Chemical, Physical, and Mechanical Properties of Belangke Bamboo () and Its Application as a Reinforcing Material in Particleboard Manufacturing.

This study aimed to analyze the basic properties (chemical composition and physical and mechanical properties) of belangke bamboo () and its potential as a particleboard reinforcement material, aimed at increasing the mechanical properties of the boards. The chemical composition was determined by Fourier transform near infrared (NIR) analysis and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. The physical and mechanical properties of bamboo were evaluated following the Japanese standard JIS A 5908 (2003) and the ISO 22157:2004 standard, respectively.