Wascher, R.R.WascherLeike, N.N.LeikeAvramidis, G.G.AvramidisWolkenhauer, A.A.WolkenhauerMilitz, H.H.MilitzViöl, W.W.Viöl2022-03-052022-03-052015https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/24057610.1007/s00107-015-0916-y2-s2.0-84930753414This study investigated the effect of a plasma treatment at atmospheric pressure on the absorption characteristics of beech veneers by using a dielectric barrier discharge on the DMDHEU (1,3-dimethylol-4,5-dihydroxyethylene urea). Immersion tests with varying immersion durations showed that plasma treatment significantly accelerated the DMDHEU-solution uptake of the veneers. Additionally, improved bulking characteristics were observed for plasma-treated and DMDHEU-immersed veneers.en674journal article