Utilization cotton stalks as a raw material for wooden products

Abstract

Wood is one of the most used materials in the construction industry. However, the traditional source of wood, which is forestry, has some negative impacts on the environment. Hence, there have been increased efforts to find alternative sources of wood to minimize environmental degradation. Cotton stalks have been identified as a potential raw material for this industry, and research has shown that this material has good potential to replace wood. Furthermore, the disposal of cotton stalks is a significant environmental problem in many regions. This study discusses utilizing cotton stalks for wood production and its positive environmental impact by reducing the carbon footprint and potentially sequestering carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The study investigated the mechanical properties of cotton stalks wood which have tensile strength equal to 6.237 Mpa and 1482 Mpa for young's modulus, which very close from the mechanical properties of date palm wood. © 2024 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.