A4J Particle Board

Made From Taro

Stem Fiber
(Colocasia
Esculenta)
INTRODUCTION
 INTRODUCTION
In recent years, engineering materials have been
developed, which has led to an increase in their utilization.
The world population is projected to reach 8.5 billion in 2030
and increase further. This is related to an increase in the
demand for living space and, consequently, for building and
furniture materials. (Nourbakhsh, 2009).
The demand for the
forestry industry as a
major source of
renewable raw materials
is greater than ever due to
the rising global demand
for sustainable products.
The demand for the
forestry industry as a
major source of
renewable raw materials
is greater than ever due to
the rising global demand
for sustainable products.
 The demand for the
forestry industry as a
major source of
renewable raw materials
is greater than ever due to
the rising global demand
for sustainable products.

The world population is growing, and the level of life is

rising; thus, the construction industry must keep up.
 On the other side,
increasing demand
for these products as
well as the depletion
of forest resources
has led to a shortage
of raw materials
(Nourbakhsh, 2009).
 On the other side,
increasing demand
for these products as
well as the depletion
of forest resources
has led to a shortage
of raw materials
(Nourbakhsh, 2009).
For a very long time, businesses have produced wood
panel products using traditional wood fibers such as
For a very long time, businesses have produced wood
panel products using traditional wood fibers such as

01 | logs
For a very long time, businesses have produced wood
panel products using traditional wood fibers such as

01 | logs 02 | chips
For a very long time, businesses have produced wood
panel products using traditional wood fibers such as

01 | logs 02 | chips 03 | sawdust

For a very long time, businesses have produced wood
panel products using traditional wood fibers such as

01 | logs 02 | chips 03 | sawdust

Thus, it is necessary to investigate alternate materials

for manufacturing manufactured wood and to suggest
innovative approaches to the management of solid
waste. (Oktay, S., Kızılcan, N., & Bengü, B. 2022)
In order to support environmental conservation,
numerous scientists and engineers are exploring greener
building solutions. Energy-efficient, long-lasting, and
generally requiring minimal maintenance, green and
sustainable materials encourage economic growth while
protecting resources for future generations. Since they
come from renewable resources and are widely
accessible, non-wood lignocelluloses materials (NWLM)
and agriculture residues (AR) can be potential
alternatives to raw materials for the wood industry.
(Muruganandam, L., Lingam, R., & Harshavardhan, A.
2016, January 1)
The use of plant wastes in the manufacturing of
particleboard has also been studied in the past.
 The use of plant wastes in the manufacturing of
particleboard has also been studied in the past.
(Kord et al.
2015)

reed
stems
 The use of plant wastes in the manufacturing of
particleboard has also been studied in the past.
(Kord et al.
2015)

reed
stems
 The use of plant wastes in the manufacturing of
particleboard has also been studied in the past.
(Kord et al.
2015)
(Kord et al.
reed 2016)

