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Monday, May 5, 2008
Session M11

Plastics Recycling
Moderator: Michael Montpetit

8:30 - #0877
The Effect Of Compatibilization On The Properties Of Ultrafine Scrap Tire Rubber And Recycled Thermoplastic Blends
Daniel Murphy, University of Massachusetts Lowell

9:00 - #0020
Solid State Shear Pulverization Technology And Recycling Of Polymers
Hossein Hosseini, University of Tabriz

9:30 - #0308
Development Of Moisture Resistant PET From Recycled Bottles
Yew Wei Leong, Kyoto Institute of Technology

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Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Session T14

Biobased - Biodegradable Materials
Moderator:

8:00 AM - #0958
Substitution Of Polylactic Acid In Place Of Polyvinylchloride In Transparent Signage For Retail Use
Daniel Brittingham, Western Washington University

8:30 AM - #0192
Impact Study Of Substituting Non Degradable Plastics By Biodegradable Composites (Ddgs And Zein) And The Potential Of Nanoclays As Reinforcement
Julius Vogel, Iowa State University

9:00 AM - #0857
Feasibility Study Of The Use Of Ddgs Plastic Composites
Maria Baboi, Iowa State University

9:30 AM - #0309
Degradation Behavior Of Hemp Fiber Reinforced Thermosetting Polymer
Shoko Toyoyama, Kyoto Institute of Technology

10:00 AM - #0908
Initial Evaluation Of Zein-Based Bioplastics For Horticulture
Matthew Helgeson, Iowa State University

10:30 AM - #0927
Mechanical Properties And Moisture Sensitivity Of Virgin And Recycled Soy Protein-Cornstarch Plastics
Brian Ralston, UW-Madison

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Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Session T34

Advances in Bioresin Technology
Moderator:

1:30 PM - #0033 (C)
How To Structure, Fund, and Finance A Clean Technology Venture: Trends For Developing Innovative Technologies In A “Greening” Marketplace
Eric Koester, Heller, Ehrman LLP

2:00 PM - #0037
Development And Characterization Of Novel Biodegradable Composite PLA/PHBV Foams
Reza Rizvi, University of Toronto

2:30 PM - #0362
Preparation And Characterisation Of Polyvinyl Alcohol Nanocomposites Made From Cellulose Nanofibres
E.H. Qua, Queen's University Belfast

3:00 PM - #0754
Responsive Starch-Based Materials
JL Willett, USDA-ARSs

3:30 PM - #0282
Integrated Approach To Design Concepts Of Active And Biodegradable Tailor Made Food Packaging
Gontard Nathalie, Université Montpellier II

4:00 PM - #0148 (C)
Advanced Materials From Novel Bio-Based Resins
Shriram Bagrodia, Cereplast, Inc

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