Effects of processing method and fiber size on the structure and properties of wood–plastic composites

Autor:	Michael P. Wolcott, Ahmed Koubaa, Fouad Erchiqui, Sébastien Migneault, Abdelkader Chaala, Karl Englund
Rok vydání:	2009
Předmět:	Materials science Absorption of water Composite number Forming processes Molding (process) law.invention Magazine Mechanics of Materials law Ceramics and Composites medicine Extrusion Fiber Composite material Swelling medicine.symptom
Zdroj:	Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 40:80-85
ISSN:	1359-835X
Popis:	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.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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