EFFECTS OF NOPAL MUCILAGE (OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA) AS PLASTICIZER IN THE FABRICATION OF LAMINATED AND TUBULAR FILMS OF EXTRUDED ACETYLATED STARCHES

Effects of Nopal Mucilage (Opuntia ficus-indica) as Plasticizer in the Fabrication of Laminated and Tubular Films of Extruded Acetylated Starches

Normal and acetylated rice and waxy maize starches with a blend of nopal mucilage (Opuntia ficus-indica) and glycerol were used for the preparation of grandpas best laminated and tubular films by extrusion and blown extrusion, respectively.The composition of the formulation was 70% starch (normal or acetylated), 20% glycerol, and 10% nopal mucilage

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Open challenges in tensile testing of additively manufactured polymers: A literature survey and a case study in fused filament fabrication

Additive manufacturing (AM, also commonly termed 3D printing) is progressing from being a rapid prototyping tool to serving as pillar of the Industry 4.0 revolution.Thanks to their low density and ease of printing, polymers are receiving increasing interest for the fabrication of structural and lightweight parts.Nonetheless, the lack of appropriate

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