Abstract

This study examines the influence of density variations in coconut palm wood (Cocos nucifera L.) on bond strength development using three types of adhesives: urea formaldehyde (UF), melamine urea formaldehyde (MUF), and polyvinyl-acetate (PVAc). A special testing device called Automated Bonding Evaluation System (ABES) was used to investigate the bond strength development between coconut veneers as a function of adhesive type, wood density (moisture content of 10%), pressing time, and bond-temperature development. Coconut wood density was shown to greatly affect the bond line. The bond strength of medium-density material (600–700 kg/m3) was lower than that of high-density material (900–1,000 kg/m3). Interestingly, the medium-density coconut veneers achieved higher bond strength with shorter pressing times, while the high-density coconut veneers reached better results with longer pressing times. Moreover, the bond strength improved by increasing the hot-pressing time resulting in higher bond-line temperatures. A comparison was made between coconut wood and beech wood for similar bonding parameters.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1520-1533
Number of pages14
JournalJournal of Adhesion
Volume98
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Jun 2022

Keywords

  • adhesive bonding evaluation system (ABES)
  • beech veneer
  • bond strength
  • Coconut palm wood
  • coconut veneer
  • Bond strength (materials)
  • Formaldehyde
  • Hardwoods
  • Hot pressing
  • Metabolism
  • Polyvinyl acetates
  • Urea
  • Urea formaldehyde resins
  • Veneers
  • Adhesive bonding evaluation
  • Adhesive bonding evaluation system
  • Beech veneer
  • Bond strength
  • Coconut veneer
  • Density variations
  • Pressing time
  • Strength development
  • Wood density
  • Adhesives
  • Hot Pressing
  • Polyureas

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