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Description Author: George Wypych 10-ISBN 1-884207-75-8 13-ISBN 978-1-884207-75-4pages: 325, figures: 206, tables: 69 Summary Before synthetic materials found a place in our lives, men and women relied on natural materials to build their houses, churches, buildings, to make their clothing and all other articles which societies required. These "traditional" materials were used with little or no...
Description Author: S.M. Hallwell ISBN 978-0-08041960-2 Published: 1992Review Report119 pages, softbound Summary This report describes the theory of weathering and its effect on polymer properties, methods of stabilization and natural and accelerated weathering tests. The problems associated with particular polymers used in outdoor applications are explained. 461 abstracts and references complete the report. Materials: PVC, polyolefins,...
Description Author: A. A. Kyosov ISBN 978-0-470-14891-4 Published: 2007Pages 697, Hardcover Summary 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...
Description Author: K. Oksman, M. Sain ISBN 978-1-4200761-1-0 Published: 2008 Summary Wood-polymer composites (WPC) are materials in which wood is impregnated with monomers that are then polymerized 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...