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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...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: -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...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: 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...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Development of an Accelerated Method for Assessing Decay of Wood Plastic Composites (WPC' s). Abstract

Determining fracture toughness by orthogonal cutting of polyethylene and wood-polyethylene composites

Creator:: Semrick, Kalin
Abstract:: The purpose of this thesis was to evaluate orthogonal cutting as a method to determine the fracture toughness of low and high density polyethylene and wood plastic composites. A test fixture was developed to capture normal and tangential cutting forces at variable depth and rake angle. A tool interface method...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: toughness of low and high density polyethylene and wood plastic composites. A test fixture was developed to

Direct coupling of imaging to morphology-based numerical modeling as a tool for mechanics analysis of wood plastic composites

Creator:: Lin, Xiang
Abstract:: Polymeric composites reinforced with bio-materials have advantages over composites with synthetic reinforcements. Bio-based composites use low-cost and renewable reinforcements, have nonabrasive properties for machining, have improved damping characteristics, and have potential for energy recycling. However, the limited use of bio-based composites is because their mechanical properties are typically much lower...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: to Morphology-Based Numerical Modeling as a Tool for Mechanics Analysis of Wood Plastic Composites

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

Creator:: Gabrielli, Christopher P.
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Interfacial shear strength of wood-plastic composites

Creator:: Rogers, James F.
Abstract:: 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,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: 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...
Resource Type:: 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...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Morphological Characterization of Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) with Advanced Imaging Tools: Developing

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Investigation of new compatibilizer systems for wood-polyethylene composites

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

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

Determining fracture toughness by orthogonal cutting of polyethylene and wood-polyethylene composites

Direct coupling of imaging to morphology-based numerical modeling as a tool for mechanics analysis of wood plastic composites

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

Interfacial shear strength of wood-plastic composites

Consumer perceptions of decking material

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

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