Synthesis of graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and their application as nano-fillers to improve the physical and mechanical properties of medium density fiberboard

Graphene is an advanced material in the carbon group and offers greater mechanical, electrical, structural, optical properties. oxide (GO) reduced graphene (rGO) nanoparticles were synthesized characterized their special effects on enhancing physio-mechanical characteristics of medium density fiberboard (MDF) assessed. GO rGO added to urea formaldehyde (UF) resin at different weight percentages (1.0, 2.0, 3.0 wt%) during dosing process. To manufacture MDF, nanofillers created by sonication combination with natural wood fibers. observe behavior nanofillers, microstructure characterizations conducted. The manufactured nano MDF samples underwent physical mechanical testing. incorporation into UF led significant improvements properties MDF. addition resulted a range thickness swelling (up 53.3% 35.2% for nanoparticles, respectively), water absorption 23.3% 63.15%, thermal conductivity 42.16% 27.7%, respectively). Additionally, internal bond rupture modulus was enhanced 59.0% 70.0%, respectively, 41.4% 48.5% rGO. highest value (MoR) observed concentration 3.0% (44.7 MPa). findings also showed that (Ts) (WA) exhibited directly proportional relationships These results suggested incorporating can significantly improve