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1. Characterization of apricot kernel shells (Prunus armeniaca) by FTIR spectroscopy, DSC and TGA

Author:
K. Aljoumaa; H. Tabeikh; M. Abboudi
Source:
Journal 2017 v.14 no.2 pp. 127-132
ISSN:
0972-172X
Subject:
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; Prunus armeniaca; apricots; cellulose; chemical analysis; chemical structure; differential scanning calorimetry; lignin; physicochemical properties; seeds; temperature; thermal properties; thermogravimetry; Syria
Abstract:
... Several types of apricot kernel cultivated in Syria were used in this study in order to clarify differences in their thermal and chemical properties. Chemical and thermal properties were monitored by FTIR, DSC, TGA techniques. Chemical analysis showed that all types of kernel shells from different sources possessed the same structure. However, the thin brown layer (skin) that covers the kernel had ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13196-017-0197-7

2. Chemical composition of some plantation wood species (Eucalyptus saligna, Cupressus lusitanica and Eucalyptus paniculata) and assessment of compatibility with plaster

Author:
David Vernon Chokouadeu Youmssi; Yves Didier Modtegue Bampel; Jacques Michel Njankouo; Jean-Bosco Saha Tchinda; Maurice Kor Ndikontar
Source:
Journal 2017 v.14 no.2 pp. 146-153
ISSN:
0972-172X
Subject:
Cupressus lusitanica; Eucalyptus saligna; ash content; cellulose; lignin; plaster; quantitative analysis; sodium hydroxide; temperature; wood
Abstract:
... The aim of this work was to evaluate the chemical composition of some plantation wood and the assessment of their compatibility with plaster. A quantitative analysis of the chemical composition each of the species (Eucalyptus saligna, Cupressus lusitanica and Eucalyptus paniculata) was carried out, followed by chemical compatibility evaluation using different types of wood particles. The quantitat ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13196-017-0200-3

3. Densified wood anatomical structure and the effect of heat treatment on the recovery of set

Author:
Atmawi Darwis; Imam Wahyudi; Wahyu Dwianto; Tekat Dwi Cahyono
Source:
Journal 2017 v.14 no.1 pp. 24-31
ISSN:
0972-172X
Subject:
Agathis dammara; Gmelina arborea; cell walls; heat treatment; parenchyma (plant tissue); temperature; tracheids; wood; wood anatomy; wood quality
Abstract:
... Densification of wood is a method to improve wood quality. However, its product namely densified wood, tends to return to the initial shape and size (spring back) if the fixation had not completed. This method will also result in the changes on wood anatomy structure. The aim of this research was to assess effect of various densification degrees at radial direction on recovery of set (RS) and anat ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13196-017-0184-z

4. Determination of growth stresses indicator, moisture profiles and basic density of clonal eucalyptus wood

Author:
Mahyoub Amer; Bousselham Kabouchi; Mohamed Rahouti; Abderrahim Famiri; Abdelwahed Fidah
Source:
Journal 2017 v.14 no.1 pp. 91-98
ISSN:
0972-172X
Subject:
Eucalyptus; clones; plantations; reaction wood; sawing; trees; water content; wood
Abstract:
... Liberation of growth stresses during cutting and sawing prevents the use of eucalyptus as working timber. The occurrence of log-end cracks and planks, due to the release of growth stress pre-existing in the standing tree, causes severe damage at the early stage of wood transformation. In this study, we determine the GSI of two clonal eucalyptus wood originated from Gharb Mâamora plantations, so as ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13196-017-0192-z

5. Glue-line durability of organo-chemical/urea formaldehyde resin joints of Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn. plywood

Author:
C. Antwi-Boasiako; J. K. Appiah
Source:
Journal 2017 v.14 no.1 pp. 49-59
ISSN:
0972-172X
Subject:
Ceiba pentandra; Erythrophleum suaveolens; bark; durability; formaldehyde; hardwood; plywood; preservatives; production costs; toxicity; urea formaldehyde
Abstract:
... Ceiba pentandra, a non-durable hardwood, is greatly patronized for plywood production. Urea–Formaldehyde (UF) adhesive-joints of plies are filled with toxic preservative-chemicals to extend their service-lives. These pose environmental anxieties. The strengths of C. pentandra ply glue-lines containing different concentrations of Erythrophleum suaveolens bark-extract/UF- and Fossect 88/UF-adhesives ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13196-017-0187-9

