Investigation on the Effect of Kenaf Core and Stalk Fiber on the Medium Density Fiber Board Properties Made of Poplar Fibers

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In order to optimize the use of material non-forest resources, in this study the possibility of using the kenaf stalk fibers mixed with poplar fibers in producing medium density fiber board was considered. Variable factors such as density at two levels (0.55, 0.75 g/cm3) and the percentage incorporation of fiber (%50 poplar fibers, - %50 kenaf core fiber, %50 poplar fiber, -% 50 kenaf stalk fiber and %100 poplar fibers) were considered. Steaming time and temperature (175°C, 10min), press time and temperature (5 min, 175°C), Pressing pressure (30 kg/cm3), fiber cake moisture (%12) and urea-formaldehyde resin with Concentration of %50 of the study factors were fixed. Results show that adding kenaf core fibers to the poplar fibers increases modulus of elasticity and water absorption but thickness swelling reduces. Increased density in board made with kenaf core has caused increase in bending strength, modulus of elasticity and internal bond strength and their water absorption and thickness swelling after 2 and 24 hours were competitive with poplar (MDF). On the other hand Populus fiber– kenaf stalk board mechanical and physical properties were competitive with (MDF) board made of %100 poplar fibers. Finally we can say that according to the statistical analysis, the best treatment in this study was using kenaf core fibers, in making poplar (MDF) with 0.75 g/cm3 density.
 

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Iranian Journal of Wood and Paper Industries
Volume 2, Issue 2 - Serial Number 2
January 2012
Pages 99-110

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