Suitability of sorghum stalk fibers for production of particleboard

Khazaeian, Abolghasem; Ashori, Alireza; Dizaj, Mostafa Yahyavi

doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2014.12.001

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“…The magnitude of these mechanical results were similar to previous reports , although they were lower than the fiber composites . For composites of sugarcane bagasse and UF resin at content face layer: 11% and core layer: 9%, Tabarsa, Jahanshahi and Ashori found 20.5 MPa for maximum values of the flexural strength, and 2.12 GPa for modulus of elasticity.…”

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Thermosetting composites prepared using husk of pine nuts from Araucaria angustifolia

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The high consumption of pine nuts as food leads to high amounts of husk dispensed as waste. The incorporation of the husk from pine nut into composites appears as a strategic route to explore the commercialization of the Araucaria angustifolia. The present study aims to prepare and characterize thermosetting composites of urea and phenol formaldehyde and husk of pine nuts. For this, husk particles, paraffin emulsion, ammonium sulfate, and resins, were mixed with a high-shear mixer and then cured by flat-pressing at 4 MPa, 1208C, for 5 minutes. SEM and optical images revealed good homogenization between resin and husk. DTG and DSC results showed chemical affinity between filler and matrix -tracked by shifts in the DTG peaks of the husk. The UF composites showed higher wettability and water absorption; therefore higher thickness swelling. The UF and PF composites with 30% of resin provided the greatest repellency to water, and the highest mechanical properties. It was possible to prepare composites of UF and PF resins loaded with 70 and 80% of husk from pine nuts.

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“…Moreover, the density appeared to increase with increasing KCF loading. This could be due to the increased hydrophilicity of the biocomposites because of the high content of holocellulose in the KCF, which is capable of attracting water molecules from the atmosphere, hence increasing the density of the biocomposites (Khazaeian et al 2015). The results for dimensional stability of the hybrid fiber-PLA biocomposites presented in Fig.…”

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Influence of Kenaf Core Fiber Incorporation on the Mechanical Performance and Dimensional Stability of Oil Palm Fiber Reinforced Poly(lactic acid) Hybrid Biocomposites

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Ibrahim²,

Zainuddin³

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This study demonstrated the reinforcing potential of kenaf core fiber (KCF) to complement and sustain oil palm fiber supply chain in the production of natural fiber-thermoplastic biocomposites. The lignin-rich KCF was incorporated into cellulose-rich oil palm empty fruit bunch fiber (EFBF)-and oil palm mesocarp fiber (OPMF)-poly(lactic acid) (PLA) composites, aimed at achieving synergism. The hybrid biocomposites developed by melt blending and subsequent compression molding were characterized for possible application as an alternative to medium-density fiberboards. The mechanical properties and dimensional stability of both single fiberand hybrid fiber-PLA biocomposites were evaluated and compared. The test results showed a synergistic improvement as a consequence of fiber hybridization. Also, the findings suggested the best material performance with the incorporation of 5% KCF into 55% EFBF or OPMF and 40% PLA matrix. The OPMF-KCF-PLA hybrid biocomposites gave better results than the EFBF-KCF-PLA hybrid biocomposites.

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“…The untreated fibers contained the highest amounts of hemicelluloses, which absorbed moisture from the atmosphere and added density of the composites (Khazaeian et al 2015). All of the HFCs exhibited higher densities than conventional medium density fiberboard (MDF).…”

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Enhancement of the Mechanical Properties and Dimensional Stability of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch-Kenaf Core and Oil Palm Mesocarp-Kenaf Core Hybrid Fiber-Reinforced Poly(lactic acid) Biocomposites by Borax Decahydrate Modification of Fibers

Birnin-Yauri¹,

Ibrahim²,

Zainuddin³

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Suitability of sorghum stalk fibers for production of particleboard

Cited by 66 publications

References 20 publications

Thermosetting composites prepared using husk of pine nuts from Araucaria angustifolia

Thermosetting composites prepared using husk of pine nuts from Araucaria angustifolia

Influence of Kenaf Core Fiber Incorporation on the Mechanical Performance and Dimensional Stability of Oil Palm Fiber Reinforced Poly(lactic acid) Hybrid Biocomposites

Enhancement of the Mechanical Properties and Dimensional Stability of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch-Kenaf Core and Oil Palm Mesocarp-Kenaf Core Hybrid Fiber-Reinforced Poly(lactic acid) Biocomposites by Borax Decahydrate Modification of Fibers

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