Moisture Absorption and Opacity of Starch-Based Biocomposites Reinforced with Cellulose Fiber from Bengkoang
Cellulose fiber was isolated from bengkoang (Pachyrhizus erosus) tuber peel. A suspension consisting of distilled water, starch, and glycerol was mixed with various cellulose loadings (0, 2, 6, and 10 g) then gelatinized using a hot plate with a magnetic stirrer. The biocomposite gel was sonicated u...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-08-01
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| Series: | Fibers |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2079-6439/6/3/62 |