Wood-Polymers Composites

Other author Oksman, K. Editor
Other author Sain, M. Editor
Format Electronic
Publication InfoBoca Raton : CRC Press LLC Florence : Taylor & Francis Group [Distributor]
Description384 p. ill 09.300 x 06.200 in.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from eBook - Materials Science 2008
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Summary Annotation Wood-polymer composites (WPC) are materials in which wood is impregnated with monomers that are then polymerized 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 behavior 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 will be a valuable reference for all those using and studying these important materials.
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ISBN9781420076110
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