Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8879801 | Industrial Crops and Products | 2018 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.) stalk particles were studied as an alternative raw material for cement composites. Cement-bonded particleboards measuring 300â¯Ãâ¯300â¯Ãâ¯10â¯mm with nominal density of 1250â¯kg/m3 were produced and assessed. Particleboards were subjected to two curing conditions: (1) - 48â¯h in a climatic chamber, followed by 25â¯days in an air saturated environment; and (2) - 48â¯h in a climatic chamber, and then in a dioxide carbon (15% concentration) environment (24â¯h), followed by 24â¯days in an air saturated environment. Physical and mechanical characterizations were carried out for both particleboard samples at 28â¯days. The particleboard tested in this study may be applied for industrial purposes, since cement-bonded Jerusalem Artichoke particleboards meet the mechanical requirements of the ISO 8335 Standard for building applications. Furthermore, thickness swelling and water absorption of the particleboards were lower than values reported in the literature and Standards requirements. In view of the results, Jerusalem Artichoke stalk particles are suitable to be used to produce cement-bonded particleboards for construction applications.
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Authors
Matheus R. Cabral, Erika Y. Nakanishi, Gonzalo Mármol, Joahnn Palacios, Stéphane Godbout, Robert Lagacé, Holmer Junior, Juliano Fiorelli,