How the compatibility between polyethylene and thermoplastic starch can be improved by adding organic acids?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00289-017-2147-3
Abstract: Thermoplastic starch (TPS) can be added to a synthetic polymer, including linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), as a low-cost renewable and biodegradable source, to reduce the PE content. Nevertheless, this mixture leads to a mechanical performance… read more here.
Keywords: thermoplastic starch; compatibility polyethylene; organic acids; capric palmitic ... See more keywords
Plasticized jackfruit seed starch: a viable alternative for the partial replacement of petroleum-based polymer blends
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DOI: 10.1007/s00289-018-2402-2
Abstract: AbstractBlends based on recycled high-density polyethylene (rHDPE) and jackfruit seed starch were prepared using a melt blending method. A total of three blend systems was studied: rHDPE/native starch blends, rHDPE/thermoplastic starch (TPS) blends and rHDPE/citric… read more here.
Keywords: seed; seed starch; thermoplastic starch; rhdpe ... See more keywords
Thermoplastic starch-nanohybrid films with polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.05.009
Abstract: Thermoplastic starch forms packaging films that have low gas permeability, but they are more permeable to water vapour and they are attacked by water. Our approach was to create surface and internal localised hydrophobicity using… read more here.
Keywords: oligomeric silsesquioxane; thermoplastic starch; water; starch ... See more keywords
In situ dual crosslinking strategy to improve the physico-chemical properties of thermoplastic starch.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118250
Abstract: This study is focused on enhancing the stability of mechanical and chemical properties of thermoplastic starch (TPS) by dual crosslinking strategy through melt processing conditions. The dually crosslinked TPS was prepared by in situ reaction… read more here.
Keywords: thermoplastic starch; rheology; chemical properties; properties thermoplastic ... See more keywords
Improvement in adhesion of cellulose fibers to the thermoplastic starch matrix by plasma treatment modification
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2018.11.048
Abstract: Abstract This work deals with provision and characterization of the biopolymer-based composites achieved by incorporation of cellulose fibers as the reinforcement within the glycerol plasticized matrix formed by thermoplastic cornstarch biopolymer. The function of starch-based… read more here.
Keywords: matrix; adhesion; cellulose fibers; thermoplastic starch ... See more keywords
Controlled moisture permeability of thermoplastic starch/polylactic acid/poly butylene adipate-co-terephthalate film for the autolysis of straw mushroom Volvariella volvacea.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131409
Abstract: Straw mushrooms are prone to autolyze, leading to a high requirement of environmental humidity. In this work, thermoplastic starch/polylactic acid/poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (TPS/PLA/PBAT) film was produced by extrusion. The moisture permeability of the film was… read more here.
Keywords: straw; thermoplastic starch; starch polylactic; straw mushrooms ... See more keywords
Structure and properties of in situ reactive blend of polylactide and thermoplastic starch.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.05.024
Abstract: In this study, in situ reactive extrusion of polylactide and thermoplastic starch modified with chloropropyl trimethoxysilane coupling agent (PLA/mTPS) is proposed. The success of covalent bond formation between PLA matrix and mTPS phase is clarified… read more here.
Keywords: thermoplastic starch; pla; situ reactive; film ... See more keywords
Thermoplastic starch blown films with improved mechanical and barrier properties.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.08.027
Abstract: The development and production of thermoplastic starch (TPS) films based on blown film extrusion have been spurred by increasing interest in renewable resources and an alternative solution to meet industrial-scale demand. The chemical structure of… read more here.
Keywords: barrier; thermoplastic starch; glycerol; barrier properties ... See more keywords
Use of sunflower seed fried oil as an ecofriendly plasticizer for starch and application of this thermoplastic starch as a filler for PLA
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DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2018.06.014
Abstract: Abstract The high cost of the Poly(lactic) Acid when compared to its durable competitors is a significant drawback that inhibits its diffusion for many industrial applications. A common solution is the compounding with other polymers… read more here.
Keywords: seed; plasticizer starch; thermoplastic starch; sunflower seed ... See more keywords
Thermoplastic starch with deep eutectic solvents and montmorillonite as a base for composite materials
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DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2018.06.069
Abstract: Abstract Thermoplastic starch (TPS) materials were prepared from potato starch, deep eutectic solvents (DES) as plasticizers [choline chloride (ChCl) with urea (U) or imidazole (IM) at molar ratio 1:2 and 3:7, respectively] and urea intercalated… read more here.
Keywords: thermoplastic starch; deep eutectic; composite materials; eutectic solvents ... See more keywords
Ionic liquids pretreatment for fabrication of agro-residue/thermoplastic starch based composites: A comparative study with other pretreatment technologies
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.05.110
Abstract: Abstract Ionic liquids (ILs) pretreatment has emerged as a promising technology toward environmentally benign conversion of lignocellulosic residues into high value cellulosic fiber as sustainable raw material for biocomposite fabrication. This study presents a comparison… read more here.
Keywords: ils pretreatment; thermoplastic starch; fabrication; fiber ... See more keywords