Evaluation of thermophysical and strength properties of composite panels produced from sugarcane bagasse and waste newspapers

• Autorzy: Etuk Sunday Edet , Robert Ubong Williams , Agbasi Okechukwu Ebuka , Inyang Namdie Joseph

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.2478/adms-2023-0002

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Large quantities of waste newspapers and sugarcane bagasse are prevalently discarded by open burning or indiscriminate dumping, thereby posing severe danger to the environment and public health. This study sought to examine the feasibility of managing the wastes by recycling them into value-added products for building construction. Composite panels were fabricated using waste newspaper paste (WNP) with sugarcane bagasse particles (SBP) varied at 0, 25, 50, 75, and 100 % by weight of the composite mix. Epoxy resin was thoroughly mixed with its hardener and applied as binder. The samples were developed in triplicates per proportion of the SBP adopted and then dried completely before their thermophysical and strength properties were evaluated. It was observed that variations in mean values of water absorption (28.57 – 39.43 %), thickness swelling (6.21 - 8.33 %), specific heat capacity (1232 - 1312Jkg-1K-1) trended positively with increasing proportions of the SBP. Whereas nailability remained 100.0 % in all the cases, bulk density (689.4 - 640.5 kgm-3), thermal conductivity (0.1186 - 0.1163 Wm-1K-1), thermal diffusivity (1.396 - 1.384 x 10-7 m2s-1), and flexural strength (2.572 - 2.280 N/mm2) correlated inversely with the added fractions of the SBP. Generally, it was found that the samples could perform satisfactorily if applied as ceiling or partition elements in building design. Therefore, recycling of sugarcane bagasse and waste newspapers as described in this study could serve as a promising way of solving their disposal problems and also enhance achievement of low-cost and safe buildings.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

bulk density; nailability; recycling; thermal conductivity; thickness swelling; water absorption

PL

gęstość objętościowa; recykling; przewodność cieplna; nasiąkliwość

• Wydawca: Politechnika Gdańska
• Czasopismo: Advances in Materials Science
• Rocznik: 2023
• Tom: Vol. 23, nr 1(75)
• Strony: 19--31
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 55 poz., rys., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Etuk Sunday Edet

• University of Uyo, Faculty of Science, Department of Physics, Uyo, Nigeria

autor

Robert Ubong Williams

• Akwa Ibom State University, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Department of Physics, Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin, Nigeria

autor

Agbasi Okechukwu Ebuka

• Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, College of Science, Department of Physics, Umudike, Nigeria

