Southern Research Station

Title: Mechanical and physical properties of agro-based fiberboard

Author: Lee, S.; Shupe, T.F.; Hse, C.Y.

Date: 2006

Source: Holz als Roh- und Werkstoff, Vol. 64: 74-79

Description: In order to better utilize agricultural fibers as an alternative resource for composite panels, several variables were investigated to improve mechanical and physical properties of agm-based fiberboard. This study focused on the effect of fiber morphology, slenderness ratios (UD), and fiber mixing combinations on panel properties. The panel construction types were also investigated such as hardboard (HB), medium density fiberboard (MDF), and bagasse core panel (BCP) made from bagasse/bamboo combinations with a combination of 1% pMDI/4% UF as a binder. Static bending properties and tensile strength increased as fiber UD increased from 3 to 26. Fiber separation and morphology also influenced the mechanical property development of agm-based panels. Bagasse fiber bundles and particles smaller than UD of 5.4 were responsible for the mechanical property loss of apbascd MDF. The BCP yielded promising results for modulus of elasticity (MOE) and modulus of rupture (MOR). However, HB appeared to be a better panel type for agro-based composites based on the property enhancement compared to wood-based panel products.

Keywords: 

View and Print this Publication (1.11 MB)

Pristine Version:  An uncaptured or "pristine" version of this publication is available. It has not been subjected to OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and therefore does not have any errors in the text. However it is a larger file size and some people may experience long download times. The "pristine" version of this publication is available here:

View and Print the PRISTINE copy of this Publication (978 KB)

Publication Notes: 

• We recommend that you also print this page and attach it to the printout of the article, to retain the full citation information.
• This article was written and prepared by U.S. Government employees on official time, and is therefore in the public domain.

 Get the latest version of the Adobe Acrobat reader or Acrobat Reader for Windows with Search and Accessibility

Citation

Lee, S.; Shupe, T.F.; Hse, C.Y.  2006.  Mechanical and physical properties of agro-based fiberboard.   Holz als Roh- und Werkstoff, Vol. 64: 74-79