The Science
To find out more about Novatein bioplastic we’ve brought together Publications made by the University of Waikato research team who have contributed to the development of Novatein.
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Publications
- Marsilla, K.I.K. and C.J.R. Verbeek, Properties of Bloodmeal/Linear Low-density Polyethylene Blends Compatibilized with Maleic Anhydride Grafted Polyethylene. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2013: p. n/a-n/a.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.39323 - Bier, J.M., C.J.R. Verbeek, and M.C. Lay, Using synchrotron FTIR spectroscopy to determine secondary structure changes and distribution in thermoplastic protein. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2013: p. n/a-n/a.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.39134 - Verbeek, C.J.R. and L.E. van den Berg, Structural changes as a result of processing in thermoplastic bloodmeal. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2012: p. n/a-n/a.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.36964 - Bier, J.M., C.J.R. Verbeek, and M.C. Lay, Identifying transition temperatures in bloodmeal-based thermoplastics using material pocket DMTA. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 2012: p. 1-13.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10973-012-2680-0 - Bier, J., C. Verbeek, and M. Lay, An eco-profile of thermoplastic protein derived from blood meal Part 1: allocation issues. The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 2012. 17(2): p. 208-219.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11367-011-0349-8 - Bier, J., C. Verbeek, and M. Lay, An ecoprofile of thermoplastic protein derived from blood meal Part 2: thermoplastic processing. The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 2012: p. 1-11.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11367-011-0355-x - Verbeek, C.J.R. and L.E. van den Berg, Development of Proteinous Bioplastics Using Bloodmeal. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 2011. 19(1): p. 1-10.
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10924-010-0232-x - Verbeek, C.J.R. and L.E. van den Berg, Mechanical Properties and Water Absorption of Thermoplastic Bloodmeal. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 2011. 296(6): p. 524-534.
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mame.201000374/full - Verbeek, C.J.R., T. Hicks, and A. Langdon, Biodegradation of Bloodmeal-Based Thermoplastics in Green-Waste Composting. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 2011: p. 1-10.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10924-011-0375-4 - Verbeek, C.J.R., T. Hicks, and A. Langdon, Degradation as a result of UV radiation of bloodmeal-based thermoplastics. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 2011. 96(4): p. 515-522.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0141391011000231 - Verbeek, C. and N. Koppel, Moisture sorption and plasticization of bloodmeal-based thermoplastics. Journal of Materials Science, 2011: p. 1-9.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10853-011-5770-7 - Verbeek, C., T. Hicks, and A. Langdon, Odorous Compounds in Bioplastics Derived from Bloodmeal. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, 2011: p. 1-12.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11746-011-1939-0 - Bier, J.M., C.J.R. Verbeek, and M. Lay, Life Cycle Assessments of Bioplastics: Applications and Issues. The International Journal of Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability, 2011. 7(4): p. 145-158.
- Verbeek, C.J.R. and L.E. van den Berg, Recent Developments in Thermo-Mechanical Processing of Proteinous Bioplastics Recent Patents on Materials Science 2009. 2(3): p. 171-189.
http://www.benthamscience.com/mats/samples/mats2-3.tar/0001MATS.pdf - Verbeek, C.J.R. and L.E. van den Berg, Extrusion Processing and Properties of Protein-Based Thermoplastics. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 2009. 295(1): p. 10-21.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mame.200900167
