ABSTRACT
The aim of this work was to study the performance of Cocus nucifera fibers combined with Pinus elliiottii conventional particles at different ratios, as well as different resin content to produce particleboards.The best result for MOE was the treatment with pinus particles and eight percent of adhesive. In spite of the values of some mechanical properties have been below of minimum values established by the CS 236-66, the coconut fiber showed potential to be incorporated in the particleboard manufacture.
Key words
particleboard; residue utilization; Cocus nucifera