Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol.57, No.2, 139-143, 1995
Extrusion Effects on the Mechanical-Properties of Agar
The mechanical properties of extruded mixtures of Agar and water were measured for two formulations under slightly different extrusion conditions. The extrudate exhibits high tensile strength when moisture content is 30 wt % and very high elongation (> 2000%) when moisture content is 60 wt %. Electron micrographs of extruded samples at these extremes support the mechanical data.
Keywords:BIO-POLYMER GELS;ULTRASTRUCTURE