Advances in Wood Composites II
Advances in Wood Composites II

Author: Antonios N. Papadopoulos

Publisher: MDPI

Published: 2020-11-09

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 3039435213

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Wood composites have shown very good performance and substantial service lives when correctly specified for the exposure risks present. The selection of an appropriate product for the job should be accompanied by decisions about the appropriate protection, whether this is by design, by preservative treatment, or by wood modification techniques. This Special Issue, “Advances in Wood Composites II”, presents recent progress in enhancing and refining the performance and properties of wood composites by chemical and thermal modification and the application of smart nanomaterials. Such enhancements and refinements have made wood composites a particular area of interest for researchers. In addition, this Special Issue reviews some important aspects in the field of wood composites, with particular focus on their materials, applications, and engineering and scientific advances, including solutions inspired biomimetically by the structure of wood and wood composites. This Special Issue, as a collection of 14 original contributions, provides selected examples of recent advances in wood composites.

Wood Composites
Wood Composites

Author: Martin P Ansell

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2015-07-24

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13: 1782424776

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Recent progress in enhancing and refining the performance and properties of wood composites by chemical and thermal modification and the application of smart multi-functional coatings have made them a particular area of interest for researchers. Wood Composites comprehensively reviews the whole field of wood composites, with particular focus on their materials, applications and engineering and scientific advances, including solutions inspired biomimetrically by the structure of wood and wood composites. Part One covers the materials used for wood composites and examines wood microstructure, and wood processing and adhesives for wood composites. Part Two explores the many applications of wood composites, for example plywood, fibreboard, chipboard, glulam, cross-laminated timber, I-beams and wood-polymer composites. The final part investigates advances in wood composites and looks at the preservation and modification of wood composites, environmental impacts and legislative obligations, nano-coatings and plasma treatment, biomimetic composite materials, the integration of wood composites with other materials and carbonized and mineralized wood composites. - Comprehensively reviews the entire field of wood composites in a single volume - Examines recent progress in enhancing and refining the performance and properties of wood composites by chemical and thermal modification and the application of smart multi-functional coatings - Explores the range of wood composites, including both new and traditional products

Recent Advances in the Processing of Wood-Plastic Composites
Recent Advances in the Processing of Wood-Plastic Composites

Author: Jin Kuk Kim

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2010-12-16

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 3642148778

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Wood-plastic composite (WPC) is a non-recyclable composite material lumber or timber made of recycled plastic and wood wastes which has become one of the most dynamic sectors of the plastics industry in this decade. It is used in numerous applications, such as, outdoor deck floors, railings, fences, landscaping timbers, park benches, window and door frames. This book starts with a brief glimpse at the basic structures and properties of WPCs. Aspects such as surface treatment, machinery used and testing types of WPCs are also covered. The following chapters of the book give a view of foam technology, flame retardant properties and colour retardant properties of WPCs. The way morphology affects or controls the physical and mechanical behaviours of the finished materials is discussed. Finally, the authors give an overview of the applications of wood-plastic composites in daily life. The book may serve as a source book for scientists wishing to work in this field.

Wood Polymer Composites
Wood Polymer Composites

Author: Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2022-04-29

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9789811616082

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This book comprehensively covers the different topics of wood polymer composite materials mainly synthesis methods for the composite materials, various characterization techniques to study the superior properties and insights on potential advanced applications. It also discusses the chemistry, fabrication process, properties, applications, recycling and life cycle assessment of wood polymer composites. This is a useful reference source for both engineers and researchers working in composite materials science as well as the students attending materials science, physics, chemistry and engineering courses.

Wood-Polymer Composites
Wood-Polymer Composites

Author: K O Niska

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2008-05-29

Total Pages: 383

ISBN-13: 1845694570

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Wood-polymer composites (WPC) are materials in which wood is impregnated with monomers that are then polymerised in the wood to tailor the material for special applications. The resulting properties of these materials, from lightness and enhanced mechanical properties to greater sustainability, has meant a growing number of applications in such areas as building, construction and automotive engineering. This important book reviews the manufacture of wood-polymer composites, how their properties can be assessed and improved and their range of uses.After an introductory chapter, the book reviews key aspects of manufacture, including raw materials, manufacturing technologies and interactions between wood and synthetic polymers. Building on this foundation, the following group of chapters discusses mechanical and other properties such as durability, creep behaviour and processing performance. The book concludes by looking at orientated wood-polymer composites, wood-polymer composite foams, at ways of assessing performance and at the range of current and future applications.With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors, Wood-polymer composites is a valuable reference for all those using and studying these important materials. - Provides a comprehensive survey of major new developments in wood-polymer composites - Reviews the key aspects of manufacture, including raw materials and manufacturing technologies - Discusses properties such as durability, creep behaviour and processing performance

Handbook of Wood Chemistry and Wood Composites
Handbook of Wood Chemistry and Wood Composites

