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...
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...
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...