The investigation of physical and mechanical properties of particleboard production from domestic and industrial wood waste

Our forest resources cannot provide sufficient raw materials. For this reason, it is obligatory to use alternative sources in the wood based panel industry and to provide recycling to the industry. In this study, some technological properties of composite materials obtained from % 100 domestic and industrial wood material wastes were investigated. 18 mm thickness and target 0,69 g/cm3 density particleboard were produced with 65% urea formaldehyde resin in the factory environment. Samples were obtained according to the relevant standards. Physical properties; density, thickness swelling, water uptake were determined and board moisture, Also mechanical properties bending strength, modulus of elasticity, surface strengh and tensile strength perpendicular to the surface were tested. The data has been examined for compliance with TS EN 312 standard. As a result, domestic and industrial wastes raw sources obtained from recycling can be utilized in the production of particleboard. It is also foreseen that it will provide a solution to the raw material deficit.