6. Histo-anatomical and bio-chemical study of Dendrocalamus brandisii (Munro) Kurz before, during and after flowering

Author:
Surendra S. Bisht; Anil K. Sethy; Amita Pandey
Source:
Journal 2017 v.14 no.2 pp. 122-126
ISSN:
0972-172X
Subject:
Dendrocalamus; bamboos; culms; flowering; starch granules
Abstract:
... Histo-chemical and bio-chemical changes associated with all the stages of flowering of Dendrocalamus brandisii have been studied. Starch distribution along and across the culm-wall was assessed qualitatively and quantitatively using standard methods. The average starch content varies significantly among the different stages of the culm. The average starch content was lowest in after-flowering culm ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13196-017-0196-8

7. Hybrid particleboard from kadam (Anthocephalus chinensis) reinforced with dhaincha (Sesbania aculeata): effects of particle mixing ratio on physical and mechanical properties

Author:
Sourav Bagchi Ratul; Khandkar-Siddikur Rahman; Md. Abu Wabaeid Hasan; Md. Azharul Islam; Md. Nazrul Islam; Md. Iftekhar Shams
Source:
Journal 2017 v.14 no.2 pp. 115-121
ISSN:
0972-172X
Subject:
Neolamarckia cadamba; Sesbania bispinosa; bending strength; brown-rot fungi; decay resistance; hybrids; mixing; particleboards; raw materials; statistical analysis; urea formaldehyde; wood
Abstract:
... This study deals with the fabrication of three layer hybrid particleboard using kadam branch (Anthocephalus chinensis (Lam.) A. Rich ex Walp.) and dhaincha (Sesbania aculeata (Willd.)) as raw material with urea formaldehyde resin adhesive as 11% in the face and 9% in the core. Two types of particleboard i.e., dhaincha fine particles: face layer and kadam wood coarse particles:core layer (HB-A) and ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13196-017-0195-9

8. Modifying bioproduct technology of Medium Density Fibreboard from the seaweed waste Kappaphycus alvarezii and Gracilaria verrucosa

Author:
Mochammad Amin Alamsjah; Laksmi Sulmartiwi; Kustiawan Tri Pursetyo; Muhamad Nur Ghoyatul Amin; Kurnia Ayu Kusuma Wardani; Mochammad Didik Arifianto
Source:
Journal 2017 v.14 no.1 pp. 32-45
ISSN:
0972-172X
Subject:
Gracilaria verrucosa; Kappaphycus alvarezii; carrageenan; cellulose; ecosystems; exports; farms; forests; grasses; hemicellulose; industrial wastes; lignin; lignocellulose; macroalgae; manufacturing; marketing; medium density fiberboards; paper; raw materials; resins; straw; temperature; Asia; Europe
Abstract:
... The effort to conserve Indonesian forest has become the main development priority which is indispensable to maintain the ecosystem balance, as well as thrive to preserve the use of timber wisely. Some alternative products, such as a composite board, are ideal to be developed as the alternative of timber products, as they have a main advantage of having various non-timber waste as the raw materials ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13196-017-0185-y

9. Moisture-related distortion and damage of lightweight wood panels—experimental and numerical study

Author:
Jonaz Nilsson; Sigurdur Ormarsson; Jimmy Johansson
Source:
Journal 2017 v.14 no.2 pp. 99-109
ISSN:
0972-172X
Subject:
climate; deformation; drying; humidity; models; prediction; risk; shrinkage; temperature; wood; wood-based panels
Abstract:
... This study was conducted to increase the knowledge of moisture-related distortion and damage in the field of wood-based lightweight panels. By increasing the possibilities of predicting moisture-related distortion and damage, the possibilities of using lightweight wood materials could increase. The study was performed through experiments and modelling work on a wooden panel product with numerous s ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13196-017-0193-y

10. Morphological and chemo-thermal changes of oven-heat treated oil palm empty fruit bunch fibers during dry disk milling

