Extraction and characterization of cellulose nanocrystals from tea leaf waste fibers as a filler in poly(lactic acid) bio-nanocomposites

Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is known to be a very useful material in replacing the petrochemical-based polymer in the packaging sector due to its biodegradability and good mechanical characteristics. Despite the impressive behaviors of PLA, the low brittleness of itself has limited the usage of this...

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Main Author: Abdul Rahman, Nur Hayati
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2018
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Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/83538/1/FS%202018%2096%20-%20IR.pdf