@misc{ListAltenbuchner2024, author = {List, Manuela and Altenbuchner, Stefan}, title = {Investigation of the color diffusion of beech wood treated with (natural) dyes}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Considering the growing demand from customers for a wider range of decorative furniture designs in the furniture industry, this study examines a method for enhancing beech wood by coloring it with (natural) dyes. The aim is to expand the range of colors available for furniture production and to meet the needs of customers for individual and diverse furniture pieces. The focus is on the dyeing process and the influence of various parameters such as pressure, impregnation time, type and concentration of dyes on the color intensity of the impregnation process. Additionally, the mechanical properties of the dyed beech samples, including hardness and tensile strength, are analyzed. Results indicate that a higher color intensity and improved color diffusion into the wood occur with increased pressure, longer impregnation time and higher dye concentration. Furthermore, the choice of colorant and its molecular size significantly impact the impregnation results.}, language = {en} }