Decay, Mold, and Termite Resistance of High-density Fiberboard from Wood and Chicken Feather Fibers

Authors

  • Menandro N. Acda Department of Forest Products and Paper Science, University of the Philippines Los Banos, College, Laguna 4031 Philippines
  • Mylene D. Rizare Department of Science and Technology, Forest Products Research and Development Institute, College, Laguna 4031, Philippines
  • Anne Patricia G. Cantalejo Department of Forest Products and Paper Science, University of the Philippines Los Banos, College, Laguna 4031 Philippines

Keywords:

High-density fiberboard, Keratin, Chicken feather, Coptotermes gestroi, Mold

Abstract

The decay, mold, and termite resistance of high-density fiberboard (HDF) formed using combinations of wood and chicken feather fibers (CFF) bonded with polyurethane resin was investigated. Laboratory and underground field exposure tests showed that HDF containing 50% to 100% CFF by weight were moderately to highly resistant to the white-rot fungus Pycnoporus sanguineus (L.) Murrill and the subterranean termite Coptotermes gestroi Wasmann. Moderate to heavy mold growth was observed on HDF containing 25% to 100% CFF when inoculated with a mixed strain of Aspergillus niger, Penicillium chrysogenum, and Trichoderma viride. In general, HDF consisting of wood fibers and CFF was resistant to decay and subterranean termite but susceptible to mold growth. The susceptibility HDF to mold may require the use of a biocide to improve mold resistance.

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Published

2024-11-21

How to Cite

Acda, M. N., Rizare, M. D., & Cantalejo, A. P. G. (2024). Decay, Mold, and Termite Resistance of High-density Fiberboard from Wood and Chicken Feather Fibers. BioResources, 20(1), 725–736. Retrieved from https://ojs.bioresources.com/index.php/BRJ/article/view/24085

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 1 (2025)

Section

Research Article or Brief Communication