Development of high strength and thermal insulation cement- bonded fiberboard from coconut meal and corncob fibers

Abstract

This research is aimed at studying the development of strong and high strength fiberboard from coconut fiber and corn plant. This is the second consecutive year by using natural latex. To enhance thermal insulation performance. By using the cement ratio: fine sand: coconut pulp: corn fiber: water: surfactant: surfactant is 1: 0.2: 0.0125: 0.0375: 0.3: 0.03: 0.04 by weight Then add natural rubber latex at cement ratio: 5: 1 ratio of natural rubber latex: 1: 0.05 1: 0.10 1: 0.15 1: 0.20 and 1: 0.25 by weight, tested in accordance with TIS 878- 2537 on cement slabs. : High density the test results show that the ratio of 1: 0.05 is the fiber cement ratio. The most appropriate the amount of natural latex said. Can make fiber Cement sheets. Best compression and bending strength. And has passed the standard TIS 878-2537 cement fiberboard developed this can help reduce the amount of natural latex is very high. And have a good thermal insulation properties