Characterization of functional particleboard manufactured by using leaves of Japanese cypress

Sang Bum Park, . and Byung Dae Park, . and Jong Young Park, . and Jung Lak Do, . and Jey Won Chang, . (2006) Characterization of functional particleboard manufactured by using leaves of Japanese cypress. [Proceedings Paper]

The essential oils extracted from leaves of Japanese cypress Chamaecyparis obtusehave been used for various applications including in cosmetics and pharmaceutical products. The oils also have an ability to absorb smells and thus commonly being used for the improvement of indoor air quality. Particleboard PB one of wood-based building materials emits formaldhyde gas in service. This study attempted to abate formaldehyde emission of PB that has been supplemented with cypress leaves before and after the extraction of the essential oil. Different amounts of the leaves were mixed with wood particles to produce PB and other influences on formaldehyde emission were investigated. Formaldehyde emission decreased with increasing amount of leaves in PB preparation. Physical and mechanical properties such as modulus of rupture MOR modulus of elasticity MOE and internal bond IB strength did not show large differences. The results of the study showed that it was possible to manufacture PB with lower formaldehyde emission and giving off good smell.

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The essential oils extracted from leaves of Japanese cypress Chamaecyparis obtusehave been used for various applications including in cosmetics and pharmaceutical products. The oils also have an ability to absorb smells and thus commonly being used for the improvement of indoor air quality. Particleboard PB one of wood-based building materials emits formaldhyde gas in service. This study attempted to abate formaldehyde emission of PB that has been supplemented with cypress leaves before and after the extraction of the essential oil. Different amounts of the leaves were mixed with wood particles to produce PB and other influences on formaldehyde emission were investigated. Formaldehyde emission decreased with increasing amount of leaves in PB preparation. Physical and mechanical properties such as modulus of rupture MOR modulus of elasticity MOE and internal bond IB strength did not show large differences. The results of the study showed that it was possible to manufacture PB with lower formaldehyde emission and giving off good smell.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
AGROVOC Term:	ESSENTIAL OILS
AGROVOC Term:	CHAMAECYPARIS OBTUSA
AGROVOC Term:	PARTICLE BOARDS
AGROVOC Term:	FORMALDEHYDE
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:28
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16950

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