Author:Moyo, Lumbidzani; Makhado, E; Ray, Suprakas SDate:Nov 2014Inherent physical properties and commercial availability makes poly(e-caprolactone) (PCL) very attractive as a potential substitute material for nondegradable polymers for commodity applications. However, a balance of toughness and stiffness ...Read more
Author:Makhado, E; Ray, SSDate:May 2015Environmentally friendly antimicrobial packaging materials are of great interest because they can delay microbial growth on the surface of foods, thus enhancing shelf-life. In this study, we synthesized a new type of organically modified clay ...Read more