Claims
- 1. A process for manufacturing a composite comprising shearing cellulosic or lignocellulosic fiber to the extent that is internal fibers are substantially exposed to form texturized cellulosic or lignocellulosic fiber, and combining the texturized cellulosic or lignocellulosic fiber with a resin.
- 2. The process of claim 1, wherein the resin is a thermoplastic resin.
- 3. The process of claim 2, wherein the step of shearing the cellulosic or lignocellulosic fiber comprises shearing with a rotary knife cutter.
- 4. The process of claim 1, wherein at least about 50% of the exposed internal fibers have a length/diameter ratio of at least 10.
- 5. The process of claim 1, wherein at least about 50% of the exposed internal fibers have a length/diameter ratio of at least 25.
- 6. The process of claim 1, wherein at least about 50% of the exposed internal fibers have a length/diameter ratio of at least 50.
- 7. The process of claim 1, wherein at least about 70% of the exposed internal fibers have a length/diameter ratio of at least 50.
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application is a divisional of prior U.S. application Ser. No. 08/961,863, filed Oct. 31, 1997 and now U.S. Pat. No. 5,973,035.
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