Basic properties of grain by-products and their viability in polypropylene composites

The objective was to study the potential of grain by-products (husk) of grains such as wheat (Triticum aestivum L; German name is Weizen) and rice (Oryza sativa) as reinforcements for thermoplastics as an alternative to or in combination with wood fibres. Prior to composites preparation, the chemica...

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Published in:Industrial Crops and Products
Main Author: Bledzki A.K.; Mamun A.A.; Bonnia N.N.; Ahmad S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2012
Online Access:https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84857141817&doi=10.1016%2fj.indcrop.2011.05.010&partnerID=40&md5=fa6c3f1291661aa1ade3b372ade62f76