Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering · 1992 · 21 citations · 3 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceMechanical Behavior Of MaterialsPolymer ChemistryPolymer MaterialsComposite MaterialsMaterial PropertiesPolymer CompositesTimber MaterialsWood MaterialsPhysical Properties Of TimberSwelling BehaviorSwelling Behavior AnalysisSwelling PotentialTensile StrengthWater UptakeWood CompositesWood-based Composite Materials
Abstract Wood-plastic composites were prepared by γ-radiation with five types of low-grade timbers of Bangladesh using methylmethacrylate as monomer. Water-swelling behavior of both wood and its WPC was studied. The water uptake by the WPC was found to be lower compared to the untreated wood. Higher tensile strength values were obtained with untreated WPC than with the corresponding timbers both before and after the water-swelling treatments.
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