Effect of raw and chemically treated oil palm mesocarp fibers on thermoplastic cassava starch properties
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DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2018.07.075
Abstract: Abstract Composites of thermoplastic cassava starch (TPS) and oil palm mesocarp fibers (OPMF) were prepared using a screw extrusion rheometer. Two types of OPMF were used: raw and alkaline treated oil palm fibers. TPS composites… read more here.
Keywords: thermoplastic cassava; cassava starch; palm mesocarp; oil palm ... See more keywords
Graphene modifies the biodegradation of poly(lactic acid)-thermoplastic cassava starch reactive blend films
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DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.04.014
Abstract: Abstract Biobased blend films produced from poly(lactic acid) (PLA), thermoplastic cassava starch (TPCS), and reinforced with graphene nanoplatelets (GRH) were evaluated in compost and inoculated vermiculite under composting conditions for 120 days. A reduction of… read more here.
Keywords: poly lactic; blend films; lactic acid; cassava starch ... See more keywords
Effect of sisal fiber on retrogradation and structural characteristics of thermoplastic cassava starch
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DOI: 10.1177/09673911221080363
Abstract: Thermoplastic cassava starch (TPS)/sisal fiber (SF) composites were prepared by the melting method. The effect of SF on the retrogradation kinetics, morphology and size of spherulites, molecular interactions, short-range molecular structure, and crystal type of… read more here.
Keywords: thermoplastic cassava; sisal fiber; cassava starch; type crystal ... See more keywords