Effects of nano-wollastonite on physical and mechanical properties of medium-density fiberboard

Effects of nano-wollastonite (NW) on physical and mechanical properties of medium density fiberboard (MDF) were studied. NW was applied at 5, 10, 15, and 20 g/kg dry weight basis of wood fibers; the results were then compared with control specimens. Two application methods of NW were used: surface and internal applications. Density was kept constant at 0,67 g/cm³ for all treatments and tests were carried out in accordance with ASTM D-1037. Addition of NW contributed in improving the physical and mechanical properties of the panels, both when applied internally or as surface treatment. It was concluded that NW contents of 10% and 15% were the optimal levels for industrial purposes for internal and surface applications, respectively.

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Main Authors:	Taghiyari,Hamid Reza, Nouri,Pezhman
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Universidad del Bío-Bío 2015
Online Access:	http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0718-221X2015000400012
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