Composite wood products
Amir Nourbakhsh; Abolfazl Kargarfard; Ali Nourbakhsh; فرداد Golbabaei; Reza Hajihassani; Kamyar Salehi
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Background and objectives: The possibility of using agricultural lignocellulosic waste as a complementary raw material for the production of wood composite products can have a good economic justification. This will be possible if the manufactured product has the desired and standard quality, however, ...
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Background and objectives: The possibility of using agricultural lignocellulosic waste as a complementary raw material for the production of wood composite products can have a good economic justification. This will be possible if the manufactured product has the desired and standard quality, however, considering that the type of wood material can have a determining effect on the physical and mechanical properties of the final product, therefore, conducting laboratory and research studies in order to recommend A raw material is essential for consumption in industry. The use of agricultural lignocellulosic waste in wood composite products industries has been the subject of various research activities in different parts of the world in recent years. In this research, in order to improve the mechanical and physical properties of wood-plastic, nanoclay particles have been used as reinforcements and corncob wastes have been used with poplar wood.Methodology: The amount of polypropylene and combination of materials were 60 wt% and 40 wt% respectively. The Nano-clay was added in three levels 0, 2 and 4 wt% and the amount of coupling agent was fixed and set to 2 wt% for all treatments. The control samples were made using poly propylene material. Results: The results showed that the tensile and flexural strengths were increased by the addition 25 corncob and 75 poplar wt% particles. For tensile and flexural modulus, adding 2 wt% of nano-clay led to an increase in strength and modulus but there was a decrease when 4 wt% nano-clay was used. The impact strength increased by adding nano-clayConclusion: According to the mechanical and physical properties of all the treatments, the samples which were made of 25 corncob and 75 poplar wt% particle with 2 wt% of Nano-clay had better results compared to other samples.
Composite wood products
mowhammad madadi; Amir Nourbakhsh
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AbstractIn this research, utilization of ZnO nanoparticles and eggshell powder on physical and mechanical properties of polypropylene/wood flour composite were investigated. For this purpose, wood flour and polypropylene was mixed at 60 to 40% by weight. Eggshell powder at three levels (0, 5 and 10) ...
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AbstractIn this research, utilization of ZnO nanoparticles and eggshell powder on physical and mechanical properties of polypropylene/wood flour composite were investigated. For this purpose, wood flour and polypropylene was mixed at 60 to 40% by weight. Eggshell powder at three levels (0, 5 and 10) percent and nano ZnO at four levels (0, 1.5, 3 and 5) percent were considered as variable factors. Physical and mechanical properties including water absorption and thickness swelling after 2 and 24 hours immersion in water, flexural strength were measured in accordance with DIN-EN 310-2006 standard, and tensile strength were measured in accordance with ASTM D1037 standard. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) were performed to interpret the results. The results were statistically analyzed using factorial experimental under completely randomized block design and the averages were compared using DMRT. Results showed that increasing the mixing ratio of eggshell powder to wood flour decrease mechanical strengths but were improved in water absorption and thickness swelling after 2 and 24 hrs. Using 1.5% nano zno increased the strength properties to the maximum values and improved physical properties.
Composite wood products
Alireza Beiazyat; Laya Jamalirad; Hedayat alah Aminian; Sahab Hejazi
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In this research, the effect of the wood filler content and coupling agent (MAPP) on the physical and mechanical properties of Polypropylene reinforced with palm wood flour from the annual pruning of palm leaves (Shahani species) composite, were studied. For this purpose, the palm wood flour in three ...
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In this research, the effect of the wood filler content and coupling agent (MAPP) on the physical and mechanical properties of Polypropylene reinforced with palm wood flour from the annual pruning of palm leaves (Shahani species) composite, were studied. For this purpose, the palm wood flour in three levels of 30%, 40%, 50% and two levels of Maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene 4% and 6% were used as variable factors. Then, the Physical and mechanical properties of samples, including thickness swelling after 2 and 24 hours of immersion in water, bending strength, bending modulus, tensile strength, tensile modulus and impact strength, were measured.The results showed that by increasing palm wood flour, the bending strength, tensile strength and impact strength were decreased but the thickness swelling, bending modulus, tensile modulus were increased. It was also found that by adding MAPP, thickness swelling, bending strength, bending modulus, tensile strength and tensile modulus were improved. The results revealed that at increased consumption of palm wood flour and adding coupling agent leads to improve quality of the interface and significant changes especially dimensional stability and MOE, are achieved.
