Assessment of the Properties of Giant Reed Particleboards Agglomerated with Gypsum Plaster and Starch.

This paper analyzes the properties of composite particleboards made from a mix of giant reed with gypsum plaster and starch as binders. Experimental boards were manufactured with a 10:2 weight ratio of giant reed/gypsum plaster particles and different amounts of starch. Giant reed particles used were ≤0.

Evaluation of Particleboards Made from Giant Reed ( L.) Bonded with Cement and Potato Starch.

There is a general concern about the rationalization of resources and the management of waste. Plant residues can contribute to the development of new non-polluting construction materials. The objective of this study was to valorize a plant residue such as the giant reed and obtain a particleboard with cement using potato starch as a plasticizer in a manufacturing process involving compression and heat.

Assessment of the Physical, Mechanical and Acoustic Properties of L. Biomass in Low Pressure and Temperature Particleboards.

Traditionally, plant fibres have been used as a raw material for manufacturing construction materials; however, in the last century, they have been replaced by new mineral and synthetic materials with manufacturing processes that consume a large amount of energy. The objective of this study was to determine the mechanical, physical and acoustic properties of panels made from giant reed residues. The article focuses on evaluating the acoustic absorption of the boards for use in buildings.

Analysis of the Thermal Insulation and Fire-Resistance Capacity of Particleboards Made from Vine ( L.) Prunings.

In Europe, vine ( L.) prunings are one of the most abundant types of agricultural waste. It is, therefore, essential to organize the removal of vine waste from the fields in order to prevent the spread of fires, pests, or diseases.

The Influence of Processing and Particle Size on Binderless Particleboards Made from L. Rhizome.

The giant reed ( L.) is considered one of the world's 100 worst invasive species. The main method by which this species propagates is by growth of scattered fragments of rhizome, spreading without control with very strong, deep roots.

Study of Waste Jute Fibre Panels ( L.) Agglomerated with Portland Cement and Starch.

This paper presents an experimental study on the bond behaviour of cement panels reinforced with plant fibres from the recycling of waste jute bags, using starch as a plasticiser. During processing, different proportions of jute (5 wt %, 10 wt %, 15 wt %, and 20 wt %) were used with respect to the weight of cement, and the mixture was exposed to a pressure of 2.6 MPa and a temperature of 100 °C.