Almond Composite
Material Description
A polymer composite made of almond shells that can be used to make a material rigid for applications like furniture production and material coating in interior design.
Material Sourcing
Obtained from the waste of the almond industry.
Forming Methods
Ground almond shells are mostly cellulose and can be processed to desired shape in molding presses. Almond polymer composites can be processed in similar ways to timber like sawing, milling, and gluing.
Sustainability
Compostable and recyclable.
Replaced wood with plant waste products.
Raw material grows faster than wood.
Biodegradable if made without crude oil.
Physical Properties
Strong, durable, airtight, thermoplastic processing properties.
References
https://www.plasticstoday.com/packaging/nutty-research-almond-shells-sustainably-strengthen-plastics