A state-of-the-art review on particulate wood polymer composites: Processing, properties and applications

MZR Khan, SK Srivastava, MK Gupta - Polymer Testing, 2020 - Elsevier
In the present decade, the demands for recyclable, environmentally friendly and low-cost
with good strength composites materials have been significantly increased. In this context …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of fiber characteristics on the physical and mechanical properties of wood plastic composites

H Bouafif, A Koubaa, P Perré, A Cloutier - Composites Part A: Applied …, 2009 - Elsevier
We investigated the effects of fiber variability, size, and content on selected mechanical and
physical properties of wood plastic composites. HDPE and fibers were compounded into …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of processing method and fiber size on the structure and properties of wood–plastic composites

S Migneault, A Koubaa, F Erchiqui, A Chaala… - Composites Part A …, 2009 - Elsevier
The aim of this study was to understand the roles of processing method and fiber size on the
properties of wood–plastic composites (WPC). Composites were manufactured using …

Effect of fiber length on processing and properties of extruded wood‐fiber/HDPE composites

S Migneault, A Koubaa, F Erchiqui… - Journal of Applied …, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
Fiber length and distribution play important roles in the processing and mechanical
performance of fiber‐based products such as paper and fiberboard. In the case of wood …

Dimensional stability of natural fiber-based and hybrid composites

MNAM Taib, NM Julkapli - … and physical testing of biocomposites, fibre …, 2019 - Elsevier
Dimension stability is the degree to which materials can maintain their original dimension
under different temperatures and humid conditions. The stability of dimensions is …

Effect of hemicellulose extraction on water absorption and mold susceptibility of wood–plastic composites

O Hosseinaei, S Wang, AM Taylor, JW Kim - International Biodeterioration & …, 2012 - Elsevier
The hygroscopicity of woody materials results in moisture absorption into wood-based
composites, including wood–plastic composites (WPC). The objective of this research was to …

[HTML][HTML] Improved wood–plastic composites through better processing

SK Yeh, RK Gupta - Composites Part A: Applied Science and …, 2008 - Elsevier
Wood–plastic composites (WPCs) undergo cyclic dimensional changes due to periodic
absorption and desorption of moisture, and the resulting loss of mechanical integrity can be …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of raw materials and process parameters on the physical and mechanical properties of flat pressed WPC panels

JT Benthien, H Thoemen - Composites Part A: Applied Science and …, 2012 - Elsevier
For the production of WPC, the flat pressing technology can be considered as an alternative
to common techniques, particularly when manufacturing large-dimensioned panels. The aim …

[HTML][HTML] Optimizing the water absorption behaviour and natural weathering resistance of compatibilized ironwood-based recycled polypropylene composites

I Widiastuti, R Prananda, JA Putra, DR Ananda… - Composites Part C …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study focused on the optimization of material resistance of wood-plastic composite
(WPC) made using recycled polypropylene and industrial ironwood residues toward water …

[HTML][HTML] Properties of medium density fibreboard (MDF) from kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) core as function of refining conditions

HA Aisyah, MT Paridah, MH Sahri, UMK Anwar… - Composites Part B …, 2013 - Elsevier
The objective of this study was to evaluate physical and mechanical properties of medium
density fibreboard (MDF) panels made from kenaf core as function of fibre geometry and …