Performance assessment of deashed and dewaxed rice straw on improving the quality of RS-based composites

Abstract

The present work recommends the pre-treatment of rice straw to reduce its silica and/or wax for using commercial UF adhesive rather than the more expensive MDI. This is the most successful and appropriate route for the production of RS-based composites. The utilization of rice straw is highly economic, and will help to reduce the environmental impact of waste disposal.