Bamboo is a natural fiber composite used for household application, furniture, and food
(Azmy et al. 1991; Yap et al. 2017). This natural fiber could substitute the synthetic fiber …

Bamboo is a promising material for marine structures, but its durability is challenged by the
high salinity of seawater. This study investigates the tensile properties and water absorption …

Anatomical structures and microstructures of tropical bamboo species were studied.
Harvested three-yearold Gigantochloa scortechinii prepared for this study. Electron …

SUMMARY A study in enhancing the strength properties of Rhizophora apiculata by turning
the solid wood into an engineered laminated board was executed. The matured Rhizophora …

The palm oil curing thermal treatment of Acacia hybrid was investigated. The physical and
mechanical properties of the thermal treatment of Acacia hybrid were determined through to …

The characterizations of composite boards made from two grass family of Gigantochloa
scortechinii and Themeda arguens were investigated. The two species were harvested at …

The study investigated the elucidation properties between the solid wood and engineered
laminated boards of matured Rhizophora apiculata. Harvested logs segregated into the …

The microstructures of selected tropical bamboo species were investigated. Harvested three-
year-old Gigantochloa scortechinii segregated into different locations and positions …

This chapter focused on the anatomical structures and microstructures of a three (3) year-old
tropical bamboo species Gigantochloa scortechinii. The bamboo culms were randomly …

Recently, microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) has been widely utilized in numerous
applications such as polymer composites, packaging materials and pharmaceutical …