Evaluation of Functional Features of Lignocellulosic Particle Composites Containing Biopolymer Binders

In this research, the assessment of the impact of natural biopolymer binders on selected mechanical and physical properties of lignocellulosic composites manufactured with different resination (12%, 15%, 20%). Different mechanical and physical properties were determined: modulus of rupture, modulus of elasticity, internal bonding strength, thickness swelling, water absorption, contact angle, and density profile. Moreover, thermal properties such as thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry were studied for the polymers. The results showed significant improvement of characterized features of the composites produced using biopolymers. However, the rise of the properties was visible when the binder content raised from 12% to 15%. Further increase of biopolymer binder did not imply a considerable change. The most promising biopolymer within the tested ones seems to be polycaprolactone (PCL).

Mechanical Properties of Particleboard using Acacia Mangium Wood Particles Binded With Seaweed-Based Adhesives

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the mechanical properties of particleboards made from Acacia mangium wood particles binded with three different types of seaweed-based adhesive. Red seaweed (RS), brown seaweed (BS) and green seaweed (GS) were used as the seaweed-based adhesives., while particleboard using urea formaldehyde (UF) adhesive was produced as control. Adhesives and wood particles were mixed and then undergone mat-forming, pre-pressing, hot-pressing and conditioning process. The test pieces for bending test (Modulus of Elasticity, MOE; Modulus of Rupture, MOR), and internal bonding strength (IB) were cut into size according to JIS A 5908: 2003. From mechanical properties results attained, for internal bonding strength test, all boards using RS, BS and GS adhesives were found to be significantly different at p≤0.05. Apart from that, RS adhesive showed highest MOE and MOR at 529.4259 N/mm2 and 1.7900 N/mm2, respectively. As a conclusion, the mechanical properties of particleboard using RS, BS, and GS adhesives showed RS stands out as the better adhesive among them which have significant effects on its strength.

Properties of green particleboard manufactured from coconut fiber using a potato starch based adhesive

Particleboards were manufactured using coconut fibers (Cocos nucifera). The panels were made using different green adhesives, i.e., native potato starch, citric acid, and glutardialdehyde modified potato starch, that were applied at 10%, 12%, and 15% based on oven-dry particle weight for each green adhesive type. The properties of the panels were determined according to the Japanese industrial standard. The results showed that the panels that were bonded with the 15% citric acid-modified starch green adhesive yielded the best mechanical properties (the modulus of elasticity, modulus of rupture, and internal bonding strength). The modified potato starch had potential as a green adhesive used for the production of particleboards from coconut fibers.

Repeated humidity cycling’s effect on physical properties of three kinds of wood-based panels

Physical proprieties of particleboard, medium-density fiberboard, and wood-plastic composite board were studied by measuring the thickness and weight changes during repeated humidity cycling (RHC). The thickness stability, moisture absorbing capacity, and internal band strength of the control and treated specimens were measured for the three tested materials. The wood-plastic composite board showed the greatest stability, with only small changes in thickness and weight. Temperature is a key component of RHC treatment, with greater thickness changes after six cycles at 50 °C than after nine cycles at 20 °C. Compared with the control materials, the thickness stability of RHC-treated materials was decreased by 23.7 to 31.8%; RHC decreased the internal bond strength of specimens 22 to 23% for particleboard and medium-density fiberboard and 2.15% for wood-plastic composite board. Overall, thickness stability and internal bonding strength of the tested materials were highly correlated.

The effect of mat layers moisture content on some properties of particleboard

In this study, the effect of mat moisture content on the physical and mechanical properties of particleboard was investigated. The experimental boards were produced by using 40 % softwood, 45 % hardwood chips, and 15 % sawdust. The formaldehyde resin/adhesive was used in three-layers (bottom-top layer 12 %, core layer 8 %). Multi-opening press was used during manufacturing the experimental particleboards. The physical and mechanical properties of boards obtained were identified according to the TS-EN standards. The optimum core layer moisture content was determined as 6 % and 7 % according to the results, whereas the moisture content of bottom and top layers was 14 %. Under these moisture content conditions, the bending strength was found to be 13.3 N/mm², the modulus of elasticity in bending 2466 N/mm², and internal bonding strength 0.44 N/mm². The optimum bottom-top layer moisture content was determined to be between 13 % and 15 % and 6.5 % for the core layer.

Physico-Mechanical Properties of Particleboards Produced from Locally Sourced Materials

In this study, particleboard was produced from the blend of sawdust and rice husk with the inclusion of metallic chips and adhesives. Urea formaldehyde and gelatinous starch were used as adhesives. Particleboards (10 mm thickness) were made from varying weight percentage ratio of saw dust and rice husk using pressure in the neighbourhood of 3 N/mm2. The particleboard was tested to determine the density, modulus of rupture (MOR), modulus of elasticity (MOE) and internal bonding strength (IBS). The density of the particleboards developed varies from 762.86 to 801.60 kg/m3. The moisture content of the samples varied between 9.22% and 9.98%. The MOR, MOE and IB values varied between 5.08 MPa and 26.08 MPa; 75.38 MPa and 412.4 MPa; and 0.013 MPa to 0.07 MPa, respectively. Composite samples C, E and H values for MOR, MOE and IBS gave significant results which met with the EN, ANSI A 208.1 and USDA standards. Hence, the admixture of rice husk and sawdust together with UF adhesive will be suitable in producing particleboard that could be useful for indoor and outdoor purposes.

