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Recent Developments in Bio-Based Particleboards and Fiberboards

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Materials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 5371

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Dr. Philippe Evon

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Laboratory of Agro-industrial Chemistry (LCA), Toulouse INP-ENSIACET, Toulouse, France
Interests: green chemistry; materials chemistry; polymer chemistry; biorefinery; twin-screw extrusion; biopolymers; biocomposites; molding processes
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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, “Recent developments in bio-based particleboards and fiberboards”, aims to collate the latest research on particleboards and fiberboards made from renewable resources.

Plant fibers have many advantages. They are abundant, cheap, and have a relatively minimal impact on the environment. Whether thermoplastics or thermosets, binders can also be of biosourced origin.

Bio-based particleboards and fiberboards can thus be independent from fossil resources, having the advantage of being low VOC emitters. In particular, the replacement of formaldehyde-based resins with natural binders makes them more conducive to the environment and human health.

This Special Issue will be of interest to producers of fiberboards and particleboards, as we aim to market more environmentally friendly materials in the future.

The topics of interest for this Special Issue include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • The origin of natural fibers and binders;
  • Fiber preparation;
  • Mixture preparation and molding;
  • Waterproofing strategies (at the moment of molding or as a post-treatment);
  • Thermo-mechanical performance (including in a humid environment);
  • VOC emissions;
  • Uses, including exterior ones (g., furniture, packaging, construction, etc.);
  • Aging;
  • Biodegradability at end of life;
  • Life cycle assessment.

Dr. Philippe Evon
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • plant fibers
  • natural binders
  • particleboards and fiberboards
  • molding processes
  • thermo-mechanical performance
  • VOC emissions
  • end of life
  • life cycle assessment

