Limestone (LS) and stabilised secondary spruce chips (SCs) utilisation in wood-cement composites is still an unexplored area. Therefore, the main objective of the research presented here is the assessment of the long-term behaviour of cement-bonded particleboards (CBPs) modified by LS and SCs. Cement (CE) was replaced by 10% of LS, and spruce chips by 7% of SCs. The test specimens were stored in a laboratory and exterior environment (Middle Europe) for up to 2 years. The density, strength, and modulus of elasticity were evaluated after 28 days, and then in 6-month periods. The hygroscopicity was analysed separately. The mineralogical composition and microstructure were analysed due to possible LS participation during hydration. SC synergic behaviour in CBPs was also studied. After 2 years, the microstructure of the CBP was more compact, and denser. Strong carbonatation contributes to the improvement of CBP properties. The products of carbonatation were present in both the matrix and wood chips. The hydration of the matrix was almost finished. LS has a positive effect on the matrix microstructure development. LS acts both as an active component participating in the formation of the cement matrix structure and as an inert microfiller, synergic with hydration products. SCs have a positive effect on the hygroscopic behaviour of CBPs and slightly negative effect on the tensile strength.

Department of Building Energy and Material Technology Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology The Arctic University of Norway 8514 Narvik Norway

Department of Material Engineering Institute of Environmental Engineering Faculty of Civil Engineering Technical University of Kosice 042 00 Kosice Slovakia

Institute of Chemistry Faculty of Civil Engineering Brno University of Technology 602 00 Brno Czech Republic

Institute of Technology of Building Materials and Components Faculty of Civil Engineering Brno University of Technology 602 00 Brno Czech Republic

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