TECHNICAL-ENVIRONMENTAL FEASIBILITY OF WOOD-PLASTIC COMPOSITES PRODUCTION: A THEORETICAL APPROACH

VIABILIDADE TÉCNICO-AMBIENTAL DA PRODUÇÃO DE COMPÓSITOS MADEIRA PLÁSTICO: ABORDAGEM TEÓRICA

Authors

  • Monique Venâncio FURB - UNIVERSIDADE REGIONAL DE BLUMENAU
  • Joel Dias da Silva FURB - UNIVERSIDADE REGIONAL DE BLUMENAU

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29183/2447-3073.MIX2025.v11.n4.%25p

Keywords:

economic viability, Polymeric waste, sustainability, waste recovery, WPC

Abstract

Human activities contribute significantly to the generation and disposal of waste in landfills, with polymeric and wood wastes being one of the most prevalent categories produced in excessive quantities. The production of wood-plastic composites (WPC) presents a promising solution for the reutilization and valorization of these waste streams. This study provides a comprehensive overview of current developments in WPC production and their potential applications. The research identifies the most utilized polymers, evaluates their performance in comparison to virgin materials, examines the role of coupling agents, and explores production techniques for composite manufacturing. Additionally, it assesses the global market applications of WPC. Notably, WPC exhibit superior performance characteristics, substantial market potential and low maintenance requirements. Nevertheless, there remains a significant research gap that necessitates further exploration to fully realize the potential of this field.

Author Biographies

  • Monique Venâncio, FURB - UNIVERSIDADE REGIONAL DE BLUMENAU

    Engenheira Civil (FURB - Universidade Regional de Blumenau)

    Mestre em Engenharia Ambiental (FURB - Universidade Regional de Blumenau)

    LATTES: http://lattes.cnpq.br/9108411501499080

    ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6046-1074

  • Joel Dias da Silva, FURB - UNIVERSIDADE REGIONAL DE BLUMENAU

    Engenheiro Sanitarista pela Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (1999), com Mestrado (2002) e Doutorado (2007) em Engenharia Ambiental pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Realizou o seu Pós-Doutorado em Engenharia Ambiental junto à FURB - Universidade Regional de Blumenau pelo Programa MEC/CAPES PNPD. É professor e pesquisador do quadro efetivo da FURB, lotado no Departamento de Engenharia de Produção e Design. É docente permanente do Programa do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Ambientais - PPGCA da FURB. Coordenouo o Programa de Pós-graduação em Engenharia Ambiental na Gestão 2023-2025. É Consultor Ad Hoc da Fundação de Amparo à Ciência e Tecnologia do Estado do Pernambuco (FACEPE) e da Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa e Inovação do Estado de Santa Catarina (FAPESC). Faz parte do Conselho Consultivo da Associação Brasileira de Engenharia Sanitária e Ambiental ABES Seção Santa Catarina e representa a entidade no Conselho Municipal de Saneamento do Município de Blumenau. Integra a Câmara Técnica de Resíduos Sólidos da ABES Nacional na Gestão 2025-2027 como Representante Estadual. É integrante do Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa com Envolvimento de Seres Humanos da FURB.

    LATTES: http://lattes.cnpq.br/9265982968729811

    ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2496-6235

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2026-02-19

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Vol. 11 No. 4 (2025): Mix Sustentável

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TECHNICAL-ENVIRONMENTAL FEASIBILITY OF WOOD-PLASTIC COMPOSITES PRODUCTION: A THEORETICAL APPROACH: VIABILIDADE TÉCNICO-AMBIENTAL DA PRODUÇÃO DE COMPÓSITOS MADEIRA PLÁSTICO: ABORDAGEM TEÓRICA. (2026). Mix Sustentável, 11(4), 208-219. https://doi.org/10.29183/2447-3073.MIX2025.v11.n4.%p

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