Laccase-catalyzed functionalization with 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylurea significantly improves internal bond of particle boards

Holzforschung ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karin Fackler ◽  
Thomas Kuncinger ◽  
Thomas Ters ◽  
Ewald Srebotnik
Keyword(s):  
Internal Bond ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Urea Formaldehyde ◽  
Treated Wood ◽  
Untreated Wood ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Positive Interactions ◽  
Formaldehyde Resin ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Wood Particles

Abstract Enzymatic functionalization is an attractive tool to provide a reactive interface for further processing of lignocellulosic materials, such as wood particles and fibers. Here, spruce wood particles have been functionalized by fungal laccase combined with 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-benzylamine (HMBA) or 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylurea (HMBU). The expectation was crosslinking with resins in subsequent glueing processes, which should improve strength properties of particle boards. Essential process parameters, such as liquid to solid mass ratio and treatment time, were optimized on a laboratory scale resulting in HMBA and HMBU binding yields of 90% and above as determined by radiochemical mass balance analysis. We employed a multifactorial experimental design for board production from treated wood particles and urea/formaldehyde resin. Mechanical testing and multivariate data analysis revealed, for the first time, an increase of internal bond (IB) as a result of functionalization with HMBU. HMBA was not successful. Variance analysis of relevant parameters and their interactions demonstrated a highly significant difference (P>99.99%) between boards treated with laccase/HMBU versus untreated wood particles. Due to positive interactions, functionalization was most effective at high bulk density (750 kg m-3) and high resin content (10%) resulting in a calculated IB improvement of 0.12 N m-2 (21%).

scholarly journals SHORT NOTES: APPLICATION OF MINERAL FILLER IN MEDIUM DENSITY FIBERBOARD (MDF) AND ITS EFFECT ON MATERIAL PROPERTIES AS A FUNCTION OF PARTICLE SIZE

Wood Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (5) ◽  
pp. 891-899
Author(s):  
TOMASZ OZYHAR
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Material Properties ◽  
Filler Content ◽  
Urea Formaldehyde ◽  
Medium Density Fiberboard ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Inorganic Filler ◽  
Formaldehyde Resin ◽  
Medium Density ◽  
Wood Fibers

The addition of inorganic filler material in medium density fiberboard (MDF) and the effect on material properties as a function of particle size was examined. Medium density fiberboard was manufactured in a laboratory scale environment to a target raw densityof 750 kgm-3. Wood fibers were replaced by using calcium carbonate at 3 and 10 wt.% using fillers with weighted median particle sizes of d50= 2.0 μm and d50= 30 μm, respectively. Urea formaldehyde resin was used as binder in all MDF. The influence of filler addition on the modulus of elasticity, bending and tensile strength, dimensional stability and liquid permeability was investigated. The results demonstrate the effect of filler content and its dependence on particle size. The addition of filler with d50= 30 μm does not have any influence on material properties up to a filler content of 10 wt.%. Using the finer filler with d50= 2.0 μm at 10 wt.% filler, the quantity significantly increases the water adsorption and swelling behavior and reduces the strength properties of the MDF.

scholarly journals PRODUCTION OF PARTICLEBOARD FROM DISCARDED FURNITURE1

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Esoline Helena Cavalli Zamarian ◽  
Setsuo Iwakiri ◽  
Rosilani Trianoski ◽  
Carlos Eduardo Camargo de Albuquerque
Keyword(s):  
Internal Bond ◽  
Urea Formaldehyde ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Formaldehyde Resin ◽  
Specific Pressure ◽  
Waste Wood ◽  
Pressing Time ◽  
Nominal Density ◽  
A Company

