This study uses a combination of wood flour, obtained from kiwi twigs, together with refined fibers and polypropylene material to make a hybrid composite of polypropylene/wood/fiber. The materials were mixed in a twin-screw extruder, and the samples were
Abdollah Hosseinzadeh
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Polymers used in thin films or substrates contribute to several environmental issues hence biodegradable materials should be used instead. In order to overcome this issue, the use of sustainable filler and reinforcements are needed to replace the ...
N.A. Azra, Master Degree +5 more
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Investigation Of press Temperature And press Time On Physical And Mechanical Properties Of OSB Board Made of Aspen [PDF]
In this study, effects of press temperature and press time on the physical and mechanical properties on the OSB has made from Aspen were investigated.
Aliakbar Ramtin +2 more
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Long-term water absorption and thickness swelling and determine their characteristics in wood flour/polypropylene/Nano SiO2 nanocomposite [PDF]
The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of nano SiO2 on long-term water absorption and thickness swelling, humidity coefficient diffusion and thickness swelling rate of wood plastic composite.
Saeed Ismaeilimoghadam +3 more
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Crop residues used as lignocellulose materials for particleboards formulation
Efforts to reduce pressure on use of wood in particleboard formulation have included the use of non-wood materials such as crop residues. Physical and mechanical properties are determined by the number of the hydroxyl (-OH) groups.
Stephen Warui Kariuki +3 more
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Preparation of cellulose-nylon composite in liquid phase using macro-waves [PDF]
Dissolution and Cellulose-Nylon composites preparation in liquid phase was studied. BMIMCl ionic liquid was synthesized in the laboratory and was used to perform the dissolution purpose.
Ebrahim HojatiMarvast +2 more
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The Effect Type of Chemical Treatment of Wood Material on Physical, Mechanical and Morphological Properties of Wood Flour / Polypropylene Hybrid Composite [PDF]
This study aimed to investigate the effect of chemical treatment of wood material on functional properties of wood flour / polypropylene hybrid composite.
masih masoudifar +3 more
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Investigating water absorption and thickness swelling tendencies of polymeric composite materials for external wall application in refrigerated vehicles [PDF]
Replacing external metallic wall of refrigerated vehicles has been on the front burner in many published works as weight of the metallic insulated panel continues to pose a challenge on refrigeration unit and environment. As a follow - up to this problem
Adekomaya, O., Adama, K.
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This research aims to evaluate the physico-mechanical properties of wood-plastic composites produced with recycled polyethylene terephthalate, high-density polyethylene, low-density polyethylene and polypropylene, and sawdust from the following species ...
Yonny Martinez-Lopez +4 more
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ASSESSMENT OF SELECTED PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF CEMENT BONDED BOARD PRODUCED FROM Gliricidia sepium (AGUNMANIYE) [PDF]
Selected physical and mechanical properties of cement bonded board produced from Gliricidia sepium were assessed. The following board properties were evaluated, water absorption, thickness swelling, water absorption and thickness swelling following ...
John Tosin ALADEJANA +1 more
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