Dr. Behzad Kord

Assistant Professor
Islamic Azad University, Iran


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Wood Science and Paper Technology from Islamic Azad University, Parand, Iran

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Area of Interest:

Engineering
Wood Science and Paper Technology
Wood Polymer Composites
Wood Chemicals
Nanocellulose Composites

Selected Publications

  1. Kord, B., 2013. Assessment of long-term water absorption in natural fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites influenced by filler rate and compatibilizer treatment. J. Thermoplast. Compos. Mater., 26: 296-306.
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  2. Najafi, A., B. Kord, A. Abdi and S. Ranaee, 2012. The impact of the nature of nanoclay on physical and mechanical properties of polypropylene/reed flour nanocomposites. J. Thermoplast. Compos. Mater., 25: 717-727.
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  3. Kord, B., A. Varshoei and V. Chamany, 2012. Influence of chemical foaming agent on the physical, mechanical and morphological properties of HDPE/wood flour/nanoclay composites. J. Reinf. Plast. Compos., 30: 1115-1124.
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  4. Kord, B., 2012. Studies on mechanical characterization and water resistance of glass fiber/thermoplastic polymer bionanocomposites. J. Applied Polym. Sci., 123: 2391-2396.
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  5. Kord, B., 2012. Investigation on the long-term water absorption behavior and cell morphology of foamed wood-plastic nanocomposites. J. Thermoplast. Compos. Mater. 10.1177/0892705712446800.
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  6. Kord, B., 2012. Effects of compatibilizer and nanolayered silicate on physical and mechanical properties of PP/bagasse composites. Turk. J. Agric. For., 36: 510-517.
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  7. Kord, B., 2012. Effect of organomodified montmorillonite on acoustic properties of wood-plastic nanocomposites. J. Thermoplast. Compos. Mater. 10.1177/0892705712454864.
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  8. Kord, B., 2012. Effect of nanoclay on thickness swelling behavior in the extrusion foaming of wood flour/polyethylene composites. J. Thermoplast. Compos. Mater. 10.1177/0892705712439562.
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  9. Kord, B., 2012. Effect of chemical blowing agent on the hygroscopic behavior of HDPE/rice husk flour composites. J. Thermoplast. Compos. Mater., 26: 1114-1126.
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  10. Kord, B., S. Ismaeilimoghadam and B. Malekian, 2011. Effect of immersion temperature on the water uptake of polypropylene/wood flour/organoclay hybrid nanocomposite. Bioresources, 6: 584-593.
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  11. Kord, B., M.A. Danesh, R. Veysi and M. Shams, 2011. Effect of virgin and recycled plastics on moisture sorption of nanocomposites from newsprint fiber and organoclay. Bioresources, 6: 4190-4199.
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  12. Kord, B., I. Ghasemi, A. Najafi and A. Kiaeifar, 2011. Effect of screw speed on mechanical and morphological properties of PP/sawdust flour/montmorillonite hybrid nanocomposite. World Appl. Sci. J., 13: 1147-1151.
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  13. Kord, B., A.H. Hemmasi and I. Ghasemi, 2011. Properties of PP/wood flour/organomodified montmorillonite nanocomposite. Wood Sci. Technol., 45: 111-119.
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  14. Kord, B., 2011. Viscoelastic properties of wood flour/polypropylene/glass fiber hybrid Nanocomposite reinforced with organoclay. World Appl. Sci. J., 13: 1426-1429.
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  15. Kord, B., 2011. Variation of physical and biometrical properties of salix wood along the stem. World Appl. Sci. J., 13: 1404-1408.
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  16. Kord, B., 2011. The Influence of coupling treatment on fungal resistance of wood flour/polypropylene composites. World Applied Sci. J., 17: 75-79.
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  17. Kord, B., 2011. The Impact of plastics virginity on water absorption and thickness swelling of wood plastic composites. World Applied Sci. J., 17: 168-171.
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  18. Kord, B., 2011. Preparation and characterization of lignocellulosic material filled polyethylene composite foams. J. Thermoplast. Compos. Mater., 25: 917-926.
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  19. Kord, B., 2011. Nanofiller reinforcement effects on the thermal, dynamic mechanical, and morphological behavior of HDPE/rice husk flour composites. Bioresources, 6: 1351-1358.
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  20. Kord, B., 2011. Investigation of reinforcing filler loading on the mechanical properties of wood plastic composites. World Appl. Sci. J., 13: 171-174.
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  21. Kord, B., 2011. Improving dimensional stability of wood plastic composite with compatibilizer agent. World Appl. Sci. J., 13: 693-696.
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  22. Kord, B., 2011. Heavy metal levels in pine (Pinus eldarica Medw.) tree barks as indicators of atmospheric pollution. Bioresources J., 6: 927-935.
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  23. Kord, B., 2011. Evaluation on the effect of wood flour and coupling agent content on the hygroscopic thickness swelling rate of polypropylene composites. Bioresources, 6: 3055-3065.
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  24. Kord, B., 2011. Effect of wood flour content on the hardness and water uptake of thermoplastic polymer composites. World Appl. Sci. J., 12: 1632-1634.
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  25. Kord, B., 2011. Effect of organo-modified layered silicates on flammability performance of high-density polyethylene/rice husk flour nanocomposite. J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 120: 607-610.
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  26. Kord, B., 2011. Effect of nanoparticles loading on properties of polymeric composite based on hemp fiber/polypropylene. J. Thermoplast. Compos. Mater., 25: 793-806.
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  27. Kord, B., 2011. Effect of calcium carbonate as mineral filler on the physical and mechanical properties of wood based composites. World Appl. Sci. J., 13: 129-132.
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  28. Kord, B., 2011. Effect of bark flour content on mechanical properties of wood plastic composites. World Applied Sci. J. 14: 398-401.
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  29. Kord, B., 2011. Crystallization behavior of natural fiber-reinforced plastic nanocomposite. World Appl. Sci. J., 13: 1329-1332.
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  30. Kord, B. and S.M.H. Kiakojouri, 2011. Effect of nanoclay dispersion on physical and mechanical properties of wood flour/ polypropylene/glass fiber hybrid composites. Bio Resour., 6: 1741-1751.
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  31. Kord, B. and M. Samdaliri, 2011. The impact of site index on wood density and fiber biometry of populus deltoids clones. World Appl. Sci. J., 12: 716-719.
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  32. Kord, B. and B. Kord, 2011. Differences in some characteristics of innerwood and outerwood from willow (Salix SPP.). World Applied Sci. J., 14: 862-865.
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  33. Kiaeifar, A., M. Saffari and B. Kord, 2011. Comparative investigation on the mechanical properties of wood plastic composites made of virgin and recycled plastics. World Applied Sci. J., 14: 735-738.
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  34. Hashemi, K.H., M. Modirzare, V. Safdari and B. Kord, 2011. Decay resistance, hardness, water absorption, and thickness swelling of a bagasse fiBer/plastic composite. Bioresources 6: 3289-3299.
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  35. Hashemi, K.H. and B. Kord, 2011. Variation of within-stem biometrical and physical property indices of wood from Cupressus Sempervirens L. Bioresources, 6: 1843-1857.
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  36. Pasha Zanousi, M.B. and B. Kord, 2010. Comparison investigation between different hardwoods leaves in removal of metal ions from waste water. Proceedings of the 1st National Conference on Modern Technology in Wood and Paper Industries, May 18-19, 2010, Islamic Azad University of Chalous Branch, Mazandaran, Iran -.

