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Effect of kenaf parts on the performance of single-layer and three-layer particleboard made from kenaf and rubberwood


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Abdul Halip, Juliana and Md. Tahir, Paridah and Cheng, Adrian Yong Choo and Ashaari, Zaidon (2014) Effect of kenaf parts on the performance of single-layer and three-layer particleboard made from kenaf and rubberwood. BioResources, 9 (1). pp. 1401-1416. ISSN 1930-2126

Abstract

This study investigated the effect of kenaf parts (kenaf whole stem, kenaf core, and kenaf bast) on the mechanical and physical properties of single-layer and three-layer particleboards made from kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) and rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis). The findings showed that the use of kenaf whole stem, which consists of both core and bast, had a positive effect on the modulus of rupture (MOR), modulus of elasticity (MOE), internal bond (IB), permeability, thickness swelling (TS), and water absorption (WA) values of single-layer and three-layer panels. Single-layer admixture panels made from a combination of 70% rubberwood and 30% kenaf had greater strength and stability than single-layer homogeneous panels. The presence of rubberwood particles on surface layers significantly improved the elastic properties of three-layer panels. Panels with kenaf whole stem in the middle layer had better performance than panels with kenaf core. The MOE values of 35RW-30KWS-35RW panels were 56% and 79%, which were higher than those comprising single layers of 100% KWS and 100% KC, respectively. This study suggests that kenaf whole stem is the preferred material to be used in particleboard manufacture incorporated with rubberwood as an admixture for three-layer panels.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Forestry
Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products
Publisher: College of Natural Resources, North Carolina State University
Keywords: Kenaf whole stem; Kenaf core; Kenaf bast; Single-layer; Three-layer
Depositing User: Nabilah Mustapa
Date Deposited: 24 Aug 2015 10:52
Last Modified: 27 Aug 2015 07:46
URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/37262
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