scholarly journals Effect of Alumina Nano-Particles on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Medium Density Fiberboard

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (18) ◽  
pp. 4207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hisham Alabduljabbar ◽  
Rayed Alyousef ◽  
Waheed Gul ◽  
Syed Riaz Akbar Shah ◽  
Afzal Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Urea Formaldehyde ◽  
Medium Density Fiberboard ◽  
Thermo Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Nano Particles ◽  
Modulus Of Rupture ◽  
Alumina Nanoparticles ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Medium Density

This research aims to explore the effects of nanoparticles such as alumina (Al2O3) on the physical and mechanical properties of medium density fiberboards (MDF). The nanoparticles are added in urea-formaldehyde (UF) resin with different concentration levels e.g., 1.5%, 3%, and 4.5% by weight. A combination of forest fibers such as Populus Deltuidess (Poplar) and Euamericana (Ghaz) are used as a composite reinforcement due to their exceptional abrasion confrontation as well as their affordability and economic value with Al2O3-UF as a matrix or nanofillers for making the desired nanocomposite specimens. Thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA) and thermal analytical analysis (TAA) in the form of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) are carried out and it has been found that increasing the percentage of alumina nanoparticles leads to an increase in the total heat content. The mechanical properties such as internal bonding (IB), modulus of elasticity (MOE) and modulus of rupture (MOR), and physical properties such as density, water absorption (WA), and thickness swelling (TS) of the specimens have been investigated. The experimental results showed that properties of the new Nano-MDF are higher when compared to the normal samples. The results also showed that increasing the concentration of alumina nanoparticles in the urea-formaldehyde resin effects the mechanical properties of panels considerably.

scholarly journals Effect of Graphene Oxide Nanoparticles on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Medium Density Fiberboard

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 1818
Author(s):  
Waheed Gul ◽  
Hussein Alrobei
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Urea Formaldehyde ◽  
Medium Density Fiberboard ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Modulus Of Rupture ◽  
Formaldehyde Resin ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Medium Density ◽  
Thickness Swelling

In this research, the special effects of graphene oxide nanoparticle charging (0, 2, 4, 6, wt.%) on the properties of medium-density fiberboard were examined. Physical and mechanical properties of the panels were determined conferring the method of European Norm standards. The consequences exhibited substantial enhancement in mechanical properties, explicitly in modulus of rupture, modulus of elasticity and internal bonding for 2–6% nanoparticle addition in a urea–formaldehyde resin. The mechanical properties, i.e., internal bond, modulus of elasticity and modulus of rupture were improved by 28.5%, 19.22% and 38.8%, respectively. Results also show a clear enhancement in thickness swelling and water absorption. The physical properties of thickness swelling, water absorption and thermal conductivity were improved up to 50%, 19.5% and 39.79%, respectively. The addition of graphene oxide nanoparticles strongly affected the curing time of the urea–formaldehyde resin and improved its thermal stability.

scholarly journals Effect of Embedment of MWCNTs for Enhancement of Physical and Mechanical Performance of Medium Density Fiberboard

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Waheed Gul ◽  
Hussein Alrobei ◽  
Syed Riaz Akbar Shah ◽  
Afzal Khan ◽  
Abid Hussain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Urea Formaldehyde ◽  
Medium Density Fiberboard ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Formaldehyde Emission ◽  
Modulus Of Rupture ◽  
Formaldehyde Resin ◽  
Medium Density

In this research work effect of embedment of multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) on the physical and mechanical properties of medium density fiberboard (MDF) have been investigated. The MWCNTs were embedded in urea formaldehyde resin (UF) at 0, 1.5%, 3% and 5% concentrations by weight for the manufacturing of nano-MDF. The addition of these nanoparticles enhanced thermal conductivity by 24.2% reduced curing time by 20% and controlled formaldehyde emission by 59.4%. The internal bonding (I.B), modulus elasticity (MOE), modulus of rupture (MOR), thickness swelling (Ts) and water absorption (WA) properties were improved significantly by 21.15%, 30.2%, 28.3%, 44.8% and 29% respectively as compared to controlled MDF.

scholarly journals ADSORPTION OF NANOWOLLASTONITE ON CELLULOSE SURFACE: EFFECTS ON PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MEDIUM-DENSITY FIBERBOARD (MDF)

CERNE ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 215-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamid Reza Taghiyari ◽  
Roya Majidi ◽  
Asghar Jahangiri
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Medium Density Fiberboard ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mechanical Tests ◽  
National Standard ◽  
Medium Density ◽  
Wood Fibers ◽  
Strong Adsorption ◽  
Cellulose Surface

