| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5203476 | Polymer Degradation and Stability | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
A study of the enzymatic degradation of some montmorillonite-containing nanocomposites of poly(vinyl alcohol) with starch was based on the determinations of mass loss and the reducing sugars. The degraded residues have been examined by FT-IR spectroscopy and optical microscopy. It has been established that the nanoparticles hinder degradation, while the susceptibility to enzymatic degradation varies in the order: PVA/starch/nanocore > PVA/starch/Bentonite > PVA/starch/Peruvian clay.
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Authors
Iuliana Spiridon, Maria Cristina Popescu, Ruxanda BodârlÄu, Cornelia Vasile,