Developments in advanced biocomposites

Ali Harlin (Editor), Minna Vikman (Editor)

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    Abstract

    VTT has long experience in developing biocomposites for several application areas. Biocomposites are materials consisting of bioplastics, natural fibres and/or fillers and additives, which are also preferred to be biomass-based. The utilisation of non-food resources will be one of the main issues and drivers in material development. The variety of biomaterials, the number of material combinations, processing technologies and potential applications offer extensive opportunities but there are many challenges that must be overcome during the development of biocomposites and bioplastics. The next generation of biomaterials are being developed through advanced processing and nanotechnology. This publication gives overview of the research activities and main achievements at VTT in this area.
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationEspoo
    PublisherVTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
    Number of pages96
    ISBN (Electronic)978-951-38-7666-1
    ISBN (Print)978-951-38-7665-4
    Publication statusPublished - 2010
    MoE publication typeD4 Published development or research report or study

    Publication series

    SeriesVTT Tiedotteita - Research Notes
    Number2558
    ISSN1235-0605

    Keywords

    • biocomposites
    • bioplastics
    • fibre

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