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Journal Article 
Mechanical Properties of Composite Panels from Rice Husk 
Abu Bakar, N; Muhammed, S 
2011 
1 
Key Engineering Materials
ISSN: 1013-9826
EISSN: 1662-9795 
Key Engineering Materials 
471-472 
59-61 
WOS:000293146200010 
The study involving utilization of agricultural residue is gaining attention. This is an attempt to investigate the possibility of producing composite panels from rice husk (RH), an abundant source of agricultural residues. Composite panels were produced by mixing 1 mm of rice husk with a commercial binder called urea formaldehyde at different density levels namely 650kg/m(3), 700kg/m(3) and 750kg/m(3). Two types of resin content (10% and 12%) were used. Mechanical strength tests were performed on the panels conforming to British Standard (BS EN 310). Results obtained indicated that the modulus of elasticity (MOE) increased up to 1753.98MPa at 750kg/m(3) density level with 12% resin content. Similarly, modulus of rupture (MOR) increased up to 8.08MPa with increase in panel density and amount of resin content. Thus, the potential of producing reasonably good composite panels from rice husk for specific end usage is very promising. 
composite panel; mechanical properties; panel density; resin content; rice husk; urea formaldehyde