scholarly journals Cross-Linked Chitosan as an Eco-Friendly Binder for High-Performance Wood-Based Fiberboard

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Erzhuo Huang ◽  
Yanwei Cao ◽  
Xinpeng Duan ◽  
Yutao Yan ◽  
Zhe Wang ◽  
...  

High-performance wood-based fiberboards with high strength and dimensional stability were fabricated by hot-pressing method using 2,5-dimethoxy-2,5-dihydrofuran (DHF) cross-linked chitosan (CS) as an eco-friendly binder. The effects of cross-linked chitosan on the mechanical properties and dimensional stability of wood-based fiberboards were investigated. It is evident that cross-linked chitosan addition was effective in improving mechanical properties and dimensional stability of wood-based fiberboards. The prepared wood-based fiberboard bonded by DHF cross-linked CS displayed optimum modulus of rupture (MOR) of 42.1 MPa, modulus of elasticity (MOE) of 3986.0 MPa, internal bonding (IB) strength of 1.4 MPa, and thickness swelling (TS) value of 16.3%. The improvement of physical and mechanical properties of wood-based fiberboards could be attributed to the amide linkages and hydrogen bonds between wood fibers and cross-linked chitosan. The high-performance wood-based fiberboards fabricated in this study may be a promising candidate for eco-friendly wood-based composites.

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chatree Homkhiew ◽  
Surasit Rawangwong ◽  
Worapong Boonchouytan ◽  
Wiriya Thongruang ◽  
Thanate Ratanawilai

The aim of this work is to investigate the effects of rubberwood sawdust (RWS) size and content as well as the ratio of natural rubber (NR)/high-density polyethylene (HDPE) blend on properties of RWS reinforced thermoplastic natural rubber (TPNR) composites. The addition of RWS about 30–50 wt% improved the modulus of the rupture and tensile strength of TPNR composites blending with NR/HDPE ratios of 60/40 and 50/50. TPNR composites reinforced with RWS 80 mesh yielded better tensile strength and modulus of rupture than the composites with RWS 40 mesh. The TPNR/RWS composites with larger HDPE content gave higher tensile, flexural, and Shore hardness properties and thermal stability as well as lower water absorption. The TPNR/RWS composites with larger plastic content were therefore suggested for applications requiring high performance of thermal, physical, and mechanical properties.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (18) ◽  
pp. 6273
Author(s):  
Aujchariya Chotikhun ◽  
Jitralada Kittijaruwattana ◽  
Emilia-Adela Salca ◽  
Salim Hiziroglu

The objectives of this study were to evaluate some of physical and mechanical properties of rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis) as function of microwave heat treatment process. The specimens were heat treated at three temperature levels of 150 °C, 180 °C, and 220 °C for 20 min in a small microwave oven connected to a computer. Bending characteristics, namely modulus of elasticity (MOE), modulus of rupture (MOR) as well as hardness of the samples were tested. Dimensional stability in the form of swelling and water absorption of the specimens were also determined. Based on the findings in this work it appears that microwave can be used successfully for heat treatment of rubberwood. Overall mechanical properties of the samples were adversely influenced by the treatment. MOE, MOR and hardness values of the samples treated at a temperature of 220 °C had 2.37, 3.69, and 2.12 times reduced than those of control samples, respectively. Dimensional stability of the heat treated samples as a result of 2-h and 24-h water soaking improved. Micrographs take from scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM) revealed that certain amount of damage took place in the cellwall of the treated specimens. Overall discoloration on the samples due to microwave heat treatment was found insignificant.


