. A mixture of citric acid, glycerol, and nanoparticles (SiO2, TiO2, and SiO2/TiO2 composite) was formulated as an impregnation solution at 1% concentration. Sengon wood impregnation was conducted using a vacuum-pressure method. The physical properties tested included weight percent gain (WPG), bulking effect (BE), anti-swelling efficiency (ASE), water uptake (WU), and density. The size of the synthesized nanoparticles was analyzed using a particle size analyzer (PSA). The impregnated sengon wood was characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) to identify functional groups and X-ray diffraction (XRD) to determine the degree of crystallinity. PSA analysis showed that the material used in the impregnation process is nanoscale (< 100 nm) and exhibits the best dispersion stability in the SiO2/TiO2 nanocomposite. Nanoparticle-impregnated sengon wood exhibited reduced WU and improved dimensional stability compared to untreated samples, especially in citric acid-glycerol and composite nanoparticle treatments. FTIR analysis identified the formation of ester bonds and the reduction of hydroxyl groups, and XRD analysis showed a decrease in crystallinity upon impregnation with nanoparticles and a citric acid-glycerol mixture. Overall, the use of citric acid-glycerol with the nanocomposite showed effectiveness in improving the dimensional stability and physical properties of sengon wood. Keywords: citric acid-glycerol, dimensional stability, sengon, SiO2/TiO2 nanocomposite, wood modification

## Keywords
- Citric acid
- Nanocomposite
- Thermogravimetric analysis
- Crystallinity
- Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy
- Materials science
- Nanoparticle
- Chemical engineering
- Thermal stability
- Composite number
- Nuclear chemistry
- Particle size
- Infrared spectroscopy
- Composite material
- Mass fraction
- Hydrothermal circulation
- Chemistry
- Alkalinity
- Dispersion stability

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