Mechanical and biodegradation performance of short natural fibre polyhydroxybutyrate composites
Authors:
- Michael A. GunningMGMichael A. Gunning
- Luke M. GeeverLGLuke M. Geever
- John A. KillionJKJohn A. Killion
- John G. LyonsJohn G. Lyons
- Clement L. HigginbothamClement L. Higginbotham
- 1 December 2013
- journal article
- Published by Elsevier in Polymer Testing
- Vol. 32 (8) , 1603-1611
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Funding Information
- Enterprise Ireland
- Athlone Institute of Technology Research and Development
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