Compatibility improvement method of empty fruit bunch fibre as a replacement material in cement bonded boards: A review

[摘要] The utilization of oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) fibre on bio-composite product has been introduced to replace current material mainly wood fibre. OPEFB is widely available as palm oil is one of the major agricultural crops in Malaysia. EFB fibre are lignocellulosic materials that could replace other natural fibre product especially cement bonded board. However, the contains of residual oil and sugar in EFB fibre has been detected to be the reason for incompatibility issue between EFB fibre and cement mixtures. Regarding on the issue, a study has been conducted widely on finding the suitable pre-treatment method for EFB fibre to remove carbohydrate contained in the said fibre that are known to inhibit cement hydration. Aside from that, cement accelerator was introduced to enhance the hydration of cement when it was mixed with natural fibre. Hence, this paper will summaries the previous findings and in-depth study on the use of EFB fibre as a replacement material in cement bonded fibre boards.

[发布机构] Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UTHM Malaysia, Malaysia^1

[效力级别] 土木建筑工程

[关键词] Agricultural crops;Empty fruit bunches;Hydration of cements;Improvement methods;Lignocellulosic material;Oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB);Pretreatment methods;Replacement materials