Patents Assigned to The HongKong Univiersity of Science & Technology
  • Bamboo fiber reinforced polypropylene composites
    Patent number: 5882745
    Abstract: There are disclosed novel composite materials in which polypropylene is reinforced by the inclusion of bamboo fibers. Preferably the polypropylene may be maleated prior to inclusion of the bamboo fibers in order to promote bonding between the bamboo fibers and the polypropylene matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: The HongKong Univiersity of Science & Technology
    Inventors: Yongli Mi, Xiaoya Chen, Qipeng Cuo, Chi-Ming Chan