Particleboard (PB) is mainly produced using urea–formaldehyde (UF) adhesive. However, the low hydrolytic stability of UF leads to poor water resistance by PB. This research aimed analyze effect hot-pressing temperatures and addition methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) in adhesive on physical mechanical properties The first experiment focused pressing temperature treatments including 130, 140,...

Life-cycle inventory (LCI) data are needed to scientifically document the environmental performance of materials for applications as governed by the many new green building standards, purchasing guidelines, and energy and climate change policy issues. This study develops the LCI data for particleboard, a composite wood panel product comprised of wood particles, urea–formaldehyde resin, wax, and...

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 abs...

Recovery of chromated copper arsenate (CCA)-treated wood for reuse has been the focus of several international research groups due to the imminent disposal problem created when large quantities of CCA-treated wood ultimately come out of service. Bioleaching with Bacillus licheniformis CC01 and oxalic acid extraction are two methods known to remove significant quantities of metals from CCA-treat...

This research creates a design methodology by synthesizing the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ) and cascade control based on Smith predictor. The particleboard glue supplying and dosing system case study defines the problem and the solution using the methodology proposed in the paper. Status difference existing in the gluing dosing process of particleboard production usually causes gl...

The reliability of furniture constitutes one the most important features taken into consideration when buying furniture. However, to evaluate reliability, manufacturers often rely on their own experiences and common patterns without usage specialized tools. presented work aimed develop a mathematical apparatus be used in specially created web application that would enable calculation selected j...

Composite manufacturing appears to be one of the most suitable recycling options for chromated copper arsenate (CCA)-treated waste wood. However, in many applications it would be beneficial to remove much or all of the CCA from the wood prior to composite production. This paper evaluates the effect of remediation processes, namely oxalic acid (OA) extraction and Bacillus licheniformis fermentat...

Abstract This study investigated Australian hemp hurd ( Cannabis sativa L., “Frog One”) as a lignocellulosic raw material for ultra‐low‐density particleboard (ULHPB) with densities ranging from 213 to 309 kg/m 3 . The was first milled and fractionated into three particle size categories, that is, fine (F), medium (M), coarse (C). Twelve unique ULHPB variants were then fabricated comprising vary...