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Thermal Characterization of Polyhydroxyalkanoates and Poly(lactic acid) Blends Obtained by Injection Molding

Nuno Calçada LoureiroFaculty of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal;ISVOUGA – Superior Institute of Douro and Vouga, Santa Maria da Feira, PortugalCorrespondence[email protected]
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Satyabrata GhoshIPC/I3N – Institute for Polymers and Composites, Polymer Engineering Department, University of Minho, Campus de Azurém, Guimarães, Portugal
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Júlio C. VianaIPC/I3N – Institute for Polymers and Composites, Polymer Engineering Department, University of Minho, Campus de Azurém, Guimarães, Portugal
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José Luis EstevesFaculty of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
Pages 350-356 | Published online: 23 Feb 2015

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