The Utilization of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) Peelings and Rice (Oryza sativa) Bran and Husk in the Production of Particleboards

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The utilization of agricultural wastes to create a product that can generate profit has been a challenge to many environmental researchers. Jackfruit peelings and rice bran and husk particleboard is therefore considered to be a suitable product to manufacture as it is often used in establishments and institutions such as schools, offices, and even at home.

METHODS

This study looked at the significant difference between the moisture content, thickness swelling, water absorption capacity, pull-out load, modulus of rupture, and variation in proportions of jackfruit peelings and rice bran and husk in the production of particleboards. A total of five (5) particleboards with varying proportions of jackfruit peelings and rice bran and husk has been produced and tested, with accordance to ASTM International standard procedures.

RESULTS

The tests revealed that particleboards A-1, B-1, and C gained favorable results in terms of their mechanical attributes. One -Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) has been primarily used to statistically analyze the testing results of the particleboards. The results of ANOVA computation revealed that the computed value of 88.65 is higher than the tabular values with .05 and .01 level of significance of 2.87 and 4.43 respectively.

DISCUSSIONS

From the tests conducted, the conclusion that the amount of jackfruit peelings and rice bran and husk are directly related to the said tests have been drawn. Results of ANOVA has also shown that there is a significant difference between the particleboards produced in terms of their mechanical attributes.