Wood-Plastic Composites presents an overview of the main principles underlying the composition of wood-plastic composite (WPC) materials and their performance in the real world.

Features:

• Describes compositions of WPC materials, including thermoplastics, cellulose fiber, minerals, additives, and their properties
• Covers mechanical properties, microbial resistance, water absorption, flammability, slip resistance, thermal expansion-contraction, sensitivity to oxidation and solar radiation, and rheological properties of hot melts of WPC
• Covers subjects that determine esthetics, properties, performance, and durability of wood-plastic composite products
• Includes comparisons of different ASTM methods and procedures that apply to specific properties

Contents

1. Foreword-Overview: Wood-Plastic Composites
2. Composition of Wood-Plastic Composite Deck Boards: Thermoplastics
3. Composition of Wood-Plastic Composites: Cellulose and Lignocellulose Fillers
4. Composite of Wood-Plastic Composites: Mineral Fillers
5. Composition of Wood-Plastic Composites: Coupling Agents
6. Density (Specific Gravity) of Wood-Plastic Composites and Its Effect on WPC Properties
7. Flexural Strength (MOR) and Flexural Modulus (MOE) of Composite Materials and Profiles
8. Compressive and Tensile Strength and Modulus of Composite Profiles
9. Linear Shrinkage of Extruded Wood-Plastic Composites
10. Temperature Driven Expansion-Contraction of Composite Deck Boards: Linear Coefficient of Thermal Expansion-Contraction
11. Slip Resistance and Coefficient of Friction of Composite Deck Boards
12. Water Absorption by Composite Materials and Related Effects
13. Microbial Degradation of Wood-Plastic Composite Materials and "Black Spots" on the Surface: Mold Resistance
14. Flammability and Fire Rating of Wood-Plastic Composites
15. Thermo- and Photooxidative Degradation and Lifetime of Composite Building Materials
16. Photooxidation and Fading of Composite Building Materials
17. Rheology and a Selection of Incoming Plastics for Composite Materials

Index

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