autor

Inyang Namdie Joseph

• University of Uyo, Faculty of Science, Department of Physics, Uyo, Nigeria

Bibliografia

• 1. RK Jain, SS Rao (2014) Industrial Safety, Health and Environment Management System. 3rdedn., Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, pp. 84, 997
• 2. FAO (2019) The Agricultural Production Indices, FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Last updated 22 December 2019
• 3. KA Figueroa – Rodriguez, F Hernandez-Rosas, B Figueroa-Sandoval, J Velasco, NA Rivera (2019) What has been the focus of sugarcane research? A Bibliometric Overview. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public health, 16(18); 3326, https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16183326
• 4. K Sheth (2017) Top sugarcane producing countries. World Facts, Last updated 25 April 2017
• 5. A Yahaya (2020) Sugarcane farming in Nigeria: Guide on how to start, Last updated 4 March 2020
• 6. S Edem (2019) How to start a lucrative sugarcane farming business in Nigeria: the complete guide, Last updated 12 March 2019
• 7. IE Etukudo (2000) Forest Our Divine Treasure. Dodan Publishers, Uyo, Nigeria
• 8. S Karthikeyan, SS Samipillai (2010) Sugarcane I therapeutics. Journal of Herbal Medicine and Toxicology, 4; 9 – 14
• 9. S Omwoma, M Arowo, JO Lalah, K Schramm (2014) Environmental impacts of sugarcane production, processing and management: a chemistz perspective. Environmental Research Journal, 8(3); 195 – 223
• 10. MAFD Moraes, FCR Oliveira, RA Diaz-Chavez (2015) Socio-economic impacts of Brazilian sugarcane industry. Environmental Development, 16; 31 – 43
• 11. MA Renouf, MK Wegener, LK Nielson (2008) An environmental life cycle assessment comparing Australian sugarcane with US corn and UK sugar beet as producers of sugars from fermentation. Biomass and Bioenergy, 32; 1144 – 1155
• 12. RA Patil, UB Deshannavar (2017) Dry sugarcane leaves renewable biomass resources for making briquettes. International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, 10(1); 232 – 235
• 13. P Jittabut (2015) Physical and thermal properties of briquette fuels from rice straw and sugarcane leaves by mixing molasses. Energy Procedia, 79; 2 – 9, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2015.11.452
• 14. A Singh, UR Lai, HM Mukhtar, PS Sing, G Shah, RK Dhawan (2015) Phytochemical profile of sugarcane and its potential health aspects. Pharmacognosy Reviews, 9(17) 45 – 54, https://di.org/10.4103/0973-7847.156340
• 15. OA Adigun, VO Oninla, NAA Babarmda (2019) Application of sugarcane leaves as biomass in the removal of Cadmium (II), Lead (II), and Zinc (II) ions from polluted water. International Journal of Energy and Water Resources, 3; 141 – 152, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42108-019-00024-w
• 16. R Jorapur, AK Rajvanshi (1997) Sugarcane leaves bagasse gasifier for industrial heating application. Biomass and Bioenergy, 13(3); 141 – 146
• 17. EH Martins, JBG Junior, TD Protásio, RF Mendes, BM Guimaraes (2016) Evaluation of Physical properties of particleboard produced from sugarcane leaves. Key Engineering Materials, 668; 270 – 274, https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientificnet/KEM.668.270
• 18. SE Etuk, UW Robert, OE Agbasi (2021) Investigation of heat transfer and mechanical properties of Saccharum Officinarumleaf boards. International Journal of Energy and Water Resources, 6(1); 95 – 102, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42108-021-00123-7
• 19. D Patil, S Chavan, S Barkade (2013) Production of activated charcoal from sugarcane leaves using ZnCl2 activation for the adsorption of methylene blue dye. International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, 2(3); 1 – 5
• 20. UW Robert, SE Etuk, SA Ekong, OE Agbasi, NE Ekpenyong, SS Akpan, EA Umana (2022) Electrical characteristics of dry cement – based composites modified with coconut husk ash nanomaterial.Advances in Materials Science, Vol. 22, No. 2 (72), https://doi.org/10.2478/adms-2022-0008
• 21. S Zafar (2020) Waste management challenges in developing nations. Bioenergy Consult, Last updated 14 March 2020
• 22. N Ferronato, V Torreta (2019) Waste management in developing countries: A review of global issues. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(6); 1060, https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16061060
• 23. M Zohoori, A Ghani (2017) Municipal solid waste management challenges and problems for cities with low-income and developing countries. International Journal of Applied Science and Engineering, 6(2); 39 – 48
• 24. UW Robert, SE Etuk, JB Emah, OE Agbasi, UA Iboh (2022) Thermophysical and Mechanical Properties of Clay-Based Composites developed with Hydrothermally Calcined Waste Paper Ash Nanomaterial for Building Purposes. International Journal of Thermophysics, 43(5); 1 - 20, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10765-022-02995-1
• 25. J Chepkemoi (2017) The top pulp and paper producing countries in the world, World Facts, Last updated: September 25, 2017, www.worldatlas.com
• 26. RWJ McKinney (1995) Technology of paper recycling, Blackie-Academic and Professional, Chapman and Hall, New York, London, pp. 7 – 15
• 27. MR Sanjay, P Madhu, M Jawaid, P Senthamaraikannan, S Senthil, S Pradeep (2017) Characterization and Properties of Natural Fiber Polymer Composites: A Comprehensive Review. Journal of Cleaner Production,172, 566-581, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.10.101
• 28. UW Robert, SE Etuk, OE Agbasi, SA Ekong, EU Nathaniel, A Anonaba, LA Nnana (2021) Valorisation of Waste carton paper, Melon seed husks and Groundnut shells to thermal insulation panels for structural applications. Polytechnica, 4(2); 97 – 106, https://doi.org/10.1007/s41050-021-00034-w
• 29. S Bano, YS Negi (2017) Studies on cellulose nano crystals isolated from groundnut shells. Carbohydrate Polymers, 157; 1041 – 1049, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2016.10.069
