The Influence of Processing and the Polymorphism of Lignocellulosic Fillers on the Structure and Properties of Composite Materials—A Review
Abstract
:1. Introduction—Fundamental Studies on Composites Filled with Lignocellulosic Materials
2. Influence of Polymorph Cellulose on the Structure and Properties of Lignocellulosic/Polymer Composites
3. Processing and Recycling of Composites Made of Polymers with Lignocellulosic Fillers
4. Conclusions
Acknowledgments
Conflict of Interest
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Paukszta, D.; Borysiak, S. The Influence of Processing and the Polymorphism of Lignocellulosic Fillers on the Structure and Properties of Composite Materials—A Review. Materials 2013, 6, 2747-2767. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma6072747
Paukszta D, Borysiak S. The Influence of Processing and the Polymorphism of Lignocellulosic Fillers on the Structure and Properties of Composite Materials—A Review. Materials. 2013; 6(7):2747-2767. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma6072747
Chicago/Turabian StylePaukszta, Dominik, and Slawomir Borysiak. 2013. "The Influence of Processing and the Polymorphism of Lignocellulosic Fillers on the Structure and Properties of Composite Materials—A Review" Materials 6, no. 7: 2747-2767. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma6072747