Wood-Plastic Composites by Klyosov, Anatole A.

Wood-Plastic Composites (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780470148914)

Vendor: Anatole A. Klyosov
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Format: Hardcover
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Wood-Plastic Composites by Klyosov, Anatole A.

Wood-Plastic Composites

$283.95
Wood-Plastic Composites by Klyosov, Anatole A.

Wood-Plastic Composites

$283.95
Format: Hardcover
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A comprehensive, practical guide to wood-plastic composites and their properties

This is the first book that presents an overview of the main principles underlying the composition of wood-plastic composite (WPC) materials and their performance in the real world. Focusing on the characteristics of WPC materials rather than their manufacture, this guide bridges the gap between laboratory-based research and testing and the properties WPC materials exhibit when they're used in decks, railing systems, fences, and other common applications. Complete with practical examples and case studies, this guide:
  • Describes compositions of WPC materials, including thermoplastics, cellulose fiber, minerals, additives, and their properties
  • Covers mechanical properties, microbial resistance, water absorption, flammability, slip resistance, thermal expansion-contraction, sensitivity to oxidation and solar radiation, and rheological properties of hot melts of WPC
  • Covers subjects that determine esthetics, properties, performance, and durability of wood-plastic composite products
  • Includes comparisons of different ASTM methods and procedures that apply to specific properties
This is a comprehensive, hands-on reference for scientists, engineers, and researchers working with wood-plastic composites in plastics and polymers, materials science, microbiology, rheology, plastic technology, and chemical engineering, as well as an outstanding text for graduate students in these disciplines. It's also an excellent resource for suppliers and WPC manufacturers, and an accessible guide for developers, homebuilders, and landscape architects who want to know more about wood-plastic composites and their performance in the real world.

Author: Anatole A. Klyosov
ISBN-10: 0470148918
ISBN-13: 9780470148914
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2007
Pages: 736
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.53lbs
Size: 9.24h x 6.49w x 1.59d

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 12/01/2007 pg. 138
By Anatole A. Klyosov
By Anatole A. Klyosov
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Anatole A. Klyosov, PHD, was Consulting Vice President of LDI Composites Co. (formerly Kadant Composites, where he was Vice President of research and development). Dr. Klyosov was also professor of biochemistry at Harvard University for eight years. He is currently Chief Scientist at Pro-Pharmaceuticals, Inc. He has published almost 300 peer-reviewed articles, thirty-five patents, and a number of books.

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