# Performance of Eco-Friendly Zero-Cement Particle Board under Harsh Environment  
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1 Building Civil and Environmental Engineering, Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, Concordia University, Montreal, QC H3G 1M8, Canada; [EMAIL_ADDRESS] (A.H.S. ); [EMAIL_ADDRESS] (F.M.) 1  
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1 Building Civil and Environmental Engineering, Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, Concordia University, Montreal, QC H3G 1M8, Canada; [EMAIL_ADDRESS] (A.H.S. ); [EMAIL_ADDRESS] (F.M.) 1  
[PERSON]  
1 Building Civil and Environmental Engineering, Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, Concordia University, Montreal, QC H3G 1M8, Canada; [EMAIL_ADDRESS] (A.H.S. ); [EMAIL_ADDRESS] (F.M.) 1  
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chemical reactions that form durable bonds within the structure [7]. Mixing such binder with wood-based materials forms alkali-activated particle boards with improved environmental stability over cement-bonded particle boards, showing higher resistance to water absorption and less susceptibility to swelling or warping [5]. In addition, it presents an eco-friendly alternative due to its low-energy processes and potential for incorporating recycled materials [8]. [PERSON] et al. explored the impact of incorporating olive mill solid waste (OSW) residue and different cement types on the properties of cement-bonded particle boards (CBPBs) [9]. In another study, [PERSON] et al. investigated the fabrication of a value-added cement-bonded particle board (CBPB) using Masson pine processing residues and Portland cement. The results demonstrated good compatibility between Masson pine residues and cement, with higher cement/wood ratios leading to improved physical and mechanical properties in the CBPB [10]. Also, [PERSON] et al. investigated the utilization of agricultural wastes for producing cement-bonded particle boards, focusing on their physical and mechanical properties [11]. [PERSON] et al. developed composite ceiling boards bonded with cement using locally sourced wood residue from teak and African locust bean tree. The physico-mechanical properties were evaluated, including the moisture content, density, water absorption, drying shrinkage, and strength characteristics [12]. [PERSON] et al. investigated the influence of the wood's chemical composition, anatomical traits, and density on the performance of cement-bonded particle boards (CBPBs); the research elucidates their impact on cement curing, the matrix-reinforcement interface, and the final CBPB's performance [13]. Another study by [PERSON] et al. investigated the compressive behavior of cement-bonded particle board (CBPB) elements, aiming to expand its application to structural elements [14]. Using alkali-activated binders in particle board production as an alternative to cement has garnered attention due to their potential for enhancing performance and sustainability [5; 15]. Researchers have explored different alkali-activated binders derived from industrial by-products and waste materials, evaluating their effects on alkali-activated particle boards' mechanical and physical properties [5]. Furthermore, efforts have been made to optimize manufacturing techniques, such as the particle size distribution and mixing parameters, to enhance the overall quality and performance of cement-bonded particle boards and alkali-activated particle boards [5; 9]. These findings in the literature highlight the potential of cement-bonded particle boards and alkali-activated particle boards to be used as viable alternatives to conventional particle boards, paving the way for further advancements and practical applications in the construction industry.