Abstract
The consumption of wood-plastic composites (WPCs), made from thermoplastics and woody fibers, has registered a significant increase over the past . They have been widely used in a variety of applications. However, when used outdoors, both the woody fibers and the polymer matrix experience photodegradation, which finally shortens their service-life. This chapter traces the history of the use and developments of WPCs in last decades. The photodegradation mechanisms of wood, polymer, and WPCs are discussed next. The chapter addresses last several new methods in improving the durability of WPCs.
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