The Preparation and Characterization of Esterified Banana Trunk Fibers/Poly(vinyl alcohol) Blend Film

REFERENCES

• Li , Y. ; Mai , Y.W. ; Ye , L. Sisal fiber an dits composites . A review of recent developments. Compos. Sci. Technol. 2000 , 60 , 2037 – 2055 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Bledzki , A.K. ; Gassan , J. Composites reinforced with celloulose based fibers . Prog. Polym. Sci. 1999 , 24 , 221 – 271 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Mohd Edeerozey , A.M. ; Md Akil , H. ; Azhar , A.B. ; Zainal Ariffin , M.I. Chemical modification of kenaf fibers . Mater. Lett. 2007 , 61 , 2023 – 2025 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Maya , J. ; Bejoy , F. ; Sabu , T. ; Varughese , K.T. Dynamical mechanical analysis of sisal/oil palm hybrid fiber-reinforced natural rubber composites . Polym. Compos. 2006 , 27 , 671 – 680 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Saheb , N. ; Jog , J.P. Natural fiber polymer composites: A review . Adv. Polym. Technol. 1999 , 18 , 351 – 363 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Bledzki , A.K. ; Reihmane , S. ; Gassan , J. Thermoplastics reinforced with wood fillers: A literature review . Polym. Plast. Technol. Eng. 1998 , 37 , 451 – 468 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Gatenholm , P. ; Bertilsson , H. ; Mathiasson , A. The effect of chemical composition of interphase on dispersion of cellulose fibers in polymers . I. PVC-coated cellulose in polystyrene. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 1993 , 49 , 197 – 208 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Idicula , M. ; Malhotra , S.K.; Joseph, K. ; Thomas , S. Dynamic mechanical analysis of randomly oriented intimately mixed short banana/sisal hybrid fibre reinforced polyester composites . Compos. Sci. Tech. 2005 , 65 , 1077 – 1087 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Pothan , L.A. ; Thomas , S. ; Groeninckx , G. The role of fibre/matrix interactions on the dynamic mechanical properties of chemically modified banana fibre/polyester composites . Compos. A. 2006 , 27 , 1260 – 1269 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Sapuan , S.M. ; Leenie , A. ; Harimi , M. ; Beng , Y.K. Mechanical properties of woven banana fiber reinforced epoxy composites . Mater. Design. 2006 , 27 , 689 – 693 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Bilba , K. ; Arsene , M.A. ; Ouensanga , A. Study of banana and coconut fibers: Botanical composition, thermal degradation and textural observations . Bioresour. Technol. 2007 , 98 , 58 – 68 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Manual of Methods of Analysis of Foods, Directorate General of Health Services Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Government of India New Delhi, 2005 .
   Google Scholar
• Chen , Y. ; Cao , X. ; Chang , P.R. ; Huneault , M.A. Comparative study on the films of poly(vinyl alcohol)/pea starch nanocrystals and poly(vinyl alcohol)/native pea starch . Carbohyd. Polym. 2008 , 73 , 8 – 17 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Markley , I.K.S. Fatty Acid. Interscience Publication , New York , 1947 .
   Google Scholar
• Mas Haris , M.R.H. ; Kathiresan , S. ; Mohan , S. Vibrational spectra and normal coordinate analysis of poly vinyl alcohol . J. Chemtracks 2007 , 9 , 1 – 8 .
   Google Scholar
• Mas Haris , M.R.H. ; Kathiresan , S. The removal of methyl red from aqueous solutions using banana pseudostem fibers . Am. J. App. Sci. 2009 , 6 , 1690 – 1700 .
   Google Scholar
• Lodha , P. ; Netravali , A.N. Characterization of stearic acid modified soy protein isolate resin and ramie fiber reinforced green composites . Compos. Sci. Technol. 2005 , 65 , 1211 – 1225 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Holland , B.J. ; Hay , J.N. The thermal degradation of poly(vinyl alcohol) . Polymer 2001 , 42 , 6775 – 6783 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Lewandoska , K. Miscibility and thermal stability of poly(vinyl alcohol)/chitosan mixtures . Thermochim. Acta 2009 , 493 , 42 – 48 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Jandura , P. ; Riedl , B. ; Kokta , B.V. Thermal degradation behavior of cellulose fibers partially esterified with some long chain organic acids . Polym. Degrad. Stabil. 2000 , 70 , 387 – 394 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Sudhamani , S.R. ; Prasad , K. ; Sankar , U. DSC and FTIR studies on Gellan and Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) blend films . Food Hydrocolloid. 2003 , 17 , 245 – 250 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Yang , Y. ; Liu , C. ; Wu , H. Preparation and properties of poly(vinyl alcohol)/exfoliated α-zirconium phosphate nanocomposite films . Polym. Test. 2009 , 28 , 371 – 377 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Fabra , M.J. ; Talens , P. ; Chiralt , A. Tensile properties and water vapor permeability of sodium caseinate films containing oleic acid–beeswax mixtures . J. Food Eng. 2008 , 85 , 397 – 400 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Banerjee , S.S. ; Joshi , M.V.; Jayaram R.V. Treatment of oil spill by sorption technique using fatty acid grafted sawdust . Chemosphere 2006 , 64 , 1026 – 1031 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Sriupayo , J. ; Supaphol , P. ; Blackwell , J. ; Rujiravanit , R. Preparation and characterization of α-chitin whisker-reinforced poly(vinyl alcohol) nanocomposite films with or without heat treatment . Polym. 2005 , 46 , 5637 – 5644 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Singha , A.S. ; Thakur , V.K. Study of mechanical properties of urea formaldehyde thermosets reinforced by pine needle powder . Bioresources 2009 , 4 , 292 – 308 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar