Morphology-property relationships in wood-fibre-based polyurethanes

Wood-fiber polyurethanes that incorporate synthetic polyols are of interest because of the versatility that is afforded by urethane chemistry and the possibility of alternative market developments for wood composites. At the same time, research on this material may provide additional insight into th...

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Published in:Journal of materials science letters 1998-02, Vol.17 (4), p.317-319
Main Authors: RIALS, T. G, WOLCOTT, M. P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Composites
Exact sciences and technology
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Technology of polymers
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Summary:Wood-fiber polyurethanes that incorporate synthetic polyols are of interest because of the versatility that is afforded by urethane chemistry and the possibility of alternative market developments for wood composites. At the same time, research on this material may provide additional insight into the complexities of the fiber-polymer interfacial structure. In this report, preliminary results on the phase morphology of wood-fiber-urethane composites are presented. In addition, the effect of fiber and polyol characteristics on interfacial quality is discussed.
ISSN:0261-8028
DOI:10.1023/A:1006541924489