Production of fiberboards from shives collected after continuous fiber mechanical extraction from oleaginous flax

Abstract

In this study, fiberboards were produced from shives collected after continuous fiber mechanical extraction from oleaginous flax straw. Fiberboards were produced through thermo-pressing, and their mechanical and thermomechanical properties were studied, as well as their water resistance. The influence of two pretreatments for shives and lignin addition was investigated on the different properties. Boards obtained were all cohesive hardboards. The optimal board was obtained from fibers extruded from the shives and without addition of any supplementary lignin amount. Looking at its characteristics and standard NF EN 312, the latter perfectly complied with the requirements for type P1 boards, i.e., boards for general uses in dry conditions.

Keywords

• oleaginous flax shives
• thermomechanical fiber extraction
• twin-screw extruder
• lignocellulosic fibers
• thermo-pressing
• fiberboards