Mechanical Evaluation of Hybrid Particle Boards Reinforced with Corn Cobs and Fabric Waste with Low-density Polyethene Waste as binder

This study investigated the mechanical performance of hybrid particle boards produced from corn cobs, fabric waste and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) in varying mix ratios, compared with a conventional wood plastic composite (control) using appropriate standard methods. Results revealed that Sample A achieved the highest MOR (6.91 N/mm²), outperforming the control (5.78 N/mm²), Sample B (6.48 N/mm²), and Sample C (5.66 N/mm²). Conversely, Sample C recorded the highest MOE (5116.87 N/mm²), followed by Sample B (4242.12 N/mm²), the control (4146.24 N/mm²), and Sample A (3944.28 N/mm²). Statistical analysis confirmed significant differences in MOR and MOE across the samples (p < 0.05). The findings demonstrate that while Sample A offers superior bending strength, Sample C provides maximum stiffness. These results suggest that hybrid particle boards incorporating agricultural and textile wastes can be tailored for specific applications, balancing toughness and rigidity as needed.