Certain physical and mechanical properties of medium density fiberboards manufactured from blends of corn (Zea mays indurata Sturt.) stalks and pine (Pinus nigra) wood

Mehmet AKGÜL; Cengiz GÜLER; Yalçın ÇÖPÜR

Makale detayları

Certain physical and mechanical properties of medium density fiberboards manufactured from blends of corn (Zea mays indurata Sturt.) stalks and pine (Pinus nigra) wood

Yazarlar:

Mehmet AKGÜL | Cengiz GÜLER | Yalçın ÇÖPÜR

Yayıncı:

TUBITAK

Dergi:

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry 2010 Vol.34 Issue 3, pp.197-206

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

2/2010

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2000808294

Sıklık:

İki Aylık

eISSN:

1303-6173

pISSN:

1300-011X

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 

Corn stalk is a renewable natural resource that currently has limited industrial utilization. The objective of this study was to examine some chemical properties of corn stalk (holocellulose, a-cellulose, lignin and ash content, alcohol-benzene, hot and cold water solubility, and solubility in dilute alkali [1% NaOH]) and to evaluate its suitability for medium-density fiberboard (MDF) production. Panels were produced using mixtures of corn stalk (Zea mays indurata Sturt.) and pine (Turkish Pinus nigra) fibers in various proportions (from 0% to 100%). The panels produced had density levels of 0.6, 0.7, and 0.8 g cm-3. The physical and mechanical properties of the manufactured panels were tested. Chemical analysis shows that the holocellulose, a-cellulose, and lignin content of corn stalk was similar to that of wood and some other crop residues. The ash content of corn stalk was higher than that of soft- and hardwoods. Mechanical test results indicate that the panels produced utilizing solely corn stalk met the required standards, except the panels with a density of 0.6 g cm-3. Increasing the pine fiber ratio in the panel mixture improved panel properties.

 

Corn stalk is a renewable natural resource that currently has limited industrial utilization. The objective of this study was to examine some chemical properties of corn stalk (holocellulose, a-cellulose, lignin and ash content, alcohol-benzene, hot and cold water solubility, and solubility in dilute alkali [1% NaOH]) and to evaluate its suitability for medium-density fiberboard (MDF) production. Panels were produced using mixtures of corn stalk (Zea mays indurata Sturt.) and pine (Turkish Pinus nigra) fibers in various proportions (from 0% to 100%). The panels produced had density levels of 0.6, 0.7, and 0.8 g cm-3. The physical and mechanical properties of the manufactured panels were tested. Chemical analysis shows that the holocellulose, a-cellulose, and lignin content of corn stalk was similar to that of wood and some other crop residues. The ash content of corn stalk was higher than that of soft- and hardwoods. Mechanical test results indicate that the panels produced utilizing solely corn stalk met the required standards, except the panels with a density of 0.6 g cm-3. Increasing the pine fiber ratio in the panel mixture improved panel properties.

Makale detayları

Certain physical and mechanical properties of medium density fiberboards manufactured from blends of corn (Zea mays indurata Sturt.) stalks and pine (Pinus nigra) wood

Yazarlar:

Mehmet AKGÜL | Cengiz GÜLER | Yalçın ÇÖPÜR

Yayıncı:

TUBITAK

Dergi:

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry 2010 Vol.34 Issue 3, pp.197-206

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

2/2010

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2000808294

Sıklık:

İki Aylık

eISSN:

1303-6173

pISSN:

1300-011X

Key words: Corn stalk

Turkish black pine

medium density fiberboard

chemical composition

fiber properties

physical and mechanical properties

Sayı

Makale detayları

Certain physical and mechanical properties of medium density fiberboards manufactured from blends of corn (Zea mays indurata Sturt.) stalks and pine (Pinus nigra) wood

Yazarlar: Mehmet AKGÜL | Cengiz GÜLER | Yalçın ÇÖPÜR

Yayıncı: TUBITAK

Dergi: Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry 2010 Vol.34 Issue 3, pp.197-206

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 2/2010

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2000808294

Sıklık: İki Aylık

eISSN: 1303-6173

pISSN: 1300-011X

Key words: Corn stalk

Turkish black pine

medium density fiberboard

chemical composition

fiber properties

physical and mechanical properties

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Mehmet AKGÜL | Cengiz GÜLER | Yalçın ÇÖPÜR

Yayıncı:

TUBITAK

Dergi:

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry 2010 Vol.34 Issue 3, pp.197-206

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

2/2010

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2000808294

Sıklık:

İki Aylık

eISSN:

1303-6173

pISSN:

1300-011X