Oil Palm Biomass for Composite Panels

Fundamentals, Processing, and Applications

1st Edition - April 9, 2022
Editors: S. M. Sapuan, M.T. Paridah, Saifulazry S O A, Lee S H
Language: English
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Oil Palm Biomass for Composite Panels: Fundamentals, Processing, and Applications explains the preparation and utilization of oil palm biomass for advanced composite panel products. It introduces the fundamentals of oil palm biomass and wood-based panel products, including basic properties, durability, deterioration, and adhesives. It also includes in-depth information on processing and treatments organized by biomass type, covering oil palm trunk and lumber, veneer, empty fruit bunches (EFBs), oil palm fronds, and other sources. Additionally, this book focuses on specific composite panel applications, explaining the utilization of oil palm biomass in specific products.

Finally, current policy, economic and environmental factors, and supply considerations are discussed. The information contained in Oil Palm Biomass for Composite Panels will be of interest to researchers, scientists and advanced students in bio-based materials, polymer science, composites, wood science, forestry, and biomass, as well as industrial scientists and product designers working with oil palm biomass, wood-based products, and sustainable materials.

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Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Part 1: Background to oil palm biomass and wood-based panel products
1: Introduction to oil palm biomass
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1.1: Introduction
1.2: Is there a biomass industry?
1.3: Overview of oil palm plantation and its biomass
1.4: Types of oil palm biomass
1.5: By-products from oil palm plantations
1.6: By-products from oil palm mills
1.7: Properties of palm oil solid residues
1.8: Oil palm productions
1.9: Palm oil prices
1.10: Conclusions
References
2: Basic properties of oil palm biomass (OPB)
Abstract
2.1: Introduction
2.2: Physical and anatomical properties
2.3: Chemical properties
2.4: Mechanical properties
2.5: Conclusions
References
3: Biological durability and deterioration of oil palm biomass
Abstract
Acknowledgments
3.1: Introduction
3.2: Physicochemical properties of oil palm biomass
3.3: Biological durability of oil palm biomasses
3.4: Improvement of biological durability of oil palm biomasses
3.5: Conclusions
References
4: Wood-based panel industries
Abstract
4.1: Introduction
4.2: Types of wood-based panels
4.3: Wood-based panels industry market analysis
4.4: Wood-based industry in Malaysia
4.5: Way forward
References
5: Formaldehyde-based adhesives for oil palm-based panels: Application and properties
Abstract
5.1: Introduction
5.2: Urea-formaldehyde
5.3: Melamine-urea-formaldehyde
5.4: Phenol-formaldehyde
5.5: Oil palm-based composites
5.6: Conclusions
References
6: Nonformaldehyde-based adhesives used for bonding oil palm biomass (OPB)
Abstract
6.1: Introduction
6.2: Resin for wood based industry
6.3: The adhesion theory
6.4: Bonding of oil palm biomass (OPB)
6.5: Conclusion
References
Part 2: Processing and treatment based on oil palm biomass type
7: Processing of oil palm trunk and lumber
Abstract
7.1: Introduction
7.2: Imperfections of oil palm trunks and lumber
7.3: Sawing of oil palm trunk and lumber
7.4: Drying of oil palm trunk and lumber
7.5: Quality enhancement of oil palm lumber and its products
7.6: Conclusion
References
8: Rotary veneer processing of oil palm trunk
Abstract
8.1: Introduction
8.2: Characteristics of oil palm trunk logs
8.3: Rotary OPT veneer processing
8.4: Challenges in rotary processing of OPT
References
9: Pretreatment of empty fruit bunch fiber: Its effect as a reinforcing material in composite panels
Abstract
9.1: Introduction
9.2: The complex nature of EFB fibers
9.3: Constraints in producing composite panels from untreated EFB fiber
9.4: Types of lignocellulosic fiber pretreatment method
9.5: Pretreated EFB fibers for fiber-reinforced composites
References
10: Microstructure, physical, and strength properties of compressed oil palm frond composite boards from Elaeis guineensis
Abstract
10.1: Introduction
10.2: Processing of oil palm composite boards
10.3: Physical properties of compressed oil palm fronds (COPF) composite
10.4: COPF composite board strength properties
10.5: Microstructure of COPF composite board
10.6: Conclusion
References
11: The processing and treatment of other types of oil palm biomass
Abstract
11.1: Introduction
11.2: Source and characteristics of POME
11.3: POME treatment methods
11.4: Products from POME treatment
11.5: Waste aerobic granules (WAG)
11.6: Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)
11.7: Generation of biohydrogen by using POME
11.8: PHA and biohydrogen processing issues
11.9: The by-product of oil palm kernel
11.10: Conclusions
References
Part 3: Composite panel products from oil palm biomass and its applications
12: Classification and application of composite panel products from oil palm biomass
Abstract
12.1: Introduction
12.2: Oil palm biomass for molded particleboard
12.3: Oil palm plywood
12.4: Oil palm biomass for medium-density fiberboard (MDF)
12.5: Oil palm lumber as a substitution for wood timber
12.6: Conclusions
References
13: Laminated veneer lumber from oil palm trunk
Abstract
13.1: Introduction
13.2: Laminated veneer lumber
13.3: Laminated veneer lumber from oil palm trunk
13.4: Properties of laminated veneer lumber from oil palm trunk
13.5: Conclusions
References
14: Enhancement of manufacturing process and quality for oil palm trunk plywood
Abstract
14.1: Introduction
14.2: Plywood from oil palm trunk
14.3: Production process of oil palm trunk plywood
14.4: Enhancement of oil palm plywood manufacturing process
14.5: Conclusions
References
15: Oriented strand board from oil palm biomass
Abstract
Acknowledgments
15.1: Introduction
15.2: Preparation of OSB panels
15.3: Physical properties
15.4: Conclusions
References
16: Particleboard from oil palm biomass
Abstract
Acknowledgments
16.1: Introduction
16.2: Oil palm trunk
16.3: Oil palm frond
16.4: Empty fruit bunch
16.5: Challenges and future prospects
References
17: Fiberboard from oil palm biomass
Abstract
17.1: Introduction
17.2: Fiberboard and its manufacturing process
17.3: Fiberboard from oil palm biomass
17.4: Fiberboard from oil palm frond (OPF)
17.5: Fiberboard from oil palm trunk (OPT)
17.6: Fiberboard from oil palm empty fruit bunches (EFB)
17.7: Conclusions
References
18: Other types of panels from oil palm biomass
Abstract
Acknowledgment
18.1: Introduction
18.2: Laminated-based composites
18.3: Polymer-based composites
18.4: Cement composites
18.5: Application of other types of panels from oil palm biomass
18.6: Conclusions
References
Part 4: Current policy, environmental factors, and economic prospects for oil palm biomass and composite panels.
19: Policy and environmental aspects of oil palm biomass
Abstract
Acknowledgments
19.1: Policies regarding oil palm
19.2: Sustainable policy—NDPE policy
19.3: Malaysia policy
19.4: A national strategy for the sustainable deployment of this untapped potential
19.5: Issues of oil palm/palm oil at national and international levels
19.6: Conclusions
References
20: Corporate ownership structure of the major oil palm plantation companies in Malaysia and biomass agenda
Abstract
20.1: Introduction
20.2: Ownership structure
20.3: Biomass utilization
20.4: Case study on the ownership structure of oil palm corporations
20.5: Findings
20.6: Biomass development progress and challenges
20.7: Conclusions
References
Index

