Table 4.
Internal bond strength properties of bamboo particleboards

Gambir/sucrose blending ratio (wt%) Hot press temperature (°C) Internal bond (MPa) Internal bond (MPa) requirement of JIS A5908-2003
100/0 200 0.38 ± 0.10 ≥0.15 (type 8)
75/25 0.30 ± 0.12 ≥0.20 (type 13)
50/50 0.57 ± 0.17
25/75 0.89 ± 0.15 ≥0.30 (type 18)