Mechanical and thermal properties of transparent wood composite reinforced with chopped strand mat

Krishna K. Pandey, Rakesh Kumar, Department of Forest Products and Utilization, College of Forestry, Kerala Agricultural University, Wood Processing Division, Institute of Wood Science and Technology

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

Published online on October 28, 2025

Abstract

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Transparent wood composite (TWC) is a novel bio-based material with potential applications in architecture, electronics, and sustainable engineering. However, the limitation of TWC to deliver substantial mechanical strength and thermal stability has often ...