During mercerization, the NaOH reacts with hydroxyl groups of the cementing
showed a decreasing trend as volume fraction of the fibre was increased. content. durability, and ability to make use of normally discarded wood scraps [5-9]. rate outcome. Mahogany is classified as a hardwood and is commonly found in the Americas, particularly in Central America. 18. bring together these chemicals in a distinct treatment condition economically. Modulus of elasticity also referred to as Tensile Modulus or Young's Modulus. Two flexural test samples were produced for each representative
mm x 50 mm x 3 mm, was hooked on the grip and the test commenced. same trend was noticed for both treated and untreated softwood sawdust
Each sample was treated by adding 350ml of distilled
However, it was observed that sample reinforced
2010. M.Q., Liub Y., Yang G.C., Zeng H.M.. tensile strength property was best for sample developed with 1 wt% treated
removal of cementing materials, which leads to better packing of cellulose
Cure is
Bledzki A.K.,
From Figures 1-3, it was observed that the ultimate
Mahogany (, Wood fibre (WF) is an attractive reinforcement material
of treated softwood gives the highest bending strength-at-fracture with a value
hardwood dust with a value of 36.27 MPa compared to the control sample with a
).Limited availability of tropical tonewoods according to CITES. addition, wood is an original and natural composite. the treated and untreated hardwood and softwood saw dusts lead to improvement
It has a slightly flexible quality that makes it bend without splintering or shattering like other hardwoods that are more brittle than mahogany. resin, catalyst and accelerator were kept constant as 120 g, 3g and 3 g. The
N/mm2 while the unreinforced polyester matrix that served as the
is the resistance of a material surface to abrasion, scratching and indentation
for the treated hardwood samples while the highest time was recorded for the
the graph, it was observed that the sample reinforced with 1 wt% of treated
Polym 2009, 10(1), p. 83-90. ready availability, low density and relatively low cost. curing time of 70 minutes which shows that the addition of the fibres has
display mortars [10]. softwood species. alkaline treatment on sisal fibres causes fibrillation and a collapse of the
Fibres obtained from the various parts of the plants are known as
maintained for 1 hour, for further process. Science and Engineering Network (AMSEN), for financial support for this
Detailed scientific and mechanical properties for Genuine Mahogany Hardwood Lumber. Materials Engineering, Akure, Nigeria. renewable and biodegradable character due to low degradation when recycled and
Alvarez-Valencia D.,
Mechanical tests were
On
press, Boca Raton, F.L., 2005, p. 1234-1238. Selke S., Yam K.,
Wood physical, Anatomical and Mechanical properties of Big Leaf Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla Roxb) a potential exotic for South India scale. Unlike other hardwoods that … properties. Flexural test was carried out by using Testometric Universal
flexural strength-at-peak was observed. From the result, treated and untreated softwood dusts gave better
sawdust was poured to fill the flexural mould of length 150 mm, breadth 50 mm
equivalent curative agents. strength-at-peak was marginally enhanced in treated softwood sawdust for 1 wt%
material hemicelluloses, which brings about the destruction of the cellular
Natural fibres are relatively cheap, pose no health hazards and finally,
The wood sawdust used: soft wood sawdust of araba (Ceiba
This show that
Figure 2. trees can be harder than that of some hardwood trees. parameters relating to the curing process are; the time elapsed before the
For this
The trees used as raw material by the forest industry are often
that is carried out in order to determine the bending properties of a material. samples. the resin containing curing additives (catalyst and accelerator) and wood
Figure 6. polyester matrix. fractured surfaces. 16. Alvarez-Valencia D.,
hardwood saw dusts of mahogany (Swietenia Macrophylla) is good for the
Kim J.K., Pal K., Process
investigated. Cao Y., Shibata S., Fukumoto I., Mechanical
Variation of ultimate tensile
Carnegie-IAS (RISE) Network, E-mails: wolesuccess2000@yahoo.com*;
tree is softer than that from a hardwood. From the result, similar trend to what was obtained for the
NaOH and 0.25 molar solutions of HCl. Flexural test is a mechanical test
Rong M.Z., Zhang
vegetable fibres. hardwood saw dust. Woodworkers consider it one of the softer of all the hardwoods commonly in use, and prize it for its tool-friendliness, it cuts and machines easily. peak with fibre content for both treated and untreated hardwood and softwood
It is an intermolecular reaction
Natural fibre reinforced thermoplastics, in
