Bamboo’s potential in construction is huge, but its natural properties can be a hurdle. This recent study by Hartono et al. (2024), featuring the work of Ihak Sumardi, tackles this challenge by enhancing bamboo’s physical and mechanical properties. The research focused on modifying laminated boards from Belangke bamboo using citric acid, boric acid, and polystyrene. Notably, boards treated with polystyrene for just 6 hours showed significant improvements in density, delamination, shear strength, MOE, and MOR, meeting the JAS 234:2003 standard. These positive changes are attributed to alterations in the bamboo’s functional group and crystallinity.

Article Citation:
Hartono, R., Muliani, P. F., Sutiawan, J., Amanda, P., Sumardi, I., & Rofii, M. N. (2024). Properties of laminated board from Belangke bamboo (Gigantochloa pruriens) modified with citric acid, boric acid, and polystyrene. Wood Material Science & Engineering, 20(1), 3–10. https://doi.org/10.1080/17480272.2024.2320735