Anatole A. Klyosov

Wood-Plastic Composites

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A comprehensive, practical guide to wood-plastic composites and their properties

This is the first book that presents an overview of the main principles underlying the composition of wood-plastic composite (WPC) materials and their performance in the real world. Focusing on the characteristics of WPC materials rather than their manufacture, this guide bridges the gap between laboratory-based research and testing and the properties WPC materials exhibit when they're used in decks, railing systems, fences, and other common applications. Complete with practical examples and case studies, this guide:
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Describes compositions of WPC materials, including thermoplastics, cellulose fiber, minerals, additives, and their properties
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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
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Covers subjects that determine esthetics, properties, performance, and durability of wood-plastic composite products
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Includes comparisons of different ASTM methods and procedures that apply to specific properties

This is a comprehensive, hands-on reference for scientists, engineers, and researchers working with wood-plastic composites in plastics and polymers, materials science, microbiology, rheology, plastic technology, and chemical engineering, as well as an outstanding text for graduate students in these disciplines. It's also an excellent resource for suppliers and WPC manufacturers, and an accessible guide for developers, homebuilders, and landscape architects who want to know more about wood-plastic composites and their performance in the real world.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 736
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. August 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 161mm x 43mm
• Gewicht: 1145g
• ISBN-13: 9780470148914
• ISBN-10: 0470148918
• Artikelnr.: 22897390

Autorenporträt

Anatole A. Klyosov, PHD, was Consulting Vice President of LDI Composites Co. (formerly Kadant Composites, where he was Vice President of research and development). Dr. Klyosov was also professor of biochemistry at Harvard University for eight years. He is currently Chief Scientist at Pro-Pharmaceuticals, Inc. He has published almost 300 peer-reviewed articles, thirty-five patents, and a number of books.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface. 1. Foreword-Overview Wood-Plastic Composites. 2. Composition of
wood-plastic composites: thermoplastics. 3. Composition of wood-plastic
composites: cellulose and lignocellulose fillers. 4. Composition 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-Contracctin 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. References.
Index.