glossary
Wood fibre
An elongated wood-derived component. Fibre damage during compounding can reduce its aspect ratio and alter reinforcement efficiency. Names and abbreviations: wood fiber. 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