Mechanical and thermal properties of particle boards made from farm residues

Five farm residues were used for the manufacture of low-density particle boards in a hot platter press using urea formaldehyde as the binding material. Mechanical and thermal properties of the boards were evaluated. The maize-cob board was superior to other boards in mechanical and screw/nail holdin...

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Published in:Bioresource technology 1992, Vol.40 (3), p.249-251
Main Authors: Sampathrajan, A., Vijayaraghavan, N.C., Swaminathan, K.R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agronomy. Soil science and plant productions
Biological and medical sciences
crop residues
diffusivity
Farm residue
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
General agronomy. Plant production
mechanical properties
modulus of elasticity (MOE)
modulus of rupture (MOR)
particle board
particleboards
production
screw/nail withdrawal resistance
specific heat
tensile strength
thermal conductivity
thermal properties
Use of agricultural and forest wastes. Biomass use, bioconversion
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Summary:Five farm residues were used for the manufacture of low-density particle boards in a hot platter press using urea formaldehyde as the binding material. Mechanical and thermal properties of the boards were evaluated. The maize-cob board was superior to other boards in mechanical and screw/nail holding strength, suggesting its use for interior applications, while paddy-straw board and coconut-pith board were found to be suitable for insulation purposes.
ISSN:0960-8524
1873-2976
DOI:10.1016/0960-8524(92)90151-M