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1.4.4 Some widely used Applications for Composites
Different types of composites are required for different end applications. The list
below gives an idea of the variety of composites used:
• PolymerwoodlourcompositesforWPC.
• PolymerbiomasscompositesforWPC.
• Polymerricehuskcompositepelletsforplasticmouldings.
• Carbon-ibrecompositesforaircraftapplications.
• Polymer-ibrecompositesforautomotiveapplications.
• Polymer-ibrecompositesforspace-travelapplications.
• Polymerricestrawcompositesforextrudedboard.
• Polymer(PVC)/cotton-fabriccompositesforartiicialleather.
• Polymer/cotton-fabriccompositesforprotectivewear.
• Glass-ibre/epoxymatrixforibre-glassproducts.
• PCRHforoutdoorapplications.
1.5 Why use Thermoplastic Bio-composites?
There are many compelling reasons to create products and components using
thermoplastic bio-composites. Because they contain ≥50% of organic fibres, these
materials offer processors a material option that is more environmentally friendly than
typical petrochemical-derived polymers. In addition to 'green' factors, thermoplastic
bio-composites reduce the processor's exposure to increasing petroleum prices, and
reduce the energy costs associated with production. Moreover, they can produce an
end-product with great structural rigidity, an aesthetically pleasing finish, and new,
highly marketable performance.