Twenty years of applied experimental research on wood-plastic composites. An Italian case study
Abstract The article describes the development of a WPC product, and it was possible to explore the topics in depth thanks to the multi-year cooperation between some Universities and an Italian manufacturing company. It summarises, in a critical manner, the activity that led to the optimisation of t...
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| description | Abstract The article describes the development of a WPC product, and it was possible to explore the topics in depth thanks to the multi-year cooperation between some Universities and an Italian manufacturing company. It summarises, in a critical manner, the activity that led to the optimisation of the product according to a series of criteria such as durability, physical–mechanical characteristics, production costs, processability and reduction of environmental impact. The data collected along the way are numerous, concerning flexural strength, imbibition, durability and real behaviour in relation to the exposure to atmospheric agents, solar radiation and the marine environment, of applications carried out with continuity from the early 2000s to the present day. The analysis of the evolution of the product, both in terms of its material composition and its applications, is conducted through the main steps that led to the variations in the formula of the compound, to the changes in the production process, such as the transition from 'one-step' to 'two-step' production lines, and to important implementations for building and marine industries. The final section of the article deals with possible future research topics to lead to product improvement in response to real technical and market needs. The novelty of this contribution lies in providing a concise view of the product development process in relation to experimental tests and the needs of manufacturers and users. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-db26d2d1f55e47c9859b9f85ee8e3a5b2025-08-20T03:05:49ZengSpringerDiscover Civil Engineering2948-15462025-03-012111710.1007/s44290-025-00182-3Twenty years of applied experimental research on wood-plastic composites. An Italian case studySara Lanzoni0Luca Guardigli1Pietro Pizzardi2Alma Mater Studiorum University of BolognaAlma Mater Studiorum University of BolognaIperwood S.r.l.Abstract The article describes the development of a WPC product, and it was possible to explore the topics in depth thanks to the multi-year cooperation between some Universities and an Italian manufacturing company. It summarises, in a critical manner, the activity that led to the optimisation of the product according to a series of criteria such as durability, physical–mechanical characteristics, production costs, processability and reduction of environmental impact. The data collected along the way are numerous, concerning flexural strength, imbibition, durability and real behaviour in relation to the exposure to atmospheric agents, solar radiation and the marine environment, of applications carried out with continuity from the early 2000s to the present day. The analysis of the evolution of the product, both in terms of its material composition and its applications, is conducted through the main steps that led to the variations in the formula of the compound, to the changes in the production process, such as the transition from 'one-step' to 'two-step' production lines, and to important implementations for building and marine industries. The final section of the article deals with possible future research topics to lead to product improvement in response to real technical and market needs. The novelty of this contribution lies in providing a concise view of the product development process in relation to experimental tests and the needs of manufacturers and users.https://doi.org/10.1007/s44290-025-00182-3Wood plastic compositesThermoplastic compositesWaste and recycled plasticsDurability |
| spellingShingle | Sara Lanzoni Luca Guardigli Pietro Pizzardi Twenty years of applied experimental research on wood-plastic composites. An Italian case study Discover Civil Engineering Wood plastic composites Thermoplastic composites Waste and recycled plastics Durability |
| title | Twenty years of applied experimental research on wood-plastic composites. An Italian case study |
| title_full | Twenty years of applied experimental research on wood-plastic composites. An Italian case study |
| title_fullStr | Twenty years of applied experimental research on wood-plastic composites. An Italian case study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Twenty years of applied experimental research on wood-plastic composites. An Italian case study |
| title_short | Twenty years of applied experimental research on wood-plastic composites. An Italian case study |
| title_sort | twenty years of applied experimental research on wood plastic composites an italian case study |
| topic | Wood plastic composites Thermoplastic composites Waste and recycled plastics Durability |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s44290-025-00182-3 |
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