  37. Kord, B., A. Kialashaki and B. Kord, 2010. The within-tree variation of wood density and shrinkage and their relationship in populus euramericana. Turk. J. Agric. For., 34: 121-126.
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  38. Kord, B., 2010. Physical and microstructural properties of HDPE/sawdust/organomodified montmorillonite nanocomposites. Proceedings of the IMS/4 International Conference on the Applications of Traditional and High Performance Materials in Harsh Environment, March 24-25, 2010, Sharjah, UAE -.

  39. Kord, B., 2010. Investigation on the effects of nanoclay particles on mechanical properties of wood polymer composites made of high density polyethylene - wood flour. Iran. J. Wood Paper Sci. Res., 25: 91-101.
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  40. Kord, B., 2010. Investigation on the effect of nanoclay on fire retardancy of wood polymer nanocomposite with polypropylene-wood flour. Proceedings of the 1st National Conference on Modern Technology in Wood and Paper Industries, May 18-19, 2010, Islamic Azad University of Chalous Branch, Mazandaran, Iran -.

  41. Kord, B., 2010. Effect of organo-modified layered silicates on flammability performance of wood polymer nanocomposite. Proceedings of the 6th International ECNP Conference on Nanostructured Polymers and Nanocomposites, April 28-30, 2010, Madrid, Spain -.

  42. Kord, B., 2010. Effect of immersion time on the water absorption and thickness swelling of polypropylene/wood flour/nanoclay hybrid composites. Proceedings of the National Conference on Forest and Wood and Paper Industries, May 26-27, 2010, Islamic Azad University of Astara Branch, Guilan, Iran -.

  43. Kord, B., 2010. Determination of the best cutting age of populus deltoids clone 77/51 trees based on fundamental properties of wood (case study in Golestan province). Proceedings of the 1st National Conference on Modern Technology in Wood and Paper Industries, May 18-19, 2010, Islamic Azad University of Chalous Branch, Mazandaran, Iran -.

  44. Kord, B. and A. Kiaeifar, 2010. Hygroscopic thickness swelling rate of wood polymer nanocomposite. J. Reinf. Plast. Compos., 29: 3480-3485.
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  45. Kord, B. and A. Khademi, 2010. Effect of site on fiber biometry and physical properties of populus nigra wood. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Climate Change and Dendrochronology in Caspian Ecosystem, May 12-14, 2010, Sari Natural Resources University, Mazandaran, Iran -.

  46. Kiaeifar, A. and B. Kord, 2010. Investigation on the effect of clone on growth, biometry and physical properties of populus deltoids wood (case study in shastkolateh forest in gorgan). Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Climate Change and Dendrochronology in Caspian Ecosystem, May 12-14, 2010, Sari Natural Resources University, Mazandaran, Iran -.

