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Authors Calvimontes, A. ; Bellmann, C. ; Schirp, C. ; Schirp, A.
Title A conceptual Model to understand the correlation between topography and wetting of polypropylene- and polyethylene-based wood-plastic composites (WPC)
Date 01.08.2016
Number 41968
Abstract Microscopic and physico-chemical methods were used for a comprehensive surface characterization of different extruded polypropylene- and polyethylene-based wood–plastic composite (WPC) formulations. The surfaces were analysed using stereophotogrammetry, high-resolution scandisk confocal microscopy and scanning electron microscopy, resulting in detailed information about the topography and surface morphology. In addition, dynamic water contact angle measurements were carried out to characterize the wettability of the samples. The effects of polymer type, polymer content, additive content and processing method on the resulting topography and wetting were investigated. The correlation between topography and wetting resulted in a conceptual model of WPC surface morphology and wetting, which may be applied to optimize adhesion properties of this composite material.
Publisher Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials
Wikidata
Citation Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials 29 (2016) 1118-1134
DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/0892705714562876
Tags wood–plastic composites (wpc) polyethylene polypropylene topography wetting

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