Facile Preparation of Biocomposite from Prawn Shell Derived Chitosan and Kaolinite-Rich Locally Available Clay

Table 4

Temperature profile and weight variation of the materials.

Material	Temperature (°C)			(Weight %)
	Moisture removal	Volatile and organic matter removal	Degradation temperature	Weight loss at 600°C
CHT	50–200	—	200–350	55
MC	Up to 100	—	Not mentionable	6
SB-1	50–150	256–360	Above 300	53
SB-2	50–150	256–360	Above 350	50
SB-3	50–150	256–360	Above 300	45
SB-4	50–150	256–360	Above 350	44
SB-5	Below 100	240–300	Two steps: 450–500; 500–600	37