Published July 2016 | Version v1
Journal article

Chemical constituent influence on ionizing radiation treatment of a wood–plastic composite

  • 1. UV/EB Technology Center, SUNY-ESF, 1 Forestry Drive, Syracuse 13215 (United States)
  • 2. Department of Sustainable Construction Management and Engineering, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF), 1 Forestry Drive, Syracuse 13215 (United States)
  • 3. New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), 17 Columbia Circle, Albany 12203 (United States)

Description

A dose range of 0–200 kGy was used to irradiate polyethylene-based wood plastic composite (WPC) specimens. An evaluation of mechanical properties in bending resulted in an increase in ultimate strength, but little effect to stiffness. The bending test results were compared to previous testing in order to examine reproducibility. Hardness tests were also conducted, revealing an increase at a dose range of 0–250 kGy. - Highlights: • Feasibility of electron beam treatment of a wood plastic composite. • No significant impact on modulus of elasticity. • Increase in ultimate strength and hardness.

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2015.12.009

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.radphyschem.2015.12.009;
PII
S0969-806X(15)30137-7;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiation Physics and Chemistry (1993)
Journal Volume
124
Journal Page Range
p. 164-168
ISSN
0969-806X
CODEN
RPCHDM

Conference

Title
13. Tihany symposium on radiation chemistry
Dates
29 Aug - 3 Sep 2015
Place
Balatonalmadi (Hungary)

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
49037216
Subject category
S38: RADIATION CHEMISTRY, RADIOCHEMISTRY AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY; S36: MATERIALS SCIENCE;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
BENDING; ELECTRON BEAMS; GY RANGE 10-100; IONIZING RADIATIONS; TESTING; WOOD-PLASTIC COMPOSITES
Descriptors DEC
ABSORBED DOSE RANGE; BEAMS; COMPOSITE MATERIALS; DEFORMATION; GY RANGE; LEPTON BEAMS; MATERIALS; PARTICLE BEAMS; RADIATION DOSE RANGES; RADIATIONS

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