The use of alternative raw materials such as agricultural biomass and recycled wood waste
and by-products in particleboard production is a viable approach to respond to the …

Malaysia is among the top most important palm oil producers in the world. The country is
experiencing a robust development in new oil palm plantations and palm oil mills. This …

Building insulation is the most respected among the compatible and effective energy
conservation technologies available today, as it also reduces yearly energy costs and …

Oil palm industry is the largest contributor of biomass in Malaysia. Oil palm biomass are
constantly generated in large quantities annually with a small fraction being converted into …

The lignin, cellulose and hemicelluloses in wood are polymers that behave similarly to the
artificial polymers and are bonded together in wood. Lignin differs from the other two …

Impending health challenges in the formulations of particleboards from cellulosic‐based
waste particles such as wood chips, sawdust, and veneer boards are of great concern …

Oil palm biomass (OPB) represents major portion of the lignocellulosic waste in Malaysia
that can be converted into bio-oil. This review aims to provide important insights in OPB …

The manufacturing of fiberboard from wood fiber with the help of adhesive is highly
developed and widely commercialized technique. However, with an increasing concern over …

Fiberboards are readily available components which can be used in construction for various
functions such as furniture, insulation, or soundproofing. Research in the field of fiberboards …

The replantation of oil palm in plantations occurs once in every 25 years. Felled oil palm
trunk (OPT) is among the most abundant biomass left to decompose naturally in the oil palm …