• 30. N Johar, I Ahmad, A Dufresne (2012) Extraction, preparation and characterization of cellulose fibres and nano crystals from rice husk. Industrial Crops and Products, 37; 93 – 99, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2011.12.016
• 31. UW Robert, SE Etuk, OE Agbasi, US Okorie (2021) Quick Determination of Thermal Conductivity of Thermal Insulators using a Modified Lee – Charlton’s Disc Apparatus Technique. International Journal of Thermophysics, 42(8); 1 – 20, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10765-021-02864-3
• 32. SE Etuk, OE Agbasi, ZT Abdulrazzaq, UW Robert (2018) Investigation of thermophysical properties of Alates (swarmers) termites wing as potential raw material for insulation. International Journal of Scientific World,6(1) 1 – 7
• 33. UW Robert, SE Etuk, OE Agbasi (2019) Modified Water Displacement Method and its Use for Determination of Bulk Density of Porous Materials. Journal of Renewable Energy and Mechanics, 1(1); 1 – 16, https://doi.org/10.25299/rem.2029.vol1(01).2292
• 34. US Okorie, UW Robert, UA Iboh, GP Umoren (2020) Assessment of the suitability of tiger nut fibre for structural applications. Journal of Renewable Energy and Mechanics, 3(1); 32 – 39, https://doi.org/10.25299/rem.2020.vol3(01).4417
• 35. UW Robert, SE Etuk, OE Agbasi, GP Umoren, NJ Inyang (2021) Investigation of thermophysical and mechanical properties of board produced from coconut (Cocos nucifera) leaflet. Environmental Technology & Innovation, 24(1); 101869, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2021/101869
• 36. SE Etuk, AN Ikot, NJ George, SD Ekpe, EU Nathaniel (2016) Comparative Study of Thermal Conductivity Values of Different Percentage Compositions of Ground Arachis hypogea (Groundnut) Husk and Vigna unguiculata (Beans) Husk Compressed Fiberboards. Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications, 8(2); 1 – 4, https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031887
• 37. SE Etuk, UW Robert, OE Agbasi (2020) Design and Performance evaluation of a device for determination of specific heat capacity of thermal insulators. Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 9(1); 1 – 7, https://doi.org/10.1186/s43088-020-00062-y
• 38. UW Robert, SE Etuk, OE Agbasi, US Okorie, A Lashin (2021) Hygrothermal properties of sandcrete blocks produced with raw and hydrothermally-treated sawdust as partial substitution materials for sand. Journal of King Saud University – Engineering Sciences, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jksues.2021.10.005
• 39. UW Robert, SE Etuk, OE Agbasi, GP Umoren (2020) Comparison of clay soils of different colors existing under same conditions in a location. Imam Journal of Applied Sciences, 5(2); 68 – 73
• 40. UW Robert, SE Etuk, OE Agbasi, GP Umoren, SS Akpan, LA Nnana (2021) Hydrothermally-calcined waste paper ash nanomaterial as an alternative to cement for clay soil modification for building purposes. Acta Polytechnica, 61(6); 749–761, https://doi.org/10.14311/AP.2021.61.0749
• 41. NE Ekpenyong, GP Umoren, IE Udo, OJ Yawo (2022) Assessment of Thermophysical and Mechanical Properties of Composite Panels Fabricated from Untreated and Treated Coconut Husk Particles for Structural Application. Brilliant Engineering, 2; 1-5, https://doi.org/10.36937/ben.2022.4547
• 42. ASTM D790 (2017) Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials. ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA
• 43. UW Robert, SE Etuk, OE Agbasi, SA Ekong, ZT Abdulrazzaq, AU Anonaba (2021) Investigation of Thermal and Strength Properties of Composite Panels fabricated with Plaster of Paris for Insulation in Buildings. International Journal of Thermophysics, 42(2); 1–18, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10765-020-02780-y
• 44. McGraw-Hill (2004) Concise Encyclopedia of Science and Technology, 5thedn. McGraw-Hill, New York, pp. 1062, 1254
• 45. Standard A (2008) Facts about particleboard and MDF EWPAIA. Australian Wood Panels Association Incorporated, https://www.ewp.asn.au
• 46. ASTM D1037 (2012) Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Properties of Wood-Based Fiber and Particle Panel Materials. ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA
• 47. FDe Souza, CHS Del Menezzi, GB Júnior (2011) Material properties and non-destructive evaluation of laminated veneer lumbaer (LVL) made from Pinus oocarpaandP. kesiya. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, 69; 183 – 193, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00107-010-0415-0
• 48. EN312 (2010) Particleboards specifications. European Committee for Standardization, Brussels, Belgium
• 49. TT Law, ZAM Ishak (2010) Water absorption and dimensional stability of short kenaf fiber filled polypropylene composites treated with maleated polypropylene. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 120(1); 563 – 572, https://doi.org/10.1002/app.3318
• 50. AJ Fontana, B Wacker, CS Campbell, GS Campbell (2001) Simultaneous thermal conductivity, thermal resistivity, and thermal diffusivity measurement of selected foods and soil. The Society for Engineering in Agricultural Food and Biological Systems. Paper Number: 01 – 6101, An ASAE Meeting Presentation
• 51. BF Adeosun, O Alaofe (2002) Thermodynamic parameters of stretching and thermal conductivity of loaded natural rubber. Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria, 27(2); 128 – 135
• 52. ERE Rajput (2015) Heat and Mass Transfer, 6th Revised edn. S. Chand & Company PVT Ltd, Ram Nagar, New Delhi, p. 15
• 53. J Twidell, T Weir (1990) Renewable Energy Resources. E and F.N. Spon, London, p. 418
• 54. Walls and Ceiling Time Life (1980) Home Repair and Improvement Ceilings Time Life Books. Time Warner Inc, USA, Alexandria, pp. 83 – 85
• 55. CO Ataguba (2016) Properties of ceiling boards produced from a composite of waste paper and rice husk. International Journal of Advances in Science Engineering and Technology, 2; 117 – 121

Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MEiN, umowa nr SONP/SP/546092/2022 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2022-2023).