Composite wood products
Alireza Sokhtesaraei; Sahab Hejazi; Laya Jamalirad; Mohammad Ahmadi; Sead behnam Hosseini
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In this study, the physical and mechanical properties of polypropylene composites reinforced with alkaline sulfite-anthraquinone, soda-anthraquinone and monoethanolamine-anthraquinone and chemical mechanical produced from non-extrated and pre-extracted bagasse with hot water were studied. MAPP coupling ...
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In this study, the physical and mechanical properties of polypropylene composites reinforced with alkaline sulfite-anthraquinone, soda-anthraquinone and monoethanolamine-anthraquinone and chemical mechanical produced from non-extrated and pre-extracted bagasse with hot water were studied. MAPP coupling agent (3%) was added and the performance of pretreated and unpretreated bagasse composites were compared. The ratio of the polypropylene and reinforcement material (pulp) was considered at 50/ 50 (w/w). The results showed that the pulping process has a significant effect on all physical and mechanical properties of produced composites. In general, composites containing chemical pulps showed greater dimensional stability and mechanical strengths but lower water absorption than that of mechanical pulp. Composites containing treated fibers with alkaline sulfite-anthraquinone and soda pulp had the highest mechanical properties and dimensional stability. Composites made from fibers in which hemicelluloses were extracted and then were treated with chemical pulping processes had the highest mechanical strength and dimensional stability among all of samples. The highest mechanical strengths and dimensional stability were observed in composites which were reinforced with treated fibers compared with control samples containing untreated bagasse fibers. In general, the results showed the superior physical and mechanical characteristics for pulp - plastic composites compared with wood flour plastic composites.
shahram Badamchi; Ahmad Jahan latibari; Mehran Rohnia; Seid Javad Sepideh dam
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In this research the effect of softwood cellulose fibers surface characteristics on mechanical properties of cellulose fibers / polypropylene composite (W.P.C) was studied. The fibers were refined to modify the surface characteristics and reach four different freeness levels (11, 14, 17 and 21 °SR). ...
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In this research the effect of softwood cellulose fibers surface characteristics on mechanical properties of cellulose fibers / polypropylene composite (W.P.C) was studied. The fibers were refined to modify the surface characteristics and reach four different freeness levels (11, 14, 17 and 21 °SR). Then the fibers were mixed with polypropylene using pre-determined levels of 20% fibers and 77% polypropylene and 3% MAPP and samples were made. The results revealed that refining the fibers will change the strength of the composites. Statistical analysis should that the impact of the different freeness levels statistically influenced the strength at 99% confidence level. The highest strength levels were reached using fibers with the freeness level of 14 oSR.
Composite wood products
Amir Nourbakhsh
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This article presents the application of agricultural residues fibers (i.e., corn stalk, reed stalk, and oilseed stalk) in order to evaluate and compare their suitability as reinforcement for thermoplastics as an alternative to wood fibers. The effects of fiber loading and CaCO3 content on the mechanical ...
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This article presents the application of agricultural residues fibers (i.e., corn stalk, reed stalk, and oilseed stalk) in order to evaluate and compare their suitability as reinforcement for thermoplastics as an alternative to wood fibers. The effects of fiber loading and CaCO3 content on the mechanical properties were also studied.Overall trend shows that with addition of agricultural residues fibers, tensile and flexural properties of the composites are significantly enhanced. Oilseed fibers showed superior mechanical properties due to their high aspect ratio and chemical characteristics. The order of increment in the mechanical properties of the composites is oilseed stalk > corn stalk > reed stalk at all fiber loadings. The tensile and Impact properties of the composite significantly decreased with increasing CaCO3 content but flexural modulus increased, due to the reduction of interface bond between the fiber and matrix. It can be concluded from this study that the used agro-waste materials are attractive reinforcements from the standpoint of their mechanical properties.
