Manufacturing and Evaluation of Mechanical Properties for Rice Husk Particle Board Using IoT

In recent times, different types of particleboards are being preferred in the construction of houses, partitions, furniture etc. The production of such materials can be manufactured using rice husk, which has been obtained as waste produced in rice millers. Adhesive such as formaldehyde, when exposed to fire, causes toxic flames which are fatal in nature. The basic condition for production of particleboards is to check the temperature and humidity content in the rice husk which has been done by using DHT 11 sensors i.e., application of Internet of Thing (IoT) erected method. This identification helps in finding the suitable temperature through which bio-based adhesives have been prepared. In present study, two different types of bio-adhesives namely tamarind with formalin and tamarind with boric acid has been used in manufacturing process. The application of IoT erected method follows a complex preparation method but will partially fulfil the job and reduces human involvement. Finally, when the proper temperature and moisture level has been measured, the preparation becomes easy. After manufacturing the particleboard, the strength has been tested by a three-point bend test and have been compared with commercially available boards with formaldehyde base adhesive.