Download or read book Wood Plastics Composites WPC Characterisation of WPC Products written by British Standards Institute Staff and published by . This book was released on 2007-06-29 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wood, Plastics, Composite materials, Cellulose, Wood fibres, Thermoplastic polymers, Physical properties of materials, Mechanical properties of materials, Thermal properties of materials, Fire resistance, Durability, Roof decking, Cladding (buildings), Woodbased sheet materials

Download or read book Wood Plastics Composites WPC Characterisation of WPC Materials written by British Standards Institute Staff and published by . This book was released on 2007-06-29 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wood, Plastics, Composite materials, Cellulose, Wood fibres, Thermoplastic polymers, Physical properties of materials, Mechanical properties of materials, Thermal properties of materials, Fire resistance, Durability

Download or read book Wood Plastics Composites WPC Test Methods for Characterisation of WPC Materials and Products written by British Standards Institute Staff and published by . This book was released on 2007-06-29 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wood, Plastics, Composite materials, Cellulose, Wood fibres, Thermoplastic polymers, Physical testing, Mechanical testing, Environmental testing, Thermal testing, Fire tests, Test specimens

Download or read book Wood Polymer Composites written by K O Niska and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2008-05-29 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wood-polymer composites (WPC) are materials in which wood is impregnated with monomers that are then polymerised in the wood to tailor the material for special applications. The resulting properties of these materials, from lightness and enhanced mechanical properties to greater sustainability, has meant a growing number of applications in such areas as building, construction and automotive engineering. This important book reviews the manufacture of wood-polymer composites, how their properties can be assessed and improved and their range of uses.After an introductory chapter, the book reviews key aspects of manufacture, including raw materials, manufacturing technologies and interactions between wood and synthetic polymers. Building on this foundation, the following group of chapters discusses mechanical and other properties such as durability, creep behaviour and processing performance. The book concludes by looking at orientated wood-polymer composites, wood-polymer composite foams, at ways of assessing performance and at the range of current and future applications.With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors, Wood-polymer composites is a valuable reference for all those using and studying these important materials. - Provides a comprehensive survey of major new developments in wood-polymer composites - Reviews the key aspects of manufacture, including raw materials and manufacturing technologies - Discusses properties such as durability, creep behaviour and processing performance

Download or read book Wood plastics composites WPC Part 1 Test methods for characterisation of WPC materials and products PKN CEN TS 15534 1 written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Structure and Properties of Wood Polymer Composites WPC written by Alexander Askadskii and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At present, the use of polymer composites filled with wood (WPC) is becoming increasingly popular. In particular, flooring of terraced premises, siding, decorative fences, fence systems, steps, universal profiles, among others are made from WPC. In 1977, the first enterprise for the production of WPC appeared in Sweden. The first experience was not very successful – the demand turned out to be low, and the wear of technological equipment was very high. Therefore, developments in this field were resumed only in the 1990s and continue to this day. This book describes the basic physical and mechanical properties of modern WPC, such as tensile and compression strength, and hardness. Also, the influence of climatic factors on the performance properties of products from WPC is described, while the thermal and rheological properties of WPC materials are considered, which directly affect the consumer characteristics of the products. The book contains theoretical developments related to the prediction of the mechanical and thermal properties of polymers and composites. The Van der Waals volume and the energy of the intermolecular interaction are estimated. This book will be of interest to representatives of the WPC market, designers, and architects, as well as technology engineers, students and post-graduate students of higher educational institutions in the fields of chemistry and physics of composite polymer materials.

Download or read book Recent Advances in the Processing of Wood Plastic Composites written by Jin Kuk Kim and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-12-16 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wood-plastic composite (WPC) is a non-recyclable composite material lumber or timber made of recycled plastic and wood wastes which has become one of the most dynamic sectors of the plastics industry in this decade. It is used in numerous applications, such as, outdoor deck floors, railings, fences, landscaping timbers, park benches, window and door frames. This book starts with a brief glimpse at the basic structures and properties of WPCs. Aspects such as surface treatment, machinery used and testing types of WPCs are also covered. The following chapters of the book give a view of foam technology, flame retardant properties and colour retardant properties of WPCs. The way morphology affects or controls the physical and mechanical behaviours of the finished materials is discussed. Finally, the authors give an overview of the applications of wood-plastic composites in daily life. The book may serve as a source book for scientists wishing to work in this field.

