The resistance of woven oil palm sandwich composite to decay by white rot (trametes versicolor)

Mohd Anim, Mohd Norman (2024) The resistance of woven oil palm sandwich composite to decay by white rot (trametes versicolor). [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

In Malaysia, large-scale cultivation of oil palm trees results in a substantial number of oil palm trunks during replanting operations. To address the challenge of insufficient raw material supply for timber products and minimize waste from felled oil palm trees, the innovative solution of woven oil palm sandwich composites was developed. Given the susceptibility of oil palm wood to fungal attacks, which can adversely affect processing and the ultimate lifespan of end products, it becomes crucial to evaluate its resistance and durability. The primary objective of this research was to assess the decay resistance and durability classification of woven oil palm sandwich composites treated with low molecular weight phenol formaldehyde (LMWPF) against white rot (Trametes versicolor), following EN standards (EN 113 and EN 350). The findings indicate that all untreated composites were categorized as non-durable. In order to evaluate various durability, nine (9) fabrications were developed for this study. Different durability from various methods of fabrication were demonstrated by these fabrications. However, when treated with LMWPF, the decay resistance exhibited slight to moderate durability across all composite types. The most resilient decay resistance was observed in NININI (Type 9) using LMWPF resin at a 500 gm3 spread rate.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Depositing User:	Ms. ROHANA ALIAS
Date Deposited:	20 May 2024 00:22
Last Modified:	05 Aug 2024 06:34
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1823

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