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Biolaminates as an Example of Upcycling Product with Keratin Flour—Research and Thermal Properties Modeling
by Michał Frydrysiak
Materials 2024, 17(16), 4081; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17164081 - 16 Aug 2024
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Keratin waste, including keratin powder, is a significant byproduct of the poultry processing and meat industries. It is a major contributor to waste management problems due to its volume and the environmental pollutants that it can produce. The disposal of keratin waste is [...] Read more.
Keratin waste, including keratin powder, is a significant byproduct of the poultry processing and meat industries. It is a major contributor to waste management problems due to its volume and the environmental pollutants that it can produce. The disposal of keratin waste is challenging due to the potential for odors and pathogens to enter the soil and water. The aim of this work is to present the possibility of using waste materials in accordance with the principles of upcycling and producing fully valuable products. In this research, the author focuses on the production and research of textile multilayer laminates using keratin flour that had been previously considered waste material. New textile composites should be characterized by increased thermal insulation properties with constant comfort in use. This research determines the physiological comfort interpreted as the state of the human–laminate system, which maintains the conditions of comfort in human perception, i.e., constant temperature and humidity of the body under changing conditions of a relative humidity environment. Full article
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Improving Mechanical Performance of Self-Binding Fiberboards from Untreated Perennial Low-Input Crops by Variation of Particle Size
by Lüders Moll, Alexander Klein, Sören Jannis Heidemann, Georg Völkering, Jessica Rumpf and Ralf Pude
Materials 2024, 17(16), 3982; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17163982 - 10 Aug 2024
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Studies on self-binding hot-pressed fiberboards using agricultural byproducts aim to identify alternatives to scarce wood resources. Particle size and mixture significantly impact strength, although direct comparisons are difficult due to differences in study methods. We evaluated fiberboards made from the two perennial biomass [...] Read more.
Studies on self-binding hot-pressed fiberboards using agricultural byproducts aim to identify alternatives to scarce wood resources. Particle size and mixture significantly impact strength, although direct comparisons are difficult due to differences in study methods. We evaluated fiberboards made from the two perennial biomass crops Miscanthus and Paulownia and compared them to Picea (spruce), using five distinct particle size blends prepared from milled and sieved particles, respectively. The boards were evaluated for their modulus of elasticity, modulus of rupture, reaction to fire, water absorption, and thickness swelling. All specimens exhibited normal ignitability, as defined by Euroclass E according to EN13501-1. The results indicate that mechanical performance improves with increasing density, which correlates with higher proportions of finer particles. Notably, the finer Miscanthus blends and all Paulownia samples met the modulus of elasticity requirements of EN 622. Full article
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Polyhydroxy-3-Butyrate (PHB)-Based Composite Materials Reinforced with Cellulosic Fibers, Obtained from Barley Waste Straw, to Produce Pieces for Agriculture Applications: Production, Characterization and Scale-Up Analysis
by Helena Oliver-Ortega, Philippe Evon, Francesc Xavier Espinach, Christine Raynaud and José Alberto Méndez
Materials 2024, 17(8), 1901; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17081901 - 19 Apr 2024
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Cellulosic fibers obtained from Barley straw were utilized to reinforce PHB. Four different processed fibers were employed as reinforcing material: sawdust (SW), defibered (DFBF), delignified (DBF), and bleached (BBF) fibers. The composite was processed from two different perspectives: a discontinuous (bach) and an [...] Read more.
Cellulosic fibers obtained from Barley straw were utilized to reinforce PHB. Four different processed fibers were employed as reinforcing material: sawdust (SW), defibered (DFBF), delignified (DBF), and bleached (BBF) fibers. The composite was processed from two different perspectives: a discontinuous (bach) and an intensification process (extrusion). Once processed and transformed into final shape specimens, the materials were characterized by mechanical testing (tensile mode), scanning electron microscopy, and theoretical simulations by finite elements analysis (FEA). In terms of mechanical properties, only the elastic moduli (Et) exhibited results ranging from 37% to 170%, depending on the reinforcement composition. Conversely, strengths at break, under both tensile and bending tests, tended to decrease, indicating poor affinity between the components. Due to the mechanical treatment applied on the fiber, DFBF emerged as the most promising filler, with mechanical properties closest to those of neat PHB. DFBF-based composites were subsequently produced through process intensification using a twin-screw extruder, and molded into flowerpots. Mechanical results showed almost identical properties between the discontinuous and intensification processes. The suitability of the material for agriculture flowerpots was demonstrated through finite analysis simulation (FEA), which revealed that the maximum von Mises stresses (5.38 × 105 N/m2) and deformations (0.048 mm) were well below the limits of the composite materials. Full article
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Influence of Thermocompression Conditions on the Properties and Chemical Composition of Bio-Based Materials Derived from Lignocellulosic Biomass
by Julie Cavailles, Guadalupe Vaca-Medina, Jenny Wu-Tiu-Yen, Jérôme Peydecastaing and Pierre-Yves Pontalier
Materials 2024, 17(8), 1713; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17081713 - 9 Apr 2024
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The aim of this study was to assess the influence of thermocompression conditions on lignocellulosic biomasses such as sugarcane bagasse (SCB) in the production of 100% binderless bio-based materials. Five parameters were investigated: pressure applied (7–102 MPa), molding temperature (60–240 °C), molding time [...] Read more.
The aim of this study was to assess the influence of thermocompression conditions on lignocellulosic biomasses such as sugarcane bagasse (SCB) in the production of 100% binderless bio-based materials. Five parameters were investigated: pressure applied (7–102 MPa), molding temperature (60–240 °C), molding time (5–30 min), fiber/fine-particle ratio (0/100–100/0) and moisture content (0–20%). These parameters affected the properties and chemical composition of the materials. The density ranged from 1198 to 1507 kg/m3, the flexural modulus from 0.9 to 6.9 GPa and the flexural strength at breaking point from 6.1 to 43.6 MPa. Water absorption (WA) and thickness swelling (TS) values ranged from 21% to 240% and from 9% to 208%, respectively. Higher mechanical properties were obtained using SCB with fine particles, low moisture content (4–10%) and high temperature (≥200 °C) and pressure (≥68 MPa), while water resistance was improved using more severe thermocompression conditions with the highest temperature (240 °C) and time (30 min) or a higher moisture content (≥12.5%). Correlations were noted between the mechanical properties and density, and the material obtained with only fine particles had the highest mechanical properties and density. Material obtained with a 30 min molding time had the lowest WA and TS due to internal chemical reorganization followed by hemicellulose hydrolysis into water-soluble extractables. Full article
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Development of a Binderless Particleboard from Brown Seaweed Sargassum spp.
by Jérôme Bauta, Guadalupe Vaca-Medina, Christine Delgado Raynaud, Valérie Simon, Virginie Vandenbossche and Antoine Rouilly
Materials 2024, 17(3), 539; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17030539 - 23 Jan 2024
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Since 2010, huge quantities of Sargassum spp. algae have been proliferating in the Atlantic Ocean and stranding on Caribbean beaches, causing major economic, environmental, and health problems. In this study, an innovative high-density binderless particleboard was developed using uniaxial thermo-compression coupled with a [...] Read more.
Since 2010, huge quantities of Sargassum spp. algae have been proliferating in the Atlantic Ocean and stranding on Caribbean beaches, causing major economic, environmental, and health problems. In this study, an innovative high-density binderless particleboard was developed using uniaxial thermo-compression coupled with a cooling system. The raw material consisted of ground Sargassum seaweeds pre-treated by twin-screw extrusion with water to remove sea salt. The raw material and the particleboards were produced by using various analytical techniques such as Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), or Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA). The experimental conditions for thermo-compression (temperature, pressure, time) were evaluated. The best thermo-compression conditions tested were 200 °C, 40 MPa pressure for 7.5 min. This resulted in a particleboard with high density (up to 1.63 ± 0.02 g/cm3) and high flexural strength/modulus (up to 32.3 ± 1.8 MPa/6.8 ± 0.2 GPa, respectively), but a low water contact angle of 38.9° ± 3.5°. Thermal analyses revealed the effect of alginates on the mechanical properties of particleboards. This work opens the door to a new way of adding value to Sargassum seaweed, using the whole algae with minimal pre-treatment. Full article
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Planned Papers

