This paper is an overview of current understanding in the areas of composites made from biodegradable thermoplastics and wood fillers. The review finds that the composite properties depend on the type of wood filler, the choice of polymer matrix, the wood filler content, the compatibilization technique used and the processing parameters. The extent of interfacial adhesion and the filler morphology are identified as the underlying factors that control the composite properties. Future research needs are identified, including establishment of fundamental relationships between quantified interfacial adhesion and end-use properties and advanced modelling of biodegradation processes.

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木材和可生物降解的热塑性塑料的复合材料：综述

本文概述了目前对由可生物降解的热塑性塑料和木材填料制成的复合材料领域的了解。审查发现，复合材料的性能取决于木材填料的类型，聚合物基质的选择，木材填料的含量，所用的相容化技术和加工参数。界面粘合的程度和填料的形态被确定为控制复合材料性能的根本因素。确定了未来的研究需求，包括建立量化的界面粘附力与最终用途特性之间的基本关系以及生物降解过程的高级模型。