scholarly journals Mechanical Properties and Free Formaldehyde Content of Particleboards Produced using Ammonium Sulphate-Based Hardener Partially Replaced with Tartaric Acid

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (4) ◽  
pp. 389-393
Author(s):  
Nikola Španić ◽  
Vladimir Jambreković ◽  
Jaroslav Kljak ◽  
Goran Mihulja ◽  
Željko Milanović
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tartaric Acid ◽  
Ammonium Sulphate ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Urea Formaldehyde ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Formaldehyde Content ◽  
Food Industries ◽  
Press Time

The use of resins, whose curing reaction takes place by high temperature and hardener addition, is inevitably involved in particleboard manufacturing process. In addition to commercial hardeners, such as ammonium sulphate, with the aim of optimizing the production process and reducing the production costs, a certain percentage of hardener can, among other things, be replaced with price affordable bio-based materials. Tartaric acid, that is its salts (tartrates), which are commercially produced for the needs of wine and food industries, are a part of the aforementioned group of products. Since tartaric acid is a relatively inexpensive, readily available, weak diprotic and aldaric acid, the question arises whether it can be used as a component of the hardener system for curing urea-formaldehyde resins that are commercially used in particleboard production. For that reason, in this paper, the influence of partial replacement of ammonium sulphate hardener with tartaric acid on the mechanical properties (bending strength, modulus of elasticity and internal bond) and free formaldehyde content of experimentally produced particleboards was examined. Boards thickness, density and moisture content were also determined. The test results suggest that tartaric acid has a beneficial effect on the above particleboard properties, but they also indicate that the extent of that effect is strongly dependent on panel press time.

scholarly journals Eco-Friendly, High-Density Fiberboards Bonded with Urea-Formaldehyde and Ammonium Lignosulfonate

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 220
Author(s):  
Petar Antov ◽  
Viktor Savov ◽  
Ľuboš Krišťák ◽  
Roman Réh ◽  
George I. Mantanis
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Urea Formaldehyde ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
High Density ◽  
Thickness Swelling ◽  
Formaldehyde Content ◽  
Uf Resin ◽  
Natural Wood ◽  
European Standards

The potential of producing eco-friendly, formaldehyde-free, high-density fiberboard (HDF) panels from hardwood fibers bonded with urea-formaldehyde (UF) resin and a novel ammonium lignosulfonate (ALS) is investigated in this paper. HDF panels were fabricated in the laboratory by applying a very low UF gluing factor (3%) and ALS content varying from 6% to 10% (based on the dry fibers). The physical and mechanical properties of the fiberboards, such as water absorption (WA), thickness swelling (TS), modulus of elasticity (MOE), bending strength (MOR), internal bond strength (IB), as well as formaldehyde content, were determined in accordance with the corresponding European standards. Overall, the HDF panels exhibited very satisfactory physical and mechanical properties, fully complying with the standard requirements of HDF for use in load-bearing applications in humid conditions. Markedly, the formaldehyde content of the laboratory fabricated panels was extremely low, ranging between 0.7–1.0 mg/100 g, which is, in fact, equivalent to the formaldehyde release of natural wood.

Exploitation of liquefied wood waste for binding recycled wood particleboards

Holzforschung ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 70 (12) ◽  
pp. 1135-1138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dominika Janiszewska ◽  
Iwona Frąckowiak ◽  
Karolina Mytko
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Industrial Waste ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Urea Formaldehyde ◽  
European Standard ◽  
Formaldehyde Content ◽  
Wood Processing ◽  
Uf Resin ◽  
Liquefied Wood ◽  
Standard Quality

Abstract Four types of industrial waste from wood processing, namely a mixed hardwood-softwood powder, pine and beech sawdust, and bark were liquefied and tested as binders for particleboards (PB) made of recycled wood. The liquefaction reaction was carried out at elevated temperature with a mixture of solvents from polyhydroxyl alcohols such as glycerine and propylene glycol, and p-toluenesulfonic acid as a catalyst. Then the liquefied woods (LWs) were characterized in terms of their suitability for PB production as a partial substitute for synthetic urea-formaldehyde (UF) resin. The standard properties of PBs such as tensile strength, bending strength and modulus of elasticity, density, moisture content, swelling after 24 h, water absorption, and formaldehyde content were measured. All tests were performed in comparison to a standard PB bonded by UF resin. It was demonstrated that the substitution of UF resin up to 20% of LW did not have a significant effect on the mechanical properties. PB made of recycled wood produced with LW possessed good mechanical properties that meet the European standard quality demands for PBs.

