| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6716544 | Construction and Building Materials | 2018 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The mechanical and physical properties of wood-plastic composites (WPCs) were determined as function of different contents of nanoclay, talcum, and calcium carbonate as filler. It appears that the specimens made with 7â¯wt% calcium carbonate content resulted in the highest strength values. The modulus of rupture of the samples linearly increased with increasing amount of filler. The WPCs specimens having 9â¯wt% nanoclay showed the lowest dimensional stability in the form of water absorption and thickness swelling. An addition of 3â¯wt% talcum content also presented the highest cooling temperature and crystallization. Content of 7â¯wt% of calcium carbonate was determined as optimum level of filler regarding overall mechanical and physical properties of WPCs specimens.
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Authors
Chainarong Srivabut, Thanate Ratanawilai, Salim Hiziroglu,