Download or read book Wood Plastic Composites written by Anatole A. Klyosov and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-10-12 with total page 728 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, practical guide to wood-plastic composites and their properties This is the first book that presents an overview of the main principles underlying the composition of wood-plastic composite (WPC) materials and their performance in the real world. Focusing on the characteristics of WPC materials rather than their manufacture, this guide bridges the gap between laboratory-based research and testing and the properties WPC materials exhibit when they're used in decks, railing systems, fences, and other common applications. Complete with practical examples and case studies, this guide: Describes compositions of WPC materials, including thermoplastics, cellulose fiber, minerals, additives, and their properties Covers mechanical properties, microbial resistance, water absorption, flammability, slip resistance, thermal expansion-contraction, sensitivity to oxidation and solar radiation, and rheological properties of hot melts of WPC Covers subjects that determine esthetics, properties, performance, and durability of wood-plastic composite products Includes comparisons of different ASTM methods and procedures that apply to specific properties This is a comprehensive, hands-on reference for scientists, engineers, and researchers working with wood-plastic composites in plastics and polymers, materials science, microbiology, rheology, plastic technology, and chemical engineering, as well as an outstanding text for graduate students in these disciplines. It's also an excellent resource for suppliers and WPC manufacturers, and an accessible guide for developers, homebuilders, and landscape architects who want to know more about wood-plastic composites and their performance in the real world.

Download or read book WOOD PLASTIC COMPOSITES written by Mahaboob basha kattubadi and published by Notion press. This book was released on 2022-06-16 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides complete information about wood plastic composite and also it's production and applications

Download or read book Morphological Characterization of Wood Plastic Composite WPC with Advanced Imaging Tools written by Yi Wang and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wood plastic composites (WPCs) are composite materials made from thermoplastic polymers, wood flour, and a small amount of process- and property-enhancing additives; they are principally used in the automotive industry and as secondary building materials. Although the WPC market is expected to keep growing, it is still relatively small when compared with other building materials. Challenges for increasing the market share of WPCs include relatively low tensile strength and stiffness, significant long-term creep deformations and weak creep rupture properties. A significant barrier to obtain better understanding of the composite performance and internal bond durability is the lack of reliable tools and procedures for direct quantitative measurement of the micro-mechanical response of this heterogeneous material. The objective of this study was to use advanced imaging tools, including X-ray computed tomography (CT) and conventional microscopy for quantitative morphological characterization of WPCs, with the focus on developing methodologies for reliable characterization of component phases and internal damage generated by accelerated weathering and cyclic loading. One of the primary concerns in X-ray CT scanning of WPCs is the poor contrast between the wood and polyethylene, which is the most common polymer for the WPC matrix. The objective of the first part of the thesis was to investigate the applicability of fine gold particles as contrast agent. Specifically, the effects of adding gold nano- and micro-particles, and commonly used surfactant on the mechanical properties of WPCs was assessed. Technically pure gold micro-particles was found to be an effective contrast agent for X-ray CT scanning of wood/HDPE composites. When used without surfactant, the addition of 1% gold particles did not impair the tensile properties of the composites. In order to establish effective experimental methodologies for morphological characterization of WPCs in the second part of the project, various imaging tools, including X-ray CT scanning, optical and electron microscopy were applied to examine wood particles embedded in the polymer matrix. Scans and images of uncompounded wood particles were used for reference. Such a combination of the imaging tools assisted in confirmation of the existence of an extensive wood/polymer interphase within the wood particles. Using the X-ray CT scanning, the combined volume of the interphase was quantitatively determined to be about 56% of the wood particle volume. This knowledge is critically needed for the proper assessment of the wood particle content from the CT scans. The third part of the thesis reports on a research which is not part of the original MS project, and is still in progress. This part was included to demonstrate how the conclusions and methods derived in the previous two parts are applied in further research. Here, the X-ray CT scanning technique is applied to examine the morphological changes in WPCs resulting from accelerated weathering treatment and cyclic loading. It was found that significant initial tensile modulus loss in wood/PVC composites may be induced by the relatively low number of accelerated soak-dry and freeze-thaw weathering cycles. Although no significant modulus loss was observed for the specimens subjected to cyclic tensile loading, the reduced residual strength indicated a significant damage accumulation. In summary, X-ray CT scanning was found to be a promising and effective nondestructive technique for 3D in situ examination and morphological characterization of WPCs. The experimental methodologies employing various imaging tools (including X-ray CT scanning and 2D microscopy) and digital image processing methods are capable of characterizing WPCs, its component phases and the interphase returning statistically meaningful quantitative data.

Download or read book Wood Polymer Composites written by Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa and published by Springer. This book was released on 2022-04-29 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book comprehensively covers the different topics of wood polymer composite materials mainly synthesis methods for the composite materials, various characterization techniques to study the superior properties and insights on potential advanced applications. It also discusses the chemistry, fabrication process, properties, applications, recycling and life cycle assessment of wood polymer composites. This is a useful reference source for both engineers and researchers working in composite materials science as well as the students attending materials science, physics, chemistry and engineering courses.

