Product development of non-flammable gypsum board mixed with corn leaf fiber for using in energy saving building

Abstract

This research aims to develop the gypsum refractory board mixed with corn leaf coir. The 5 ratios of gypsum plaster: corn leaf coir: tap water: sodium silicate are equal to 1: 0: 1: 0.03, 1: 0.100: 1: 0.03, 1: 0.150: 1: 0.03, 1: 0.200: 1: 0.03, 1: 0.250: 1: 0.03 และ 1: 0.300: 1: 0.03 by weighted. The gypsum refractory boards were produce by casting in normal temperature (30 – 35 degree of Celsius). The properties testing of gypsum refractory board mixed with corn leaf coir followed the TIS 219-2009 standard (gypsum plasterboard) included: breaking load, nail pull resistance, deflection, water absorption, density, and thermal conductivity coefficient. From the results, 1: 150: 1: 0.03 is the most suitable ratio of gypsum refractory board mixed with corn leaf coir. This developed gypsum refractory boards can reduce the quantity of corn leaf waste and get the good thermal insulation gypsum refractory board products.