The biocomposites industries: status and directions for the future

Yong Seng Yeow, . (2006) The biocomposites industries: status and directions for the future. [Proceedings Paper]

The technologies developed for the wood based composites sectors over the past 50 years are remarkable. Remarkable in the sense that they are not only applicable to wood but also to other lignocellulosic materials such as residues from the agricultural sector. Although millions of tons of products are now produced annually from available wood materials an increasing proportion also come from other lignocellulosic sources. The composites can range from familiar order products like plywood and hardboard to large composites used in heavy construction. This paper discusses the status and the future directions of the industry in a Malaysian perspective of the global developments. Many of the new developments in technologies are already being practised throughout the world including Southeast Asia. Enhancement of these technologies and development of other new composite technologies will be necessary to meet the worlds demand of quality composites. The development of composites from the marriages of wood or other lignocellulosic materials and other components such as plastics and metal is expected to gain more importance.

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The technologies developed for the wood based composites sectors over the past 50 years are remarkable. Remarkable in the sense that they are not only applicable to wood but also to other lignocellulosic materials such as residues from the agricultural sector. Although millions of tons of products are now produced annually from available wood materials an increasing proportion also come from other lignocellulosic sources. The composites can range from familiar order products like plywood and hardboard to large composites used in heavy construction. This paper discusses the status and the future directions of the industry in a Malaysian perspective of the global developments. Many of the new developments in technologies are already being practised throughout the world including Southeast Asia. Enhancement of these technologies and development of other new composite technologies will be necessary to meet the worlds demand of quality composites. The development of composites from the marriages of wood or other lignocellulosic materials and other components such as plastics and metal is expected to gain more importance.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
AGROVOC Term:	WOOD
AGROVOC Term:	PLYWOOD
AGROVOC Term:	WOOD PRODUCTS
AGROVOC Term:	WOOD INDUSTRY
AGROVOC Term:	WOOD TECHNOLOGY
AGROVOC Term:	MALAYSIA
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:28
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16860

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