| abstract |
Polymeric composition, comprising A) a polyolefin resin selected from the group consisting of homo- and copolymers of polyethylene, polypropylene and mixtures thereof, B) between 2 and 50% by weight of a highly crystalline artificial cellulose fiber , and C) between 0.05 and 10% by weight of a compatibilizer, wherein the highly crystalline artificial cellulose fiber is a non-curly fiber having a crystallinity, as determined by angle X-ray diffraction broad (WAXD) of at least 35% and a tensile modulus of at least 10 GPa, said composition being produced in a melt mixing process. |