Particleboard from coir pith

Authors

  • E Ahmed Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna-9208
  • AK Das Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna-9208 Pulp and Paper Technology, Asian Institute of Technology, Klong Luang, Pathumthani-12120
  • MO Hannan Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna-9208
  • MI Shams Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna-9208 Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere (RISH), Kyoto University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjsir.v51i3.29436

Keywords:

Coir pith, Melamine Urea Formaldehyde (MUF), Modulus of Elasticity (MOE), Modulus of Rupture (MOR), Water absorption, Thickness swelling

Abstract

This study aimed to find out the feasibility of coir pith as a raw material for particleboard production. Considering particle size, an attempt was taken to produce resin bonded coir pith particleboard and binder-less coir pith particleboard as well. The physical and mechanical properties of the board were examined. The particleboard made from medium size particle showed the best performance in aspect of properties. The particleboards made with 16% Melamine Urea Formaldehyde (MUF) had better product quality than binder-less coir pith board. The MOR, MOE, TS and IB were respectively 24.65, 2398, 22.55 and 1.52 N/mm2. Coir pith board may be a sustainable, cheap and durable building and packaging materials and timber substitute.

Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res. 51(3), 239-245, 2016

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Published

2016-09-05

How to Cite

Ahmed, E., Das, A., Hannan, M., & Shams, M. (2016). Particleboard from coir pith. Bangladesh Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, 51(3), 239–245. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjsir.v51i3.29436

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Vol. 51 No. 3 (2016)

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