From Figure 7, the same trend was observed in treated and untreated
show similar trend in the four groups of samples that were investigated. hardwood gives the highest value with a modulus of 2213.67 MPa. • Increase the low knowledge of tropical wood used as tonewood in classical guitars to find suitable substitution woods. smaller ones by the dissolution of the hemicelluloses. Hard grain is the visible lines in the wood. Philippine mahogany, also referred to as "luan" mahogany is almost gray in color and somewhat benign in appearance. types of vertically aligned cells than softwood trees. grown in recent years, due to their moisture resistance, low maintenance costs,
performance evaluation, Compos Sci Technol, 2007, 67(9), p. 1753-1763. [14] reported that the
employed for chemical treatments which are usually carried out in batches. machine and the sample that has been cut into the test piece dimension of 150
The Janka scale ranks hardwoods for density and hardness, with 10 being the hardest. Related Lumber Wood Engineering Data: HCl = 1 M of the mixture. The critical
Flexural strength is the ability of the material to withstand the bending
samples. Here, it was observed that treated hardwood saw dust composites
Wood - Wood - Hygroscopicity: Wood can absorb water as a liquid, if in contact with it, or as vapour from the surrounding atmosphere. (SEM) was used to investigate the miscibility between the fibre and matrix at
use of natural fibres. This makes the bulk materials harder, durable and
The result revealed that curing rate is highly influenced by the
The process should be rapid but well controlled. composites with 1 wt% and 3 wt% fibre content gave the best result in most
The removal of lignin and hemicelluloses affects the tensile characteristics of
fibre content for both treated and untreated hardwood and softwood dusts
With the increase of tree rings (and the associated decrease in the proportion of late wood), the density is reduced, mechanical properties also deteriorate - only pine wood with wide growth rings from 4 to 6 mm (DIN 4074-1) is suitable for construction . 22. more resistance to chemical attack [21]. bottle caps and packaging is becoming more interesting. structure, thereby splitting the fibres into filaments [11]. fibre content for both treated and untreated hardwood and softwood dusts
Flexural properties. The formulation for the production of each sample for
Spruce wood is very soft and has an average density of 470 kg / m ³ at 12-15% humidity. Cure is
reinforcements. Husk Powder filled Polypropylene Composites with Talc filled Polypropylene
Deng S., Tang Y., Increasing
Composites, Polymer Test, 2002, 21(7), p. 833-839. Many of the plant fibres find application as a resource for
be helpful in knowing which wood saw dust will be good for any particular areas
Indeed, the wood of some softwood
Hardwood trees have a greater variety of
dusts. (black surface). The use of natural fibres as reinforcement of polymeric
interaction that exists between the unsaturated polyester and the treated
Variation of Flexural strength at
Selvin P.T., Saiter J.M., Kuruvilla J., Unnikrishnan G., Sabu T., Effect of fibre
with fibre content for both treated and untreated hardwood and softwood dusts
for the material is ever increasing. the group of plants known as gymnosperms (flowerless seed-bearing plants). However, it was observed that sample reinforced
Mercerization
were added and stirred properly inside the beaker before they are placed inside shaker water bath at 70°C for 3 hours. saw dust reinforcement with a value of 45 minutes and 50 minutes respectively. properties of biodegradable composites reinforced with bagasse fibre before and
Cyras V.P, Iannace S.,
Flexural strength is the ability of the material to withstand the bending
Dusts Reinforced Polyester Composites. formulation was used for the other sets of samples from treated and untreated
From the micrograph, it was notice
Shaddy has also worked as a newspaper reporter and writer, and as a contributing writer for Bicycling Magazine. termed as fibrillation, which breaks the untreated fibre bundle down into
Softwood saw dusts of araba (Ceiba
Testing Machine in accordance with ASTM D790. Mahogany trees yield more timber per running foot than almost any other specie. glass fabrics, J Reinf Plast Compos, 2010, 29(20), p. 3133-3148. strength-at-fracture and flexural modulus. Effect of fibre surface modification on tensile
Shaddy began publishing in various magazines in 1992, and published a novel, “Dark Canyon,” in 2008. the history of material. smaller ones by the dissolution of the hemicelluloses. reasonable process-ability [2]. cases, except for tensile modulus and hardness where 6 wt% happened to be the
This fibrillation
This result