ABSTRACT Effects of nanowollastonite (NW) adsorption on cellulose surface were studied on physical and mechanical properties of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) panels; properties were then compared with those of MDF panels without NW-content. The size range of NW was 30-110 nm. The interaction between NW and cellulose was investigated using density functional theory (DFT). Physical and mechanical tests were carried out in accordance with the Iranian National Standard ISIRI 9044 PB Type P2 (compatible with ASTM D1037-99) specifications. Results of DFT simulations showed strong adsorption of NW on cellulose surface. Moreover, mechanical properties demonstrated significant improvement. The improvement was attributed to the strong adsorption of NW on cellulose surface predicted by DFT, adding to the strength and integrity between wood fibers in NW-MDF panels. It was concluded that NW would improve mechanical properties in MDF panels as a wood-composite material, as well as being effective in improving its biological and thermal conductivity.

Effect of calcite addition on technical properties and reduction of formaldehyde emissions of medium density fiberboard

BioResources ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 3718-3733
Author(s):  
Osman Camlibel
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Paraffin ◽  
Urea Formaldehyde ◽  
Medium Density Fiberboard ◽  
Formaldehyde Emission ◽  
Modulus Of Rupture ◽  
Medium Density ◽  
Wood Fibers ◽  
Hot Press ◽  
Ammonium Sulphate Solution ◽  
Hot Press Process

Physical, mechanical, and formaldehyde emission properties were studied for medium density fiberboard (MDF) produced with oak (75%) and pine (25%) fibers that had been mechanically refined in the presence of calcite particles. The calcite slurry was prepared at two levels of solids, 1.5% and 3% (10 and 20 kg·m-³). Chips were cooked for 4 min at 185 °C, under 8 bar vapor pressure in an Andritz defibrillator. 1.8% liquid paraffin, 0.72% ammonium sulphate solution, and 11% urea-formaldehyde were added by percentage based on oven-dried wood fibers in the blowline at the exit of the defibrator. The fibers were dried to 11% moisture content. MDF boards (2100 mm × 2800 mm × 18 mm) were created using a continuous hot-press process. The addition of calcite in the course of MDF production resulted in improved physical properties, such as thickness swelling (ThS 24 hours) and water absorption (WA 24 hours). MDF boards prepared with calcite exhibited higher internal bond (IB), modulus of rupture (MOR), and modulus of elasticity (MOE). Resistance to axial withdrawal of screw also was increased by addition of 3% calcite. In addition, the lowest levels of formaldehyde emission were observed for MDF prepared with calcite at the 3% level.

scholarly journals Tuning of adhesion and disintegration of oxidized starch adhesives for the recycling of medium density fiberboard

BioResources ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 5156-5178
Author(s):  
Muhammad Adly Rahandi Lubis ◽  
Byung-Dae Park ◽  
Min-Kug Hong
Keyword(s):  
Urea Formaldehyde ◽  
Medium Density Fiberboard ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Formaldehyde Emission ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Medium Density ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
Oxidized Starch ◽  
Cross Linker ◽  
The Cross

Oxidized starch (OS) adhesives with a balance between their adhesion and disintegration properties were prepared by controlling the degree of oxidation and modifying the cross-linker type and level to replace urea-formaldehyde (UF) resins for easy recycling of medium density fiberboard (MDF). Four molar ratios of H2O2/starch, two types of cross-linker, i.e., blocked-pMDI (B-pMDI) and citric acid (CA), and three levels of the cross-linkers were employed to tailor the performance of the OS adhesives. The OS reacted with the isocyanate groups from the B-pMDI to form amide linkages, while it formed ester linkages by reacting with the CA. The resulting B-pMDI/OS-bonded MDF had better physical and mechanical properties than the CA/OS-bonded MDF, with comparable adhesion (0.34 MPa) to UF resins and ten times greater degree of fiber disintegration than UF resins. The combination of a 0.5 molar ratio OS with 7.5 wt% of B-pMDI produced MDF exhibiting an optimal balance between adhesion and disintegration, suggesting that such OS adhesives could someday replace UF resins in manufacturing and recycling of MDF without formaldehyde emission.

Bamboo hybrid laminate board (Gigantochloa apus) strip with falcata veneer (Paraserianthes falcataria) in selected fiber directions

BioResources ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 9228-9242
Author(s):  
Ihak Sumardi ◽  
Rudi Dungani ◽  
Ignasia Maria Sulastiningsih ◽  
Deaul Aulia
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Dimensional Stability ◽  
Urea Formaldehyde ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Modulus Of Rupture ◽  
Core Material ◽  
Fiber Direction ◽  
Paraserianthes Falcataria ◽  
Low Dimensional ◽  
Hybrid Laminate

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.

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