Crystallization of PLA/Thermoplastic Starch Blends

International Polymer Processing

Volumn 23, Issue 5, 2008, Pages 412-418

  Li, H ^a   Huneault, M A ^a  

^a NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL CANADA   (Canada)

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EID: 67649134885     PISSN: 0930777X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3139/217.2185     Document Type: Article

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