stems Canola
straws
 The use of plant wastes in the manufacturing of
particleboard has also been studied in the past.
(Kord et al.
2015) (Kord et al.
reed 2016)
Canola
stems straws
 The use of plant wastes in the manufacturing of
particleboard has also been studied in the past.
(Kord et al. (Amirou et
2015) al. 2013)
(Kord et al.
reed 2016) date
Canola palms
stems straws
 The use of plant wastes in the manufacturing of
particleboard has also been studied in the past.
(Kord et al. (Amirou et
2015) al. 2013) (Küçüktüve
(Kord et al.
k et al.
reed 2016) date
2017)
Canola palms oil palm and
stems straws opium poppy
husks
 The use of plant wastes in the manufacturing of
particleboard has also been studied in the past.
(Kord et al. (Amirou et (Li et al.
2015) al. 2013) (Küçüktüve 2010)
(Kord et al.
k et al.
reed 2016) date rice
2017)
Canola palms oil palm and straw
stems straws opium poppy
husks
In this study, the researchers
want to develop particle board
made from Taro (Colocasia
esculenta).
 According to the In this study, the researchers
Philippine Council for
want to develop particle board
Health Research and
Development, taro, a made from Taro (Colocasia
native vegetable of esculenta).
Southeast Asia and India,
is a highly digestible root
crop. Taro’s underground
plant stem is said to
contain starch and dietary
fiber, while its leaves are
abundant in vitamins and
minerals (PCHRD, 2019).
 According to the
Philippine Council for
Health Research and
Development, taro, a
native vegetable of
Southeast Asia and India,
is a highly digestible root
crop. Taro’s underground
plant stem is said to
contain starch and dietary
fiber, while its leaves are
abundant in vitamins and
minerals (PCHRD, 2019).
In this study, the researchers
want to develop particle board
made from Taro (Colocasia
esculenta).
Also, it was mentioned that taro
stems contain a lot of fiber
(specialty produce, 2023.).
Taro is one of the variables that
the researchers use since it is
generally grown as a backyard
crop and is most often planted
in tracts of land no greater than
a few hundred square meters.
The researchers were able to develop a
study that makes use of Taro (Colocasia
esculenta) in order to address the various
issues brought on by the heavy use of
woods and aid people in learning more
about the significance and uses of taro,
including not only its fruit but also its stem,
which contains fiber required for particle
board.
Objectives
Objectives
General Objective
Objectives
General Objective
The general objective of this study is to
experiment the suitability of taro stem
fiber particles as raw materials for
particle board production.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE
 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE

1.To produce a particle

board model based on Taro
stem fiber as interior
furniture.
 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE

2.To alleviate the use of wood

furniture that causes
deforestation.
 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE

3.To make a particle board that

is affordable and economical.
 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE

4.To determine if the product obtained can

serve as a recommendation for furniture
manufacturers in the production of particle
boards.
 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE
4.To determine if
2.To alleviate
the product
the use of
obtained can
wood furniture
1.To produce a serve as a
that causes
particle board 3.To make a recommendation
deforestation.
model based on particle board for furniture
Taro stem fiber as that is manufacturers in
interior furniture. affordable and the production of
economical. particle boards.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
INDEPENDENT VARIABLE DEPENDENT VARIABLE
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
INDEPENDENT VARIABLE DEPENDENT VARIABLE

TARO
TARO STEM STEM IS PARTICLE BOARD
FIBER MIXED
EPOXY AND CASSAVA WITH
STARCH ADHESIVE EPOXY
AND
CASSAVA
STARCH
ADHESIVE
Significance of the Study
The results of this study will be on great benefit to the
following:
Consumers
The result of this study will
benefit and inspire consumers
to purchase an affordable and
high-quality particle board that
can be used as interior furniture
in homes and for other
purposes.
 Environme
nt
This study has a significant
impact on the environment
by using taro in making
particle boards, which can
be collected in backyards,
instead of woods, which
causes deforestation.
Particle board
manufacturer
This study can help furniture
manufacturers use taro for
making particle boards
because the materials used
were more economical.
 Operational Definition of Terms
The following terms are defined within the context of this research in
order to aid comprehension of this study:
Operational Definition of Terms
The following terms are defined within the context of this research in
order to aid comprehension of this study:

Adhesive. A substance that is

capable of holding materials
together in a functional manner.
Cassava Starch. Cassava starch has
many remarkable characteristics,
including high paste viscosity, high paste
clarity, and high freeze-thaw stability,
which are advantageous in the production
of taro particle boards.
Epoxy. A very strong type of
glue that is used to mix and
combine the taro granules
and the cassava starch.
Particle Board. Is a
type of low-density
fiberboard and an
engineered taro
product manufactured
from taro stem fibers
with a synthetic
epoxy resin that is
pressed and
extruded.
Taro. Is a
backyard crop that
contains the fiber
required for
particle board.
Taro Stem. Is the
main raw material
used in manufacturing
particle board.
limitations
 scope and
limitations
This experimentation focuses only on
creating a particle board that is made up of
taro stems with epoxy and cassava starch
adhesives. The limitation of this study is
that it will not test the longevity of the
particle board.
 Methods

