Biodegradable mulches made from kraft paper coated with polymerized (cured) vegetable oils were compared to black … collected. Yields of watermelon planted on paper-soy oil and paper-linseed oil mulches were similar to those obtained for the … control polyethylene mulches. This was the case where the paper-oil was cured before field application as well as when the …

gypsum wallboard. The goal of this research was to understand the paper properties that can affect the quality of the … adhesive bond under simulated test conditions. The categories of paper properties tested include strength properties, surface … properties, and paper additives. This research showed that the current test methods in use did not provide enough sensitive and …