Biodegradable Mulches Based on Poly(vinyl Alcohol), Kenaf Fiber, and Urea

This paper describes the preparation of poly(vinyl alcohol)/kenaf fiber (PVOH/KF) composites with entrapped urea. The major FTIR peaks of these composites could be identified. These composites are intended for agricultural applications as biodegradable mulches and could be potential carrier material...

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Main Authors: Boon Khoon Tan, Yern Chee Ching, Seng Neon Gan, Shaifulazuar Rozali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: North Carolina State University 2015-07-01
Series:BioResources
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Online Access:http://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BioRes/article/view/BioRes_10_3_5532_Tan_Biodegradable_Mulches_Kenaf_Fiber_Urea