Mechanical properties most commonly measured and repre- sented as “strength properties” for design include modulus of rupture in bending, maximum stress in compression parallel of the next century, there will be scarce of wood in the world [1]. (b) Determination of the flexural property of
70°C for 3 hours followed by washing with distilled water and sieving before
stirred properly before the fibre was added. The fibre was then introduced and
Result of the curing time in Figures 9
This is due to the lower polymer-fibre interaction due to the presence of
Comparative study of the reinforcement efficiency of hardwood
In the case of composites, the flexural properties
Flexural strength-at-peak is the
equivalent curative agents. and pulverized with laboratory ball mill before being sieved with a mesh of
The choice of wood saw dusts are informed by their
chains. Reinforced Epoxy Composites, Sains Malaysiana, 2010, 39(1), p.87-92. interface and the non-uniform stress transfer due to fibre agglomeration within
This was used to treat the saw dust so as to reduce the
Treated hardwood dust reinforced samples have the least and the best curing
composites is growing rapidly due to the high mechanical performance,
The
Dominguez V., Kenny J.M., Bagasse fiber-polypropylene based composites,
dusts samples, From the result, it was observed that the flexural
Soft grain is the wood between the grain lines. 9. 2011, 32, p. 5975. tensile, hardness and flexural. Premlal H.G.B.,
Figure 1. Wood stability characteristics depend on a few basic factors, grain and moisture content. cellular structure due to the removal of the cementing materials. Variation of stress-strain with
Here, there was an increase from 1 wt% to 3 wt% followed by a
Softwoods or conifers belong to
The samples were first sun-dried before carrying out the chemical
prepared for tensile, flexural and hardness tests. Untreated Softwood Sawdust Composite, (c)
tensile properties considered. Kenny J.M., Vazquez A., Relationship between processing and properties of
Wood is natural three-dimensional polymeric
results have shown that wood saw dusts can be employ in order to improve on the
1 Federal University of Technology, Department Metallurgical and
because of its low density, low cost, high specific strength and modulus,
Mexican, or "genuine" mahogany as it is commonly refereed to in the US has the traditional red tint that is commonly seen in furniture. Plastics Technology Engineering, 1998, 37, p. 451-468. are better wetted by the polyester matrix than the untreated wood saw dusts,
Experimental design and curing time of
maximum tensile stress value of 27.91 MPa. Figure 5 reveals the variation of
Reinhmane S., Gassan J., Thermoplastics reinforced with wood fillers:
The solutions were prepared separately
the materials. Figure 9. Mechanical tests revealed that treated wood dusts has better
& Polycon., Tampa, FL, USA, , 2009, p. 1-16. flexural strength-at-peak for the materials. untreated softwood saw dusts polyester composites was given in Figure 2. component. stiffness of a material at the region of elasticity, when subjected to bending
Rowell R.M., Young
caused by the introduction of chemicals which link or tie independent chain
sample was washed thoroughly with distilled water and oven-dried at 60°C
stress. investigated. hardness of the composites. The result provides information on the flexural strength-at-peak, flexural
caused by the introduction of chemicals which link or tie independent chain
peak with fibre content for both treated and untreated hardwood and softwood
Flexural modulus is the property that measures the
fibre content increased. sawdust-polyester composites (a-d). This work has actually revealed the potential
and machinery used for WPC, In: Recent advances in the processing of
because samples from the chemically treated fibres have low curing time. Rubber Blends, Journal of Polymer Research, 2006, 13, p. 315-321. Figure 7. Wood-dusts; Reinforcement; Polyester; Composites;
M., Lawrence T.D., Natural Fibre, Biopolymers and Biocomposites, CRC
Kenny J.M., Vazquez A.. Rong M.Z., Zhang
softwood dusts samples, Variation of flexural modulus
(In Portuguese with English summary.) The development of composite materials and related
composites, Materials Science, 2003, 38, p.363-376. composite and consists primarily of cellulose, hemi-cellulose and lignin. It is an intermolecular reaction
with fibre content for both treated and untreated hardwood and softwood dusts
Mohanty A.K., Khan
were added and stirred properly inside the beaker. It was noticed that sample with 1 wt%
From
the matrix. The dried wood saw dusts was further oven dried at 60°C for 1 hour
This distinction can be explained as follows:
reinforced sample which gave the highest bending strength at peak of 39.80 N/mm2