S. M. Sapuan

S.M. Sapuan is a Professor (Grade “A”) of composite materials in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, at the Universiti Putra Malaysia. He is also Head of the Advanced Engineering Materials and Composites Research Centre (AEMC) at UPM. He attained his BEng in mechanical engineering from the University of Newcastle, in Australia and then went on to receive his MSc in engineering design and PhD in materials engineering, from De Montfort University in the UK. He is a Professional Engineer and a Fellow of many professional societies, including the Society of Automotive Engineers; the Academy of Science Malaysia; the International Society for Development and Sustainability; the World Academy of Sciences; the Plastic and Rubber Institute Malaysia (PRIM); the Malaysian Scientific Association and the Institute of Materials Malaysia. He is an Honorary Member and past Vice President of the Asian Polymer Association and Founding Chairman and Honorary Member of The Society of Sugar Palm Development and Industry, Malaysia. During the course of his career, he has produced over 2500 publications, including 989 journal papers, 68 books and 246 book chapters.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor of Composite Materials, Advanced Engineering Materials and Composites Research Centre (AEMC), Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

M.T. Paridah

M.T. Paridah is a Professor of Wood Adhesives and Finishing at the Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Malaysia. Prof. Paridah’s research has focused on natural fibre, wood adhesives and bonding, wood/fiber composites, and surface coating, and she has had extensive involvement in the wood-based sector, particularly in the area of biocomposites. Prof. Paridah has co-authored over 120 research papers, 26 book chapters, and a number of conference papers, as well as being involved in a number of consultancy projects for both government and industry.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor of Wood Adhesives and Finishing, Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

Saifulazry S O A

S.O.A. SaifulAzry is a Research Officer in the Laboratory of Biocomposite Technology (Biocomposite), Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia. His research interests include wood composites, nanocellulose, and nano biocomposites, and he has published several articles on these topic areas.

Affiliations and expertise

Senior Researcher, Laboratory of Biocomposite Technology, Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

Lee S H

S.H. Lee is a senior lecturer in the Department of Wood Industries, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang Branch. He was a research fellow in the Laboratory of Biopolymer and Derivatives (BADs), Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products, Universiti Putra Malaysia. His research interests include wood composites, wood treatments, wood adhesives, and polymers.

Affiliations and expertise

Senior Lecturer, Department of Wood Industries, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang Branch Campus Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia

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