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Effect of particle sizes on physical, thermal and mechanical behavior of a hybrid composite with polymer matrix with raffia vinifera cork and Bambusa vulgaris

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The objective of this work is to realize and characterize physically, thermally and mechanically hybrid particleboard made of raffia vinifera and Bambusa vulgaris. This realization used urea formaldehyde as a binder. Particles are obtained by grounding row materials by hammer mills and sieved to obtain three particle sizes. Two reinforcement rates were used to make particleboard by contact molding. Samples obtained are dried at room temperature for a week before submitted to tests. Apparent density and absorption rate were determined by gravimetric method. Value of density allows the particleboards obtained to be classified as light materials. Values of water absorption rate show that the particleboards do not absorb as much water as each material taken separately. Asymmetric hot plane method was used to determine the thermal effusivity and conductivity of the particleboards. Values obtained allow to say that the composite obtained can be classified among the insulating materials with a thermal conductivity lower than the unit. Young’s modulus of particleboards was determined by three-point bending test. Results show that the particleboards obtained are less rigid than the Bambusa vulgaris in its raw state. According to results, these materials can be used as insulation materials in the building and interior vehicles.

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  1. Laboratory of Mechanics and Adapted Materials (LAMMA), ENSET, University of Douala, PO BOX: 1872, Douala, Cameroon

    Elvis Mbou Tiaya, Paul William Huisken Mejouyo, Phillipe Arnaud Ndema Ewane & Ebenezer Njeugna

  2. Mechanics Laboratory (LM), Doctoral Training Unit of Engineering Sciences, University of Douala, PO-BOX: 1872, Douala, Cameroon

    Elvis Mbou Tiaya, Paul William Huisken Mejouyo, Phillipe Arnaud Ndema Ewane & Ebenezer Njeugna

  3. Laboratory of Energy, Water and Environment, National Polytechnic High School of Yaounde, University of Yaounde I, PO-BOX: 8390, Yaounde, Cameroon

    Claude Damfeu & Pierre Meukam

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Mbou Tiaya, E., Huisken Mejouyo, P.W., Ndema Ewane, P.A. et al. Effect of particle sizes on physical, thermal and mechanical behavior of a hybrid composite with polymer matrix with raffia vinifera cork and Bambusa vulgaris. Polym. Bull. 81, 275–295 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-023-04702-y

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