Abolfazl Kargarfard; Amir Nourbakhsh
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Abstract The objective of this study was to produce natural fiber –plastic composite using soy straw powder as reinforcing component and to investigate the effect of nano-clay particles addition on the mechanical properties of the composite. Two levels of soy straw powder (35 and 45%) based on ...
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Abstract The objective of this study was to produce natural fiber –plastic composite using soy straw powder as reinforcing component and to investigate the effect of nano-clay particles addition on the mechanical properties of the composite. Two levels of soy straw powder (35 and 45%) based on the weight of the composite, three levels of nano-clay (0,3 and 6%) based on the weight of the polypropylene as the matrix was used. Five percent Maleic Anhydride Ploy Propylene (MAPP) was added as the coupling agent. Composites compound was made and then
Composite wood products
Amir Nourbakhsh; Abolfazl Kargarfard
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The main objective of this research was to study the potential of bagasse fibers as reinforcement for thermoplastics as an alternative to wood fibers. The effects of three grades (Eastman G-3003, G-3015 and G-3216) of coupling agents on the mechanical properties were also studied. In the sample preparation, ...
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The main objective of this research was to study the potential of bagasse fibers as reinforcement for thermoplastics as an alternative to wood fibers. The effects of three grades (Eastman G-3003, G-3015 and G-3216) of coupling agents on the mechanical properties were also studied. In the sample preparation, one level of fiber loading (40 wt.%) and three levels of coupling agent content (0, 2 and 4 wt.%) were used. For overall trend, with addition of three grades of the coupling agents, tensile, flexural and impact properties of the composites significantly improved, as compared with untreated samples. In addition, morphological study (SEM) revealed that the positive effect of coupling agent on interfacial bonding. The composites treated with G-3216 gave better results in comparison with G-3003 and G-3015 in which, There are some voids where the fibers have been pulled-out. The presence of these voids means that the interfacial bonding between the fiber and the matrix polymer is weak. This could be caused by the high melt viscosity of G-3216 Coupling agent.
Composite wood products
mahdi abasyan; asghar omidvar; mahdi mashkour; zinat farhadi
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This study seeks to investigate the possibility of producing polypropylene composite- cotton stalk flour with various percentages of cotton stalk flour. Determining the best treatment in terms of physical and mechanical properties and exploring the effect of using cotton stalks in the production of the ...
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This study seeks to investigate the possibility of producing polypropylene composite- cotton stalk flour with various percentages of cotton stalk flour. Determining the best treatment in terms of physical and mechanical properties and exploring the effect of using cotton stalks in the production of the composites were among the major objectives of this study. Six treatments consisting of Polypropylene, 40, 55 and 70 percent level of cotton stalks and two fillers (cotton stalks with and without barks) were developed. Maleic anhydride modified polypropylene (3% wt) was applied to each treatment. The mixing and granulation of the plastic and cotton silk flour was carried out using twin screw extruder model 4815. After preparing and shearing of samples, the mechanical properties of composites including tensile strength, rupture modulus and elasticity modulus were calculated in accordance with D-6109 and ASTM D-7031 standards. In addition, water absorption and thickness swelling tests were performed according to D-570-98 standard. The results showed that an increase in the flour of cotton stalk reduced the tensile strength and rupture modulus on the one hand, and increased the bending elasticity modulus on the other hand. In terms of the performance of the filler, there was a significant difference between values of rupture modulus and elasticity modulus at 95% level whereas this difference was not significant for tensile strength. Moreover, this difference was significant for values of water absorption and thickness swelling. The maximum tensile strength belonged to T4 with 40 percent of cotton stalk bark fibers.
Composite wood products
Elham Ostadi; Jalil Morshedian; Yosef Jahani
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In this research the influence of using waste Poly Ethylene Terephthalate on the mechanical and rheological properties of wood flour filled PP composites has been studied. PET contents varied from 10-33 wt%. Mechanical properties were characterized by tensile testing, while their fracture resistance ...
