glossary
Maleated polyethylene (MAPE)
A functionalised polyethylene used as a compatibiliser in suitable PE-based composites. It is not automatically interchangeable with MAPP. Names and abbreviations: maleic-anhydride-grafted polyethylene. Related terms: Maleated polypropylene (MAPP); Coupling agent; High-density polyethylene (HDPE). 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