AGRICULTURAL STRAW STRANDBOARD

摘要

The process described herein presents a unique method and means of manufacturing strandboard using agricultural plant stalks. The plant stalks are first depithed and excess moisture is removed. The stalks are then combined with a resin component and a wax component, and the resulting mixture is cured. The strandboard is economical to manufacture than prior art strandboard in that it does not require the use o f expensive MDI resin. Further, the strandboard is environmentally friendly in that it provides a beneficial use for agricultural waste.