Wood plastic composites are the combination of wood fibers and synthetic resin. Synthetic resins are thermoplastics mainly polypropylene, polyethylene or Polyvinyl Chloride. Wood is in form of sawdust or wood flours. Wood fibers are recycled Pines. Wood Plastic Composites possess dual properties of wood and plastic. On mixing a woods flours magnifies the mechanical properties and thermal properties as compared to solid thermoplastics. Wood plastic composites are manufactured by vigorous mixing of wood flours with heated thermoplastic resins. Process is followed by extrusion where mixtures are converted into desired product. Additives such as foaming agents, colorants, lubricants, and stabilizers to magnify the end product to the target area of application. Wood Plastic Composites are new class of composite materials that are becoming mainstream by technology and development. Wood Plastic Composites are becoming favored materials in building and constructions, furniture and infrastructure applications.
Global Wood Plastic Composites Market: Drivers & Restraints
Simultaneously changing prices of primary and secondary petrochemicals along with the environmental issues related to greenhouse gases and carbon emissions promoting the Bio based products. Some Government authorities authorized the certification of Environment friendliness to Wood Plastic Composites. So strategies towards bio based products will be major driving factors for the Wood Plastic composites market. The growth in construction and automotive industries with execution of strict environmental policies is anticipated to drive Global Wood Composites market. Increasing investments in research and development activities for product developments in consumer products, pellets is anticipated to drive Wood Plastic Market.