Controlling the orientation and spatial distribution of
discontinuous fibers in composite materials enables product
properties to be tailored to anticipated use. Electric
fields are already (albeit rarely) used to affect alignment
in lignocellulosic (LC) fiber composites. The use of
magnetic fields has not, however, been suggested or
explored; this is...
The mechanical performance of composite materials is determined by the mechanical properties of their individual components and the effective load transfer between these components. Binders are commonly used to bond composite components together and to provide effective load transfer between them. In wood-based composites the binder-component load transfer occurs at...