REVIEW
Soy Protein Polymers and Adhesion Properties
Xiuzhi Susan Sun
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 409-432 (2011)
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RESEARCH ARTICLES
Tenacity, Fineness and Ultimate Fiber Recovery of Abaca Fiber Strands
Feliciano G. Sinon, Robert Kohler, Marc Cotter, and Joachim Müller
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 433-441 (2011)
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Effects of Nanoclay on the Morphology and Physical Properties of Solid and Microcellular Injection
Molded Polyactide/Poly(butylenes adipate-co-terephthalate) (PLA/PBAT) Nanocomposites and Blends
Ke Li, Zhixiang Cui, Xiaofei Sun, Lih-Sheng Turng, and Hanxiong Huang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 442-451 (2011)
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Nanocomposites of Poly(lactic acid) and Surface-Grafted MgO Nanoparticles: Preparation and Characterization
Yonghui Li and Xiuzhi Susan Sun
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 452-459 (2011)
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Extraction of Polyphenolics from Lignocellulosic Materials and Agricultural Byproducts for the Formulation of
Resin for Wood Adhesives
Lan Ping, Roland El Hage, Antonio Pizzi, Zhou Ding Guo, and Nicolas Brosse
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 460-465 (2011)
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Replacement of Glass/Unsaturated Polyester Composites by Flax/PLLA Biocomposites: Is It Justified?
Antoine Le Duigou, Peter Davies, and Christophe Baley
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 466-482 (2011)
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Experimental Analysis of Drilling Damage in Biocomposite Laminates Manufactured by Resin Transfer Molding
A. Lopez-Arraiza, I. Amenabar, M. Sarrionandia, and J. Aurrekoetxea
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 483-490 (2011)
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The Effects of Microfibrillation on the Properties of Hierarchical Sisal Fibres and Its Composites
Linxin Zhong, Shiyu Fu, and Huaiyu Zhan
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 491-499 (2011)
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Effect of Canola Protein Extraction Parameters on Protein-Based Plastic Properties
Wajira A. R. Manamperi, Michael A. Fuqua, Chad A. Ulven, Dennis P. Wiesenborn, and Scott W. Pryor
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 500-506 (2011)
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Compositional and Agronomic Evaluation of Sorghum Biomass as a Potential Feedstock for Renewable Fuels
Jeff Dahlberg, Ed Wolfrum, Brent Bean, and William L. Rooney
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 507-513 (2011)
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Characterization of Fermentation Residues from the Production of Bio-Ethanol from Lignocellulosic Feedstocks
Poulomi Sannigrahi and Arthur J. Ragauskas
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 514-519 (2011)
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Optimization of Extruder and Prairie Cord Grass Parameters for Maximum Sugar Recovery Through
Enzymatic Hydrolysis
C. Karunanithy and K. Muthukumarappan
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 520-531 (2011)
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Optimization of Solid-State Ethanol Fermentation with the Soluble Carbohydrate in Sweet Sorghum Stalk
Using Response Surface Methodology
Xiaoyan Mei, Ronghou Liu, Fei Shen, Weixing Cao, Hanjing Wu, and Shiyu Liu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 532-538 (2011)
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Production of Furfural from Dehydration of D-xylose Catalyzed by SO₄^2-/ZrO₂-TiO₂ Solid Acid
Junhua Zhang, Lu Lin, Zhuo Zhang, Jun Zhang, and Shijie Liu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 539-545 (2011)
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Biodiesel Processes and Properties from Jatropha curcas L. Oil
Houfang Lu, Mingyan Chen, Wei Jiang, and Bin Liang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 546-551 (2011)
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Preparation of Biodiesel by Transesterification Using a Modified CaO as Catalyst
Ying Tang, Jie Zhang, Jingfang Xu, and Yong Lu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 552-555 (2011)
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Novel Preparation of Bamboo Biochar and Its Application on Cationic Dye Removal
Wen-Tien Tsai, Kuan-Chi Kuo, Chia-Ying Tsai, Tu-Cian Chou, Huei-Ru Chen, and Yuan-Ming Chang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 556-561 (2011)
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COMMUNICATION
