Wood polymer composite bonded veneer based hybrid composites

Wood veneer based composites have a great demand in present market as the material can utilize small diameter plantation timbers grown at short rotation cycle. This paper presents preparation and characterization of hybrid made wood polymer composite. The study explored utilization composite an adhesive for bonding veneers replacing formaldehyde-based adhesives. containing 40 % bamboo particles embedded matrix polypropylene was used sheet form to bind Melia dubia (Malabar neem) wood. were prepared both laminated lumber plywood configurations. assessment physical mechanical properties indicated that contribute significantly composites. density resultant higher (690 kg/m3 - 750 kg/m3) than conventional or lumber. Among properties, there no statistical difference tensile flexural strength configuration. Modulus elasticity compressive configuration plywood. Glue shear internal bond acceptable which suggests potential application these binding agent veneers. These could be special class with formaldehyde emission hazards.