ABSTRACT This research aims to evaluate the quality of particleboard produced with particles generated from discarded furniture, both in its pure form or mixed with industrial particles of Pinus. The material was collected in the region of Curitiba City (Paraná) in the form of chips processed in an industrial chipper of a company specialized in waste wood recycling. The experimental plan consisted in producing panels with 10%, 25%, 50% and 75% of particles obtained from discarded furniture mixed with particles of Pinus, and panels with 100% of such materials. Panels were produced with nominal density of 0,70 g/cm3, using the urea-formaldehyde resin in a proportion of 10% solids - dry basis weight of the particles and 1% paraffin emulsion. The panels were pressed with a specific pressure of 4,0 MPa, temperature of 140ºC and pressing time of 10 minutes. The results of internal bond met the requirements of the standard EN 312, which indicates that there was an adequate bonding of these particles obtained from discarded furniture. The results of physical and mechanical properties of the panels demonstrated the feasibility of using particles from discarded furniture when producing particleboard, with the possibility of full use of these particles from waste without mixing it with industrial particles of Pinus free from contamination.

scholarly journals EVALUATIOM OF PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF PARTICLEBOARD PRODUCED FROM WOOD OF Cupressus torulosa IN MIXTURE WITH Pinus taeda

FLORESTA ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 1478
Author(s):  
Setsuo Iwakiri ◽  
Rosilani Trianoski ◽  
Amanda Leite Da Silva ◽  
Angela Maria Stüpp ◽  
Bruna Mulinari Cabral ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pinus Taeda ◽  
Urea Formaldehyde ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Formaldehyde Resin ◽  
Wood Particles ◽  
Normative Requirements ◽  
Nominal Density ◽  
Cupressus Torulosa ◽  
Screw Withdrawal

The objective of this work was to evaluate the quality of particleboard produced with 100% of wood of Cupressus torulosa and in different mixing proportions with Pinus taeda. The experimental panels were produced with wood particles of Cupressus torulosa/Pinus taeda, in proportions of 100/0%, 80/20%, 60/40%, 40/60%, 20/80% and 0/100%, totaling six treatments. The panels were produced with nominal density of 0.75g/cm³, 8% urea-formaldehyde resin and 1% paraffin emulsion. The quality of the panels was evaluated by water absorption and swelling thickness 2 and 24 hours, static bending (MOE and MOR), perpendicular tension (internal bonding) and screw withdrawal. The comparative evaluations of the results of this research, with the Pinus taeda, others species referenced in the literature, and normative requirements of EN 312-2003 for commercial panels, indicated great potential of the wood of Cupressus torulosa for the particleboard production.

scholarly journals EMBALAGENS CARTONADAS COMO MATÉRIA-PRIMA NA FABRICAÇÃO DE COMPÓSITOS

Nativa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 177
Author(s):  
Talita Baldin ◽  
Maiara Talgatti ◽  
Amanda Grassamann da Silveira ◽  
Bruna Gabrieli Resner ◽  
Elio José Santini
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Internal Bond ◽  
Urea Formaldehyde ◽  
Eucalyptus Grandis ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Thickness Swelling ◽  
Wood Particles ◽  
Sustainable Materials ◽  
Waste Particles

