Effect of different drying methods on the morphology, crystallinity, swelling ability and tensile properties of nata de coco

Nata de coco or bacterial cellulose produced by Acetobacter xylinum is a unique type of biocellulose. It contains more than 90% of water. Dried nata was preferred compared to wet form since it is more convenient and portable with stable properties. Therefore, drying process is necessary in order to...

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Main Authors: Norhayati Pa'e, Nur Idayu Abd Hamid, Nozieana Khairuddin, Khairul Azly Zahan, Kok, Fook Seng, Bazlul Mobin Siddique, Ida Idayu Muhamad
Format: Article
Language:en
Published: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2014
Online Access:http://journalarticle.ukm.my/7159/1/16_Norhayati_Pa%C3%94%C3%87%C3%96e.pdf
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/7159/
http://www.ukm.my/jsm/
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