The properties of particleboards made from corn stalks and bagasse at various compositions

Abstract

Corn stalks and bagasse are materials that contain lignocellulose and have the opportunity to be used as raw material for particleboard manufacturing. This study aims to analyze the effect of the composition of corn stems and bagasse on the physical and mechanical properties of particleboards. The composition of corn stalk and bagasse as raw material for making particleboard in this study consists of several ratios, namely 100/0, 80/20, 60/40, 40/60, 20/80, and 0/100. The adhesive used in this research was isocyanate. The thickness and target densities were 1 cm and 0.70 g/cm3, respectively. The results showed that the board density value did not reach the target, and the thickness swelling of the board was still quite high. Board with a composition of a mixture of corn stems and bagasse at an 80/20 ratio is a board that has better properties compared to other ratios.