The treatment was carried out as follows: Mass of fibres used: 120 g wood sawdust of each sample
which polymer molecules are Cross-linked by the addition of sulphur or other
hardness result revealed a marginal improvement in the untreated hardwood dust
Here, there was an increase from 1 wt% to 3 wt% followed by a
the treated and untreated hardwood species was as shown in Table 1. Selvin P.T., Saiter J.M., Kuruvilla J., Unnikrishnan G., Sabu T.. Cyras V.P, Iannace S.,
10. Although wood can absorb other liquids and gases, water is the most important. perpendicular. that is carried out in order to determine the bending properties of a material. parallel. properties of polyester for structural applications using selected wood saw
gave better improvement in fibre-matrix adhesion than the softwood saw dust
Description: Genuine mahogany is widely distributed throughout Central and South America. Once the mould is filled, the time that will take to cure
The dry sample of the sawdust was pulverized using ball
(a)
From the graph, reinforced sample with 6 wt% of treated
gave better improvement in fibre-matrix adhesion than the softwood saw dust
best. are controlled by the resistance to inter-laminar failure. of this commonly employed composite material is to ensure that stresses on the
Wood, Panel and Structural Timber Products - Mechanical Properties Density, fibre stress, compressive strength and modulus of elasticity of clear wood, panel and structural timber products Mahogany timber ranks about 6 on a 1-to-10 hardness scale, with 10 being the hardest. This phenomenon is
Figure 4. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) was used to
of the indenter for five seconds before taking the readings from the calibrated
It was
There must be sufficient time before the
Appearance: These have interlocked or straight grain, often with a ribbon figure, and a moderately coarse texture. The mechanical properties of wood, including specific gracity, strength, bending strength, movement, stability, working characteristics, and common uses. composites. Variation of hardness property
[17] reported that the decrease in the flexural properties at high fibre
tensile properties considered. This fibrillation
21. which was responsible for the better enhancement of the properties. biodegradable composites based on PCL/starch matrix and sisal fibres,
matrix of the polymer. To carry out the test, the grip for the test was fixed on the
treatment. reinforced polypropylene biocomposites and their mechanical properties, Fibers
Acoustic, mechanical and swelling properties of Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia Roxb. Composite Science Technology, 2001, 61, p. 1437-1447. the rheological and mechanical properties of natural rubber matrix composites,
The significance aspect
reinforced sample which gave the highest bending strength at peak of 39.80 N/mm, Figure 6 shows the results of the variation of flexural
samples. prepared according to ASTM D412
reinforcing fibres, which enhances the stiffness and strength of the material. Mahogany trees are among the biggest of all trees regularly harvested. strength with fibre content for both treated and untreated hardwood and
. In the present study, tensile tests were performed on
tensile deformation. sawdust-polyester composites. cells run perpendicular to the stem. Teak is one of the most valuable timbers, "the king under the timbers", in ancient times considered as "a royal timber". 7. (ASTM D412 1983) and tensile strength of the standard and conditioned samples
order to further consider the possibility of surface modification of the saw
11. In: Wood Handbook: Wood as an Engineering Material, R. Bergman. show similar trend in the four groups of samples that were investigated. Figure 6 shows the results of the variation of flexural
hardness of the composites. was used. composite. 2. 12. treatment. is taking and the values were as shown in Table 1. structure, thereby splitting the fibres into filaments [11]. hardwood sawdust where flexural modulus was noticed to have increased as the
15. The samples were first sun-dried before carrying out the chemical
Mahogany (Swietenia Macrophylla) and Araba (Ceiba Pentandra)
which polymer molecules are Cross-linked by the addition of sulphur or other
mill and sieved with mesh of grain size 150 µm. (The terms water and moisture are used here without distinction.) According to literature, by the beginning
Structural Characterization of Cast Samples. Cellulose is the main
(local plastic deformation). alkaline treatment on sisal fibres causes fibrillation and a collapse of the
result obtained for the control sample that has a modulus of 1563.08 MPa. and untreated hardwood and softwood dusts are presented in Figure 4. This greater variety
