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  • Investigation of new compatibilizer systems for wood-polyethylene composites

    Creator:
    Geng, Yu
    Abstract:
    Wood-plastic composites (WPCs) are one of the fastest-growing sectors of the wood composites industry. However, the strengths of WPCs are typically low because of the poor interfacial adhesion between hydrophilic wood and hydrophobic thermoplastics. A compatibilizer that can form bridges between wood and plastics is required to give WPCs desirable...
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    Dissertation
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    -plastic composites (WPCs) are one of the fastest-growing sectors of the wood composites industry. However

  • Improved interfacial adhesion in wood-plastic composites : Development of new compatibilizers

    Creator:
    Zhang, Cheng
    Abstract:
    In wood-plastic composites (WPCs) a compatibilizer is often used to improve the interfacial adhesion between the hydrophilic wood filler and the hydrophobic plastic matrix. At present, while the basic concepts of compatibilization are understood, the optimized chemical structures of an effective compatibilizer, including the ideal structures of the wood-binding domain...
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    Dissertation
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    Adhesion in Wood-Plastic Composites: Development of New Compatibilizers Abstract approved: Kaichang Li

  • Development of an Accelerated Method for Assessing Decay of Wood Plastic Composites (WPC's)

    Creator:
    Silva Guzman, Jose Antonio
    Abstract:
    This study examined the decay resistance of the pine and maple components of wood plastic composites (WPC' s) of varying thicknesses exposed on several culture media to wood decay fungi under laboratory conditions. The ability of malt agar extract (MEA), potato dextrose agar (PDA), amended basal salts, sawdust (maple and...
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    Dissertation
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    : Development of an Accelerated Method for Assessing Decay of Wood Plastic Composites (WPC' s). Abstract

  • Chemical modification of wood : dimensional stabilization of viscoelastic thermal compressed wood

    Creator:
    Gabrielli, Christopher P.
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    The tendency of wood to shrink and swell with changing moisture content remains as one of the most significant challenges to using wood in its many applications. Viscoelastic Thermal Compression (VTC) has been shown to significantly increase the density, strength and stiffness of wood. However, dimensional stability is still a...
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    Masters Thesis

  • Cellulose reinforced high density polyethylene

    Creator:
    Palaniyandi, Velmurugan
    Abstract:
    High density polyethylene (HDPE) is a ubiquitous material with versatile properties. It is produced and used in greater volume than any other thermoplastic. HDPE is often filled with a variety of materials for various applications. Glass fiber and wood flour are two common fillers for HDPE. Recently there has been...
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    Masters Thesis

  • Interfacial shear strength of wood-plastic composites

    Creator:
    Rogers, James F.
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    This study examined the relationship of interfacial shear strength (IFSS) and bending strength (MOR) of several different wood-plastic composites (WPC's). Plastics utilized were high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP). Pine and oak were used as the wood species. Compatibilizers used included maleicanhydride polyethylene (MAPE), polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (PMDI), KymeneTM,...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Wood-Plastic Composites Abstract approved: John Simonsen This study examined the relationship of

  • Consumer perceptions of decking material

    Creator:
    Thomas, Jon M.
    Abstract:
    Wood remains the most popular material for deck construction. For centuries, consumers have chosen wood because of its desirable qualities and aesthetics. In recent years, wood plastic composites (WPC's) have seen rising demand as alternatives to wood decks, despite a large price premium. In addition, the removal of CCA treated...
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    Masters Thesis

  • Morphological characterization of wood plastic composite (WPC) with advanced imaging tools : developing methodologies for reliable phase and internal damage characterization

    Creator:
    Wang, Yi
    Abstract:
    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...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : Morphological Characterization of Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) with Advanced Imaging Tools: Developing