Compressed oil palm fronds composite: a preliminary study on mechanical properties

• Main Authors: Mohd Sukhairi Mat Rasat, Razak Wahab, Amal Najihah Muhamad Nor, Sitti Fatimah Mhd. Ramle, Mahani Yusoff, Siti Aisyah Nawawi
• Format: Non-Indexed Article
• Published: IJSciences 2013
• Online Access: http://discol.umk.edu.my/id/eprint/7874/; http://www.ijsciences.com/pub/pdf/V2-201303-07.pdf

The mechanical properties of composites consisting of compressed oil palm fronds have been investigated. Three maturity groups at different portion were bind together using two types of formaldehyde resin which were phenol and urea. Modulus of rupture (MOR) for bending strength of the compressed oil...