scholarly journals Suitability of Hybrid Acacia Wood for Manufacturing Plywood and Particleboard

2012 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
MM Rahaman ◽  
K Akhter ◽  
D Biswas ◽  
MW Sheikh
Keyword(s):  
Bending Strength ◽  
Unit Area ◽  
Urea Formaldehyde ◽  
Acacia Mangium ◽  
Solid Content ◽  
Timber Species ◽  
Press Temperature ◽  
Natural Crossing ◽  
Press Time ◽  
Academy Of Sciences

Hybrid acacia, produced from natural crossing between two introduced timber species Acacia mangium and A. auriculiformies has been studied for assessing the suitability of plywood and particleboard manufacture. It was found that 1.5 mm thick smooth and figured veneer can be made and dried easily. Three-ply plywood were made using veneer of this species bonded with liquid urea formaldehyde glue of 50% solid content extended with wheat flower and catalyzed (ammonium chloride) with 2% hardener under the specific pressures, viz., 1.05, 1.40 and 1.76 N/mm2 in three replications at 6 minute press time and 120°C press temperature. Dry and wet shear test were conducted on the sample and their shear load at failure per unit area and percentage of wood failure were determined. 1.76 N/mm2 pressure for the manufacture of ply wood is found to be the best. The particleboard was tested for determining the strength and dimensional stability. The bending strength passed the standard specification, tensile strength was found to be low as per Indian standard. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbas.v36i2.12960 Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, Vol. 36, No. 2, 171-176, 2012

Albizia richardiana King & Prain as a raw material for ply and particleboard

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 139-141
Author(s):  
Md. Rahaman ◽  
Khurshid Akhter ◽  
S. Hossain ◽  
Md. Islam
Keyword(s):  
Bending Strength ◽  
Urea Formaldehyde ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Solid Content ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Standard Specification ◽  
Press Temperature ◽  
Albizia Richardiana ◽  
German Standard ◽  
Press Time

Woods of Albizia richardiana has been studied for assessing the suitability for plywood and particleboard manufacture. It was found that 1.5 mm thick smooth and figured veneer can be peeled and dried easily. Three-ply plywood were made using veneer of this species bonded with liquid urea formaldehyde glue of 50% solid content extended with wheat flour and catalyzed (ammonium chloride) with 2% hardener under the three specific pressures, viz,1.05 N/mm2, 1.40 N/mm2, 1.76 N/mm2 in three replications at 6 minute press time and 120°C press temperature. Dry and wet shear test were conducted on the sample and their shear load at failure per unit area and percentage of wood failure were determined. 1.05 N/mm2 pressure for the manufacture of plywood was found to be the best. The physical and mechanical properties of Albizia richardiana wood particleboard were studied. The particleboards were tested for determining the strength and dimensional stability. The tensile strength 0.56N/mm2 passed the British and German standard specification, bending strength (modulus of rupture10.80N/mm2) was found nearest to Indian Standard but low German and British standard specification.

Peeling and Gluing Study of Khaya anthotheca for Ply and Particle Board

2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-116
Author(s):  
Md. Rahaman ◽  
Khurshid Akhter ◽  
Md. Islam
Keyword(s):  
Bending Strength ◽  
Unit Area ◽  
Urea Formaldehyde ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Solid Content ◽  
Shear Load ◽  
Particle Board ◽  
British Standard ◽  
Press Temperature ◽  
Press Time

Logs of Khaya anthotheca wood has been studied for assessing the suitability of plywood and particleboard manufacture. It was found that 1.5 mm thick smooth and figured veneer can be made and dried easily. Three-ply plywood were made using veneer of this species bonded with liquid urea formaldehyde glue of 50% solid content extended with wheat flour and catalyzed (ammonium chloride) with 2% hardener under the specific pressures, viz, 1.05 N/mm2, 1.40 N/mm2, 1.76 N/mm2 in three replications at 6 minute press time and 120°C press temperature. Dry and wet shear test were conducted on the sample and their shear load at failure per unit area and percentage of wood failure were determined. 1.05 N/mm2 pressure for the manufacture of ply wood was found to be the best. The physical and mechanical properties of K.anthotheca particleboard were studied. The particleboards were tested for determining the strength and dimensional stability. The tensile strength (internal bond strength 0.68 N/mm2) passed the German and British standard specifications; bending strength (modules of rupture 11.25 N/mm2) passed the Indian Standard but did not pass the German and British standard specifications.

scholarly journals Influence of Air Plasma Pretreatments on Mechanical Properties in Metal-Reinforced Laminated Wood

