| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884948 | Radiation Physics and Chemistry | 2006 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Wood/polymer composites (WPC) have been prepared from pinewood with different compounds using gamma irradiation: butyl acrylate, butyl methacrylate, styrene, acrylamide, acrylonitrile, and unsaturated polyester styrene resin. The polymer loading was determined with respect to the compound concentration and the irradiation dose. The polymer loading increases generally with increase in the monomer or polymer concentration. Tensile and compression strength have been improved in the four cases, but no improvement was observed using unsaturated polyester styrene resin or acrylamide.
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Authors
Zaki Ajji,