Investigation of Particleboard Production from Durian Husk and Bamboo Waste

Agricultural residues offer promising opportunities for the development of biocomposites. Durian husk, a lignocellulosic by-product abundantly available in Southeast Asia, and bamboo waste, an underutilized biomass resource, present considerable potential for sustainable particleboard production. This study focuses on developing single-layer bio-based particleboards using varying proportions of durian husk and bamboo waste bonded with urea formaldehyde resin. The fabricated boards were evaluated for thickness swelling, modulus of rupture, and internal bond strength according to relevant European standards. Results indicated that all particleboards met the Type P1 requirements for general-purpose use under dry conditions, as specified in BS EN 312:2010. The findings demonstrate the feasibility of converting agricultural waste into value-added, eco-friendly materials, supporting waste valorization, promoting circular economy practices, and contributing to the development of bio-based materials.