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

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6.3.3 FILM CONDITIONING<br />

Similar to Section 4.3.3, protein sheets were conditioned for 1 week at 43, 58, and 84%<br />

RH at 25°C before testing.<br />

6.3.4 ME<strong>CH</strong>ANICAL PROPERTIES<br />

Tensile strength (TS), percentage elongation at break (EAB) and elastic modulus (EM)<br />

were measured as described in Section 4.3.4.<br />

6.3.5 MICROSTRUCTURE ANALYSIS<br />

Microstructure analysis <strong>of</strong> SPI films was completed using a scanning electron<br />

microscope as described in Section 4.3.7. Samples equilibrated at 58% relative humidity were<br />

observed to compare effects <strong>of</strong> fiber addition. Cryo-fractured cross sections perpendicular to the<br />

extrusion machine direction were analyzed.<br />

6.3.6 FTIR Analysis<br />

IR spectra <strong>of</strong> soy protein films were obtained as described in Section 4.3.8.<br />

6.3.7 WAXD Analysis<br />

WAXD sampling was carried out as described in Section 5.3.3.<br />

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