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Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering Volume 48, 2009 - Issue 8
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Studies on the Mechanical Properties of Gelatin and Its Blends with Vinyltrimethoxysilane: Effect of Gamma Radiation

Mubarak A. Khan Radiation and Polymer Chemistry Laboratory, Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Dhaka, BangladeshCorrespondence[email protected]
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Ruhul A. Khan Radiation and Polymer Chemistry Laboratory, Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Farhana G. Noor Radiation and Polymer Chemistry Laboratory, Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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M. M. Rahman Radiation and Polymer Chemistry Laboratory, Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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M. Noor-A-Alam Department of Chemical Engineering & Polymer Science, ShahJalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh
Pages 808-813 | Published online: 22 Jul 2009
 
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Abstract

Gelatin films were prepared by casting. Tensile strength (TS), elongation at break (Eb) and tensile modulus (TM) of the gelatin films were found to be 56 MPa, 6.1% and 1.14 GPa, respectively. Effect of gamma radiation (Co-60) on the mechanical properties of the gelatin films was studied. Vinyltrimethoxysilane (VTMS) was added to the gelatin during casting varying 1–7% by weight and found to increase the TS and TM significantly. Then the films were irradiated and found further increase of TS and TM. Water uptake of the gelatin films and 5% VTMS containing gelatin films were also evaluated.

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