Journal article
Effects of processing method and fiber size on the structure and properties of wood–plastic composites
Composites. Part A, Applied science and manufacturing, Vol.40(1), pp.80-85
2009
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/118183
Abstract
The aim of this study was to understand the roles of processing method and fiber size on the properties of wood–plastic composites (WPC). Composites were manufactured using extrusion or injection molding (IM) and fibers of different fiber length-to-diameter (L/D) ratio. IM resulted in better mechanical properties and lower water absorption and swelling than extrusion. These differences can be explained by the structure and surface quality of the composites. Fiber L/D ratio had a beneficial effect on mechanical properties but resulted in decreased water absorption characteristics. These results allow identifying a suitable forming process and/or fiber size according to application needs. This study provides a better understanding of the relationships between processing method, fiber characteristics, and composite behavior.
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- Title
- Effects of processing method and fiber size on the structure and properties of wood–plastic composites
- Creators
- Sebastien Migneault - Centre de recherche sur le bois, Université Laval, Que., Canada G1V 0A6Ahmed Koubaa - Chaire de recherche du Canada en valorisation, caractérisation et transformation du bois, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, 445 boul. de l’Université, Rouyn-Noranda, Que., Canada J9X 5E4Fouad Erchiqui - Chaire de recherche du Canada en valorisation, caractérisation et transformation du bois, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, 445 boul. de l’Université, Rouyn-Noranda, Que., Canada J9X 5E4Abdelkader Chaala - Service de recherche et d’expertise en transformation des produits forestiers, 25 rue Armand-Sinclair, Amqui Que., Canada G5J 1K3Karl Englund - Wood Materials and Engineering Laboratory, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-1806, USAMichael P Wolcott - Wood Materials and Engineering Laboratory, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-1806, USA
- Publication Details
- Composites. Part A, Applied science and manufacturing, Vol.40(1), pp.80-85
- Academic Unit
- Composite Materials and Engineering Center; Office of Clean Technology
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- Identifiers
- 99900548318701842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article