Extraction and usage of pectin to enhance biodegradability of LDPE blends

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dc.contributor.authorSitinamaluwa, HS
dc.contributor.authorSomasiri, GWD
dc.contributor.authorSamarasekara, AMPB
dc.date.accessioned2013-10-21T02:12:51Z
dc.date.available2013-10-21T02:12:51Z
dc.date.issued2010
dc.description.abstractBlends of pectin and low density polyethylene (LDPE) were prepared and the effect of pectin on biodegradability was analyzed Pectin was extracted front passion fruit peels hy hot acid extraction with a yield of 20 wt.%. I he physical, mechanical and chemical properties of the blends were investigated using Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (f IIR). tensile test, water absorption test and optical and electron microscopy. The biodegradability wits evaluated by time dependent weight loss using soil burial test. The test results showed that weight loss up to 4.5% in 14 weeks period. Pectin addition had a positive impact on enhancement of biodegradability of LDPE blends.
dc.identifier.conferenceResearch for Industry
dc.identifier.pgnospp. 236-238
dc.identifier.placeFaculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa
dc.identifier.proceeding16th Annual symposium on Research and Industry
dc.identifier.urihttp://dl.lib.mrt.ac.lk/handle/123/8238
dc.identifier.year2010
dc.languageen
dc.titleExtraction and usage of pectin to enhance biodegradability of LDPE blends
dc.typeConference-Extended-Abstract

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