Download or read book Wood Plastic Composites written by Anatole A. Klyosov and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-08-31 with total page 744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, practical guide to wood-plastic composites and their properties This is the first book that presents an overview of the main principles underlying the composition of wood-plastic composite (WPC) materials and their performance in the real world. Focusing on the characteristics of WPC materials rather than their manufacture, this guide bridges the gap between laboratory-based research and testing and the properties WPC materials exhibit when they're used in decks, railing systems, fences, and other common applications. Complete with practical examples and case studies, this guide: Describes compositions of WPC materials, including thermoplastics, cellulose fiber, minerals, additives, and their properties Covers mechanical properties, microbial resistance, water absorption, flammability, slip resistance, thermal expansion-contraction, sensitivity to oxidation and solar radiation, and rheological properties of hot melts of WPC Covers subjects that determine esthetics, properties, performance, and durability of wood-plastic composite products Includes comparisons of different ASTM methods and procedures that apply to specific properties This is a comprehensive, hands-on reference for scientists, engineers, and researchers working with wood-plastic composites in plastics and polymers, materials science, microbiology, rheology, plastic technology, and chemical engineering, as well as an outstanding text for graduate students in these disciplines. It's also an excellent resource for suppliers and WPC manufacturers, and an accessible guide for developers, homebuilders, and landscape architects who want to know more about wood-plastic composites and their performance in the real world.

Download or read book Environmental Impacts of Traditional and Innovative Forest based Bioproducts written by Andreja Kutnar and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-03-21 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive description of traditional and innovative forest-based bioproducts, from pulp and paper, wood-based composites and wood fuels to chemicals and fiber-based composites. The descriptions of different types of forest-based bioproducts are supplemented by the environmental impacts involved in their processing, use, and end-of-life phase. Further, the possibility of reusing, recycling and upgrading bioproducts at the end of their projected life cycle is discussed. As the intensity of demand for forest biomass is currently changing, forest-based industries need to respond with innovative products, business models, marketing and management. As such, the book concludes with a chapter on the bioproducts business and these products’ role in bioeconomies.

Download or read book Wood Polymer Composites written by Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book comprehensively covers the different topics of wood polymer composite materials mainly synthesis methods for the composite materials, various characterization techniques to study the superior properties and insights on potential advanced applications. It also discusses the chemistry, fabrication process, properties, applications, recycling and life cycle assessment of wood polymer composites. This is a useful reference source for both engineers and researchers working in composite materials science as well as the students attending materials science, physics, chemistry and engineering courses.

Download or read book Wood Composites written by Martin P Ansell and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2015-07-24 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent progress in enhancing and refining the performance and properties of wood composites by chemical and thermal modification and the application of smart multi-functional coatings have made them a particular area of interest for researchers. Wood Composites comprehensively reviews the whole field of wood composites, with particular focus on their materials, applications and engineering and scientific advances, including solutions inspired biomimetrically by the structure of wood and wood composites. Part One covers the materials used for wood composites and examines wood microstructure, and wood processing and adhesives for wood composites. Part Two explores the many applications of wood composites, for example plywood, fibreboard, chipboard, glulam, cross-laminated timber, I-beams and wood-polymer composites. The final part investigates advances in wood composites and looks at the preservation and modification of wood composites, environmental impacts and legislative obligations, nano-coatings and plasma treatment, biomimetic composite materials, the integration of wood composites with other materials and carbonized and mineralized wood composites. - Comprehensively reviews the entire field of wood composites in a single volume - Examines recent progress in enhancing and refining the performance and properties of wood composites by chemical and thermal modification and the application of smart multi-functional coatings - Explores the range of wood composites, including both new and traditional products

Download or read book Composites Made from Cellulose Based Materials and Thermoplastics usually Called Wood polymer Composites WPC Or Natural Fibre Composites NFC Test Methods for Characterisation of Compounds and Products written by British Standards Institute Staff and published by . This book was released on 1914-03-31 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thermoplastic polymers, Plastics, Mechanical testing, Wood, Cellulose, Fire tests, Test specimens, Wood fibres, Physical testing, Environmental testing, Composite materials, Thermal testing

Download or read book Bio Based Plastics written by Stephan Kabasci and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-10-02 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of bio-based plastics has developed significantly in the last 10 years and there is increasing pressure on industries to shift existing materials production from petrochemicals to renewables. Bio-based Plastics presents an up-to-date overview of the basic and applied aspects of bioplastics, focusing primarily on thermoplastic polymers for material use. Emphasizing materials currently in use or with significant potential for future applications, this book looks at the most important biopolymer classes such as polysaccharides, lignin, proteins and polyhydroxyalkanoates as raw materials for bio-based plastics, as well as materials derived from bio-based monomers like lipids, poly(lactic acid), polyesters, polyamides and polyolefines. Detailed consideration is also given to the market and availability of renewable raw materials, the importance of bio-based content and the aspect of biodegradability. Topics covered include: Starch Cellulose and cellulose acetate Materials based on chitin and chitosan Lignin matrix composites from natural resources Polyhydroxyalkanoates Poly(lactic acid) Polyesters, Polyamides and Polyolefins from biomass derived monomers Protein-based plastics Bio-based Plastics is a valuable resource for academic and industrial researchers who are interested in new materials, renewable resources, sustainability and polymerization technology. It will also prove useful for advanced students interested in the development of bio-based products and materials, green and sustainable chemistry, polymer chemistry and materials science. For more information on the Wiley Series in Renewable Resources, visit www.wiley.com/go/rrs