PENGARUH TEMPERATUR PEREBUSAN JERAMI TERHADAP SIFAT FISIS MEKANIS PAPAN PARTIKEL

Effect of Temperature of Straw Boiling on Mechanical and Physical Properties of Particle Board Levels of extractive substances in the straw as much as 10-15% and 12-18% silica content respectively. Two of these substances can inhibit good adhesion bonding between the particles during the sealing process. Treatment of straw boiling before gluing process can reduce the negative effects of extractive substances to the bonding adhesive. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of temperature of the boiling straw on mechanical and physical properties of particle board. The tested physical properties included density, moisture content, thickness swelling and water absorption while the mechanical properties tested included flexural modulus, fracture modulus, internal bonding strength and screw holding strength. Analysisof statistic of the data used was Complete Random Design (RAL). The treatment consisted of a five-level with three replications so that the total number of trials was fifteen. To determine the effect of treatment carried out the Analysis of Variance. To determine the effect of treatment was significantly different would do a further test the Duncan's multiple range test. Processing data using SAS software, version 6123. The results showed an increase in the temperature of straw boiling was very significant and fluctuative on the properties of particle board and the moisture content, thickness swelling 24 hours, flexural modulus (MOE), fracture modulus (MOR), but did not significant affect the density and internal bonding strength. Boiling temperature 40⁰C on straw produce panels with the best qualities. The properties of particle board research results that met the requirements of Standard JIS A 5908: 215 only the density and moisture content.Keywords: temperature, boiling, straw, mechanical physical properties ABSTRAK Kadar zat ekstraktif dalam jerami sebanyak 10-15% dan kadar silika 12-18%. Dua zat tersebut dapat menghambat ikatan rekat yang baik antar partikel pada waktu proses perekatan. Perlakuan perebusan jerami sebelum proses perekatan dapat mengurangi pengaruh negatif zat ekstraktif terhadap ikatan rekat. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh temperatur perebusan jerami terhadap sifat fisis mekanis papan partikel. Sifat fisis yang diuji meliputi kerapatan, kadar air, pengembangan tebal dan daya serap air sedangkan sifat mekanis yang diuji meliputi modulus lentur, modulus patah, keteguhan rekat internal dan kuat pegang sekrup. Analisis statistik data yang digunakan adalah Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL). Perlakuan terdiri dari lima taraf dengan ulangan sebanyak tiga sehingga jumlah total percobaan adalah lima belas. Untuk mengetahui pengaruh dari perlakuan dilakukan analisis ragam (Analysis of Variance). Untuk mengetahui pengaruh berbeda nyata perlakuan dilakukan uji lanjut dengan uji wilayah berganda Duncan. Pengolahan data menggunakan software SAS versi 6.123. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan peningkatan temperatur perebusan jerami berpengaruh sangat nyata dan fluktuatif terhadap sifat-sifat papan partikel dan kadar air, pengembangan tebal 24 jam, modulus lentur (MOE), modulus patah (MOR), tetapi tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap kerapatan dan keteguhan rekat internal. Perebusan jerami pada suhu 40⁰C menghasilkan panil dengan sifat-sifat terbaik. Sifat-sifat papan partikel hasil penelitian yang memenuhi persyaratan Standar JIS A 5908:215 hanya kerapatan dan kadar air.Kata kunci: temperatur, perebusan, jerami, sifat fisis dan mekanis

Fire-resistance, physical, and mechanical characterization of binderless rice straw particleboards

Binderless rice straw particleboards were successfully manufactured by hot pressing at low temperatures (110 °C) while under pressure (2.6 MPa) using a three-step process. Two particle sizes were used: 0.25 to 1.00 mm and 0.00 to 0.25 mm. Three pressing times (15 min, 30 min, and 60 min) were studied. Eighteen types of boards were made. The physical and mechanical properties were assessed in accordance with the European Standards for wood-based particleboards, namely density, thickness swelling, water absorption, thermal conductivity, modulus of rupture, modulus of elasticity, internal bonding strength, and reaction to fire. Two panels exceeded the requirements for general uses. The panels had a low thermal conductivity (0.076 W/mK to 0.091 W/mK). The panels were classified in the same class as the fire retardants (class Bd0, according to EN ISO 11925-2:2002).

Glutardialdehyde Modified Corn Starch – Urea Formaldehyde Resin as a Binder for Particleboard Making

The objective of the study was to characterize and to evaluate physical and mechanical properties of experimental particleboard panels made from rubberwood (Heveabrasiliensis) using modified starch-urea formaldehyde as binder. Panels were manufactured using 13% corn starch modified with glutardialdehyde with addition of 2 % urea formaldehyde resin and tested for their physical and mechanical properties. All of the particleboards satisfied the Japanese Industrial Standard which required 2000 N/mm2, 8.0 N/mm2and 0.15 N/mm2for modulus of elasticity, modulus of rupture and internal bonding strength, respectively. The mechanical properties were comparable to those made using 15 % urea formaldehyde resin with reduction of formaldehyde fume was over 50 %.

Study of Evolution Rule of Aggregates in Ceramic Suspension

Using the micron alumina powder for the study, through the analysis of the ceramic suspension rheological, the generation and evolution and its mechanism of aggregates in the ceramic suspension were studied. The results showed that the number, size and intensity of aggregates will be effected by the gravitational potential or the barrier height between the particles in suspension as varying the process conditions. Generally, the formation of aggregates was corresponded to the interaction potential between particles, that is, the second potential well. Thus, their internal bonding strength is weak. In the flowing suspension, aggregates were meta-stability under shear forces, electrostatic repulsion and van der Waals potential. The variation of the aggregates was a reversible process as decomposition then reunion again.