often produces attractive grain patterns when wood is cut and finished along
lignin which makes it difficult for fibre to disperse effectively into the
When cut into timber, it's not unusual for individual boards to be well over 24 inches in width. Nieman K., ANTEC89, Society of Plastics Engineers, 1989, p. 1813-1815. of Liquid Natural Rubber Compatibilized High-Density Polyethylene/Natural
Sharifah H.A.,
Properties of certain species of wood species: density* (gram/cc) percent shrinkage mechanical properties* axial 2: radial. Treated hardwood dust reinforced samples have the least and the best curing
[13] and Cyras et al. [18] for jute fibre
Different from mahogany: Sapele is a star in its own right, and has its own unique characteristics. Softwoods or conifers belong to
Treatments were carried out on both hard and
bending stress. that chemical treatment enhances the tensile properties of the composites; as
All trees are formed
strength-at-peak was marginally enhanced in treated softwood sawdust for 1 wt%
Composites Part A: 2009, 40, p. 17771784. utilization of wood saw dusts as reinforcement in polyester composites. sample. curing process starts, the rate at which the process occurs and the extent to
Teak Wood Properties; Teak Wood Info. The least time was obtained
maximum stress a material can withstand when subjected to bending stress. stripped from the mould and allowed to solidify naturally for 30 days in the
From the analysis, treated hardwood saw dust samples gave
Chemical treatment of the wood saw dusts were also carried out in
tensile deformation. termed as fibrillation, which breaks the untreated fibre bundle down into
renewable and biodegradable character due to low degradation when recycled and
Also, chemical treatment enhance fast curing rate. obvious that curing time decreases as the fibre content increases. after alkali treatments, Composites Part A: Applied Science Manufacturing,
and thickness 3 mm. samples from chemically treated hardwood dust emerged as the best in all the
Oladele I.O., Ganiyu
Variation of stress-strain with
Flexural test is a mechanical test
to cure next to the unsaturated polyester matrix with a value of 65 minutes. the control. parameters relating to the curing process are; the time elapsed before the
This was observed because
[13] and Cyras et al. also increases the percentage crystalline character of fibres because of the
material hemicelluloses, which brings about the destruction of the cellular
caps, natural gas distribution pipe systems and heat-resistant fireworks
(local plastic deformation). Sound properties One of these properties is the sound conductivity, the index of which is the speed of sound. The circumference of the tree is usually not compromised by large knots, therefore the individual pieces of lumber are also long and straight. [15]. It has been a massive part of Central American culture, being the national treeof the Dominican Republic and Belize, as well and featuring on the Coat of Arms and the flag of Belize. 1, Sindhumathi C.R. cellular structure due to the removal of the cementing materials. maximum stress a material can withstand before it fractured when subjected to
specimen is stretched the computer generates the required data and graphs. which the cross linking occurs. This makes the bulk materials harder, durable and
softwood saw dusts for three hours each while some samples were left untreated. It
specimen is stretched the computer generates the required data and graphs. fibre content for both treated and untreated hardwood dust samples. samples. bending stress. content implied poor fibre-matrix adhesion which promotes micro crack at the
with 3 wt% of untreated softwood has the highest flexural modulus value of 5303
This
cellulose and hence, prevent proper binding between the polyester matrix and
the tensile modulus property has been highly enhanced when compare to the
It was observed that curing time decreases as the fibre content
Mechanical properties. control sample have a flexural modulus value of 3460.3 N/mm2. Hardness test was carried out in accordance with ISO R 868,
was observed that most of the reinforced samples have higher modulus than the
laboratory. fibre content for both treated and untreated hardwood and softwood dusts
of 39.45 N/mm2 while the control sample has a value of 37.58 N/mm2. SEM micrograph of wood
fibrils to be well arranged by rearranging themselves along the direction of
fibre content for both treated and untreated softwood dust samples Composites, Variation of ultimate tensile
the materials. 6. Applications, Leonardo Electronic Journal of Practices and Technologies,
This is in actual fact been expected as chemical treatment
of application. Flexural Test was performed at the speed of 100 mm/min. wood-plastic composites, engineering materials, Heidelberg, Berlin: Springer,
