Composites are materials composed of two or more different materials, forming a heterogeneous class of materials which differ in physical and chemical properties. Recent studies on biodegradable polymer composites reinforced ...

The search for low-impact, renewable materials is a recent research topic. The need to substitute materials from non-renewable sources is one of the main motivations for such studies in this area. In this context, one of ...

This work aimed at the development, evaluation and characterization of polymer matrix composites with high density polyethylene (HDPE) and wood of Pinus taeda, calcined alumina and compatibilizers. Composites have been ...

Nowadays, preoccupation with the environment has stimulated the use of biodegradable polymers substituting the synthetic ones, which are harder to degrade under different conditions. However, the properties of the ...

The reuse of materials is a topic of great interest due to the high amount of waste generated in various activities. Waste of treated wooden poles with chromated copper arsenate (CCA) and ceramic electrical insulators (RIP) ...

Polymer based composites with natural fibers as reinforcement generally presents problems in processing and due to the low interaction between polymers and natural fibers, often composite can suffer a downgrade in its ...