Durability of Starch Based Biodegradable Plastics Reinforced with Manila Hemp Fibers
The biodegradability of Manila hemp fiber reinforced biodegradable plastics was studied for 240 days in a natural soil and 30 days in a compost soil. After biodegradability tests, weights were measured and both tensile strength tests and microscopic observation were performed to evaluate the biodegr...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2011-02-01
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/4/3/457/ |