Characterization of current environmentally-friendly films

Journal of Plastic Film and Sheeting

Volumn 24, Issue 3-4, 2008, Pages 213-226

  Curtzwiler, G ^a   Vorst, K ^a   Palmer, S ^a   Brown, J W ^a  

^a CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Biodegradable; DSC; Film; Fresh cut; Mechanical; PLA; Produce; Sustainable; Thermal; Transmission rate

Indexed keywords

CARBON DIOXIDE; DIFFERENTIAL SCANNING CALORIMETRY; MECHANICAL PROPERTIES; OXYGEN; THERMOANALYSIS; THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES; WATER VAPOR;

BIODEGRADABLE; DSC; FILM; FRESH-CUT; MECHANICAL; PLA; PRODUCE; SUSTAINABLE; THERMAL; TRANSMISSION RATE;

CARBON FILMS;

EID: 60149110920     PISSN: 87560879     EISSN: 15308014     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/8756087908100836     Document Type: Article

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