Characterization of wood polymer composite and design of root trainer

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. N. Chitra ◽  
R. M. Abhilash ◽  
Shakti Singh Chauhan ◽  
G. S. Venkatesh ◽  
N. D. Shivkumar
Keyword(s):  
Polymer Composite ◽  
Wood Polymer ◽  
Wood Polymer Composite

Characterization of Wood-Polymer Composite prepared by Muchelia macclurei Wood and Methyl Methacrylate Monomer

2011 ◽  
Vol 311-313 ◽  
pp. 177-180
Author(s):  
Yong Feng Li ◽  
Yun Lin Fu ◽  
Hua Wei Huang ◽  
Yi Xing Liu
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Polymer Composite ◽  
Wood Cell Wall ◽  
In Situ Polymerization ◽  
Wood Polymer ◽  
Methacrylate Monomer ◽  
Methyl Methacrylate Monomer ◽  
Wood Polymer Composite

Michelia macclurei wood with moderate strength is a fast-growing wood in South China. However, it has not been fully utilized. We first prepared it into wood-polymer composite with purpose of good performance by impregnating methyl methacrylate monomer (MMA) into wood pores and following in-situ polymerization. The micro structure of wood-polymer composite, and the morphology and reaction of polymer in wood were characterized by SEM, FTIR and XRD. The SEM observation showed that the MMA monomer polymerized into polymer under the employed conditions and filled up wood cell cavity. FTIR analysis indicated that the monomer rarely reacted with wood cell wall during its polymerization. XRD characterized that the polymer from MMA monomer mainly physically existed in wood pores and remained as an amorphous form.

Characterization of Wood-Polymer Composite Fabricated by Polymerization of Methyl Methacrylate and Styrene within Wood

2012 ◽  
Vol 174-177 ◽  
pp. 826-829
Author(s):  
Yong Feng Li ◽  
Xiao Ying Dong ◽  
Yi Xing Liu
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Polymer Composite ◽  
In Situ Polymerization ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Thermal Conditions ◽  
Wood Polymer ◽  
And Storage ◽  
Wood Polymer Composite

The fast-growing poplar wood, Populus ussuriensis Kom, was prepared into wood-polymer composite by the in-situ polymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) and styrene (St) under vacuum/pressure and subsequent catalyst-thermal conditions. SEM observation, FTIR, XRD and DMA analysis indicated that the resulted polymer well filled up wood cell lumen in an amorphous form and physically reinforce wood matrix, which resulted in the improvement of glass transition temperature and storage modulus of wood. Such method could endow low-quality wood with potential value-added applications.

scholarly journals Environmental impacts of wooden, plastic, and wood-polymer composite pallet: a life cycle assessment approach

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md.Musharof Hussain Khan ◽  
Ivan Deviatkin ◽  
Jouni Havukainen ◽  
Mika Horttanainen
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Global Warming ◽  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Polymer Composite ◽  
Global Warming Potential ◽  
Consequential Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Wood Polymer ◽  
Biogenic Carbon ◽  
Wood Polymer Composite

Abstract Purpose Waste recycling is one of the essential tools for the European Union’s transition towards a circular economy. One of the possibilities for recycling wood and plastic waste is to utilise it to produce composite product. This study analyses the environmental impacts of producing composite pallets made of wood and plastic waste from construction and demolition activities in Finland. It also compares these impacts with conventional wooden and plastic pallets made of virgin materials. Methods Two different life cycle assessment methods were used: attributional life cycle assessment and consequential life cycle assessment. In both of the life cycle assessment studies, 1000 trips were considered as the functional unit. Furthermore, end-of-life allocation formula such as 0:100 with a credit system had been used in this study. This study also used sensitivity analysis and normalisation calculation to determine the best performing pallet. Result and discussion In the attributional cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment, wood-polymer composite pallets had the lowest environmental impact in abiotic depletion potential (fossil), acidification potential, eutrophication potential, global warming potential (including biogenic carbon), global warming potential (including biogenic carbon) with indirect land-use change, and ozone depletion potential. In contrast, wooden pallets showed the lowest impact on global warming potential (excluding biogenic carbon). In the consequential life cycle assessment, wood-polymer composite pallets showed the best environmental impact in all impact categories. In both attributional and consequential life cycle assessments, plastic pallet had the maximum impact. The sensitivity analysis and normalisation calculation showed that wood-polymer composite pallets can be a better choice over plastic and wooden pallet. Conclusions The overall results of the pallets depends on the methodological approach of the LCA. However, it can be concluded that the wood-polymer composite pallet can be a better choice over the plastic pallet and, in most cases, over the wooden pallet. This study will be of use to the pallet industry and relevant stakeholders.

