STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE OF THREE-LAYER PARTICLEBOARDS WITH WASTE FIBER REINFORCEMENT: A REVIEW (original) (raw)

Population growth and level of urbanization have increased particleboard demand, demonstrating an increase in price and deforestation. The present study reviews the feasibility of three-layer particleboards reinforced with waste fibers as a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to building material technology. Also, it investigates chemical properties, including the level of cellulose and lignin from various waste fibers, such as rice husk, sugar cane bagasse, and deciduous wood fiber. Furthermore, this review evaluates the three-layer particleboard's functionality as well as its mechanical and physical properties. This investigation delves into the innovative use of eco-friendly panels derived from agriculture, the food industry, and wood-based waste materials. A significant finding of this study is that the enhanced threelayer particleboards not only meet but sometimes exceed the minimum standards set by various international guidelines for general purposes, including ANSI A-208 1-1999. Also, the results indicate that the face layers present higher elastic properties compared to the core layer; this includes Young's moduli, Posson's ratio, and shear moduli. This indicates that it is feasible to replace traditional wood fibers as a raw material with certain organic waste materials while maintaining or even improving the performance of conventional particleboards. This advancement has significant implications for improving the structural performance of three-layer particleboards made from waste materials. This is not only in line with global sustainability goals to improve resource management but also an innovative approach to waste management across industries and forestry conservation. As a result, this research marks a substantial step in developing building materials that allow sustainable construction methods and promote the circular economy.