Effect of Preservative Pretreatment on the Biological Durability of Corn Straw Fiber/HDPE Composites

The effects of alkaline copper quaternary (ACQ) and zinc borate (ZB) on the resistance of corn stalk fiber (CSF)-reinforced high-density polyethylene (HDPE) composites to biodegradation were examined. Both biocides could inhibit termites, mold fungi, and wood-decay fungi, even at high CSF formulatio...

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Main Authors: Lihui Xuan, Dongxue Hui, Wanli Cheng, Andrew H. H. Wong, Guangping Han, Wei Khong Tan, Carlson A. D. Tawi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-07-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/10/7/789