The growing interest in bioplastics is largely attributed to their environmental benefits and their potential to remediate petrochemical polymers[1]. Among biobased polymers, cellulose has gained considerable attention due to its …
Cellulose based plastics are gaining global interest for their numerous applications. Softwood and hardwood logs are used to produce cellulose fibres. Thermoplastic cellulose esters are promising materials for bioplastic packing. …
Wood flour usage in thermoplastic composites can lower the cost of the material and can also increase the strength and stiffness of thermoplastic composites. However, wood flour requires their surface …
This research investigates the properties of the wood-plastic composites, which are made of polypropylene matrix and birch wood as a filler. Wood plastic composites have already been widely researched materials …
False heartwood is a phenomenon where penetration of oxygen discolors the wood. It is an undesirable defect which influences the applications of the wood. The properties and formation of false …
Cellulose is the most abundant biopolymer, however, its full potential has yet to be reached since 3% is only utilized (Onwukamike et al., 2018). The long-term goal is to replace …
Cellulose is the most abundant biopolymer in the world. Small diameter softwood and hardwood logs are used for pulping process to produce cellulose fibres for paper production. Thermoplastic cellulose esters …
