Utilization and characterization of amino resins for the production of wood-based panels with emphasis on particleboards (PB) and medium density fibreboards (MDF). A review

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2018

Authors

Carolina Gonçalves (Author) Other; Nádia T. Paiva (Author) Other; João M. Ferra (Author) Other; Jorge Martins (Author) Other; Fernão Magalhães (Author) FEUP; Ana Barros Timmons (Author) Other; Luísa Carvalho (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Holzforschung

Serial No. 8 Vol. 72

Pages: 653-671

ISSN: 0018-3830

Publisher: Walter De Gruyter

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Associated Projects

LEPABE - Laboratório de Engenharia de Processos, Ambiente, Biotecnologia e Energia

LEPABE-2-ECO-INNOVATION - LEPABE-2-ECO-INNOVATION

2GAR - 2GAR - Resinas Amino de segunda Geração

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00N-Z07

DOI: 10.1515/hf-2017-0182

Abstract (EN): Particleboard (PB), medium density fibreboard (MDF), oriented strand board (OSB) and plywood (PW), the most common products of wood panel industry, are produced by means of synthetic adhesives (resins). From the wide range of adhesives employed, amino resins as combination of formaldehyde (F) and urea (U), and melamine (M) are the most important ones, which include the most popular UF and MUF resins. This review is an introduction to the UF and MUF synthesis processes, and also addresses the key parameters for the performance of these adhesives and gives an overview about the final characteristics of PB and MDF prepared with amino resins. The characterization methods for amino resins and panels are outlined. The strategies for the optimization of resin properties and pressing conditions are discussed in terms of their good performance also under conditions of low formaldehyde emission.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 19