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Title
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A study of surface modification effect of hemp fibers on the bulk material properties of hemp-poly (lactic acid) composites: thermal stability, mechanical, therm0-mechanical and biodegradability
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Author
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Oza, Shubhashini
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Date Created
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2013
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Subjects--Topical
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Civil engineering, Sustainability, Environmental engineering
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Description
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Biocomposites made with, natural fiber and bio-based polymers, have many advantages over their synthetic counterparts including low cost, low density, high strength and biodegradability. However, some biocomposites can present problems due to high...
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Environmental Sustainability of Light Rail Transit in Urban Areas
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Author
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Sarmiento, Hazel Marie
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Date Created
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2013
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Subjects--Topical
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Government policy, Sustainability, Transportation--Planning
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Description
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Light rail transit is considered as an environmentally sustainable transit option based on perceptions of its possible benefits on minimizing air pollution, energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. This study seeks to determine how light r...