Fuel Cell Based on Natural Sausage Casing
Yasumitsu Matsuo and Junko Hatori
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 562-564 (2011)
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Table of Contents to Volume 5, Numbers 1-4, 2011
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 565-568 (2011)
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Author Index to Volume 5, Numbers 1-4, 2011
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 569-575 (2011)
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Subject Index to Volume 5, Numbers 1-4, 2011
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 576-578 (2011)
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REVIEW
A Special Issue on Biomass and BioEnergy: The Future Economic Base
Guest Editors: Shijie Liu and Tianwei Tan
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 293-294 (2011)
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REVIEW
Utility of Forage Grass Nutrient Composition Databases in Predicting Ethanol Production Potential
Kwesi Ampong-Nyarko and Christine L. Murray
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 295-305 (2011)
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RESEARCH ARTICLES
Alkali-Catalyzed Transesterification of Lipid from Chlorella sp. USTB-01 to Biodiesel
Hai Yan, Huanju He, Chunhua Yin, Xuan Jia, Pei Xu, Xiaolu Liu, Jiye Hu, Zeyi Jiang, and Xinxin Zhang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 306-311 (2011)
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Butanol Extractive Fermentation to Simultaneously Produce "Properties Improved" Biodiesel and
Butanol in a Water and Energy-Saving Operation Way
Zhigang Li, Xin Li, Junping Zheng, Shumin Zhang, and Zhongping Shi
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 312-318 (2011)
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Effect of Operating Conditions on the Photobioreactor Cultivation of Chlorella vulgaris
Gabriel Potvin, Dorota Debska, Christopher Lan, and Zisheng Zhang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 319-323 (2011)
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Different Methods for Evaluating Pinewood Sawdust Pyrolysis Kinetics by Thermogravimetry
Mass Spectrum Analysis
Jinxing Peng, Guanyi Chen, Zhihua Fan, Qunhui Lin, and Deqin Wang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 324-330 (2011)
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Biobutanol Production from Sweet Sorghum Bagasse
Tao Zhang, Na Du, and Tianwei Tan
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 331-336 (2011)
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The Effects of High Ammonium Sulfate Concentrations on the Growth and Fatty Acid
Composition of Rhodotorula glutinis
Guiying Guo, Jianliang Yu, Yaxiao Yu, Xu Zhang, and Fang Wang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 337-341 (2011)
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Structure Features Changes of Galah Grass (Saccharum spontaneum Linn) by
Liquid Hot Water Pretreatment
Orchidea Rachmaniah, Reza Pahlevi, and Cakra Dharma Mendila
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 342-350 (2011)
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Effect of Recycled Two-Stage Anaerobic Digestion Effluent on Very High Gravity
Cassava-Based Ethanol Fermentation
Ke Wang, Li Jiang, Zhong-Gui Mao, Cheng-Ming Zhang, Jian-Hua Zhang, and Hong-Jian Zhang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 351-356 (2011)
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Construction of a Glucose and Xylose Co-Fermenting Industrial Saccharomyces cerevisiae by
Expression of Codon-Optimized Fungal Xylose Isomerase
Jianliang Yu, Deepak Singh, Nan Liu, Jieni Lian, Tianwei Tan, and Shulin Chen
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 357-364 (2011)
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Understanding the Behavior of Lignin in Fractionation of Wood Polymers by Carboxymethylation
Hao Ren, Thomas E. Amidon, and Yuan-Zong Lai
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 365-370 (2011)
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Energy and Carbon Dioxide Emission Analysis of Straw-Based Power Plants
Huacai Liu, Xiuli Yin, and Chuangzhi Wu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 371-377 (2011)
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Modeling and Simulation of Calcium Oxide Enhanced H₂ Production from Steam Gasification of Biomass
Bin Li, Hanping Chen, Haiping Yang, Xianhua Wang, Shihong Zhang, and Zhenghua Dai
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 378-384 (2011)
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Subcritical Ethanol Extraction of Lipid from Wet Microalgae Paste of Nannochloropsis sp.