  47. Hemmasi, A.H., H. Khademi-Eslam, M. Talaiepoor, I. Ghasemi and B. Kord, 2010. Effect of nanoclay on the mechanical and morphological properties of wood polymer nanocomposite. J. Reinf. Plast. Compos., 29: 964-971.
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  48. Kord, B., 2009. The effect of filler content on mechanical properties of wood flour-polypropylene composites. Proceedings of the National Conference on Forest and Wood and Paper Industries, May 5, 2009, Islamic Azad University of Astara Branch, Guilan, Iran -.

  49. Kord, B., 2009. Investigation on the mechanical and microstructural properties of polypropylene/wood flour/clay hybrid nanocomposite. Proceedings of 5th International Conference on Science and Technology of Composite Materials, October 7-9, 2009, Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain -.

  50. Kord, B., 2009. Influence of nanoclay particles on the mechanical and morphological properties of wood polymer nnaocomposites. Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Wood and Biofiber Plastic Composite and Cellulose Nanocomposites Symposium, May 11-13, 2009, Madison, WI., USA -.

  51. Kord, B., 2009. Improvement of practical properties of wood polymer composite with nanoclay particles. J. Eng. Mater., 1: 375-383.

  52. Kord, B., 2009. Effect of refining intensity on pulp and paper properties made of Eucalyptus camaldulensis wood. Iran. J. Wood Paper Sci. Res., 24: 125-133.
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  53. Kord, B., 2009. Effect of nanoclay on long-term water absorption behavior of wood polymer nanocomposite. Proceedings of 5th International Conference on Science and Technology of Composite Materials, October 7-9, 2009, Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain -.

  54. Kord, B., 2009. Effect of filler loading and compatibilizer on mechanical and morphological properties wood polymer composites. Proceedings of 5th International Conference on Science and Technology of Composite Materials, October 7-9, 2009, Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain -.

  55. Kord, B. and I. Ghasemi, 2009. Effect of nanoclay and coupling agent on the mechanical properties of wood polymer nanocomposite. Proceedings of the 9th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology. Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, October 17-21, 2009, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, Tehran, Iran -.

  56. Kord, B. and A. Khademi, 2009. Effect of site on fiber biometry and physical properties of populus nigra wood. J. Sci. Tech. Natu. Resour., 4: 83-92.

  57. Ghasemi, I. and B. Kord, 2009. Longterm water absorption behavior of polypropylene/wood flour/organoclay hybrid nanocomposite. Iran. Polym. J., 18: 683-691.

  58. Kord, B., 2008. Investigation on the effects of tree age and height on chemical components of Eucalyptus camaldulensis. J. Sci. Tech. Nat. Resour., 3: 43-50.

  59. Kord, B., 2008. Improvement of practical properties of wood polymer composite with nanoclay particles. Proceedings of the New Materials National Congress, June 10-12, 2008, Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC), Tehran, Iran -.

  60. Kord, B., 2008. Effect of coupling agent on engineering properties of wood flour-polypropylene composites. Proceedings of the 1st International Conferences on Composites: Characterization Fabrication and Application, December 15-18, 2008, Kish Island, Iran -.

  61. Kord, B. and A. Saraeyan, 2008. Variability of chemical composition contents of populus deltoids in longitudinal and radial axes of tree. Proceedings of the 2nd National Congress on Poplar and Potential Use in Poplar Plantation, May 5-7, 2008, Research Institute of Forest and Rangelands, Tehran, Iran -.

  62. Kord, B. and A. Kiaeifar, 2008. The effect of filler content on mechanical properties of wood flour-polypropylene composites. J. Sci. Tech. Nat. Resour., 3: 65-76.

  63. Kord, B., 2007. Effects of compression failure on the mechanical properties of pinus wood in an experimental planting in North of Iran. Proceedings of the 16th IIWC International Conference and Symposium, November 11-16, 2007, Venice, Italy -.
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  64. Kord, B., 2007. Effect of nanoclay filler content on the mechanical ptoperties of wood polymer composite. Proceedings of the 4th Congress on Nanotechnology, October 15-17, 2007, Kermanshah University, Kermanshah, Iran -.

  65. Kord, B. and M. Talaiepoor, 2007. Variability of chemical composition of populus deltoides within the stem and their relationship with axes of tree. J. Sci. Tech. Nat. Resour., 2: 25-36.

  66. Kord, B. and A. Saraeyan, 2007. Investigation on the effects of tree age and height on chemical properties of populus deltoides wood. J. Agric. Sci. Nat. Resour., 14: 32-40.
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  67. Kord, B. and A. Kiaeifar, 2007. Investigation on the effect of clone on growth, biometry and physical properties of populus deltoids wood (case study in Shastkolateh forest in Gorgan). J. Sci. Tech. Nat. Resour., 2: 55-64.

  68. Kord, B., 2006. Investigation on variation of physical properties of wood from populus deltoides species in longitudinal and radial axes of tree. J. Sci. Tech. Nat. Resour., 1: 65-77.