NATURAL FIBRE & POLYMER COMPOSITESEvidence. Context. Traceability.
wpcWood Plastic CompositeWood Polymer CompositeNATURAL FIBRE & POLYMER COMPOSITES
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glossary

Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)

Imaging that reveals fine surface or fracture features. Images can support interface analysis but do not alone quantify bond strength. Names and abbreviations: electron microscopy. Related terms: Density; Recyclability. Sources: https://research.fs.usda.gov/download/treesearch/42497.pdf, https://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/68010

Sources & further reading

  1. USDA Forest Products Laboratory — Wood/Nonwood Thermoplastic Composites ↗USDA Forest Products Laboratory · web · 2026-10-17
  2. USDA Forest Products Laboratory — Fungal and moisture durability of WPC ↗USDA Forest Products Laboratory · web · 2026-10-17