Wood-plastic composites (WPCs) are composite materials made of wood fiber/wood flour and ... Wood-plastic composites were first introduced into the decking market in the early 1990s. ... WPCs may be produced from either virgin or recycled thermoplastics including HDPE, LDPE, PVC, PP, ABS, PS, and PLA.
Perhaps most recognizable as decking materials, wood-plastic composites in fact ... plastic materials, while simultaneously promoting the use of recycled wood.
Mar 7, 2018 ... Durability of wood plastic composites manufactured from recycled plastic ... xenon-arc light and freeze-thaw cycling on wood plastic composites extruded from a recycled plastic was studied. ..... European commission . 2015.
Dec 17, 2017 ... Keywords: wood-plastic composites; lignocellulosic fibers; ... fixtures, such as window frames, fencing, roofing, decking and siding . It is well ..... composites based on recycled and virgin high-density polyethylene (HDPE).
Sep 1, 2005 ... Not the wood-plastic composite (WPC) manufacturers because the materials ... developed the first quality standards in the world for wood-composite decking. ... first pelletizes wood flour or fiber and virgin or recycled HDPE.