ISSN:
1436-2449
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
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Physics
Notes:
Summary Microbially produced poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (P(3HB)) and a copolymer were investigated by measuring tensile strength, Young's modulus and molar mass after different periods of thermal treatment at temperatures slightly above their melting temperatures in order to describe the changes of molecular and mechanical properties. The tensile strength turns out to be strongly influenced by time and temperature of heat treatment. After a heat treatment for 10 min at 190 °C the tensile strength drops to 30% of its initial value.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00314274
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