CORK COMPOSITES: POTENTIAL TO BE USED AS MDF SUBSTITUTE IN FLOORING APLICATIONS

Emanuel M. Fernandes; João F. Mano; Rui L Reis

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Cork powder is the major waste from cork processing the industries. Valorisation of this residue combining with thermoplastics may allow the creation of new

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