Min Chen, Xiaolin Chen, Tianzhong Liu, and Wei Zhang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 385-389 (2011)
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Influence of pH Adjustment and Inoculum on Anaerobic Digestion of Kitchen Waste for Biogas Producing
Guangqing Liu, Xiaoying Liu, Yeqing Li, Yanfeng He, and Ruihong Zhang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 390-395 (2011)
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Bioethanol Production from Alkali-Pretreated Rice Straw by Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation
Yu-Sheng Lin and Wen-Chien Lee
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 396-402 (2011)
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Pretreatment of Corn Stover by Acidic Electrolyzed Water for Enhancing Hemicellulose Degradation
Haisheng Pei, Junshe Sun, Li Liu, Jinrong Hu, Xiuqing Zhang, and Jingsheng Zhang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 403-408 (2011)
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REVIEW
A Special Issue on Lignocelluloses for Chemicals, Biomaterials and Biofuels
Guest Editors: Run-Cang Sun and Shiyu Fu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 167-168 (2011)
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REVIEWS
Solution-State NMR of Lignocellulosic Biomass
Fachuang Lu and John Ralph
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 169-180 (2011)
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Characteristics of High Yield Pulp and Its Effect on Some Typical Wet-End Issues
Yonghao Ni, Zhibin He, Hongjie Zhang, and Yajun Zhou
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 181-186 (2011)
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RESEARCH ARTICLES
Improving Wet Web Runnability and Paper Quality by an Uncharged Polysaccharide
Antti Oksanen, Rantanen Timo, Elias Retulainen, Kristian Salminen, and Harry Brumer
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 187-191 (2011)
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Partially Substituting MgO for NaOH as Alkali Source in the High-Consistency Retention Stage of P-RC APMP
Q. X. Hou, W. Liu, W. Yuan, S. Y. Zhang, J. P. Zhao, and B. Yang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 192-196 (2011)
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Properties of TX-100/-Butanol/Cyclohexane/Water Microemulsion and Its Osmosis for Wood
Bin Wang, Lucian Lucia, Ren-Dang Yang, Ke-Fu Chen, De-Tao Liu, and Wen-Hua Gao
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 197-202 (2011)
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Research on the Preparation and Desiliconization Process of Wheat Straw Microcrystalline Cellulose
Mei-Yun Zhang, Yun Zhang, Jinbao Li, and Bokun Zhang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 203-208 (2011)
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Comparative Study of Hemicelluloses Isolated with Alkali Under the Incremental Concentrations from
Carex meyeriana Kunth
Jian-Zhen Mao, Jian-Feng Ma, Zhi-Heng Zhang, and Feng Xu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 209-218 (2011)
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Preparation of Guanidine Polymer and Its Complex as Dual-Functional Agent for Cellulose Fibre-Based
Hygiene Products
Liying Qian, Xu Li, Shengling Sun, and Huining Xiao
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 219-224 (2011)
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Empty Palm Fruit Bunches-A CO₂-Based Biorefinery Concept
Sharifah Nabihah Binti Syed Jaafar, Emmerich Haimer, Falk Liebner, Stefan Böhmdorfer, Antje Potthast, and
Thomas Rosenau
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 225-233 (2011)
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Microalgae Scenedesmus quadricauda Grown in Digested Wastewater for Simultaneous CO₂ Fixation and
Nutrient Removal
Rui Xiao, Ran Chen, Hui-Yan Zhang, and Huan Li
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 234-240 (2011)
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Characterisation of Humic Matter Fractions Isolated from Ammonoxidised Miocene Lignite
Horst Ninnemann, Klaus Fischer, Erica Brendler, Martin Liebner, Thomas Rosenau, and Falk Liebner
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 241-252 (2011)
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TEMPO-Mediated Oxidation of Cellulose and Preparation of Cellulose Nanofibrils
Rongjing Qian, Aimin Tang, and Gang Chen
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 253-257 (2011)
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Influence of Steam Pretreatment Time on Chemical Composition and Simultaneous Saccharification and
Fermentation for Ethanol from Pruning Shrub Stalks
Jianxin Jiang, Yong Tang, Kun Wang, and Lingxi Bu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 258-264 (2011)
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Physicochemical Characterization of Hemicelluloses Obtained by Graded Ethanol Precipitation from
Sweet Sorghum Stem
Xiao-Ni Nie, Diao She, Zong-Suo Liang, Zeng-Chao Geng, Hai-Tao Wang, and Kun Wang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 265-274 (2011)
