Preparation and characterization of chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol) blended films: Mechanical, thermal and surface investigation
In this study, blends of chitosan (CS) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) (CS/PVA) having various proportions were prepared and characterized by universal mechanical tester, the differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and contact angle measurements. Studying the mechanical properties of the films showed th...
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Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited,
2011-01.
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