Eco-friendly Mimosa Tannin Adhesive System for Bagasse Particleboard Fabrication

Preservation of bagasse by an alternative cost-effective and eco-friendly approach

A practicable, cost-effective and eco-friendly protocol of bagasse preservation for six months has been evolved. It envisages exposure of 4 ppm ozone once per month on 200 kg bagasse covered with polythene sheet. It afforded substantial (87%) reduction of bacterial, fungal and yeast count, concomitantly retaining initial properties of fiber, largely arresting degradation of cellulose and hemi-c...

Effects of the Addition of Citric Acid on Tannin-Sucrose Adhesive and Physical Properties of the Particleboard

The effects of citric acid on the curing properties of tannin-sucrose adhesives and on the physical properties of particleboard utilizing the adhesives were investigated. The citric acid content of tannin-sucrose adhesive was adjusted to 0.4, 1.8, 4.6, 13.8, 20.0, and 33.3%, which corresponded to pH values of the adhesive 40 wt% solution at 3.8, 3.0, 2.5, 2.0, 1.8, and 1.5, respectively. Therma...

Eco-friendly Dentistry

Fabrication and thermoelectric properties of eco-friendly silicides for thermoelectric power generation using waste heat

Investigation of a New Natural Particleboard Adhesive Composed of Tannin and Sucrose. 2. Effect of Pressing Temperature and Time on Board Properties, and Characterization of Adhesive

In a previous study by the authors, particleboard was manufactured using a new natural adhesive composed of tannin and sucrose. The optimal ratio between tannin and sucrose was 25/75, and the suitable resin content was 30 to 40 wt%. In this study, the effects of hot pressing temperature and hot pressing time on board properties were investigated. The optimal values for the hot pressing temperat...