The main objective of this research was to investigate the ability of a Trichoderma sp. （Td22）, inhibitory to Sclerotinia minor Jagger, to grow and survive in mature wood fibre waste （WFW） compost of paper mill or...The main objective of this research was to investigate the ability of a Trichoderma sp. （Td22）, inhibitory to Sclerotinia minor Jagger, to grow and survive in mature wood fibre waste （WFW） compost of paper mill origin following nutrient amendment. The growth and survival of the fungus in the WFW compost was assessed by serial dilution plate count method followed by confirmation of the fungal identity using pectic enzyme analysis as described in Cruickshank and Pitt [1]. It was found in this study that the population densities of TdE2 achieved under non-sterile conditions in the WFW compost following nutrient amendment was approximately in the range of 7.0 lOgl0 CFU/g dw - 8.5 log10 CFU/g dw after 28 days, depending on pre-treatment. The efficacy of this WFW compost-grown TdE2 for protection of lettuce from attack by S. minor was also demonstrated in glasshouse trials. This study indicates that cellulosic paper mill waste compost could provide an abundant low-cost growth medium for the large-scale cultivation of fungal antagonists, improving prospects for cost-competitiveness with chemical treatments.展开更多
The general steam-injection pressing is mainly used for produce particleboards and medium density fiberboard. However, it is difficult to produce soft fiberboard with desired strength. However, the closing steam-injec...The general steam-injection pressing is mainly used for produce particleboards and medium density fiberboard. However, it is difficult to produce soft fiberboard with desired strength. However, the closing steam-injection pressing that based on the steam-injection pressing could. The wooden frame sealing up the slab could prevent the steam from emitting when the steam injected into the slab. The caloric released by steam condensation make the slab reach high temperature level for a short period. This method is very appropriate for making thick panels in theory, especially for the soft fiberboard. It makes a great leap forward on the hot pressing process that for wood-based panels. Moreover, it will be a meaningful technological breakthrough in developing new products and improving wood utilization.展开更多
Light-weight composite panels were manufactured using kenaf core particles as core material and kenaf bast fiber-woven sheets as top and bottom surfaces. Methylene diphenyldiisocyanate (MDI) resin was used as the adhe...Light-weight composite panels were manufactured using kenaf core particles as core material and kenaf bast fiber-woven sheets as top and bottom surfaces. Methylene diphenyldiisocyanate (MDI) resin was used as the adhesive with the resin content of 4% for core particles and 50 g/m2 for bast fiber- woven sheets. The target board densities were set at 0.35, 0.45 and 0.55 g/cm3. The composite panels were evaluated with Japanese Industrial Standard for Particleboards (JIS A 5908- 2003).The results show that the composite panel has high modulus of rupture and internal bonding strength. The properties of 0.45 g/cm3 density composite panel are: MOR 20.4 MPa, MOE 1.94 MPa, IB 0.36 MPa, WA142%, TS 21%. Kenaf is a good raw material for making light-weight composite panels.展开更多
文摘The main objective of this research was to investigate the ability of a Trichoderma sp. （Td22）, inhibitory to Sclerotinia minor Jagger, to grow and survive in mature wood fibre waste （WFW） compost of paper mill origin following nutrient amendment. The growth and survival of the fungus in the WFW compost was assessed by serial dilution plate count method followed by confirmation of the fungal identity using pectic enzyme analysis as described in Cruickshank and Pitt [1]. It was found in this study that the population densities of TdE2 achieved under non-sterile conditions in the WFW compost following nutrient amendment was approximately in the range of 7.0 lOgl0 CFU/g dw - 8.5 log10 CFU/g dw after 28 days, depending on pre-treatment. The efficacy of this WFW compost-grown TdE2 for protection of lettuce from attack by S. minor was also demonstrated in glasshouse trials. This study indicates that cellulosic paper mill waste compost could provide an abundant low-cost growth medium for the large-scale cultivation of fungal antagonists, improving prospects for cost-competitiveness with chemical treatments.
基金special research of nonprofit industry "Reseach on the Energy-saving and Sound Insulation Wall of PrefabricatedWooden Frame and Structural Materials"(No.200704013)
文摘The general steam-injection pressing is mainly used for produce particleboards and medium density fiberboard. However, it is difficult to produce soft fiberboard with desired strength. However, the closing steam-injection pressing that based on the steam-injection pressing could. The wooden frame sealing up the slab could prevent the steam from emitting when the steam injected into the slab. The caloric released by steam condensation make the slab reach high temperature level for a short period. This method is very appropriate for making thick panels in theory, especially for the soft fiberboard. It makes a great leap forward on the hot pressing process that for wood-based panels. Moreover, it will be a meaningful technological breakthrough in developing new products and improving wood utilization.
基金Supported by the talent fund of the Central South University of Forestry and Technology.
文摘Light-weight composite panels were manufactured using kenaf core particles as core material and kenaf bast fiber-woven sheets as top and bottom surfaces. Methylene diphenyldiisocyanate (MDI) resin was used as the adhesive with the resin content of 4% for core particles and 50 g/m2 for bast fiber- woven sheets. The target board densities were set at 0.35, 0.45 and 0.55 g/cm3. The composite panels were evaluated with Japanese Industrial Standard for Particleboards (JIS A 5908- 2003).The results show that the composite panel has high modulus of rupture and internal bonding strength. The properties of 0.45 g/cm3 density composite panel are: MOR 20.4 MPa, MOE 1.94 MPa, IB 0.36 MPa, WA142%, TS 21%. Kenaf is a good raw material for making light-weight composite panels.
