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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caused a decline in performance. At optimal fiber loadings, FTIR analysis suggests interaction<br />
between cellulose and protein may be present correlating with increased strength <strong>of</strong> composite<br />
films. WAXD analysis showed that sample preparation can yield drastically different results<br />
yielding an inconclusive trend. This experiment showed that a completely biodegradable plastic<br />
thin film can be extruded using soy derived sources moving closer towards a sustainable<br />
alternative to petroleum based plastics.<br />
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