THESIS - ROC CH ... - FINAL - resubmission.pdf - University of Guelph
THESIS - ROC CH ... - FINAL - resubmission.pdf - University of Guelph
THESIS - ROC CH ... - FINAL - resubmission.pdf - University of Guelph
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Figure 6.1: Overview <strong>of</strong> the methodology used to extrude SPI/cellulose blend films. The effect <strong>of</strong><br />
cellulose addition is shown through the viscosity <strong>of</strong> the initial premixed fiber/glycerol/water<br />
suspension.<br />
Water, glycerol,<br />
soy fibers<br />
SPI<br />
Power Mixing for 15<br />
min<br />
Aging for 12 hours<br />
Compounding into<br />
strands<br />
Pelletizing<br />
Film Extrusion<br />
6.3.2 COMPOUNDING AND EXTRUSION<br />
Rotor/Stator homogenizer<br />
5 min<br />
Compounding and extrusion were done as in Section 4.3.2.<br />
66<br />
0.5% w/w SMF/SPI<br />
1% w/w SMF/SPI<br />
3% w/w SMF/SPI