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In this research the influence of using waste Poly Ethylene Terephthalate on the mechanical and rheological properties of wood flour filled PP composites has been studied. PET contents varied from 10-33 wt%. Mechanical properties were characterized by tensile testing, while their fracture resistance was determined by impact measurements. The melt rheological behavior of the composites was also studied by a rheometer in the oscillatory mode and dynamic rheological properties such as complex viscosity, storage modulus, loss modulus and damping factor were evaluated at190°C. The results showed that stiffness increases by adding waste Poly Ethylene Terephthalate. PET when added in low concentrations, caused tensile strength to be lower than that of PP composites filled with pure wood flour. Increasing the concentration of waste PET, led to composites with higher amount of tensile strength. The samples containing waste PET had higher complex viscosity and storage modulus than composite without PET. Likewise, it was observed that the damping factor in the PP/Wood composite decreased by incorporating waste PET to the compositions. Key words: waste polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, wood flour, mechanical properties, rheological behavior
Composite wood products
Mostafa yahyavi; Abolghasem Khazaeyan
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Abstract In this study, wheat straw-polypropylene particleboard was produced using a mixture of wheat straw and polypropylene with urea formaldehyde resin and its properties were investigated. The ratio of polypropylene to the wheat straw particles was selected as 10:90, 20:80 and 30:70 percent. Urea ...
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Abstract In this study, wheat straw-polypropylene particleboard was produced using a mixture of wheat straw and polypropylene with urea formaldehyde resin and its properties were investigated. The ratio of polypropylene to the wheat straw particles was selected as 10:90, 20:80 and 30:70 percent. Urea formaldehyde was used at three levels of 4, 6 and 8 percent based on oven dried weight of wheat straw particle. Mechanical and physical properties (modulus of rupture, modulus of elasticity, internal bonding, water absorption and thickness swelling after 2 and 24h soaking in water) of the produced boards were measured. The results showed that increasing polypropylene and urea formaldehyde resin resulted in increasing the bending strength, modulus of rupture and modulus of elasticity of the boards. The results also indicated that water absorption and thickness swelling after 2 and 24h soaking in water decreased with increased polypropylene and urea formaldehyde resin percent. The UF resin content can be reduced in the particleboard as a function of increasing the PP powder.
taherh Gholipour; Hossein Rangavar; Abolfazl Kargarfard
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In this study, physical and mechanical properties of wood-plastic composite made of Canola stem flour and polypropylene were investigated. Variable factors were four levels of canola stem flour (25, 50, 75 and 100 percent based on the dry weight of the wood flour) with and without pit. The control samples ...
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In this study, physical and mechanical properties of wood-plastic composite made of Canola stem flour and polypropylene were investigated. Variable factors were four levels of canola stem flour (25, 50, 75 and 100 percent based on the dry weight of the wood flour) with and without pit. The control samples were made of only wood flour and polypropylene. Physical and mechanical properties including screw withdrawal strength perpendicular on the surface, flexural strength, modulus of elasticity, water absorption and thickness swelling after 2 and 24 hours immersion in water were measured in accordance with EN standards. Results showed that increasing the mixing ratio of canola stem flour to wood flour up to 25% resulted in increase in screw withdrawal strength perpendicular to the surface. Increasing this factor up to 50% led to increase in MOR and MOE. Thereafter, any increase in the mixture, decreased mechanical strengths. Increasing the mixing ratio of canola stem flour to wood flour resulted in increase in water absorption and thickness swelling after 2 and 24 hrs. The specimens without pit showed lowest amount of water absorption and thickness swelling levels and highest mechanical properties (screw withdrawal resistance, flexural strength and modulus of elasticity).
Amir Lashgari; Ayob Eshghi; Abolfazl Karegarfard; Ajang Tajedini
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In this research, the effect of nanoclay-particles on physical and mechanical properties of composites made using almond shell powder-polypropylene was studied. For this purpose, almond shell powder and nanoclay were used in three levels of 30%, 35% and 40% for almond and 0%, 2.5% and 5% for ...
