Fig. 1.
Particle size distribution curve for MDF flour (%)
Fig. 2.
Water absorption kinetics
Fig. 3.
Tensile strength of the composites
Fig. 4.
Three-point-bending strength properties of the composites
Fig. 5.
FTIR spectra of composites
Fig. 6.
SEM images of MDF-epoxy resin composites with various contents of pumice powder (a) pure MDF, (b) 50 wt% pumice powder, (c) 20 wt % pumice powder
Fig. 7.
Heating curves of DSC for MDF flour composite and 20 wt%, and 50 wt% pumice powder composites