Characterization And Properties Of Thermoplastic Tapioca Starch Based High Density Polyethylene / Natural Rubber Blends
Effects of thermoplastic tapioca starch (TPS) on the properties of HDPE/NR (70/30) blends were investigated. Tapioca starch was chosen to incorporate into HDPE/NR blends due to its abundance and biodegradability properties. However certain drawbacks, such as poor compatibility with the hydrophobic p...
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| Format: | Thesis |
| Language: | English |
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2013
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.usm.my/37334/ |