Wood Plastic Composites: A Brief Global Scenario
Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) is a combination of wood flour powder, sawdust, wood pulp, bamboo, and thermoplastic. Mostly, the plastic used is recycled from substances like polyethene, polyvinyl chloride, and polypropylene. These materials are used in comparison to others which form a small portion. Though the designing and manufacturing is notably indistinguishable from contemporary plastics manufacturing, there are certain considerations required before selection of the material. The ratio of wood to plastic in the wood plastic composite is critical because it determines its performance when it undergoes production. The Melt flow index (MFI) of the resultant product depends on the percentage of wood in the Wood Plastic Composite. The percentage of wood in the final product is inversely proportional to the melt flow index. WPC sheets have the appearance of wood with improved strength, which makes it preferable over conventional wood products. There are several advantag...