The processing technology for a new kind of super low-density board,called Micron Flake/Fiber Light Density Board,was introduced in this paper.Results of mechanical property tests for a laboratory produced board were:1825 MPa in MOE,12.31MPa in MOR,810N in nail-holding power with a density from 0.33 to 0.40 g/cm~3.This new board could have a bright future for many applications.

This work was designed to determine the mechanical properties and static cushioning performance of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/bagasse fibre foam composites with a multiple-factor experiment. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis and static cushioning tests were performed on the foamed composites and the results were compared with those of commonly used expanded polystyrene (EPS). The results were as follows: the materials had a mainly open cell structure, and bagasse fibre had good compatibility with PVA foam. With increasing PVA content, the mechanical properties of the system improved. The mechanical properties and static cushioning properties of the foam composite almost approached those of EPS. In addition, a small amount of sodium tetraborate obviously regulated the foaming ratio of foamed composites. With increasing sodium tetraborate content, the mechanical properties of foamed composites were enhanced. The yield strength and Young’s modulus of the material prepared by reducing the water content to 80.19 wt% were too high and not suitable for cushioned packaging of light and fragile products.

Exploring the Processing Technology for Low Density Boards with Micro-wood Fiber

Performance of Polyvinyl Alcohol/Bagasse Fibre Foamed Composites as Cushion Packaging Materials

Although ultra-low density fiberboards (ULDFs) have good sound and thermal insulation performance, formaldehyde emission in the manufacturing process and in the subsequent use of the products limits their field of application. The objective of this study was to employ an unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) in the manufacturing of the boards as a substitute of formaldehyde-based adhesives in order to develop environment-friendly ULDFs. The effects of UPR dosage, fiber treatment agent, press time and fiber consumption on the properties of fiberboards were studied. Sound absorption and thermal conductivity were also measured to ensure sound and thermal insulation properties of the fiberboards. Board density, modulus of rupture and thickness swelling in 2 h were 320 kg/m3, 4.14 MPa and 3.75%, respectively, under optimal conditions such as 12% UPR dosage, 1% fiber treatment agent, 400 g fiber consumption and 210 s press time. Noise reduction coefficient and thermal conductivity of the boards were found within a range of 0.68–0.58 and 0.038–0.048 W/(m K), respectively, while the density of boards ranged from 150 to 400 kg/m3. Therefore, sound absorption property of the fiberboards developed in this study satisfies the requirement of high-efficiency sound absorption materials, which is close to the value (0.67) of ULDF having a density of 56.3 kg/m3 obtained by a wet process. Thermal insulation property of boards was close to that of commonly used insulation materials such as rock wool [0.036 W/(m K)] and glass fiber [0.045 W/(m K)]. In conclusion, fiberboards can be used for non-structural furniture materials, sound and thermal insulation materials in buildings because of their environmental friendliness, good mechanical properties, and excellent sound and thermal insulation properties.

Exploring the Processing Technology for Low Density Boards with Micro-wood Fiber

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Performance of Polyvinyl Alcohol/Bagasse Fibre Foamed Composites as Cushion Packaging Materials

Manufacturing and properties of ultra-low density fiberboards with an unsaturated polyester resin by a dry process

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