scholarly journals Effect of Particle Pre-treatment on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Particleboard Made from Oil Palm Trunk

2018 ◽  
Vol 166 ◽  
pp. 012006
Author(s):  
R Hartono ◽  
A. H Iswanto ◽  
T Sucipto ◽  
K. M Lubis
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Oil Palm Trunk ◽  
Pre Treatment

scholarly journals Physical and Mechanical Properties of Binderless Particleboard Made from Steam-Pretreated Oil Palm Trunk Particles

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jia Geng Boon ◽  
Rokiah Hashim ◽  
Mohammed Danish ◽  
Wan Noor Aidawati Wan Nadhari
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Starch Content ◽  
Urea Formaldehyde ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Steam Pretreatment ◽  
Formaldehyde Resin ◽  
Oil Palm Trunk

Formaldehyde emissions from conventional particleboards raise issues of health and safety. One of the potential solutions is binderless particleboards made without using synthetic adhesives. However, the physical and mechanical properties of untreated binderless particleboards are relatively poor compared to conventional particleboards. This research aims to reveal the potential of using steam pretreatment to improve binderless particleboard properties made from oil palm trunk. The oil palm trunk particles were treated with steam pretreatment for different durations of time (20, 40, 60 min). The chemical constituents of the treated and untreated particles were evaluated. The binderless particleboards were made from treated and untreated particles. In addition, panels using untreated oil palm trunk particles with 10% urea–formaldehyde resin were made and used as a comparison. The boards were evaluated according to European Standards. The results indicated that the hemicellulose and starch content gradually reduced with the progression of steam pretreatment. The physical and mechanical properties were improved by increasing steam pretreatment duration. The steam pretreatment was able to improve the properties of binderless particleboards made from oil palm trunk. However, the performance of steam-pretreated binderless particleboard in this study is not compatible with the particleboards made using 10% urea–formaldehyde.

scholarly journals The effect of oil palm trunk particles and composite density on the physical and mechanical properties of rigid polyurethane foam composite

2021 ◽  
Vol 891 (1) ◽  
pp. 012003
Author(s):  
S S Munawar ◽  
C D Widyanto ◽  
L S Hutahean ◽  
D Purnomo ◽  
B Subiyanto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polyurethane Foam ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Modulus Of Rupture ◽  
Rigid Polyurethane Foam ◽  
Oil Palm Trunk ◽  
Foam Composite ◽  
Screw Withdrawal ◽  
Closed Mold

Abstract The oil palm trunk (OPT) particle was used as a filler for the manufacture of rigid polyurethane foam composites (RPUFC). The purpose of this research is to investigate the effect of OPT particle content and variation of composite density on the physical and mechanical properties of RPUFC. The RPUFC was created with five different volume fractions of OPT particles (0, 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10 wt%) and three different composite densities (40, 50, 60 kg/m3). The OPT particles, polyols, and isocyanate were mixed, poured and formed in a closed mold. The moisture content (MC), water absorption (WA), compressive strength (CS), screw withdrawal (SW), and internal bonding strength (IB) properties were determined according to JIS A 5908-2003. The flexural strength (FS) properties were determined according to ASTM D790. The physical properties (MC, WA) were increased with increasing OPT particles in the RPUFC. The RPUFC with 2.5% OPT particle was higher in modulus of rupture, modulus of young and CS values compared to RPUFC control. The IB and SW values were increased when 2.5% OPT particles were added to RPUFC. The best PURFCs were produced with the addition of 2.5% particles at a density of 50 and 60 kg/m3.

scholarly journals Potential of Oil Palm (Elaeisguineensis) Empty Fruit Bunch Fibres Cement Composites for Building Applications

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Temidayo E. Omoniyi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Cement Composite ◽  
Modulus Of Rupture ◽  
Cement Composites ◽  
Empty Fruit Bunch ◽  
Chemical Additive ◽  
Bonded Composite ◽  
Pre Treatment

This study was designed to evaluate the physical and mechanical properties of cement-bonded composite made from oil palm (Elaeisguineensis) empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) fibres. The production variables investigated were pre-treatment of fibres with water at varying temperatures (cold, 60°C and 100°C), five chemical additive (NaOH) concentrations (2%, 4%, 6%, 8%, and 10%), OPEFB fibres ash content at three cement replacement levels (10%, 20%, and 30%) and three fibre contents (5%, 10%, and 15%) by weight of cement. The composites were tested for modulus of elasticity (MOE), modulus of rupture (MOR), internal bonding strength (IBS), compressive strength, density, thickness swelling (TS), and water absorption (WA). The pre-treatment of fibre with water at a temperature of 60°C and a NaOH concentration of 8% significantly enhanced and modified the performance of the composites. It increased MOE (from 5.5 to 8.9GPa) and MOR (from 3.6 to 7.3MPa), and decreased WA (from 26.2 to 12.8%) and TS (from 2.5 to 0.5%). The results revealed that pre-treatment of fibres, partially replacing cement with OPEFB fibre ash and fibre contents had a marked influence on the properties of the composite board produced (p< 0.05). It was concluded that pre-treatment of OPEFB fibres, when optimised, enhanced the sorption resistance and some mechanical properties of the cement composite.

scholarly journals Effect of Phenol Formaldehyde Impregnation on The Physical and Mechanical Properties of Soft-Inner Part of Oil Palm Trunk

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (6) ◽  
pp. 842-851 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rudi Hartono ◽  
Wahyu Hidayat ◽  
Imam Wahyudi ◽  
Fauzi Febrianto ◽  
Wahyu Dwianto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Phenol Formaldehyde ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Oil Palm Trunk
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