glossary
Aspect ratio
The ratio of particle or fibre length to its transverse dimension. Higher values can assist reinforcement, but dispersion and processing damage also matter. Names and abbreviations: length-to-diameter ratio. Related terms: Wood flour; Polypropylene (PP). Sources: https://research.fs.usda.gov/download/treesearch/42497.pdf, https://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/36721
Sources & further reading
- USDA Forest Products Laboratory — Wood/Nonwood Thermoplastic Composites ↗USDA Forest Products Laboratory · web · 2026-10-17
- USDA Forest Products Laboratory — Raw materials for wood-polymer composites ↗USDA Forest Products Laboratory · web · 2026-10-17