Chemical composition, particle geometry, and micro-mechanical strength of barley husks, oat husks, and wheat bran as alternative raw materials for particleboards
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-2023
Department
College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
Abstract
Particleboards are used worldwide in various industry segments, like construction and furniture production. Nevertheless, increase in wood prices and logistical challenges urge the particleboard industry to find alternative raw materials. By-products and residues from the agricultural and food industries could offer possibilities for material sourcing at a local level. This study aimed to investigate the chemical composition, particle geometry, anatomical structure, and microtensile characteristics of such material, specifically barley husks (BH), oat husks (OH), and wheat bran (WB). BH and OH were found to have comparable hemicelluloses and lignin contents to industrial wood chips but contained more ash. WB was rich in extractives and showed high buffering capacity. Light microscopy and microcomputed tomography revealed details of leaf structure for BH and OH as well as the multi-layer structure of WB. The ultimate microtensile strength of BH, various OH samples, and WB were respectively 2.77 GPa, 0.84–2.42 GPa, and 1.45 GPa. The results indicated that the studied materials could have potential uses as furnish materials in non-load bearing particleboards, where thermal or acoustic insulation properties are desirable.
Publication Title
Materials Today Communications
Recommended Citation
Neitzel, N.,
Eder, M.,
Hosseinpourpia, R.,
Walther, T.,
&
Adamopoulos, S.
(2023).
Chemical composition, particle geometry, and micro-mechanical strength of barley husks, oat husks, and wheat bran as alternative raw materials for particleboards.
Materials Today Communications,
36.
http://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2023.106602
Retrieved from: https://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/michigantech-p/17376