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Muhammad Firdaus, Abdul Halim and Mohd Sapuan, Salit and Zainudin, Edi Syams and Atiqah, Mohd Afdzaluddin
(2026)
Effect of nanocellulose on the structure and properties of arrowroot starch films.
Polimery/Polymers, 71 (2).
pp. 129-138.
ISSN 0032-2725
Abstract
Effect of 1 and 3 wt% nanocrystalline arrowroot cellulose (ARNC) on the structure and properties of arrowroot starch (AS)-based films was investigated. The addition of ARNC increased the film density and reduced its water absorption, indicating improved moisture barrier properties. Furthermore, tensile strength increased (from 2.5 MPa to 4.3 MPa) and elongation at break (from 13.4% to 45%). Simultaneously, Young’s modulus decreased (from 65.7 MPa to 32.5 MPa), suggesting increased flexibility. FESEM analysis revealed good dispersion of cellulose nanocrystals in the composite, with a tendency to agglomerate at higher ARNC content.
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| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Subject: | Chemical Engineering (all) |
| Subject: | Polymers and Plastics |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering |
| DOI Number: | https://doi.org/10.14314/polimery.2026.2.5 |
| Publisher: | Industrial Chemistry Research Institute |
| Keywords: | Arrowroot; Biopolymer; Nanocellulose; Nanocrystalline cellulose |
| Depositing User: | MS. HADIZAH NORDIN |
| Date Deposited: | 13 Mar 2026 01:01 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Mar 2026 01:01 |
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| URI: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/123576 |
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