Search Results - "Way, Cameron"
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X-ray ultramicroscopy: A new method for observation and measurement of filler dispersion in thermoplastic composites
Published in Composites science and technology (2008)“…A phase contrast X-ray imaging technique has been developed to observe and determine filler distribution in polymer composites, providing greatly enhanced 2-D…”
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Biodegradation and thermal decomposition of poly(lactic acid)-based materials reinforced by hydrophilic fillers
Published in Polymer degradation and stability (01-09-2010)“…The effect of hydrophilic fillers (starch and wood-flour) on the degradation and decomposition of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) based materials was investigated…”
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Processing Stability and Biodegradation of Polylactic Acid (PLA) Composites Reinforced with Cotton Linters or Maple Hardwood Fibres
Published in Journal of polymers and the environment (01-03-2013)“…Polylactic acid (PLA) composites comprising up to 25 wt% cotton linter (CL) or up to 50 % maple wood fibre (WF) were prepared by compounding and injection…”
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Biodegradation of sequentially surface treated lignocellulose reinforced polylactic acid composites: Carbon dioxide evolution and morphology
Published in Polymer degradation and stability (01-03-2012)“…Maple fibres were treated with a variety of sequential treatments, namely sodium hydroxide (NaOH), NaOH followed by acetylation, or NaOH followed by…”
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Elaboration and properties of plasticised chitosan-based exfoliated nano-biocomposites
Published in Polymer (Guilford) (01-06-2013)“…A series of plasticised chitosan-based materials and nanocomposites were successfully prepared by thermomechanical kneading. During the processing, the…”
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Glycerol plasticised chitosan: A study of biodegradation via carbon dioxide evolution and nuclear magnetic resonance
Published in Polymer degradation and stability (01-06-2013)“…The biodegradation of neat chitosan, glycerol plasticised chitosan films and their corresponding clay-based nano-biocomposites has been studied in simulated…”
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New Insight into Biodegradation of Polylactide (PLA)/Clay Nanocomposites Using Molecular Ecological Techniques
Published in Macromolecular bioscience (07-07-2009)“…Novel molecular ecological techniques were used to study changes in microbial community structure and population during degradation of polylactide…”
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Glycerol plasticised chitosan
Published in Polymer degradation and stability (2013)“…The biodegradation of neat chitosan, glycerol plasticised chitosan films and their corresponding clay-based nano-biocomposites has been studied in simulated…”
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Polylactic Acid Composites Utilising Sequential Surface Treatments of Lignocellulose: Chemistry, Morphology and Properties
Published in Journal of polymers and the environment (01-12-2011)“…Polylactic acid (PLA)—maple fibre composites have been synthesised using a series of sequentially modified cellulose fibres (namely alkylation followed by…”
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Design considerations for high-temperature respirometric biodegradation of polymers in compost
Published in Polymer testing (01-02-2010)“…As interest in the field of biodegradable plastics grows so too must the methods to accurately assess them. The use of respirometric units to control and…”
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