Bonding of oil palm fiber biomass for wood-based panels industry

Nor Yuziah M. Y., . and Paridah Md Tahir, . (2008) Bonding of oil palm fiber biomass for wood-based panels industry. [Proceedings Paper]

The development of composites has been characterized by a long cycle of technology advancement. The use of composite materials has been accelerated rapidly with the major impact already being felt in some industries like the aerospace and construction industries which requires more economical and fuel-efficient materials. Owing to the increased environmental awareness the usage of lignocellulosic fibers as a potential replacement for synthetic fibers such as carbon aramid and glass fibers in composite materials have gained interest among researchers throughout the world. Extensive studies have been done on oil palm fibers sisal jute banana oil palm fibers kenaf hemp and flax as reinforcement in thermoplastics and thermosetting materials. One of the main drivers for the uptake of bio-composites is the advancement in adhesive polymer technology. One example of such technology is the development of synthetic resins suitable for bonding oil palm fibers the most abundant materials for the wood-based panel industry. Extensive research on the conversion of oil palm trunks EFB and fronds into value added products such as particleboard MDF cement bonded particleboard fiber reinforced plastics and ply boards have been initiated with great commercial potentials. Nonetheless there is only a small number of commercialization from these efforts. One of the problems associated with the low number of commercial success isthe lack of understanding of the true characteristics of oil palm fibers and their relation to working variables and product requirements. This paper discusses the limitations in oil palm fiber biomass and its; effects on processing variables and product performances.

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The development of composites has been characterized by a long cycle of technology advancement. The use of composite materials has been accelerated rapidly with the major impact already being felt in some industries like the aerospace and construction industries which requires more economical and fuel-efficient materials. Owing to the increased environmental awareness the usage of lignocellulosic fibers as a potential replacement for synthetic fibers such as carbon aramid and glass fibers in composite materials have gained interest among researchers throughout the world. Extensive studies have been done on oil palm fibers sisal jute banana oil palm fibers kenaf hemp and flax as reinforcement in thermoplastics and thermosetting materials. One of the main drivers for the uptake of bio-composites is the advancement in adhesive polymer technology. One example of such technology is the development of synthetic resins suitable for bonding oil palm fibers the most abundant materials for the wood-based panel industry. Extensive research on the conversion of oil palm trunks EFB and fronds into value added products such as particleboard MDF cement bonded particleboard fiber reinforced plastics and ply boards have been initiated with great commercial potentials. Nonetheless there is only a small number of commercialization from these efforts. One of the problems associated with the low number of commercial success isthe lack of understanding of the true characteristics of oil palm fibers and their relation to working variables and product requirements. This paper discusses the limitations in oil palm fiber biomass and its; effects on processing variables and product performances.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. SB 299 P3 N277 2007 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	Biomass
AGROVOC Term:	Polymers
AGROVOC Term:	Particle boards
AGROVOC Term:	Lignocellulose
AGROVOC Term:	Synthetic fibres
AGROVOC Term:	Sisal
AGROVOC Term:	Jute
AGROVOC Term:	Kenaf
AGROVOC Term:	Hemp
AGROVOC Term:	Wood products
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:14
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/11858

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