Thermal, structural and mechanical properties of melt drawn cur-loaded poly(lactic acid) fibers

• Main Authors: Syed Shaharuddin, Sharifah Imihezri, Qairol, A.A.B., Hassan, Noor Azlina, Muhammad Khairusalleh, Nor Khairusshima
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English; English
• Published: Elsevier BV 2017
• Subjects: QR Microbiology; TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/57428/2/57428_Thermal%2C%20Structural%20_complete%20content%20page.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/57428/3/57428_Thermal%2C%20Structural%20_article.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/57428/4/57428_Thermal%2C%20Structural%20_SCOPUS.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/57428/; http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/18777058/184/supp/C
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

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