Abstract:Wood-plastic composites (WPC) have been developed into new and important wood-based materials because of their benefits for the environment, their economy and their recyclability. When WPCs are used outdoors, they are subjected to a climate with moisture and temperature fluctuations. It is therefore necessary to obtain information on the effects of climate aging on WPCs. This study explores the relationship between laboratory aging, physical and mechanical changes, and the results of non-destructive testing of… Show more
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