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In this research, the effect of nanoclay-particles on physical and mechanical properties of composites made using almond shell powder-polypropylene was studied. For this purpose, almond shell powder and nanoclay were used in three levels of 30%, 35% and 40% for almond and 0%, 2.5% and 5% for nanoclay. In addition, 2% of Maleic Anhydride Polypropylene was added to all compositions. Then, wood-plastic nano-composite was formed using counter-rotating twin screw extruder and injection molding machine. Mechanical test including tensile, flexural, impact resistance, hardness and physical properties including water Absorption and Thickness Swelling after 2h and 24h immersion in water were measured. In addition X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) experiment was carried out to reveal how clay nano-particles are distributed across the manufactured composites and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) was also performed to investigate fracture surfaces. The results indicated that the presence of nano-clay did not influence the flexural and tensile elasticity modulus, and the presence of nano-clay reduced tensile and flexural resistance. The hardness and density of composites were higher than pure plastic and the impact resistance of all composites was lower than pure plastic. The presence of nano-clay did not significantly effect the physical properties of the composites (p< 0.05).The diffraction model of X-ray showed that nano-composite forms intercalation interlayer structure and the results of morphological investigation revealed that the samples containing 2.5 percent nano-clay and 35 percent of almond shell have the highest array of intercalation and the best transmittance.
Roholah Mohebi; Aghang Tajedini; Ahmad Jahan-Latibari; Amir Nourbakhsh
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The influence of different contents (0, 5 and 10% W/W)of silica and poplar wood powder ( 30 ,40 and 50% W/W of total weight of composite) on strength properties of Polypropylene/Wood powder/Silica composite was evaluated. Various components of composite was melt mixed using two screw counter retating ...
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The influence of different contents (0, 5 and 10% W/W)of silica and poplar wood powder ( 30 ,40 and 50% W/W of total weight of composite) on strength properties of Polypropylene/Wood powder/Silica composite was evaluated. Various components of composite was melt mixed using two screw counter retating extruder, followed by cooling and granulizing. Composite granules were injected into test samples. The results of strength properties measurements revealed that almost all strength values were improved. At higher content of silica, The MOR increased from 47.9 to 53.3 MPa, MOE from 2625 to 4517 MPa and MOE in tensile increased from initial value of 4525MPa (without silica) to 6884MPa (10% silica in composite). Marginal increase in tensile strength and Izod Impact strength was observed, but the hardness of the composite was improved from 66 to73.77 shoreD. At higher silica content, the density of the composite was higher, as expected.
Sasan َAbangah; Ahmad Jahan Latibari; Seyad Javad Sepideh dam; Mehran Roohnia; Mohammad ali Hossein
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The influence of reinforcing fibers (old corrugated container fibers called OCC) and addition of foaming agents (Azodicarbinamide and sodium bicarbonate) on density, strength properties and dimensional stability of OCC fiber/polypropylene composite were investigated. Conten of reinforcing fibers constant ...
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The influence of reinforcing fibers (old corrugated container fibers called OCC) and addition of foaming agents (Azodicarbinamide and sodium bicarbonate) on density, strength properties and dimensional stability of OCC fiber/polypropylene composite were investigated. Conten of reinforcing fibers constant at 20% and the content of either foaming agent varied as 3, 5 and 7%. Strength properties including MOR, MOE, maximum tensile strength and modulus as well as izod impact strength were measured. Water absorption after 2 and 24 hours soaking in distilled water at 23±2 ºC were measured. Foaming agent decomposition caused some chemical residues in composite and the diffusion and penetration of polymer into the fibers structure led to increase in the density from 839.2 kg/m3 for pure polypropylene to 919.2 - 947.9kg/m3 for the composite, MOR and MOE also increased by the addition of foaming agent and the reinforcing fiber. The effect of 5 or 7% sodium bicarbonate was statistically significant and it improved the properties of the composite. Similar results were obtained for tensile strength and the modulus. Reinforcing fibers and foaming agent caused higher impact strength of the composite. Water absorption of the composites was higher than pure polypropylene.
Hassan Ziaei Tabari; Amir Nourbakhsh; Habibollah Khademi Eslam; behzad baziyar
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The aim of this study was to investigate the potential of using reed flour and different contents of montmorillonite (nanoclay) nanoparticles on the physical and tensile properties of polypropylener/reed flour/nano clay composite. The amount of coupling agent and reed flour was constant at 5% and 40%, ...
