Evaluation of high density polyethylene composite filled with bagasse after accelerated weathering followed by biodegradation

Wood-plastic composites (WPC) have many applications as structural and non-structural material. As their outdoor application becomes more widespread, their resistance against weathering, particularly ultraviolet light and biodegradation becomes of more concern. In the present study, natural fiber co...

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Published in:	BioResources
Main Authors:	Peyvand Darabi, Joseph Gril, Marie F. Thevenon, Ali N. Karimi, M. Azadfalah
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	North Carolina State University 2012-11-01
Subjects:	Wood plastic composite Bagasse Pigment Photodegradation Discoloration FTIR spectroscopy Biodegradation
Online Access:	http://www.ncsu.edu/bioresources/BioRes_07/BioRes_07_4_5258_Darabi_GTKA_Eval_HDPE_Compos_Bagasse_Weather_Biodegr_3104.pdf