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar o potencial de uso de partículas de resíduos de embalagens cartonadas e partículas de Eucalyptus grandis para a fabricação de compósitos, colados com adesivo à base de ureia-formaldeído. Foram utilizadas cinco diferentes proporções de madeira de E. grandis e embalagens cartonadas. As partículas de madeira e embalagens cartonadas foram produzidas em laboratório. A avaliação da qualidade dos compósitos envolveu a caracterização da geometria das partículas, das propriedades físicas: massa específica básica, teor de umidade de equilíbrio, absorção de água e inchamento em espessura após 2 e 24 horas de imersão em água e das propriedades mecânicas: flexão estática (MOE e MOR), resistência ao arrancamento de parafuso, ligação interna e dureza Janka. A incorporação de partículas de embalagens cartonadas proporcionou uma melhoria nas propriedades físicas em relação aos compósitos puros de madeira. Já para as propriedades mecânicas, compósitos com até 50% de embalagens cartonadas obtiveram melhores resultados, no entanto, a incorporação a partir de 75% ocasionou decadência nessas propriedades. Compósitos de madeira de E. grandis e embalagens cartonadas apresentaram potencial para utilização em ambientes internos e podem ser uma alternativa para a produção de compósitos sustentáveis e de boa qualidade.Palavra-chave: materiais sustentáveis, propriedades físicas e mecânicas, ureia-formaldeído. CARTONBOARD PACKAGING AS A RAW MATERIAL IN THE MANUFACTURE OF COMPOSITES ABSTRACT:The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential waste particles use of carton packaging and particles of E. grandis for the manufacture of particle boards, bonded with urea-formaldehyde-based adhesive. Five different proportions of E. grandis wood and cartons have been used. The wood particles and cartons were produced in the laboratory. The quality assessment panels involved characterizing the geometry of the particles, the physical properties: specific gravity, equilibrium moisture content, water absorption and thickness swelling after 2 and 24 hours of immersion in water and mechanical properties: flexural static (MOR and MOE), resistance to screw pullout, internal bond and Janka hardness. The incorporation of particulate cartons provided an improvement in physical properties relative to pure wood panels. As for the mechanical properties, panels of up to 50 % of cartons obtained best results, however, incorporating from 75 % decay caused these properties. The wood particleboard of E. grandis and cartons showed potential for use indoors and become an alternative for producing sustainable panels and of good quality.Keywords: sustainable materials, physical-mechanical properties; urea-formaldehyde. DOI:

Study on the Properties of Poplar Micro/Nanofibril and its Composites

2012 ◽  
Vol 621 ◽  
pp. 48-53
Author(s):  
Yan Ping Liu ◽  
Jiang Tao Zhang ◽  
Xiao Ya Luo ◽  
Ying Ying Yao
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Wheat Straw ◽  
Internal Bond ◽  
Urea Formaldehyde ◽  
Formaldehyde Resin ◽  
Chemical Compositions ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Scanning Electron

The micro/nanofibrils of poplar could be prepared by treatment of ultrasonic. The properties of micro/nanofibrils were characterized by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffractometer (XRD). The results indicated that poplar micro/nanofibril was the same as raw fiber in chemical compositions and crystal structure. The crystallinity of micro/nanofibrils was 84.99 percent, increased by 20 percent compared to original fiber after ultrasonic crushing. The micro/nanofibril diameter was from 50 nm to 1 μm.The internal bond strength (IB) of wheat-straw fiberboard could be significantly improved by adding poplar micro/nanofibril suspension to the urea formaldehyde resin adhesive(UF),when the adding amount of poplar micro/nanofibril suspension was 15wt percent, the IB of wheat-straw fiberboard was up to 0.86 MPa.

Effects of Heat Treatment on some Physical Properties of Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga Menziesii) Wood

2011 ◽  
Vol 197-198 ◽  
pp. 90-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xian Jun Li ◽  
Zhi Yong Cai ◽  
Qun Ying Mou ◽  
Yi Qiang Wu ◽  
Yuan Liu
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Pseudotsuga Menziesii ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Treated Wood ◽  
Untreated Wood ◽  
Douglas Fir ◽  
Treatment Temperature ◽  
Color Changes ◽  
Moisture Performance

In this study the effect of heat treatment on some physical properties of Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) was investigated. Wood specimens were subjected to heat treatment at 160, 180, 200 and 220°C for 1, 2, 3 and 4h. The results show that heat treatment resulted in a darkened color, decreased moisture performance and increased dimensional stability of wood. Compared with untreated wood, equilibrium moisture content (EMC), water absorption (WA) and volume swelling (VS) for treated wood decrease up to 42.63%, 34.93% and 67.47%. The higher the treatment temperature and the longer the treatment time, the lower EMC, WA and VS. The VS of treated specimens has a more significant reduction than EMC and WA when the heat treatment temperature is above 180°C. The visual color changes were more distinct after heat treatment above 180°C. Temperature has a greater influence than time on these properties of specimens.