Author:
Achmad Solikhin; Yusuf Sudo Hadi; Muh Yusram Massijaya; Siti Nikmatin
Source:
Journal 2017 v.14 no.1 pp. 9-17
ISSN:
0972-172X
Subject:
Elaeis guineensis; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; X-ray diffraction; crystal structure; differential scanning calorimetry; energy-dispersive X-ray analysis; fruits; milling; particle size; scanning electron microscopes; silica; silicon; temperature; thermal stability
Abstract:
... Dry disk milling has been proven as a feasible mechanical process for obtaining finer particles. The milling was used to pulverize oven-heat untreated and treated oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) fibers into micro to nano-sized fibers. Scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffraction (XRD), particle size analyser, fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and differ ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13196-016-0182-6

11. Physical and mechanical properties of reinforced ply wood with natural fibers

Author:
Bita Moezzipour; Mohammad Ahmadi; Aida Moezzipour
Source:
Journal 2017 v.14 no.1 pp. 70-73
ISSN:
0972-172X
Subject:
Carpinus betulus; Phoenix dactylifera; kenaf; mechanical properties; plywood; water uptake; wood
Abstract:
... In this study the reinforcing effect of date palm and kenaf fibers on practical properties of plywood manufactured from horn beam wood (Carpinus betulus) was investigated. Two types of fibers consist of kenaf and date palm were hand-laid up between wood layers. Also, the effect of resin content (150 and 200 g/m²) was determined. The results showed that utilization of kenaf and date palm fibers was ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13196-017-0189-7

12. Plywood for general purpose (interior grade) of selected different progenies of Melia composita Benth.

Author:
D. P. Khali; Ashok Kumar; Priyanka Shrivastava
Source:
Journal 2017 v.14 no.2 pp. 139-145
ISSN:
0972-172X
Subject:
Melia; adhesives; modulus of elasticity; modulus of rupture; plywood; progeny; shear strength; urea formaldehyde
Abstract:
... The present study investigated the suitability of thirteen different progenies of Melia composita for general purpose (interior grade) plywood. Plywood were prepared using urea formaldehyde adhesives and evaluated for their suitability for general purpose interior grade plywood. It was observed that the general purpose plywood (interior grade) made out of all the thirteen progenies meet the IS spe ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13196-017-0199-5

13. Preliminary study on properties evaluation of cement added gypsum board reinforced with kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) bast fibres

Author:
Zakiah Ahmad; Wei Chen Lum; Seng Hua Lee; Rinaida Rameli
Source:
Journal 2017 v.14 no.1 pp. 46-48
ISSN:
0972-172X
Subject:
Hibiscus cannabinus; bending strength; cement; compression strength; dimensional stability; gypsum; kenaf; mixing; water uptake
Abstract:
... Gypsum boards had poor dimensional stability and mechanical properties compared to cement boards. To improve its properties, gypsum–cement boards reinforced with kenaf fibre bast using different gypsum/cement mixing ratios was fabricated in the current study. The results revealed that addition of cement generally improved the bending strength and compressive strength of the gypsum boards. Dimensio ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13196-017-0186-x

14. Properties of laminated bamboo produced with the involvement of supercritical carbon dioxide treatment

Author:
Zakiah Uslinawaty; Musrizal Muin; Beta Putranto; Suhasman Suhasman
Source:
Journal 2017 v.14 no.1 pp. 74-78
ISSN:
0972-172X
Subject:
Dendrocalamus asper; adverse effects; bamboo products; bamboos; carbon dioxide; construction materials; durability; manufacturing; solvents; supercritical fluid extraction; temperature; vascular bundles; wood
Abstract:
... Supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO₂) as a carrier solvent is becoming an alternative and environmentally sound method in the preservative treatment of wood and wood-based products. The potential of this new method has never been explored for its suitability in manufacturing laminated bamboo products which are widely used as construction materials for either indoor or outdoor purposes. The current ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13196-017-0190-1

15. Variation in anatomical and physical properties of some Schizostachyum species of Manipur, India

Author:
M. Sharma; C. L. Sharma; D. Laishram
Source:
Journal 2017 v.14 no.1 pp. 79-90
ISSN:
0972-172X
Subject:
bamboos; culms; shrinkage; specific gravity; vascular bundles; water content; India
Abstract:
... The present study was carried out on mature culms of three Schizostachyum species namely Schizostachyum manii, Schizostachyum munroi and Schizostachyum pergracile collected from Manipur. The aim of the present study was to investigate anatomical and physical properties of these bamboo species across and along the culms. All the selected species had different types of vascular bundles. Type I vascu ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13196-017-0191-0

