Synergistic interactions of plasticizers and nanoclays in hydrophilic starch based bionanocomposites
Depletion of non-renewable resources and exorbitant levels of carbon dioxide emissions have questioned the further usage of traditional plastics. The imbalance in global sustainability has necessitated the development and use of biodegradable polymers. This research work set sights on understanding...
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Curtin University
2011
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/1758 |