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THESIS - ROC CH ... - FINAL - resubmission.pdf - University of Guelph

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Modulus <strong>of</strong> Elasticity (MPa)<br />

120<br />

110<br />

100<br />

90<br />

80<br />

70<br />

60<br />

50<br />

40<br />

Machine<br />

0 0.5 1<br />

Concentration (% w/wSPI)<br />

Figure 7.4: Modulus <strong>of</strong> Elasticity <strong>of</strong> TiO2/SPI blend films<br />

Elongation results are displayed in Figure 7.5. Optimum concentrations for P25 were<br />

not similar to the previous findings. In the MD, EAB was greatest at 0.25% but was still<br />

insignificant compared to the control SPI. In the TD, all additions <strong>of</strong> TiO2 type P25 had<br />

insignificant effects on EAB. For P90, the maximum EAB was seen at a concentration <strong>of</strong> 0.25%<br />

for both MD and TD. These results however are insignificant compared to control. Nonetheless,<br />

it should be noted that the material was not more brittle even though TS was increased at the<br />

same concentration <strong>of</strong> 0.25%. At 1%, it can be seen that EAB decreased in the MD. This<br />

supports the theory <strong>of</strong> aggregated TiO2 particles which cause discontinuity within the protein<br />

matrix leading to premature failure.<br />

97<br />

Transverse<br />

0 0.5 1<br />

Concentration (% w/wSPI)<br />

p25<br />

p90

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