Characterization of thermoplastic sago starch/novolak and thermoplastic sago starch/novolak/polyvinyl alcohol
In this study, novolak type phenolic resin was blended into glycerol plasticized thermoplastic sago starch (TPS) via twin screw extrusion, in order to improve the thermal resistance and water absorption of the latter. The compression molded blends were characterized in terms of their physical, chemi...
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| Format: | Thesis |
| Language: | English |
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2016
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.utm.my/80924/1/Ling%20Kah%20NgiekMFChE2015.pdf |