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

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although drastic changes were not observed, cellulose addition at optimal concentrations would<br />

interact with the surrounding SPI matrix changing material properties.<br />

Figure 6.12: Enlarged FTIR spectra <strong>of</strong> SPI/Cellulose blend film comparison focusing on the Amide<br />

III band.<br />

Absorbance<br />

0.28<br />

0.27<br />

0.26<br />

0.25<br />

0.24<br />

0.23<br />

0.22<br />

0.21<br />

0.2<br />

0.19<br />

1270<br />

MSF2.5<br />

MSF1.0<br />

MSF0.5<br />

MSF0.25<br />

SNF0.25<br />

SPI<br />

1260<br />

6.4.5 WAXD ANALYSIS<br />

1250<br />

1240<br />

The WAXD patterns <strong>of</strong> all SPI/cellulose blend films, SPI control and cellulose fibers are<br />

shown in Figure 6.13 and Figure 6.14. Figure 6.13 illustrates WAXD pattern obtained from<br />

unprocessed film specimens, whereas Figure 6.14 illustrates WAXD patterns obtained from<br />

84<br />

1230<br />

Wavenumber (cm -1 )<br />

1220<br />

1210<br />

1200

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