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastian Dahle ◽  
Kavyashree Srinivasa ◽  
Jure Žigon ◽  
Arnaud Maxime Cheumani Yona ◽  
Georg Avramidis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Mechanical Load ◽  
Urea Formaldehyde ◽  
Air Plasma ◽  
Adhesive Systems ◽  
Plasma Treatments ◽  
Structural Applications ◽  
The Impact

The use of wood-based materials in building and construction is constantly increasing as environmental aspects and sustainability gain importance. For structural applications, however, there are many examples where hybrid material systems are needed to fulfil the specific mechanical requirements of the individual application. In particular, metal reinforcements are a common solution to enhance the mechanical properties of a wooden structural element. Metal-reinforced wood components further help to reduce cross-sectional sizes of load-bearing structures, improve the attachment of masonry or other materials, enhance the seismic safety and tremor dissipation capacity, as well as the durability of the structural elements in highly humid environments and under high permanent mechanical load. A critical factor to achieve these benefits, however, is the mechanical joint between the different material classes, namely the wood and metal parts. Currently, this joint is formed using epoxy or polyurethane (PU) adhesives, the former yielding highest mechanical strengths, whereas the latter presents a compromise between mechanical and economical constraints. Regarding sustainability and economic viability, the utilization of different adhesive systems would be preferable, whereas mechanical stabilities yielded for metal-wood joints do not permit for the use of other common adhesive systems in such structural applications. This study extends previous research on the use of non-thermal air plasma pretreatments for the formation of wood-metal joints. The plasma treatments of Norway spruce [Picea abies (L.) Karst.] wood and anodized (E6/EV1) aluminum AlMgSi0.5 (6060) F22 were optimized, using water contact angle measurements to determine the effect and homogeneity of plasma treatments. The adhesive bond strengths of plasma-pretreated and untreated specimens were tested with commercial 2-component epoxy, PU, melamine-urea formaldehyde (MUF), polyvinyl acetate (PVAc), and construction adhesive glue systems. The influence of plasma treatments on the mechanical performance of the compounds was evaluated for one selected glue system via bending strength tests. The impact of the hybrid interface between metal and wood was isolated for the tests by using five-layer laminates from three wood lamellae enclosing two aluminum plates, thereby excluding the influence of congeneric wood-wood bonds. The effect of the plasma treatments is discussed based on the chemical and physical modifications of the substrates and the respective interaction mechanisms with the glue systems.

scholarly journals The Physical and Mechanical Properties of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) with Recycled AAC as a Partial Replacement for Sand

Buildings ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Abdul Rahman Rafiza ◽  
Ahmad Fazlizan ◽  
Atthakorn Thongtha ◽  
Nilofar Asim ◽  
Md Saleh Noorashikin
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Waste Product ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete ◽  
Aerated Concrete ◽  
New Form ◽  
Powder Content ◽  
Lower Production

The application of AAC has increased considerably in Malaysia since the 1990s. The usage of AAC has some advantages, but it also has negative environmental impacts since rejected concrete will become landfill. This study aimed to use AAC waste powder as a material that would partially replace the sand content to produce a new form of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC). The physical and mechanical properties of the newly developed AAC were investigated. This paper presents improved mechanical and physical properties of the new form of recycled AAC concrete. Besides these improvements, using recycled AAC could lower production costs. Furthermore, the usage of this recycled waste powder is both economically and environmentally advantageous. This study found that when recycled AAC was substituted for sand, AAC with a fine recycled powder content of 30% had a compressive strength that was around 16% higher than conventional AAC and between 29% and 156% higher than any value attained utilizing an industrial waste product. This study also confirmed that the greater strength could be identical to a higher tobermorite phase and that the recycled AAC surface showed a finer crystalline morphology.

scholarly journals Properties of Eco-Friendly Particleboards Bonded with Lignosulfonate-Urea-Formaldehyde Adhesives and pMDI as a Crosslinker

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (17) ◽  
pp. 4875 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavlo Bekhta ◽  
Gregory Noshchenko ◽  
Roman Réh ◽  
Lubos Kristak ◽  
Ján Sedliačik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Urea Formaldehyde ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate ◽  
Thickness Swelling ◽  
Sodium Lignosulfonate ◽  
Formaldehyde Content ◽  
Uf Resin ◽  
Adhesive Compositions

