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Review
. 2022 Sep 27;27(19):6392.
doi: 10.3390/molecules27196392.

Antifungal Agents in Wood Protection-A Review

Magdalena Woźniak  1
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Review

Antifungal Agents in Wood Protection-A Review

Magdalena Woźniak. Molecules. .

Abstract

The biodegradation of wood and wood products caused by fungi is recognized as one of the most significant problems worldwide. To extend the service life of wood products, wood is treated with preservatives, often with inorganic compounds or synthetic pesticides that have a negative impact on the environment. Therefore, the development of new, environmentally friendly wood preservatives is being carried out in research centers around the world. The search for natural, plant, or animal derivatives as well as obtaining synthetic compounds that will be safe for humans and do not pollute the environment, while at the same time present biological activity is crucial in terms of environmental protection. The review paper presents information in the literature on the substances and chemical compounds of natural origin (plant and animal derivatives) and synthetic compounds with a low environmental impact, showing antifungal properties, used in research on the ecological protection of wood. The review includes literature reports on the potential application of various antifungal agents including plant extracts, alkaloids, essential oils and their components, propolis extract, chitosan, ionic liquids, silicon compounds, and nanoparticles as well as their combinations.

Keywords: antifungal agents; natural compounds; phenolic compounds; plant extracts; wood protection.

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Conflict of interest statement

The author declares no conflict of interest.

Figures

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Figure 1
The species of fungi that can attack wood.
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Figure 2
The plant sources used to obtain essential oils and their constituents that were tested as an ecological preservative in wood protection.
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