Peanut shell paper panel

Material category:

Plant / Plant based

Identification number:

22-7182-263-a

Sample produced by:

HO Po Yu

Sample date:

17 Feb 2022 (Produced)

Sample condition:

Intact

Process-driven material

The material is a mixture of filtered peanut shell particles, blended recycled papers, PVA glue and water. The clay-like mixture will harden after 10 minutes oven-drying and two days air drying. The resulting panels are tough and resilient. To test acoustic properties, panels with different surface texture are produced.

State:

Solid

Ecological Attributes

Recycling Percentage: 100%

Reclaimed Components: 50% or more

Recycling potential: High

Expected Lifespan: More than 50 years

Degradation: 1-5 years

Fabrication Process

Forming (including compacting/compressing)

Properties

Porous

Textured

Form

Plate

Fiber

Sensory Attributes

Touch: Hard

Tactile Warmth: Tempered

Flexibility: Stiff

Resilience: Resistant

Odour: Strong

Glossiness: Matte

Transparency: Opaque