scholarly journals On the Effect of Heat Treatments on the Adhesion, Finishing and Decay Resistance of Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica D. Don) and Formosa acacia (Acacia confuse Merr.(Leguminosae))

Forests ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 586 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Wei Chang ◽  
Wei-Ling Kuo ◽  
Kun-Tsung Lu
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Treated Wood ◽  
Untreated Wood ◽  
Japanese Cedar ◽  
Decay Resistance ◽  
Formaldehyde Resin ◽  
Wood Component ◽  
Heat Treated

In Taiwan, it is important to maintain sustainable development of the forestry industry in order to raise the self-sufficiency of domestic timber. Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria D. Don and Formosa acacia (Acacia confusa Merr.(Leguminosae)) have abundant storage options and are the potential candidates for this purpose. Heat treatment is a new environment-friendly method used to enhance the dimensional stability and durability of wood. On treatment, a surface with new characteristics is produced because of wood component changes. Consequently, an inactivated surface and a weak boundary layer are generated, and the wettability for adhesives and coatings is reduced. Furthermore, it decreases the pH value of the wood surface, and results in delay or acceleration during the curing of adhesives. This phenomenon must be paid attention to for practical applications of heat-treated wood. Ideal heat-treated conditions of C. japonica and A. confusa woods with productive parameters such as temperature, holding time, heating rate, and thicknesses of wood were identified in our previous study. In this research work, we focus on the normal shear strength of heat-treated wood with adhesives such as urea-formaldehyde resin (UF) and polyvinyl acetate (PVAc), and the finishing performances of heat-treated wood with polyurethane (PU) and nitrocellulose lacquer (NC) coatings as well as assessing the decay-resistance of heat-treated wood. The results show that heat-treated wood had a better decay resistance than untreated wood. The mass decrease of heat-treated wood was only 1/3 or even less than the untreated wood. The normal shear strength of heat-treated wood with UF and PVAc decreased from 99% to 72% compared to the untreated wood, but the wood failure of heat-treated wood was higher than that of the untreated one. Furthermore, the adhesion and impact resistance of wood finished by PU and NC coatings showed no difference between the heat-treated wood and untreated wood. The finished heat-treated wood had a superior durability and better gloss retention and lightfastness than that of the untreated wood.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the quality of particleboard panels manufactured with wood from Sequoia sempervirens and Pinus taeda

CERNE ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Setsuo Iwakiri ◽  
Rosilani Trianoski ◽  
Alexsandro Bayestorff da Cunha ◽  
Vinicus Gomes de Castro ◽  
Rafael Leite Braz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Pinus Taeda ◽  
Internal Bond ◽  
Urea Formaldehyde ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Sequoia Sempervirens ◽  
Formaldehyde Resin ◽  
Mixing Ratios ◽  
Minimum Requirements ◽  
Compaction Ratio

This work aimed to evaluate the physical and mechanical properties of particleboard panels manufactured with wood particles from Sequoia sempervirens and Pinus taeda and urea-formaldehyde resin (UF), using different mixing ratios of the two species, namely 100%, 0%, 75%, 50% and 25% of sequoia particles. Properties evaluated included panel density and compaction ratio, water absorption and thickness swelling after 24 hours of immersion, internal bond and static bending (MOE and MOR). The low density of sequoia wood raised the compaction ratio of the panels and helped improve their mechanical properties and dimensional stability. Panels manufactured at the ratios of 100%, 75%, 50% and 25% sequoia to pine provided better results compared to panels manufactured with 100% pine. Results of MOE and MOR under static bending and of internal bond met the minimum requirements of standard EN 312:2003 in all treatments. Results revealed that Sequoia sempervirens has great potential for production of particleboard.

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