BioResources ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 9228-9242
Author(s):  
Ihak Sumardi ◽  
Rudi Dungani ◽  
Ignasia Maria Sulastiningsih ◽  
Deaul Aulia

This study investigated the physical and mechanical properties of bamboo hybrid laminate boards (BHLB) in various fiber directions as a potential wood-replacement structural material. This study used dry bamboo (Gigantochloa apus) processed into thin strips with a thickness of 4 mm and falcata veneer (Paraserianthes falcataria). The BHLB were arranged based on different fiber directions (i.e., perpendicular and parallel) in cold pressing (30 min; 22.2 kgf/cm2) and hot pressing (6 min; 15 kg/cm2). The adhesive used was urea-formaldehyde (UF) resin (glue spread rate of 250 g/m2 and inter veneer 170 g/m2). Physical and mechanical properties were observed to validate the feasibility of preparing BHLB from bamboo strips and falcata veneers. The results showed that the arrangement of the fiber direction affects dimensional stability, MOE (modulus of elasticity), MOR (modulus of rupture), shear strength, and screw withdrawal strength. Falcata veneer as the board core material resulted in lower density, low dimensional stability, and higher water absorption. However, the mechanical properties were not much different and fulfilled the standard for structural use. This study concludes that bamboo can be used for making composite BHLB as an alternative to wood-based composites for structural use.


Forests ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 567 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuhui Sun ◽  
Yahui Zhang ◽  
Yuxiang Huang ◽  
Xiaoxin Wei ◽  
Wenji Yu

The process of bamboo-oriented strand lumber (BOSL) represents one of the best opportunities for automation, property control and consistency, and high utilization of material from abundant, fast-growing, and sustainable bamboo. In this study, BOSLs were prepared, with reference to the preparation process of bamboo scrimber, by compressing and densifying constituent units under the action of moisture-heat-force and resin polymerization, and then the effects of density variation on their physical and mechanical properties were investigated. The results revealed that the modulus of rupture, modulus of elasticity, compressive strength and shear strength of BOSL with density of 0.78–1.3 g/cm3 ranged from 124.42 to 163.2 MPa, 15,455 to 21,849 MPa, 65.02 to 111.63 MPa, and 9.88 to 18.35 MPa, respectively. The preparation of BOSL with bamboo as raw material could retain the good mechanical properties of natural bamboo, and produce bamboo-based structural products with different properties by controlling the density. The high strength of BOSL with high density was primarily due to the increased volume fraction of elementary fibers, the reduced porosity, and the enhanced gluing interface. The performance of BOSL can be comparable to, or surpass that of, wood or bamboo products. This study provided necessary basic research for the engineering design and application of BOSL.


Holzforschung ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
pp. 440-445 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Deng ◽  
T. Furuno

Summary This paper deals with the influence of length and content (based on a percentage of wood particles) of jute fibers on the physical and mechanical properties of gypsum-bonded particleboard (GPB). The length and amount of jute fibers had a significant effect on the internal bond strength (IB) and the modulus of rupture (MOR) of GPB. The addition of jute fibers did not obviously influence the modulus of elasticity (MOE), the thickness swelling (TS) or water absorption (WA). The values of IB were prominently high at the 3 mm length and 9–12% contents of jute fibers. The highest value of MOR was attained when the board was made with fibers 12 mm in length and a fiber content of 15%. The optimal amount of jute fibers reinforced the mechanical properties of GPB to achieve high performance. However, too much jute fiber reduced the IB, MOR (except for 12 mm length), and MOE of GPB. The values of TS and WA decreased gradually with an increase in the fiber content for all fiber lengths. In addition, the GPB gave very low weight loss on exposure to wood-decaying fungi of both Tyromyces palustris (TYP) and Coriolus versicolor (COV) as compared with untreated wood. It was concluded that the combination of 3 mm length and 9–12% content or 12 mm length and 15% content of jute fibers was the optimum for producing good performance of


1970 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 543-548 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Ashaduzzaman ◽  
R Rana ◽  
MNH Khan ◽  
MI Shams

