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• Published Subscription 28 Aug 2020

  Improved Thermal stability of Boron treated Coir MDF boards

  By Sooraj R Menon, Rejeesh C. R.

  Abstract: Coir fibre a biodegradable natural fibre extracted from the husk of the coconut (Cocos Nucifera L.), traditionally used for manufacturing ropes, carpets or mattresses is now being used for manufacturing composite panel boards and could extensively substitute for wood and engineered wood products whose applications ranges from packaging to construction materials. Coir composite panel board samples were chemically treated with preservative solutions carrying combinations of Borax and Boric Acid with …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 33–40 Read article →