M. Tazi1, F. Erchiqui1,*, F.Godard1, H. Kaddami2
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.2, No.4, pp. 258-263, 2014, DOI:10.7569/JRM.2014.634120
Abstract This article evaluates the mechanical properties and biodegradability of wood-plastic composite materials
made from sawdust and thermoplastic polymer (HDPE). For the preparation of the composites, sawdust in
different proportions with Maleic Anhydride grafted Polyethylene (MAPE) as the coupling agent was used.
The mechanical properties and biodegradability of the biocomposites were successively characterized. The
results indicate that adding sawdust particles to a polymer matrix improves the mechanical strength and
stiffness of composites. The tensile strength of a composite with 3% coupling agent was improved by 13%, 34%
and 54% respectively when 20%, 30% and 40% wood fi llers were added to… More >
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