Tangential flaking of arc bamboo blanks prevents fiber breakage and curling, yielding oriented strand boards with higher modulus of elasticity.
Enzymatic hydrolysis of lupine protein enables high solid content in lignin-based adhesives, reducing drying time compared to soy alternatives.
Alkylphenol-phenol-aldehyde polymer and wax emulsion resist steam dilution and over-penetration, maintaining reliable bonding quality.
An elastomeric coating on a male mold half absorbs thermal expansion and contraction, maintaining surface quality in large molded pulp products.
Eccentric thermal expandable particles form a dense surface layer on stampable sheets, preventing coagulation and balancing weight with stiffness.
Cereal straw pulp production uses low-temperature hydrothermal treatment to soften fibers for composite board manufacturing.
A hydrolysis resistant aqueous emulsion combines a seed emulsion with a second oil phase containing a hydrolyzable silicon compound.
Integrating microwave drying into the forming cycle reduces energy consumption and processing time for molded fiber products.
Recirculating dryer vapors into the furnace burns volatile organic compounds, eliminating wastewater from scrubbing.
A wet coating composition uses oxidized paraffin and ethylene copolymer emulsions to form a water-resistant barrier on cellulosic fiber substrates.