The below list represents only planned manuscripts. Some of these manuscripts have not been received by the Editorial Office yet. Papers submitted to MDPI journals are subject to peer-review.

Title: Comparative assessment of the environmental impact of a coriander fiberboard with two commercial wood-based panels: eco-design using a life-cycle approach
Authors: Priscila Guaygua Amaguana, Claire Vialle, Caroline Sablayrolles, and Philippe Evon.
Affiliation: Laboratoire de Chimie Agro-industrielle

Title: Improving Mechanical Performance of Self-Binding Fiberboards by Variation of Particle Size: Comparison of Untreated Low Input Perennial Biomass Crops as Feedstock for Sustainable Building Materials
Authors: Lüders Moll * , Alexander Klein , Sören Jannis Heidemann , Georg Völkering , Jessica Rumpf * , Ralf Pude
Affiliation: Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Bonn, Campus Klein-Altendorf, Klein-Altendorf 2, D-53359 Rheinbach Germany
Abstract: Studies on self-binding hot-pressed fiberboards using agricultural byproducts aim to identify alternatives to scarce wood resources. Particle size and mixture significantly impact strength, although direct comparisons are difficult due to differences in study methods. We evaluated fiberboards made from the two perennial biomass crops Miscanthus and Paulownia and compared them to Picea (spruce), using five distinct particle size blends prepared from milled and sieved particles, respectively. The boards were evaluated for their modulus of elasticity (MOE), modulus of rupture (MOR), reaction to fire (RTF), water absorption (WA), and thickness swelling (TS). All specimen exhibited normal ignitability, as defined by Euroclass E according to EN13501-1. The results indicate that mechanical performance improves with increasing density, which correlates with higher proportions of finer particles. Notably, the finer Miscanthus blends and all Paulownia samples met the MOE requirements of EN 622.

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