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The aim of this study was to investigate the potential of using reed flour and different contents of montmorillonite (nanoclay) nanoparticles on the physical and tensile properties of polypropylener/reed flour/nano clay composite. The amount of coupling agent and reed flour was constant at 5% and 40%, respectively and nanoclay content, adjusted at four levels of 0, 1, 3 and 5% were considered. The materials were mixed in an internal mixer and the samples were prepared by injection molding method. The specimens were tested in accordance with EN ISO 527 standard test method for tensile properties (tensile strength and module) and elongation at break. Physical properties such as water absorption and thickness swelling were measured. The results of tensile moduli and strengths, elongation at break and physical properties (water absorption) showed improvement by the addition of nanoclay up to 3%.
Pulp and paper
Babak Mirzaei; Kazem Dos hosseini; Esmaeil Ghasemi; Yahya Hamzeh
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In this study two types of paper sludge, prepared by Mazandaran wood and paper company and Latif papermaking company along with wood flour utilized as plastic filler in polypropylene and high density polyethylene based composites. Weight percentage ratio of coupling agent, polymer and filler were kept ...
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In this study two types of paper sludge, prepared by Mazandaran wood and paper company and Latif papermaking company along with wood flour utilized as plastic filler in polypropylene and high density polyethylene based composites. Weight percentage ratio of coupling agent, polymer and filler were kept constant 2%, 38%, and 60% in all formulations, respectively and composites were prepared by varied ratios of paper sludge and wood flour include 0: 60, 40: 20, 20: 40, and 60:0. Density, water absorption and thickness swelling of injection molded composites then measured. The results indicated the gradual substitution of wood flour by paper sludge increases the density of composites, and improves their water absorption and thickness swelling. The ratio of paper sludge to wood flour had statistically significant difference on all these properties, but the paper sludge type showed statistical difference just on the density of composites. Further to that, polypropylene based composites demonstrated lower density, water absorption and thickness swelling compared to high density polyethylene based ones.
Composite wood products
Hassan Zyaei; Habib alah Khademi eslam; Behzad Bazyar; Noraldin Nazarneghad
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The aim of this study was to determine effect of coupling agent contents on the thermal properties and nanoclay dispersion of reed flour /polypropylene /nanoclay composites. For this purpose we considered wood flour 40% fixed maleic anhydride in two levels (5% and 10%) and nanoclay (Cloisite 10A) in ...
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The aim of this study was to determine effect of coupling agent contents on the thermal properties and nanoclay dispersion of reed flour /polypropylene /nanoclay composites. For this purpose we considered wood flour 40% fixed maleic anhydride in two levels (5% and 10%) and nanoclay (Cloisite 10A) in three levels (0, 1 and 3%). The materials were mixed in an internal mixer with 175 oC, 60 rmp for 10 minutes and then the specimens were fabricated by injection molding method. The clay structure and dispersion processes have been studied by X-ray diffraction. Thermal characterizations of the nanocomposites were carried out using Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC). The results revealed that Enthalpy, Crystallinity and Crystalline temperature of composites were increased by adding up of coupling agent and nanoclay (in some levels) contents. The XRD patterns show the exfoliation structure of nanoclay that indicated on a good dispersion of clay in polymer matrix, which turn in a reason for increasing thermal properties.
Composite wood products
Fataneh Azad; Mohammad mehdi Faezipoor; Mehdi Tajvidi
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In order to investigate the effect of compatibilizer, (MAPP), on physical and mechanical properties of reed stem flour- polypropylene composites, 60 mesh size reed stem flour particles were compounded at 60% and 70% by weight with a polypropylene homopolymer with a melt flow index of 18 g/10min. Two ...
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In order to investigate the effect of compatibilizer, (MAPP), on physical and mechanical properties of reed stem flour- polypropylene composites, 60 mesh size reed stem flour particles were compounded at 60% and 70% by weight with a polypropylene homopolymer with a melt flow index of 18 g/10min. Two compounds were prepared from which formulations with 60 mesh particle size and 60% and 70% filler loading were selected to evaluate the role of the compatibilizer. One of them was without MAPP and the other one had 3% MAPP by weight. Totally, 4 compounds were prepared. Composites were produced using a twin screw counter rotating extruder. Then, mechanical tests including static flexural test, tensile test, Izod impact test and hardness test were carried out. Physical tests including water absorption and thickness swelling were also performed. All testing was in accordance with ASTM D7031-04 specification. The results of physical tests have indicated that by the increase in reed flour content, maximum water absorption and maximum thickness swelling increased. Generally, by adding the coupling agent (MAPP), the physical and mechanical properties significantly improved.