This paper investigated the potentiality of muli (Melocanna baccifera) for making bamboo mat plywood. Bamboo mat plywood with the length, width and thickness of 2.4 m × 1.2 m × 7 mm was made using liquid urea formaldehyde resin. The physical and mechanical properties of such plywood were compared with the existing market plywood. The average density of bamboo mat plywood was much higher compared to the existing market plywood. The modulus of rupture (MOR) of bamboo mat plywood was 3 times and the modulus of elasticity (MOE) was 6 times higher compared to commercial (Bombax ceiba) plywood. Interestingly, the specific MOR and MOE were significantly higher than those of market plywood. The high strength values might be due to the long fiber length of the bamboo. Furthermore, the lamination of decorative thin garjan (Dipterocarpus turbinatus) veneer did not significantly reduce mechanical properties of the products. Bamboo plywood mat as well as garjan laminated bamboo mat plywood showed better performance in respect to thickness swelling, linear expansion and water absorption. Hence, muli bamboo can be a potential alternative source of raw material for the manufacture of plywood materials. Key words: Bamboo mat plywood; Density; Dimensional stability; Modulus of elasticity; Modulus of rupture DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjsir.v46i4.9605 BJSIR 2011; 46(4): 543-548


2011 ◽  
Vol 471-472 ◽  
pp. 85-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Sobhani ◽  
Abolghasem Khazaeian ◽  
Taghi Tabarsa ◽  
Alireza Shakeri

The purpose of this study was to determine some physical and mechanical properties of sandwich panels manufactured from the core of Paulownia wood and surfaces of multilayer of fiberglass and resins. Paulownia was selected among Hardwoods because of its s low density (0.26 g/cm3) and high strength/weight ratio. Eight treatments were used for experiments: Two kinds of fiberglass (needle and combination of the needle and curtain type), two various resins (polyester and epoxy) and two core thicknesses (9mm and 19mm). Physical properties including density, resistance to water absorption, Dimensional stability, and Mechanical Properties such as internal bonding, compressive and bending strength of panels were measured following ASTM Standard. The results indicated that panels with 19 mm thick core had lower density (0.5g/ cm3) compared to the 9mm thick panels (0.7g/cm3). Bigger volume of wood in the core of panels with higher thickness was the main reason of this result. The experimental results showed that thickness of wood was effective on the modulus of rupture, modulus of elasticity, and compressive strength, significantly. Epoxy resin presented higher internal bond compared to the polyester resin. The two kind of fiberglass (needle one and the combination of needle and curtain type) didn’t have noticeable differences on mechanical properties. It also was found that Paulownia is a promising species for manufacturing sandwich panel.


2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Djoko Purwanto

Timber Acacia mangium (Acacia mangium, Willd) for Furniture. The study aims to determine the mechanical and physical properties and the decorative value (color and fiber) wood of acacia mangium with using finishing materials. This type of finishing material used is ultran lasur natural dof ,ultran lasur classic teak, aqua politur clear dof, aqua politur akasia dan aqua politur cherry. After finishing the wood is stored for 3 months. Test parameters were observed, namely, physical and mechanical properties of wood, adhesion of finishing materials, color and appearance of the fiber, and timber dimensions expansion. The results showed that the mechanical physical properties of acacia wood qualified SNI. 01-0608-89 about the physical and mechanical properties of wood for furniture, air dry the moisture content from 13.78 to 14.89%, flexural strength from 509.25 to 680.50 kg/cm2, and compressive strength parallel to fiber 342.1 - 412.9 kg/cm2. Finishing the treatment process using five types of finishing materials can increase the decorative value (color and fiber) wood. Before finishing the process of acacia mangium wood has the appearance of colors and fibers and less attractive (scale scores 2-3), after finishing acacia wood fibers have the appearance of colors and interesting and very interesting (scale 4-5).Keywords: mangium wood, mechanical properties, decorative value, finishing, furniture.


Author(s):  
Thais Helena Sydenstricker Flores-Sahagun ◽  
Kelly Priscila Agapito ◽  
ROSA MARIA JIMENEZ AMEZCUA ◽  
Felipe Jedyn

2012 ◽  
Vol 576 ◽  
pp. 314-317
Author(s):  
Sinin Hamdan ◽  
M. Saiful Islam

Five types of selected tropical light hardwoods were chemically modified with benzene diazonium salt to improve their physical and mechanical properties. Benzene diazonium salt underwent a coupling reaction with wood which was confirmed through FT-IR analysis. The compressive modulus of the treated wood increased, whereas modulus of rupture was shown to decrease on treatment. The modified wood samples had higher hardness (Shore D) values compared to that of the control ones.


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