FROM WASTE TO WOOD : WATERMELON PEEL AND CORN COB PARTICLEBOARD

MASLIANA BINTI SAHAD | Malaysia

FROM WASTE TO WOOD : WATERMELON PEEL AND CORN COB PARTICLEBOARD

MASLIANA BINTI SAHAD

Malaysia

Detail

The increasing demand for wood-based products has led to deforestation and environmental degradation, urging the need for sustainable alternatives. This project aims to develop an eco-friendly particle board using agricultural waste specifically watermelon rind and corn cob as the primary raw materials. These materials, often discarded as organic waste, are rich in cellulose and possess potential binding properties, making them suitable for particle board production. The process involves drying,