Composite wood products
Ali akbar Enayati; Davood Rasooli; Hossein Usefi
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In this study, plywood manufacture with use of polypropylene as a binder has been studied. The variables were polypropylene in three levels of 80, 120 and 160 g/m2 and maleic anhydride polypropylene coupling agent in two levels of 0 and 4 g/m2 . ureformaldehyde and wheat flour were ...
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In this study, plywood manufacture with use of polypropylene as a binder has been studied. The variables were polypropylene in three levels of 80, 120 and 160 g/m2 and maleic anhydride polypropylene coupling agent in two levels of 0 and 4 g/m2 . ureformaldehyde and wheat flour were used for control samples(120 and 40 g/m2 respectively). Physical and mechanical properties including MOR and MOE (parallel and perpendicular to grain of face layers), water absorption and thickness swelling after 2 and 24 hours of immersion in water were tested. The results showed that maleic anhydride polypropylene coupling agent has significant effect on MOR parallel to grain of face layers. With increase of maleic anhydride polypropylene coupling agent, MOR increased. Polypropylene has positive effect on thickness. With increase of maleic anhydride polypropylene coupling agent, water absorption after 24 hours improved. Although the results revealed improvement in board properties resulted from more polypropylene use but in all properties (except thickness swelling after 24 hours), control samples had better quality than plywood made from polypropylene.
Behnaz Dadkhahi tehrani; Asghar Omidvar; Ali akbar Ramtin
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In this research, the possibility of using lignocellulosic fibers with polypropylene was studied. Three weight percentages of bagasse flour namely 40, 55 and 70 percent were chosen. MAPP was used as coupling agent at two weight percentages namely 4 and 6 percent. Bending strength was measured applying ...
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In this research, the possibility of using lignocellulosic fibers with polypropylene was studied. Three weight percentages of bagasse flour namely 40, 55 and 70 percent were chosen. MAPP was used as coupling agent at two weight percentages namely 4 and 6 percent. Bending strength was measured applying Instron 6025. Fracture surface was stadied using SEM to evaluate the interface between plastic and fiber. The results showed that with increasing bagasse, stress and work at yield point of bending was decreased and modulus of bending was increased. Also, increasing coupling agent resulted in improving stress, modulus and work at yield point of bending. SEM results showed that with increasing coupling agent, interface between plastic and bagasse fibers was improved.
Management and Economics wood
Sayed mahmood Kazemi; Mehran Jalilvand
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Wood Plastic Composite as new wood component products is made by wood fiber or powder elements with thermoset or thermoplastic materials. In recent periods of ten years the components have been produced by west industrial countries and as well in UnitedState of America as wood water resistant materials. ...
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Wood Plastic Composite as new wood component products is made by wood fiber or powder elements with thermoset or thermoplastic materials. In recent periods of ten years the components have been produced by west industrial countries and as well in UnitedState of America as wood water resistant materials. Samples of wood plastic and untreated wood specimens of maple and elm were prepared in laboratory. The effects of water, fire and fungus (Trametes versicolor) on the wood samples with using ASTM and EN standards were investigated. The results showed that the highest resistance wood samples against fire was related to wood plastic made by polypropylene and the lowest resistance of wood samples was associated to untreated maple. In the case of floating samples in water, results indicated that increase cross section of wood plastic decreases the rate of water penetration in wood samples. The results of fungal attack in laboratory tests on wood plastic samples showed that component made by 30 % polypropylene and 30% polyethylene and 40% wood fiber is able to resist significantly against rotting fugal.
The weight loss of untreated maple samples against fungal attack was 38.5% that probably is related to being high percent of sugar and starch materials in wood species. There was a difference about 3% of weight loss between natural maple (control) and maple treated by sea water. Therefore, maple is a perishable species in wood durability classification. Heartwood of elm was very resistant to wood rotting fungus and the mean weight loss of wood samples was 3.75%. As a result in wood classification this wood specie is very durable. Appling of sea water only 0.5% increased wood resistance to fungal activity. The results of fungus attack on wood plastic showed this wood product is very resistant and during 6 weeks incubation only 3.14% of its weight was decreased.
