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dc.contributor.authorNor, F.
dc.contributor.authorKurniawan, Denni
dc.contributor.authorSeo, Y.
dc.contributor.authorPark, J.
dc.contributor.authorLee, H.
dc.contributor.authorLim, J.
dc.date.accessioned2018-05-18T08:01:01Z
dc.date.available2018-05-18T08:01:01Z
dc.date.created2018-05-18T00:23:20Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.identifier.citationNor, F. and Kurniawan, D. and Seo, Y. and Park, J. and Lee, H. and Lim, J. 2012. Polycaprolactone-starch blends with corn-based coupling agent: Physical properties and in vitro analysis. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine. 226 (9): pp. 693-698.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/68153
dc.identifier.doi10.1177/0954411912452988
dc.description.abstract

In an attempt to improve properties of polycaprolcatone-starch blend, this study uses zein as coupling agent in preparing the blend through a single-step process. Zein, which has affinity to both polar and non-polar groups, is expected to improve miscibility between the blends' constituents and its overall biocompatibility. Mechanical properties of the blend were tested and further characterizations (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermal properties) were performed to analyze the effect of zein as an addition to the blend's physical properties. The blend's biocompatibility was examined by indirect methods (contact angle and weight gain after immersion in simulated body fluid) and in vitro analysis. No significant effect on the blend's strength and stiffness was caused by adding zein. Hydrophilicity and cell affinity were improved when zein was added. Zein did not perform as a coupling agent that improved miscibility between polycaprolactone and starch, but its addition improved the blend's biocompatibility. © 2012 IMechE.

dc.publisherSage Publications
dc.titlePolycaprolactone-starch blends with corn-based coupling agent: Physical properties and in vitro analysis
dc.typeJournal Article
dcterms.source.volume226
dcterms.source.number9
dcterms.source.startPage693
dcterms.source.endPage698
dcterms.source.issn0954-4119
dcterms.source.titleProceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine
curtin.departmentCurtin Malaysia
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