Journal of Natural Fibers · 2007 · 27 citations · 2 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceBiomaterialsBuilding MaterialsPolymer EngineeringComposite MaterialsFiber PropertiesFiber-reinforced CompositesMoisture-resistant MaterialsWood DecayWood MaterialsMedium-density FiberboardMoisture-resistant CompositesNatural Fiber MaterialsPhysical PropertiesSwellingSwelling ResistanceWater AbsorptionWater Resistance Testing
Abstract Medium density fiberboard (MDF) panels were made with aspen fiber and 0-95% chicken feather fiber (CFF) in 2.5%, 5%, or 25% increments, using 5% phenol formaldehyde resin as the adhesive. Panels were tested for mechanical and physical properties as well as decay. The addition of CFF decreased strength and stiffness of MDF-CFF composites compared with that of all-wood control panels. However, MDF-CFF panels showed a marked improvement in resistance to water-soak absorption, which provided limited protection against decay fungi. This benefit was probably related to the hydrophobic keratin in the CFF. Further research is focused on the thresholds of CFF required to decrease thickness swelling and increase water resistance.
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Potential of chicken feather fibre in wood MDF composites
Jerold E. Winandy, James H. Muehl, Jessie A. Micales et al. · 2003 · 26 citations
Natural Sciences, Materials Engineering, Materials Science +16