Evaluation of the Mechanical, Thermal and Rheological Properties of Hop, Hemp and Wood Fiber Plastic Composites

The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of waste natural fibers from milled hop bines and hemp stalks, without chemical treatment, and compare them to a commercial wood fiber for use in wood–plastic composite (WPC) materials. The fibers were characterized (density, fiber size and chemical comp...

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Main Authors: Sierra Talcott, Benjamin Uptmor, Armando G. McDonald
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/16/11/4187