machine and the sample that has been cut into the test piece dimension of 150
very good mechanical properties. (c) Determination of the hardness property of
Wood is natural three-dimensional polymeric
including: home furnishings, water pipes for domestic water supply, bottle
Dagher H.J., Lopez-Anido R.A., Davids W.G., Gardner D.J., Behavior of
Chemical treatment was carried out using a mixture of 0.75 molar solutions of
obvious that curing time decreases as the fibre content increases. It has subtle differences depending on where it grows. Vazquez et al. Curing is a process in
dispersion of fibre with the mixture of the matrix. fibre content for both treated and untreated hardwood dust samples, Variation of stress-strain with
Dagher H.J., Lopez-Anido R.A., Davids W.G., Gardner D.J.. Sreekumar P.A,
The
The tensile stress-strain curve for treated and
), Ziricote (Cordia dodecandra DC), African Blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon Roxb.) increases the effective surface area available for contact with the matrix [12]. Sreekumar P.A,
Sample with 1 wt% of untreated softwood dust takes the longest time
Wood physical, Anatomical and Mechanical properties of Big Leaf Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla Roxb) a potential exotic for South India Anoop E.V. because samples from the chemically treated fibres have low curing time. increases. The work have revealed that, the use of specified wood saw dusts can
Specializing in hardwood furniture, trim carpentry, cabinets, home improvement and architectural millwork, Wade Shaddy has worked in homebuilding since 1972. The prepared formulation of
Besides the common ribbon pattern seen on quartersawn boards, Sapele is also known for a wide variety of other figured grain patterns, such as: pommele, quilted, mottled, wavy, beeswing, and fiddleback. interfacial adhesions in the composite [11]. D790. mould was cleansed and coupled together to form the required flexural shape. Researcher, 2011, 3(8), p. 37-42. materials for automotive application, pressure pipe, water storage tanks,
Rong et al. and Ebony (Diospyros crassiflora Hiern. Flexural strength-at-peak is the
actually led to the decrease in the curing time. This was the case
present mechanical properties similar to the properties obtained by adding
stirred thoroughly in other to obtain homogeneous mix and to allow for proper
Environment degradation of bamboo/glass fibre hybrid polypropylene
(ASTM D412 1983) and tensile strength of the standard and conditioned samples
sun drying. reinforcement; gave better enhancement to the tensile property of the polyester
the matrix/fibre interface. Frihart, C. R. and C. G. Hunt. before they are placed inside shaker water bath at 70°C for 3 hours. These tests were carried out as follows: (a) Determination of the tensile properties of
These include pines, cedars larches, araba (Ceiba Pentandra) and firs. softwood dusts samples, Variation of tensile modulus with
strength-at-fracture for the samples. However, this work seeks to look into
A smaller number of
M.A., Hinrichsen G., Influence of chemical surface modification on the
This causes an improvement in fibre-matrix adhesion of the
softwood gave the best tensile stress result with a value of 30.96 MPa before
A.K., Wood fiber reinforced bacterial bioplastic composites: fabrication and
20. water to the chemical in order to make up to 450 ml, after which the samples
Scanning Electron Microscope
Curing Time. This distinction can be explained as follows:
In
R.A., Rowell J.K., Paper and composites from Agro-based resources, RCR
Usually, the presence of a more flexible
fracture. other inorganic fillers (talcum, calcium carbonate, glass fibre, etc) or
biodegradable, though of different degrees. control sample. Ten readings were taking for each sample and the average value was used. samples. Mahogany Wood Properties Find below the properties of mahogany wood: Botanical name:Swientenia Macrophylla; Color:Creamy-white sapwood and reddish brown heartwood, often with a purple cast. Batu is engineered by nature to withstand the test of time. Mahogany (Swietenia Macrophylla), a species of hard wood and
show that untreated softwood sawdust gave a better enhancement of flexural
beech, walnut, mahogany (Swietenia Macrophylla), teak and balsa. M.Q., Liub Y., Yang G.C., Zeng H.M., The effect of fibre treatment on the
lignin and hemi-celluloses contents that are present for effective binding of
sawdust-polyester composites. Figure 8 revealed the
Effect of fibre surface modification on tensile
Variation of stress-strain with
rate outcome. be helpful in knowing which wood saw dust will be good for any particular areas
This was the case
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