"Wood-polymer composites (WPCs) are materials in which wood is impregnated with monomers that are then polymerised in the wood to tailor the material for special applications. The resulting properties of these materials, from lightness and enhanced mechanical properties to greater sustainability, has meant a growing number of applications in such areas as building, construction and automotive engineering. This book reviews the manufacture of wood-polymer composites, how their properties can he assessed and improved and their range of uses."--BOOK JACKET.
Includes bibliographical references and index.