Effect of glueline treatment using tobacco stalk and leaf midrib additives on the bond strength and termite resistance of urea-formaldehyde bonded plywood
Issue Date
10-2020
Abstract
Stalk and leaf midrib particles with size <74 >µm from the native (Batek) tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) were used as an additive to replace wheat and coconut shell flour in urea-formaldehyde adhesive formulations. Control and formulated glue-mixes with tobacco particles additive were used to bond Falcataria moluccana veneers into 3-ply plywood. The effect of varying amounts of tobacco particles (4, 8 and 12%) in the glue-mixes on shear strength, wood failure and subterranean termite (Microcerotermes losbañosensis) resistance of the plywood was examined. An increase in shear strength and wood failure up to 8% tobacco particles loading was observed compared with plywood that used commercial glue formulation. Based on shear strength and wood failure, panels containing 4–8% tobacco particles would pass the requirements of PNS ISO 12466-2. Termite resistance at 12% tobacco particles improved by 43% compared with the control. Thus, tobacco particles can be considered as a more beneficial alternative glue-mix additive in plywood production.
Source or Periodical Title
International Wood Products Journal
ISSN
2042-6445
Volume
12
Issue
4
Page
51-57
Document Type
Article
Physical Description
illustrations, tables
Language
English
Subject
extender, filler, glue-mix, Nicotiana tabacum L, nicotine, repellency, termites, urea-formaldehyde
Recommended Citation
Jimenez Jr, J.P., Acda, M.N., Hernandez, H.P. (2020). Effect of glueline treatment using tobacco stalk and leaf midrib additives on the bond strength and termite resistance of urea-formaldehyde bonded plywood. International Wood Products Journal, 12 (4), 51-57. 10.1080/20426445.2020.1830347.
Identifier
DOI:10.1080/20426445.2020.1830347
Digital Copy
yes
En – AGROVOC descriptors
EXTENDER; FILLER; GLUE-MIX; NICOTIANA TABACUM L; NICOTINE; REPELLENCY; TERMITES; UREA-FORMALDEHYDE