Recycling Waste Wood of Construction

2016 ◽  
Vol 871 ◽  
pp. 126-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larisa Grigorieva ◽  
Pavel Oleinik
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Polymer Composite ◽  
Wood Waste ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Polymer Composite Materials ◽  
Comparative Characteristic ◽  
Complicated Shape ◽  
Waste Wood ◽  
Wood Polymer ◽  
Wood Polymer Composite

The article considers contemporary methods and especially recycling of wood waste. The volume of wood waste is constantly growing due to the increase in the number of buildings subject to demolition or dismantling, reconstruction and repair works. The article contains the main requirements to the raw material derived from waste. Advantages of products made from wood-polymer composite materials on physic mechanical parameters. The comparative characteristic of cost for the production of wood-polymer plastic. It is noted that production made from wood polymer composite materials has unlimited product range, including boards, various profiled molded and moulded details with complicated shape (the board for the floor, skirting board, baguette, etc).

Effects of the Temperature and UV Radiation on the Antimicrobial Action of Bactericidal Wood Polymer Composite (BWPC)

2011 ◽  
Vol 299-300 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-33
Author(s):  
Jair Fiori Júnior ◽  
Raquel Piletti ◽  
Tatiana Barichello ◽  
Mara G.N. Quadri ◽  
Humberto G. Riella ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polymer Composite ◽  
Uv Radiation ◽  
Antimicrobial Action ◽  
Wood Polymer ◽  
Wood Polymer Composite

Wood-Polymer Composite Prepared by In Situ Synthesis of Copolymer within Wood and its Dimensional Stability

2010 ◽  
Vol 150-151 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Yong Feng Li ◽  
Chi Jiang ◽  
Duo Jun Lv ◽  
Xiao Ying Dong ◽  
Yi Xing Liu
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Porous Structure ◽  
Polymer Composite ◽  
Dimensional Stability ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Hydroxyl Groups ◽  
Wood Polymer ◽  
Volume Swelling ◽  
Wood Polymer Composite

In order to improve the value-added applications of low-quality wood, a novel Wood-Polymer Composite was fabricated by in-situ synthesis of copolymer from monomers within wood porous structure. The structure was characterized with SEM and FTIR, and its dimensional stability was also tested. The SEM observations showed that copolymer filled up wood pores and contact tightly with wood matrix, indicating strong interactions between them. FTIR analysis indicated that when the monomers copolymerized in situ wood porous structure, they also reacted with wood matrix by reaction of hydroxyl groups and ester groups, indicating chemical bond between the two phases, which is agreement with SEM observations. The volume swelling efficiency and contact angle of such composite were higher than those of wood, respectively, indicating good dimensional stability involving volume swelling efficiency and contact angle. Such composite could be potentially applied in fields of construction, traffic and indoor decoration.

Performance of Wood-Polymer Composite Prepared by In Situ Synthesis of Terpolymer within Wood

2010 ◽  
Vol 34-35 ◽  
pp. 1165-1169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Feng Li ◽  
Bao Gang Wang ◽  
Qi Liang Fu ◽  
Yi Xing Liu ◽  
Xiao Ying Dong
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Porous Structure ◽  
Polymer Composite ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Untreated Wood ◽  
Modulus Of Rupture ◽  
Hydroxyl Group ◽  
Wood Polymer ◽  
Wood Polymer Composite

In order to improve the value-added applications of low-quality wood, a novel composite, wood-polymer composite, was fabricated by in-situ terpolymerization of MMA, VAc and St within wood porous structure. The structure of the composite and the reaction of monomers within wood were both analyzed by SEM and FTIR, and the mechanical properties were also evaluated. The SEM observation showed that the polymer mainly filled up wood pores, suggesting good polymerizating crafts. The FTIR results indicated that under the employed crafts, three monomers terpolymerized in wood porous structure, and grafted onto wood matrix through reaction of ester group from monomers and hydroxyl group from wood components, suggesting chemical combination between the two phases. The mechanical properties of the wood-polymer composite involving modulus of rupture, compressive strength, wearability and hardness were improved 69%, 68%, 36% and 210% over those of untreated wood, respectively. Such method seems to be an effective way to converting low-quality wood to high-quality wood.

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