Browsing Theses by Subject "biocomposite"
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Exploring Cornstalk and Corn Biomass Silage Retting as a New Biological Fibre Extraction Technique
(University of Waterloo, 2013-05-21)Presently there are two forms of biological fibre extraction, water retting or dew retting, which use bacteria or fungi, respectively. Microbial action results in release of the cellulose fibres due to modification of the ... -
Soy-Polypropylene Biocomposites for Automotive Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2009-05-20)For the automotive sector, plastics play the most important role when designing interior and exterior parts for cars. Currently, most parts are made from petroleum-based plastics but alternatives are needed to replace ...