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Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Cassava Bagasse with High Solid Loading
Xingxing Ma, Guojun Yue, Jianliang Yu, Xu Zhang, and Tianwei Tan
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 275-281 (2011)
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Effect of Permutite on Pyrolytic Products Derived from Rice Straw Lignin
Rui Lou, Shubin Wu, and Gaojin Lv
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 282-286 (2011)
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Low Molecular Weight Extractives from Green Husks of Juglans sigillata and Their Antioxidant Activities
Chuan-Ling Si, Pan-Pan Qin, Hai-Yan Hu, Ju-Zheng Jiang, and Yong-Hao Ni
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 287-292 (2011)
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REVIEW
Hierarchical Composites Made Entirely from Renewable Resources
Jonny J. Blaker, Koon-Yang Lee, and Alexander Bismarck
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 1-16 (2011)
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CASE STUDY
Lead Users and Early Adoptors of Bioplastics: A Market-Led Approach to Innovative Food Packaging Films
Pornpun Theinsathid, Achara Chandrachai, Sasitorn Suwannathep, and Suwimon Keeratipibul
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 17-29 (2011)
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RESEARCH ARTICLES
Environmental Impact Analysis of Biofuel Crops Expansion in the Saginaw River Watershed
Brad Love and A. Pouyan Nejadhashemi
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 30-54 (2011)
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Development of Polyesters from Glycerol for Na Removal in Biodiesel Refining
Claudio Toro, Pamela Hidalgo, and Rodrigo Navia
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 55-62 (2011)
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Induced Evolution of PQQ-Dependent Alcohol Dehydrogenase Activity in Gluconobacter sp.33 for
Use in Enzymatic Biofuel Cells
Zana Zulic and Shelley D. Minteer
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 63-69 (2011)
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Rice Bran Is an Effective Substitute for Yeast Extract in Ethanol Fermentation
Nanjunda Ananda, Praveen V. Vadlani, and Ronald L. Madl
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 70-74 (2011)
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Characterization of Microbial Communities During Hydrolysis of Lignocellulosic Waste to Reducing Sugars
Qi Wei, Niu Dongjie, and Wang Jing-Yuan
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 75-84 (2011)
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Cation Ion-Exchange Resin/Polyethersulfone Hybrid Catalytic Membrane for Biodiesel Production
Jincheng Ding, Benqiao He, and Jianxin Li
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 85-91 (2011)
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Characterization of Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Hyperbranched Oligo(glycerol-glutaric acid)s
Victor T. Wyatt, Gary D. Strahan, Alberto Nunez, and Michael J. Haas
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 92-101 (2011)
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Acid and Base Catalyzed Hydrolysis of Cyanophycin for the Biobased Production of Nitrogen Containing Chemicals
Paul M. Könst, Elinor L. Scott, Maurice C. R. Franssen, and Johan P. M. Sanders
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 102-108 (2011)
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Tough Thermoplastic Starch Modified with Polyurethane Micro-Particles: The Effects of Residence Time
Ming Wei, Yan Huang, Yu Zhang, Xiaoxia Chen, Zhengshun Wu, and Qiangxian Wu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 109-116 (2011)
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Effect of Moisture Content on the Mechanical Property of Natural Fiber Reinforced Composite from
Recycled Jute Cloth
Ying Yu, Yuqiu Yang, Kazuo Tanabe, Mitsuo Mastuda, and Hiroyuki Hamada
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 117-123 (2011)
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Bio-Composite Keratin Films from Wool Fibrillation
A. Patrucco, A. Aluigi, C. Vineis, and C. Tonin
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 124-131 (2011)
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Thermophysical Properties of Starch and Whey Protein Composite Prepared in Presence of Organic Acid and Esters
Sudarsan Mukhopadhyay, Charles I. Onwulata, Madhav P. Yadav, Audrey E. Thomas, and Michael H. Tunick
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 132-139 (2011)
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Environmental Assessment of a Sugar Cane Bagasse Food Tray Produced by Roots Biopack-Results of a Shortcut-
Life Cycle Assessment
Alexander Louis Roes and Martin Kumar Patel
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 5, 140-152 (2011)
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