Structural Properties of PE-Based Wood–Plastic Composites Depending on the Share of Lignocellulosic Particles

• DOI: 10.3390/cryst15020196
• Publication Date: 2025-02-18T11:41:12Z
• Authors: Izabela Betlej; Marek Barlak; Sławomir Borysiak; Aneta Bombalska; Barbara Nasiłowska; Ján Sedliačik; Piotr Borysiuk
• Keywords: Wood-plastic composite; Engineered wood

Wood–plastic composites (WPCs) are an excellent example of materials that, thanks to the possibility using recycled raw materials, directly fit into circular economy. The properties and quality depend largely on appropriate selection proportions components. These studies included produced basis HDPE-recycled matrix filled with sawdust or bark particles in amounts 40%, 50%, 60%. Their structural features were analyzed for composites. It was shown that a smaller share filler ensures its more even distribution matrix. In turn, type affects crystallinity thermal transformations composite. use as provides favorable parameters WPCs.