Author: Roger M. Rowell

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2005-02-18

Total Pages: 505

ISBN-13: 0203492439

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The degradable nature of high-performance, wood-based materials is an attractive advantage when considering environmental factors such as sustainability, recycling, and energy/resource conservation. The Handbook of Wood Chemistry and Wood Composites provides an excellent guide to the latest concepts and technologies in wood chemistry and bio-based composites. The book analyzes the chemical composition and physical properties of wood cellulose and its response to natural processes of degradation. It describes safe and effective chemical modifications to strengthen wood against biological, chemical, and mechanical degradation without using toxic, leachable, or corrosive chemicals. Expert researchers provide insightful analyses of the types of chemical modifications applied to polymer cell walls in wood, emphasizing the mechanisms of reaction involved and resulting changes in performance properties. These include modifications that increase water repellency, fire retardancy, and resistance to ultraviolet light, heat, moisture, mold, and other biological organisms. The text also explores modifications that increase mechanical strength, such as lumen fill, monomer polymer penetration, and plasticization. The Handbook of Wood Chemistry and Wood Composites concludes with the latest applications, such as adhesives, geotextiles, and sorbents, and future trends in the use of wood-based composites in terms of sustainable agriculture, biodegradability and recycling, and economics. Incorporating over 30 years of teaching experience, the esteemed editor of this handbook is well-attuned to educational demands as well as industry standards and research trends.

Composites and Nanocomposites
Composites and Nanocomposites

Author: A. K. Haghi

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2013-03-01

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 1466568763

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This new book provides a solid understanding of the recent developments in the field of composites and nanocomposites. It explains the significance of the new fillers, such as graphene and arbon nanotubes in different matrix systems. The application of these materials in biological and others fields also makes this book unique. This detailed

Processing, Properties, and Design of Advanced Ceramics and Composites II
Processing, Properties, and Design of Advanced Ceramics and Composites II

Author: Narottam P. Bansal

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2018-02-05

Total Pages: 469

ISBN-13: 1119455456

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Processing, Properties, and Design of Advanced Ceramics and Composites II, Ceramic Transactions Volume 261 Narottam P. Bansal, Ricardo H. R. Castro, Michael Jenkins, Amit Bandyopadhyay, Susmita Bose, Amar Bhalla, J.P. Singh, Morsi M. Mahmoud, Gary Pickrell, and Sylvia Johnson; Editors This proceedings volume contains a collection of 36 papers (~350 pages) from the following symposia held during the 2016 Materials Science and Technology (MS&T’16) meeting held in Salt Lake City, UT, October 24-27, 2016: Advanced Materials for Harsh Environments Advances in Dielectric Materials and Electronic Devices Advances in Ceramic Matrix Composites Ceramic Optical Materials Controlled Synthesis, Processing, and Applications of Structural and Functional Nanomaterials Innovative Processing and Synthesis of Ceramics, Glasses and Composites International Standards for Properties and Performance of Advanced Ceramics Multifunctional Oxides Rustum Roy Memorial Symposium on Processing and Performance of Materials Using Microwaves, Electric, and Magnetic Fields Sintering and Related Powder Processing Science and Technology Surface Properties of Biomaterials Thermal Protection Materials and Systems Zirconia Based Materials for Cutting Edge Technology

Innovative Processing and Manufacturing of Advanced Ceramics and Composites II
Innovative Processing and Manufacturing of Advanced Ceramics and Composites II

Author: Tatsuki Ohji

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2014-02-03

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 1118771508

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Contains collection of papers from the below symposia held during the 10th Pacific Rim Conference on Ceramic and Glass Technology (PacRim10), June 2-7, 2013, in Coronado, California 2012: Novel, Green, and Strategic Processing and Manufacturing Technologies Polymer Derived Ceramics and Composites Advanced Powder Processing and Manufacturing Technologies Synthesis and Processing of Materials Using Electric Fields/Currents

Processing and Properties of Advanced Ceramics and Composites II
Processing and Properties of Advanced Ceramics and Composites II

Author: Narottam P. Bansal

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-10-01

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 0470930942

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Three international symposia “Innovative Processing and Synthesis of Ceramics, Glasses and Composites”, “Ceramic Matrix Composites”, and “Microwave Processing of Ceramics” were held during Materials Science & Technology 2009 Conference & Exhibition (MS&T’09), Pittsburgh, PA, October 25-29, 2009. These symposia provided an international forum for scientists, engineers, and technologists to discuss and exchange state-of-the-art ideas, information, and technology on advanced methods and approaches for processing, synthesis and characterization of ceramics, glasses, and composites. A total of 83 papers, including 20 invited talks, were presented in the form of oral and poster presentations. Authors from 19 countries (Austria, Belarus, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, U.K., and the United States) participated. The speakers represented universities, industries, and government research laboratories.