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100			_aYingprasert W _cet al
245		0	_aFungal resistance and physico-mechanical properties of cinnamon oil and glove oil treated rubberwood particleboards
260			_bJournal of Tropical Forest Science _c2015
300			_a69-79
520			_aIn order to protect rubberwood particle boards against moulds (Aspergillus sp and Trichothecium sp) and fungi (Gloeophylum sp. and Trametes sp.) application of essential oil (cinnamon or clove oil) as an antifungal agent was investigated. A solution of each essential oil in ethanol was sprayed onto rubberwood particles during a glue-particle blending process to achieve various concentrations of 0 to 3;(by mass of dried particles). Chemical compounds of essential oil deposited in the finished board after hot processing were investigated by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis. Besides mould and decay resistance, physical and mechanical properties of the particle boards were examined. Cinnamaldehyde (1.8 mg g-1) and eugenol (5.2 mg g-1) were dected in boards treated with 3;cinnamon oil and clove oil respectively. A complete protection against growth of Aspergillus sp. and Trichothecium sp on the boards was extended from less than 1 week till 9 weeks at 25 degee C and 100;relative humidity. Percentage mass loss caused by Trametes sp. and Gloeophylum sp. was also reduced to 5;. Essential oil treatment reduced equilibrium moisture content and thickness swelling without affecting water absorption and bending properties of particleboards. Ineternal bond strength of particleboards remained unaffected by addition of cinnamon oil and clove oil up to 1.8;, above which s sl;ight reduction was observed.
650			_acinnamaldehyde
650			_aDecay resistance
650			_aEugenol
650			_aHevea brasiliensis
650			_aMould
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