Wood plastic composite: a rising star, leading the green trend
I. Introduction
In the past two decades, my country’s new materials industry has developed rapidly. Among them, wood plastic composite, as a new material with excellent characteristics, has received widespread attention. With its environmental protection, renewable, high strength and other characteristics, it has gradually become a new favorite in the market development. This article will introduce the characteristics, market development and application of wood plastic composite in various fields in detail.
II. Characteristics of wood plastic composite
1. Environmental protection and renewable
Wood plastic composite is mainly made of wood powder, plastic and other raw materials through high temperature, high pressure, extrusion and other processes. In the production process, the utilization rate of wood powder is as high as 95%, which effectively reduces the waste of wood resources. At the same time, wood plastic composite can be recycled, reducing the impact on the environment.
2. High strength and wear resistance
Wood plastic composite has excellent mechanical properties, and its tensile strength, compressive strength, bending strength, etc. are better than wood. At the same time, it also has good wear resistance and long service life, and can be widely used in outdoor flooring, furniture and other fields.
3. Good corrosion resistance
Wood plastic composite has high resistance to corrosive substances such as acid, alkali, and salt, and can maintain stable performance even in harsh environments. It is suitable for special fields such as ocean and chemical industry.
4. Good processing performance
Wood plastic composite can be sawed, nailed, and planed, with good processing performance. It can be customized according to needs to meet the needs of different fields.
III. Market development of wood plastic composite
1. Market scale
With the continuous improvement of environmental awareness, the market demand for wood plastic composite has increased year by year. According to statistics, the market scale of wood plastic composite in my country has increased from less than 100,000 tons in 2000 to nearly 1 million tons in 2020, with an annual compound growth rate of more than 20%.
2. Application field
Wood plastic composite has been widely used in outdoor flooring, furniture, interior decoration, gardening, logistics packaging and other fields. With the continuous advancement of technology, its application scope will be further expanded.
IV. Application of wood plastic composite in various fields
1. Outdoor flooring
Wood plastic composite has excellent water resistance and is suitable for the manufacture of outdoor flooring. It not only solves the problem of wood being easily corroded and deformed in outdoor environments, but also has a good foot feel and is favored by consumers.
2. Furniture
Wood plastic composite is increasingly widely used in the field of furniture. Due to its high strength, wear resistance, and environmental protection, it can replace traditional wood furniture, reduce costs, and increase the service life of furniture.
3. Interior decoration
Wood plastic composite can be used for interior decoration, such as skirting, curtain rods, wall panels, etc. It has excellent decorative properties and can be customized according to personal preferences to meet personalized needs.
4. Garden landscape
The application of wood plastic composite in the field of garden landscape is mainly reflected in plank roads, seats, fences, etc. It has good corrosion resistance and adapts to various harsh environments, providing new options for garden landscape construction.
5. Logistics packaging
The application of wood plastic composite in the field of logistics packaging is mainly pallets, turnover boxes, etc. It has the characteristics of high strength, wear resistance, and environmental protection, which can reduce packaging costs and improve transportation efficiency.
V. Conclusion
As a new material with excellent characteristics, wood plastic composite has achieved rapid development in the Chinese market. With the continuous advancement of technology and the continuous expansion of the market, wood plastic composite will better serve various fields and contribute to the development of my country’s new materials industry. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the problems that may exist in the production and application of wood plastic composite, continuously optimize the process, improve product quality, and promote the sustainable development of the industry.