Methods
 Methods

Methods Preparation of the

Materials / Materials
 Methods

•Desk mill
•Collecting
Methods the Preparation of the
Taro in the Materials / Materials machine/Blender
backyard
•Basin/Container
•Buying epoxy at
the local store •Oven
•Buying cassava
starch at the
•Load cell
wet market (pressure)
Procedure in Making the Particle
Board
Procedure in Making the Particle
Board
• First, cut the taro stems and sun-dry them for 5-7 days.
Procedure in Making the Particle
Board
• First, cut the taro stems and sun-dry them for 5-7 days.
• Taro stems are then chopped and made into particles or
grains (mesh) measuring ±0.6 mm using a disk mill machine
or blender.
Procedure in Making the Particle
Board
• First, cut the taro stems and sun-dry them for 5-7 days.
• Taro stems are then chopped and made into particles or
grains (mesh) measuring ±0.6 mm using a disk mill machine
or blender.

• In the manufacturing of particle board, the adhesive used is

epoxy with cassava starch.
Procedure in Making the Particle
Board
• First, cut the taro stems and sun-dry them for 5-7 days.
• Taro stems are then chopped and made into particles or
grains (mesh) measuring ±0.6 mm using a disk mill machine
or blender.

• In the manufacturing of particle board, the adhesive used is

epoxy with cassava starch.

• The use of variations in the volume fraction ratio of taro

stems particles with concentrations of 90%, 80%, 70%, and
60%. (Nurdin, H., Waskito, W., & Siregar, B. (2021).
distributed.

• Taro stem particles and cassava starch are mixed in a

container which is then stirred with the addition ± 250 ml of
epoxy.
• Taro stem particles and cassava starch are mixed in a
container which is then stirred with the addition ± 250 ml of
epoxy.

• Stirring the mixture is done manually until evenly

distributed.
• Taro stem particles and cassava starch are mixed in a
container which is then stirred with the addition ± 250 ml of
epoxy.

• Stirring the mixture is done manually until evenly

distributed.
• Then the mixture is transferred to a 250mm x 250mm x
12mm mold which is coated with aluminum foil.
• Taro stem particles and cassava starch are mixed in a
container which is then stirred with the addition ± 250 ml of
epoxy.

• Stirring the mixture is done manually until evenly

distributed.
• Then the mixture is transferred to a 250mm x 250mm x
12mm mold which is coated with aluminum foil.

• The printing process is then compressed with a

pressure of 100kg/cm2 with a holding time of 60
minutes so as to get a particle board model for interior
furniture. (Nurdin, H., Waskito, W., & Siregar, B. (2021).
• The removal of the product is continued by heating
the particle board to the oven at a temperature of 120
°C for 60 minutes.
• The removal of the product is continued by heating
the particle board to the oven at a temperature of 120
°C for 60 minutes.

• The particle board that has finished heating is

followed by the drying process with sun drying for 4
days. (Nurdin, H., Waskito, W., & Siregar, B. (2021).
Testing Process
 Testing Process

• Cutting the • The tests carried out in this study

were in the form of measuring the
particle board as
characteristics of the particle boards
a test sample.
produced, which were expected to be
close to the standard values of the
particle boards.
Testing Process
 Testing Process

• The characteristic test • Description of the

parameters include the test carried out in
development of particle board:
the form of data
> density
>thickness on water absorption results by means of
> thickness development measurement and
> modulus of elasticity (MoE) testing.
> modulus of rupture (MoR)
> strong screw hold
Calculation analysis and
tabulating the test results
 Calculation analysis and tabulating
the test results
• The method of processing the test data is done
by statistical analysis and mathematical analytical
calculations that apply several equations. The
theoretically calculated and mathematically
generated value can be expressed as a statement
of the various characteristics of the particle board
of the test object. (Nurdin, H., Waskito, W., &
Siregar, B. (2021).
Thank you!