In recent times, increasing attention has been paid to the use of renewable resources particularly o f plant origin keeping in view the ecological concerns of such materials. On the other hand, despite abundant avail ability of lignocellulose materials, very few attempts have been made about their utilization, probably due to lack of sufficient structure/property data. Systematic studies to know their properties may bridge this gap while leadi ng to value addition to these natural materials. Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) is a very promising and sustainabl e green material to achieve durability without using toxic chemicals. The term WPC refers to any composite t hat contains plant fiber and thermosets or thermoplastics. In comparison to other fibrous materials, plant fibers are in general suitable to reinforce due to relative high strength and stiffness, low cost, low density, low biodeg radability and annually renewable. By using the WPC, it is possible to reduce the environmental problems of today. Thus, it replaces wood products and saves the earth from deforestation and increases the economy of farmers b y proper utilization of agricultural waste/ by-products.
Publication year
2022
Authors
Chaudhary A K; Singh V K; Tewari M
Language
English
