Kenaf core board material
AssigneeMississippi State University
InventorsRoy D. Seale, Terry Sellers, Jr., Marty J. Fuller
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Abstract
Low-density press board material is prepared by particulate kenaf core raw material and a cold-set, thermosetting or thermoplastic binder. The compressed and cured material exhibits dimensional stability, acoustical and thermal insulative properties and related characteristics roughly equivalent to some currently available wood and wood-substitute materials. The surfaces of the kenaf core board can be upgraded with the addition of overlays.
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A composite comprising a press board consisting essentially of particulate kenaf core having an average particle size no greater than 1 inch in diameter and 4 inches in length and a cured binder in an amount of 2-15 percent, by weight, on the basis of kenaf core weight prior to curing.
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