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of using magnesium and sodium lignosulfonates (LS) in the production of particleboards, used pure and in mixtures with urea-formaldehyde (UF) resin. Polymeric 4,4′-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (pMDI) was used as a crosslinker. In order to evaluate the effect of gradual replacement of UF by magnesium lignosulfonate (MgLS) or sodium lignosulfonate (NaLS) on the physical and mechanical properties, boards were manufactured in the laboratory with LS content varying from 0% to 100%. The effect of LS on the pH of lignosulfonate-urea-formaldehyde (LS-UF) adhesive compositions was also investigated. It was found that LS can be effectively used to adjust the pH of uncured and cured LS-UF formulations. Particleboards bonded with LS-UF adhesive formulations, comprising up to 30% LS, exhibited similar properties when compared to boards bonded with UF adhesive. The replacement of UF by both LS types substantially deteriorated the water absorption and thickness swelling of boards. In general, NaLS-UF-bonded boards had a lower formaldehyde content (FC) than MgLS-UF and UF-bonded boards as control. It was observed that in the process of manufacturing boards using LS adhesives, increasing the proportion of pMDI in the adhesive composition can significantly improve the mechanical properties of the boards. Overall, the boards fabricated using pure UF adhesives exhibited much better mechanical properties than boards bonded with LS adhesives. Markedly, the boards based on LS adhesives were characterised by a much lower FC than the UF-bonded boards. In the LS-bonded boards, the FC is lower by 91.1% and 56.9%, respectively, compared to the UF-bonded boards. The boards bonded with LS and pMDI had a close-to-zero FC and reached the super E0 emission class (≤1.5 mg/100 g) that allows for defining the laboratory-manufactured particleboards as eco-friendly composites.

Characterization of Hoop Pine (Araucaria Cunninghamii Sweet) for Ply and Particleboard Manufacture

2014 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-146
Author(s):  
Md. Rahaman ◽  
Khurshid Akhter ◽  
M.W. Sheikh ◽  
R. Akhter
Keyword(s):  
Bending Strength ◽  
Urea Formaldehyde ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Solid Content ◽  
British Standard ◽  
Press Temperature ◽  
Hoop Pine ◽  
Araucaria Cunninghamii ◽  
Press Time

Studies for assessing the suitability of Hoop-pine (Araucaria cunninghamii) wood for plywood and particleboard manufacture. It was found that 1.5 mm thick smooth and figured veneer can be made and dried easily. Three-ply plywood were made using veneer of this species bonded with liquid urea formaldehyde glue of 50% solid content, extended with wheat flour and catalyzed (ammonium chloride) with 2% hardener under the specific pressures, viz, 1.05 N/mm2, 1.40 N/mm2, 1.76 N/mm2 in three replications at 6 minutes press time and 120°C press temperature. Dry and wet shear test were conducted on the sample and their shear load at failure per unit area and percentage of wood failure were determined. 1.40 N/mm2 pressure was found best for the manufacture of plywood. The physical and mechanical properties of hoop-pine particleboard were studied. The particleboards were tested for determining the strength and dimensional stability. The tensile strength passed the German and British standard specifications, bending strength found to nearest the Indian Standard but did not pass the German and British standard specifications.

Study on Rajkoroi (Albizia richardiana) for Ply and Particleboard Manufacture

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 191-193
Author(s):  
Md. Rahaman ◽  
Khurshid Akhter ◽  
D. Biswas ◽  
M.W. Sheikh
Keyword(s):  
Bending Strength ◽  
Unit Area ◽  
Urea Formaldehyde ◽  
Solid Content ◽  
Shear Load ◽  
Standard Specification ◽  
British Standard ◽  
Press Temperature ◽  
Albizia Richardiana ◽  
Press Time

The suitability of Rajkoroi (Albizia richardiana) for plywood and particleboard manufacture has been determined. Study shows that 1.5mm thick smooth and figured veneer can be peeled and dried easily. Three-ply plywood were made using veneer of this species bonded with liquid urea formaldehyde glue of 50% solid content extended with wheat flour and catalyzed with 2% hardener (ammonium chloride) under the three specific pressures, such as 1.05 N/mm2,1.40 N/mm2, 1.76 N/mm2 in three replications at 6 minute press time and 120°C press temperature. Dry and wet shear test were conducted on the samples and their shear load at failure per unit area and percentage of wood failure were determined. 1.05 N/mm2 Pressure was found best for the manufacture. The particleboards of Rajkoroi (Albizia richardiana) were tested for determining the strength & dimensional stability. Tensile strength passed the German and British Standard Specification. Bending strength found to be nearest to the Bureau of Indian Standard but lower than German and British standard Specification.

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