Evaluation of the mechanical and physical properties of particleboard manufactured from canola (Brassica napus) straws

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  • Behzad Kord
  • Hossein Zare
  • Abdollah Hosseinzadeh

Keywords:

Canola straws, mechanical properties, particleboards, physical properties, urea formaldehyde.

Abstract

This study examined possible feasibility of canola (Brassica napus) straws in the production of particleboard. Three-layer experimental particleboards with density 0,7 g/cm3 were manufactured using different canola straws particle ratios (0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%) and urea formaldehyde
(UF) adhesive. Modulus of elasticity (MOE), modulus of rupture (MOR), internal bond strength (IB), water absorption (WA) and thickness swelling (TS) properties of the boards were evaluated
and a statistical analysis was performed in order to examine possible feasibility of these straws in commercial particleboard manufacturing. The results indicated that, the addition of canola straws particle significantly improved modulus of rupture and modulus of elasticity of the panels and greatly reduced their internal bonding. Overall findings showed that most panels made from above-mentioned materials exceed the EN Standards for MOR, MOE and IB. Also, the water absorption and thickness
swelling increased with increasing canola straws content in the panels. The experimental results have shown that production of general purpose and furniture grade particleboard used in dry conditions using canola straws is technically viable. The results of the study demonstrate that canola straws can be an alternative raw material source for particleboard industry.

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Kord, B., Zare, H., & Hosseinzadeh, A. (2016). Evaluation of the mechanical and physical properties of particleboard manufactured from canola (Brassica napus) straws. Maderas. Ciencia Y Tecnología, 18(1), 9–18. Retrieved from https://revistas.ubiobio.cl/index.php/MCT/article/view/2234

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