16. The physical, mechanical and durability properties of sorghum bagasse particleboard by layering surface treatment

Author:
Apri Heri Iswanto; Wulandhari Aritonang; Irawati Azhar; Supriyanto; Widya Fatriasari
Source:
Journal 2017 v.14 no.1 pp. 1-8
ISSN:
0972-172X
Subject:
Eucalyptus; bagasse; bamboos; bark; bending strength; biomass; cellulose; durability; mixing; modulus of elasticity; modulus of rupture; ovens; particleboards; raw materials; urea formaldehyde; water content; wood
Abstract:
... The decrease of wood supply leads to find out the alternative raw material for particleboard production derived from non-woody cellulose materials, one of the promising material is sorghum bagasse. However, the strength properties of particleboard manufactured from this biomass tend to be low. This research was to evaluate physical, mechanical and durability properties of sorghum bagasse-particleb ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13196-016-0181-7

17. Chemical changes of wood fibers after hydrothermal recycling of MDF wastes

Author:
Bita Moezzipour; Mohammad Ahmadi; Ali Abdolkhani; Kazem Doosthoseini
Source:
Journal 2017 v.14 no.2 pp. 133-138
ISSN:
0972-172X
Subject:
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; chemical composition; cutting; factories; fiberboards; furniture; gels; pH; recycling; temperature; wastes; wood fibers
Abstract:
... Annually, a large volume of medium density fiber board (MDF) wastes are generated which consists of used furniture and other constructed items, the parts obtained from trimming and edge cutting of boards in MDF producer factories and cutting of boards during conversion processes. In this study, changes in the chemical properties of wood fibers after hydrothermal recycling of MDF wastes as an impor ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13196-017-0198-6

18. Milicia excelsa (Welw.) C. C. Berg sawdust as glue-extender in urea formaldehyde-adhesive in enhancing Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn. veneer joint bonding strength

Author:
C. Antwi-Boasiako; S. Abam
Source:
Journal 2017 v.14 no.1 pp. 60-69
ISSN:
0972-172X
Subject:
Ceiba pentandra; Milicia excelsa; adhesives; cassava flour; cost effectiveness; durability; hardwood; industry; insecticides; sawdust; urea; urea formaldehyde; viscosity
Abstract:
... Expensive adhesives and preservative-chemicals pose challenges to the wood composite industry. Adhesive-extenders reduce cost and enhance ply-joint bonding strength. Urea Formaldehyde (UF) extender was substituted with Milicia excelsa sawdust to formulate five extender-combinations: A (no sawdust), B (100% cassava flour); C (25% cassava flour, 75% sawdust); D (75% cassava flour, 25% sawdust); E (5 ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13196-017-0188-8

19. Non-destructive estimation of modulus of elasticity of wood polymer composite

Author:
Amey Kale; Shakti Chauhan
Source:
Journal 2017 v.14 no.1 pp. 18-23
ISSN:
0972-172X
Subject:
fiber content; modulus of elasticity; ultrasonics; vibration; wood
Abstract:
... Dynamic modulus of elasticity (DMoE) of wood polymer composites, prepared with varying proportion of wood content, was determined using flexural vibration and ultrasonic pulse transit time methods. The DMoE was compared with the flexural modulus as measured by standard three point bending test. The elastic modulus of the composite increased with the increasing fiber content. Both vibration methods ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13196-016-0183-5

20. Physical and strength properties of Bambusa striata

Author:
Y. M. Dubey; A. K. Khanduri; S. D. Sharma
Source:
Journal 2017 v.14 no.2 pp. 110-114
ISSN:
0972-172X
Subject:
Bambusa; bamboos; crushing; culms; modulus of elasticity; modulus of rupture
Abstract:
... Strength properties of round bamboo Bambusa striata were determined under static bending and compression parallel to grain tests in air dry and green conditions taking with node and without node at centre of the test specimens from bottom, middle & top portions of the culms. The results show that strength properties i.e. fibre stress at elastic limit (FS at EL), modulus of rupture (MoR), modulus o ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13196-017-0194-x