Browsing Journal Articles by Author "Murithi, Genson L."
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Characterization of composite material from the copolymerized polyphenolic matrix with treated cassava peels starch
Kariuki, Stephen W.; Wachira, Jackson M.; Kawira, Millien; Murithi, Genson L.; Marangu, Joseph M. (Heliyon, 2020-07)Conventional binders in the particleboards formulation involve use of formaldehyde resins. Epidemiologic studies show that formaldehyde is carcinogenic. Efforts to reduce formaldehyde emissions by use of scavengers has ... -
Crop residues used as lignocellulose materials for particleboards formulation
Kariuki, Stephen W.; Wachira, Jackson M.; Kawira, Millien; Murithi, Genson L. (Heliyon, 2020-09)Efforts to reduce pressure on use of wood in particleboard formulation have included the use of non-wood materials such as crop residues. Physical and mechanical properties are determined by the number of the hydroxyl (-OH) ...